With existing petroleum oil and natural gas reserves enough for
only several more decades, there is an imminent need for
alternative energy sources. This critical situation has incited
greater improvements in automotive technology and the increased use
of nonconventional fuels. Alternative Fuels for Transportation
covers the potential, production methods, properties, vehicle
tests, merits, and drawbacks 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. For most of
these fuels, production methods, storage, transportation and
distribution, physiochemical properties, system modification,
engine tests, economics, applications, safety aspects, material
compatibility, and future scope are discussed. Although we now know
that increases in greenhouse gases will contribute to global
climate change, the transportation sector and decentralized power
generation continue to heavily rely on petroleum products,
particularly gasoline and diesel. Exploring how to counteract the
world's energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this book
provides a comprehensive understanding of nonconventional fuel
sources and technology.
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