ABSTRACT

In addition to enabling a clean and energy efficient future, alternative fuel sources are fast becoming a necessity for meeting today's growing demands for low-cost and convenient energy. The Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies offers a thorough guide to the science and available technologies for developing alternatives to petroleum fuel sour

chapter 1|24 pages

Global Energy Overview

chapter 2|56 pages

Gasification of Coal

chapter 3|44 pages

Clean Liquid Fuels from Coal

chapter 4|28 pages

Coal Slurry Fuel

chapter 5|18 pages

Liquid Fuels from Natural Gas

chapter 6|26 pages

Resids

chapter 7|26 pages

Liquid Fuels from Oil Sand

chapter 8|74 pages

Shale Oil from Oil Shale

chapter 9|26 pages

Methanol Synthesis from Syngas

chapter 10|20 pages

Ethanol from Corn

chapter 11|34 pages

Ethanol from Lignocellulosics

chapter 12|18 pages

Energy from Biomass Conversion

chapter 13|26 pages

Energy Generation from Waste Sources

chapter 14|22 pages

Geothermal Energy

chapter 15|50 pages

Nuclear Energy

chapter 16|32 pages

Fuel Cells