Fuels and Fuel-Additives

Examines all stages of fuel production, from feedstocks tofinished products Exploring chemical structures and properties, this book shedsnew light on the current science and technology of producing energyefficient and environmentally friendly fuels. Moreover, it explainsthe role of fuel-additives in the production cycle. This expertlywritten and organized guide to fuels and fuel-additives alsopresents requirements, rules and regulations, including US and EUstandards governing automotive emissions, fuel quality andspecifications, alternate fuels, biofuels, antioxidants, depositcontrol detergents/dispersants, stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors,and polymeric fuel-additives. Fuels and Fuel-Additives covers all stages and facets ofthe production of engine fuels as well as heating and fuel oils.The book begins with a quick portrait of the future of fuels andfuel production. Then, it sets forth the regulations controllingexhaust gas emissions and fuel quality from around the world. Next,the book covers: * Processing of engine fuels derived from crude oil, includingthe 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 andthe environment * Aviation fuels The final chapter of the book deals with fuel oils and marinefuels. Each chapter is extensively referenced, providing a gatewayto the primary and secondary literature in the field. At the end ofthe book, a convenient glossary defines all the key terms used inthe book. Examining the full production cycle from feedstocks to finalproducts, Fuels and Fuel-Additives is recommended forstudents, engineers, and scientists working in fuels and energyproduction.