Alternative Fuels And Their Utilization Strategies In Internal Combustion Engines

Author : Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Yogesh C. Sharma,Nirendra N. Mustafi,Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811504181

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Alternative Fuels and Their Utilization Strategies in Internal Combustion Engines by Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Yogesh C. Sharma,Nirendra N. Mustafi,Avinash Kumar Agarwal Pdf

This book covers alternative fuels and their utilization strategies in internal combustion engines. The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the production and utilization aspects of different types of liquid and gaseous alternative fuels. In the last few years, methanol and DME have gained significant attention of the energy sector, because of their capability to be utilized in different types of engines. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Author : Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Dhananjay Kumar,Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811615139

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Alternative Fuels and Advanced Combustion Techniques as Sustainable Solutions for Internal Combustion Engines by Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Dhananjay Kumar,Avinash Kumar Agarwal Pdf

This monograph covers different aspects related to utilization of alternative fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines with a focus on biodiesel, dimethyl ether, alcohols, biogas, etc. The focal point of this book is to present engine combustion, performance and emission characteristics of IC engines fueled by these alternative fuels. A section of this book also covers the potential strategies of utilization of these alternative fuels in an energy efficient manner to reduce the harmful pollutants emitted from IC engines. It presents the comparative analysis of different alternative fuels in a variety of engines to show the appropriate alternative fuel for specific types of engines. This book will prove useful for both researchers as well as energy experts and policy makers.

Author : M.K. Gajendra Babu,K.A. Subramanian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439872819

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Alternative Transportation Fuels by M.K. Gajendra Babu,K.A. Subramanian Pdf

A continuous rise in the consumption of gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum-based fuels will eventually deplete reserves and deteriorate the environment, Alternative Transportation Fuels: Utilisation in Combustion Engines explores the feasibility of using alternative fuels that could pave the way for the sustained operation of the transport sector. It assesses the potential avenues for using different alternative fuels in the transport sector, highlights several types of transport and its effect on the environment, and discusses the conventional and alternative fuels for land transport. • Provides experimental investigations relating to the utilization of alternative fuels in the internal combustion engines • Describes the alternative powered vehicles and potential alternative fuels for rail, marine, and aviation applications • Highlights the potential global warming and climate change on account of utilizing the conventional and alternative fuels The book starts off with coverage of the fuels for the land transport, aviation sector and reports on the experimental investigations relating to the utilisation of alternative fuels in internal combustion engines. It delivers an in-depth analysis of engine combustion, then focuses on fuel quality characterization and a modeling of alternative-fuelled engines, and describes alternative-powered vehicles. Based on the authors’ experience at laboratories around the globe, Alternative Transportation Fuels: Utilisation in Combustion Engines presents potential alternative fuels for rail, marine, and aviation applications. It examines potential global warming and climate change that could occur from the use of conventional and alternative fuels. It provides technical guidance on the future set up of refineries and automotive industries.

Author : Pravesh Chandra Shukla,Giacomo Belgiorno,Gabriele Di Blasio,Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811609312

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Alcohol as an Alternative Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines by Pravesh Chandra Shukla,Giacomo Belgiorno,Gabriele Di Blasio,Avinash Kumar Agarwal Pdf

div="" This book covers different aspects related to utilization of alcohol fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines with a focus on combustion, performance and emission investigations. The focal point of this book is to present engine combustion, performance and emission characteristics of IC engines fueled by alcohol blended fuels such as methanol, ethanol and butanol. The contents also highlight the importance of alcohol fuel for reducing emission levels. Possibility of alcohol fuels for marine applications has also been discussed. This book is a useful guide for researchers, academics and scientists. ^

Author : Gabriele Di Blasio,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Giacomo Belgiorno,Pravesh Chandra Shukla
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811687518

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Application of Clean Fuels in Combustion Engines by Gabriele Di Blasio,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Giacomo Belgiorno,Pravesh Chandra Shukla Pdf

This book discusses the impact of fuels characteristics and their effects on the combustion processes in internal combustion engines. It includes the analysis of a variety of biofuels (alcohol fuels and biodiesel) and biogases (natural gas, hydrogen, etc.), providing valuable information related to consequent effects on performance and emissions. The contents focus on recent results and current trends of fuel utilization in the transport sector. State-of-the-art of clean fuels application are also discussed. Thighs book will be of interest to those in academia and industry involved in fuels, IC engines, engine instrumentation, and environmental research.

