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Alternative Fuels for Transportation

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Alternative Fuels for Transportation

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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
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
464
Release Date:
2010-11-16
Publication Date:
2010-10-13
Publisher:
CRC Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1439819572
ISBN13:
9781439819579
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Weight:
857 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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