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.
- Explores different types of alternative fuels, focusing on waste-based production
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced alternative fuel production techniques, including feedstock selection and mathematical models for parameter measurement
- Analyzes physicochemical properties of alternative fuels and their impact on combustion and engine performance
- Discusses economics and energy policies related to alternative fuels, covering commercialization and future recommendations
- Examines the use of additives and nanoparticles in alternative fuels to enhance internal combustion engine performance