Author : Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Dhananjay Kumar,Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9811615144

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Alternative Fuels and Advanced Combustion Techniques as Sustainable Solutions for Internal Combustion Engines by Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Dhananjay Kumar,Avinash Kumar Agarwal Pdf

This monograph covers different aspects related to utilization of alternative fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines with a focus on biodiesel, dimethyl ether, alcohols, biogas, etc. The focal point of this book is to present engine combustion, performance and emission characteristics of IC engines fueled by these alternative fuels. A section of this book also covers the potential strategies of utilization of these alternative fuels in an energy efficient manner to reduce the harmful pollutants emitted from IC engines. It presents the comparative analysis of different alternative fuels in a variety of engines to show the appropriate alternative fuel for specific types of engines. This book will prove useful for both researchers as well as energy experts and policy makers.

Author : Timothy J Maxwell,Jesse C Jones
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1994-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768036084

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Alternative Fuels by Timothy J Maxwell,Jesse C Jones Pdf

Written primarily for fleet management personnel with purchasing, maintenance, or operations responsibilities, Alternative Fuels: Emissions, Economics, and Performance provides essential information for those who are considering adding alternatively-fueled vehicles to their fleets. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of alternative fuels and the factors that need to be considered when evaluating their use. No prior knowledge of alternative fuels is necessary. Basic information on the various alternative fuels and objective data on the costs of converting, fueling, and operating alternatively-fueled vehicles is covered in this book. Fuel cost, performance, reliability, and availability are addressed. The book also discusses the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act and the 1992 Comprehensive National Energy Policy Act. A summary of Texas' state law, considered to be representative of state legislation on alternative fuels and a glossary of key terms, are also included. Eight chapters cover: Review of Engine Technology; Characteristics of Alternative Fuels; Conversion of Spark Ignition Engines; Conversion of Compression Ignition Engines; Refueling Facilities; Legislation and Policies; and Cost Considerations. The book is also an ideal introduction to the topic for legislators, administrators, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about alternate fuels.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Fuel
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030578905

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Study of Alternative Fuels for Use in Internal Combustion Engines by Anonim Pdf

Author : Akhilendra P Singh,Rashmi Avinash Agarwal,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Atul Dhar,Mritunjay Kumar Shukla
Publisher : Springer
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811075186

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Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels by Akhilendra P Singh,Rashmi Avinash Agarwal,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Atul Dhar,Mritunjay Kumar Shukla Pdf

This book discusses different types of alternative fuels, including biodiesel, alcohol, synthetic fuels, compressed natural gas (CNG) and its blend with hydrogen, HCNG, and provides detailed information on the utilization of these alternative fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines. Further, it presents methods for production of these alternative fuels and explores advanced combustion techniques, such as low-temperature and dual-fuel combustion, using alternative fuels. It includes a chapter on the soot morphology of biodiesel, which focuses on the toxicity. There are also four chapters on hydrogen-fueled engines, which discuss use of hydrogen in IC engines and also provide important information on the methodologies. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Author : Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811615825

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Novel Internal Combustion Engine Technologies for Performance Improvement and Emission Reduction by Akhilendra Pratap Singh,Avinash Kumar Agarwal Pdf

This monograph covers different aspects of internal combustion engines including engine performance and emissions and presents various solutions to resolve these issues. The contents provide examples of utilization of methanol as a fuel for CI engines in different modes of transportation, such as railroad, personal vehicles or heavy duty road transportation. The volume provides information about the current methanol utilization and its potential, its effect on the engine in terms of efficiency, combustion, performance, pollutants formation and prediction. The contents are also based on review of technologies present, the status of different combustion and emission control technologies and their suitability for different types of IC engines. Few novel technologies for spark ignition (SI) engines have been also included in this book, which makes this book a complete solution for both kind of engines. This book will be useful for engine researchers, energy experts and students involved in fuels, IC engines, engine instrumentation and environmental research.

Author : Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Amitava Datta,Rakesh Kumar Maurya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811075759

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Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Research by Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava,Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Amitava Datta,Rakesh Kumar Maurya Pdf

This book discusses all aspects of advanced engine technologies, and describes the role of alternative fuels and solution-based modeling studies in meeting the increasingly higher standards of the automotive industry. By promoting research into more efficient and environment-friendly combustion technologies, it helps enable researchers to develop higher-power engines with lower fuel consumption, emissions, and noise levels. Over the course of 12 chapters, it covers research in areas such as homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion and control strategies, the use of alternative fuels and additives in combination with new combustion technology and novel approaches to recover the pumping loss in the spark ignition engine. The book will serve as a valuable resource for academic researchers and professional automotive engineers alike.

