Biodiesel A Realistic Fuel Alternative for Diesel Engines /

Environmental and political concerns are generating a growing interest in alternative engine fuels such as biodiesel. Biodiesel is a renewable energy source produced from natural oils and fats, which can be used as a substitute for petroleum diesel without the need for diesel engine modification. In...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Demirbas, Ayhan (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2008.
Edition:1st ed. 2008.
Subjects:
Biotechnology.
Renewable energy sources.
Environmental engineering.
Bioremediation.
Chemical Bioengineering.
Renewable Energy.
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Biofuels
  • Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats
  • Biodiesel
  • Biodiesel from Triglycerides via Transesterification
  • Fuel Properties of Biodiesels
  • Current Technologies in Biodiesel Production
  • Engine Performance Tests
  • Global Renewable Energy and Biofuel Scenarios
  • The Biodiesel Economy and Biodiesel Policy.

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