The Latest Refining Processes and Issues Involved in Producing Biofuels on a Commercial Scale
Biofuels Refining and Performance is a state-of-the-art guide that explores the chemistry of biofuels, the latest refining proesses, and major performance characteristics. You will find complete discussions of the theory and experimental procedures used to prepare biofuels economically.
Written by an international team of biofuels experts and packed with 80 detailed illustrations, Biofuels Refining and Performance features :
- Comprehensive guidance on the chemistry of biofuels
- On-target coverage of the newest refining methods for ethanol, methanol and biodiesel
- Cutting-edge information on engine conversion techniques and the performance characteristics of biofuels
- Step-by-step instructions for safe handling and storage.
Inside This Landmark Biofuels Sourebook
CHEMISTRY OF BIOFUELS :
- Energy and its biological resources
- Photosynthetic plants as renewable source of energy
- Fuels from biomass conversion
BIOFUELS REFINING PROCESSES :
- Ethanol
- Methanol
- Biodiesel
THREE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS :
- Use of alcohols to study performance characteristics in petroleum and diesel engines.
- Biofuels cells
- Soft/decentralized renewables as an energy option for developing countries.
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