Alternative Fuels for Transportation, 9781439819579
Hardcover
A balanced examination of alternative fuels, this book covers production, properties, merits, demerits and use. Each chapter describes a particular fuel in a self-contained manner, making the book a quick guide to a particular fuel and a comprehensive reference on alternative fuels in general.

Alternative Fuels for Transportation

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  • Hardcover

    464 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2010

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Summary

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 alter…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781439819579
ISBN-10:1439819572
Series:Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series
Author:A.S. Ramadhas
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:CRC Press Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:464
Release Date:13 October 2010
Weight:793g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
About The Author

A.S. Ramadhas

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.

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