Alternative Fuels for Transportation

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 alter...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Ramadhas, Arumugam S., editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis 2010.
Colección:Mechanical engineering series (Boca Raton, Fla.)
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Sumario: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.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvii, 423 pages)