Biodiesel: A Realistic Fuel Alternative for Diesel Engines

by Ayhan Demirbas

Book Overview

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 addition to being biodegradable and non-toxic, biodiesel is also essentially free of sulfur and aromatics, producing lower exhaust emissions than conventional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849966966
• ISBN13: 9781849966962
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"