Fuels and Fuel-Additives (ePub)

Examines all stages of fuel production, from feedstocks to
finished products

Exploring chemical structures and properties, this book sheds
new light on the current science and technology of producing energy
efficient and environmentally friendly fuels. Moreover, it explains
the role of fuel-additives in the production cycle. This expertly
written and organized guide to fuels and fuel-additives also
presents requirements, rules and regulations, including US and EU
standards governing automotive emissions, fuel quality and
specifications, alternate fuels, biofuels, antioxidants, deposit
control detergents/dispersants, stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors,
and polymeric fuel-additives.

Fuels and Fuel-Additives covers all stages and facets of
the production of engine fuels as well as heating and fuel oils.
The book begins with a quick portrait of the future of fuels and
fuel production. Then, it sets forth the regulations controlling
exhaust gas emissions and fuel quality from around the world. Next,
the book covers:

* Processing of engine fuels derived from crude oil, including
the production of blending components

* Production of alternative fuels

* Fuel-additives for automotive engines

* Blending of fuels

* Key properties of motor fuels and their effects on engines and
the environment

* Aviation fuels

The final chapter of the book deals with fuel oils and marine
fuels. Each chapter is extensively referenced, providing a gateway
to the primary and secondary literature in the field. At the end of
the book, a convenient glossary defines all the key terms used in
the book.

Examining the full production cycle from feedstocks to final
products, Fuels and Fuel-Additives is recommended for
students, engineers, and scientists working in fuels and energy
production.