Innovations in Production and Applications of Alternative Fuels is a comprehensive reference book that covers the basics of alternative fuels, production techniques, physicochemical properties, and their various applications from a thermal engineering perspective. It focuses on alternative fuel production from diverse feedstocks, providing insights into feedstock selection, preparation techniques, combustion performance, emissions, and the use of additives and nanoparticles to enhance fuel performance in internal combustion engines. This book is essential for understanding the field of alternative fuels, and is invaluable for professionals and researchers in energy engineering, thermal engineering, environmental science, and sustainable development.
It delves into different feedstocks, including edible-based, non-edible based, waste-based alternatives, algae-based feedstocks, and hydrogen carriers like ammonia fuel. It also explores the application of nanoparticles and additives to enhance fuel performance. Additionally, economic aspects, energy policies, and challenges associated with alternative fuels are discussed, offering practical insights and recommendations for future advancements.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to alternative fuels - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Potential alternative fuels feedstocks - p. 35 3. Chapter 3 Edible-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 71 4. Chapter 4 Nonedible-based alternative fuels feedstocks - p. 91 5. Chapter 5 Plastic- and tire-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 105 6. Chapter 6 Algae-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 135 7. Chapter 7 Energy, exergy, thermoeconomics, and sustainability analysis of alternative fuels - p. 179 8. Chapter 8 Hydrogen carriers including ammonia fuel applications - p. 217 9. Chapter 9 Nanoparticle and additive application in alternative fuels - p. 235 10. Chapter 10 Alternative fuel economics and its commercialization - p. 271 11. Chapter 11 Environmental assessment of alternative fuels - p. 297 12. Chapter 12 Machine learning in the application of the alternative fuel - p. 317 13. Index - p. 347
Innovations in Production and Applications of Alternative Fuels is a comprehensive reference book that covers the basics of alternative fuels, production techniques, physicochemical properties, and their various applications from a thermal engineering perspective. It focuses on alternative fuel production from diverse feedstocks, providing insights into feedstock selection, preparation techniques, combustion performance, emissions, and the use of additives and nanoparticles to enhance fuel performance in internal combustion engines. This book is essential for understanding the field of alternative fuels, and is invaluable for professionals and researchers in energy engineering, thermal engineering, environmental science, and sustainable development.
It delves into different feedstocks, including edible-based, non-edible based, waste-based alternatives, algae-based feedstocks, and hydrogen carriers like ammonia fuel. It also explores the application of nanoparticles and additives to enhance fuel performance. Additionally, economic aspects, energy policies, and challenges associated with alternative fuels are discussed, offering practical insights and recommendations for future advancements.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to alternative fuels - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Potential alternative fuels feedstocks - p. 35 3. Chapter 3 Edible-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 71 4. Chapter 4 Nonedible-based alternative fuels feedstocks - p. 91 5. Chapter 5 Plastic- and tire-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 105 6. Chapter 6 Algae-based alternative fuel feedstocks - p. 135 7. Chapter 7 Energy, exergy, thermoeconomics, and sustainability analysis of alternative fuels - p. 179 8. Chapter 8 Hydrogen carriers including ammonia fuel applications - p. 217 9. Chapter 9 Nanoparticle and additive application in alternative fuels - p. 235 10. Chapter 10 Alternative fuel economics and its commercialization - p. 271 11. Chapter 11 Environmental assessment of alternative fuels - p. 297 12. Chapter 12 Machine learning in the application of the alternative fuel - p. 317 13. Index - p. 347
