TY - BOOK ED - Ramadhas, A S AB - 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. DO - 10.1201/b16260 ID - OAPEN ID: ONIX_20200921_9781439819586_10 ID - OAPEN ID: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/41650 ID - OAPEN ID: 48422 KW - Power and Energy KW - Automotive Technology and Engineering KW - ENG KW - MechanicalEngineering KW - ENERGYANDCLEANTECH KW - SCI-TECH KW - STM KW - Alternative Energy Sources KW - Alternative Fuels KW - Biodiesel KW - Ethanol KW - Fuel Technology KW - Internal Combustion Engines KW - Methanol KW - Nonconventional Fuels KW - Renewable Energy KW - Sustainable Development L1 - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/41650/1/9781439819586.pdf LA - English LK - https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/34890 PB - Taylor & Francis PY - 2011 TI - Alternative Fuels for Transportationnull ER -