Alternative Fuels for Transportation

by A S Ramadhas (Editor)

Overview

Exploring how to counteract the world's energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, transportation and distribution, economics, safety aspects, applications, and material compatibility of alternative fuels. The esteemed editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the problems and environmental impact of depending on petroleum products. Each self-contained chapter focuses on a particular fuel source, including vegetable oils, biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, fuel cells, and fuel from nonfood crops.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000218886
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/19/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	463
Sales rank:	904,797
File size:	28 MB
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About the Author

A.S. Ramadhas is a Senior Research Officer in the engine testing of fuels and emissions department in the Research and Development Center of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. With a decade of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Ramadhas focuses his research on conventional and alternative fuels, gasoline additives, engine technologies, and emissions.

Table of Contents

Fuels and Trends. Vegetable Oils. Biodiesel. Methanol. Ethanol. Dimethyl Ether. Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Compressed Natural Gas. Hydrogen. Electric Vehicles. Fuel Cells. Hybrid Vehicles. Future Fuels. Appendix. Index.