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Green Aviation - Reduction of Environmental Impact Through Aircraft Technology and Alternative Fuels (Paperback)
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Green Aviation - Reduction of Environmental Impact Through Aircraft Technology and Alternative Fuels (Paperback)
Series: Sustainable Energy Developments
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Aircraft emissions currently account for ~3.5% of all greenhouse
gas emissions. The number of passenger miles has increased by 5%
annually despite 9/11, two wars and gloomy economic conditions.
Since aircraft have no viable alternative to the internal
combustion engine, improvements in aircraft efficiency and
alternative fuel development become essential. This book
comprehensively covers the relevant issues in green aviation.
Environmental impacts, technology advances, public policy and
economics are intricately linked to the pace of development that
will be realized in the coming decades. Experts from NASA, industry
and academia review current technology development in green
aviation that will carry the industry through 2025 and beyond. This
includes increased efficiency through better propulsion systems,
reduced drag airframes, advanced materials and operational changes.
Clean combustion and emission control of noise, exhaust gases and
particulates are also addressed through combustor design and the
use of alternative fuels. Economic imperatives from aircraft
lifetime and maintenance logistics dictate the drive for "drop-in"
fuels, blending jet-grade and biofuel. New certification standards
for alternative fuels are outlined. Life Cycle Assessments are used
to evaluate worldwide biofuel approaches, highlighting that there
is no single rational approach for sustainable buildup. In fact,
unless local conditions are considered, the use of biofuels can
create a net increase in environmental impact as a result of
biofuel manufacturing processes. Governmental experts evaluate
current and future regulations and their impact on green aviation.
Sustainable approaches to biofuel development are discussed for
locations around the globe, including the US, EU, Brazil, China and
India.
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