Author : Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Hardikk Valera,Martin Pexa,Jakub Čedík
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811612800

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Methanol by Avinash Kumar Agarwal,Hardikk Valera,Martin Pexa,Jakub Čedík Pdf

This monograph is based on methanol as a fuel for transportation sector, specifically for compression ignition (CI) engines. The contents present examples of utilization of methanol as a fuel for CI engines in different modes of transportation such as railroad, personal vehicles or heavy duty road transportation. The book also focuses on effect of methanol on combustion and performance characteristics of the engine. The effect of methanol on exhaust emission production, prediction and control is also discussed. It also discusses current methanol utilization and its potential, its effect on the engine in terms of efficiency, combustion, performance, pollutants formation and prediction. Part of the chapters are based on review of state-of-the-art while other chapters are dedicated to an original research. This volume will be a useful guide to professionals and academics involved in alternative fuels, compression ignition engines, and environmental research.

Author : K.A. Subramanian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781138033191

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Biofueled Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines by K.A. Subramanian Pdf

Biofuels such as ethanol, butanol, and biodiesel have more desirable physico-chemical properties than base petroleum fuels (diesel and gasoline), making them more suitable for use in internal combustion engines. The book begins with a comprehensive review of biofuels and their utilization processes and culminates in an analysis of biofuel quality and impact on engine performance and emissions characteristics, while discussing relevant engine types, combustion aspects and effect on greenhouse gases. It will facilitate scattered information on biofuels and its utilization has to be integrated as a single information source. The information provided in this book would help readers to update their basic knowledge in the area of "biofuels and its utilization in internal combustion engines and its impact Environment and Ecology". It will serve as a reference source for UG/PG/Ph.D. Doctoral Scholars for their projects / research works and can provide valuable information to Researchers from Academic Universities and Industries. Key Features: • Compiles exhaustive information of biofuels and their utilization in internal combustion engines. • Explains engine performance of biofuels • Studies impact of biofuels on greenhouse gases and ecology highlighting integrated bio-energy system. • Discusses fuel quality of different biofuels and their suitability for internal combustion engines. • Details effects of biofuels on combustion and emissions characteristics.

Author : Krzysztof Biernat
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535122692

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Alternative Fuels by Krzysztof Biernat Pdf

The presented book provides an overview of the most widely used alternative fuels in the power supply systems in spark-ignition engines and compression-ignition engines, such as LPG, CNG and RME, including the assessment of their operational usefulness, especially in terms of environmental impact in urban traffic. The possibilities of optimizing the ignition processes in engines fueled by gas are presented. The monograph also contains the results of exploitation tests with an assessment of the environmental impact of fuels containing oxygen additives in diesel engines. The possibilities of producing a wide range of advanced alternative fuels (biofuels) with the use of microorganisms as raw materials are also presented.

Author : Rakesh Kumar Maurya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319685083

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Characteristics and Control of Low Temperature Combustion Engines by Rakesh Kumar Maurya Pdf

This book deals with novel advanced engine combustion technologies having potential of high fuel conversion efficiency along with ultralow NOx and particulate matter (PM) emissions. It offers insight into advanced combustion modes for efficient utilization of gasoline like fuels. Fundamentals of various advanced low temperature combustion (LTC) systems such as HCCI, PCCI, PPC and RCCI engines and their fuel quality requirements are also discussed. Detailed performance, combustion and emissions characteristics of futuristic engine technologies such as PPC and RCCI employing conventional as well as alternative fuels are analyzed and discussed. Special emphasis is placed on soot particle number emission characterization, high load limiting constraints, and fuel effects on combustion characteristics in LTC engines. For closed loop combustion control of LTC engines, sensors, actuators and control strategies are also discussed. The book should prove useful to a broad audience, including graduate students, researchers, and professionals Offers novel technologies for improved and efficient utilization of gasoline like fuels; Deals with most advanced and futuristic engine combustion modes such as PPC and RCCI; Comprehensible presentation of the performance, combustion and emissions characteristics of low temperature combustion (LTC) engines; Deals with closed loop combustion control of advanced LTC engines; State-of-the-art technology book that concisely summarizes the recent advancements in LTC technology. .