Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-81-946851-6-6
Verlag: PHI Learning

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 235 mm

Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of Automobile, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace engineering, and postgraduate students of Thermal Engineering and Energy Systems, the book presents the topics as per the outcome-based education system. In addition to the coverage of various alternative fuels considered for IC engines, special focus is emphasized on research findings in the field of alternative fuels and fuel additives including nano-additives. The stress is also given towards the exclusive coverage of advanced engine technologies such as CRDI engines, MPFI engines, GDI, HCCI and advanced energy technologies such as Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs), Solar Powered Vehicles.

Key Features - A detailed discussion of the research findings in alternatives fuels for IC engines
- 150+ Review questions
- 200+ Multiple choice questions
- PowerPoint slides for the instructors

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Fahrzeugtechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Alternative Fuels
- 3. Gaseous Fuels for IC Engines
- 4. Liquid Fuels for IC Engines
- 5. Vegetable Oils
- 6. Biodiesel as an Engine Fuel
- 7. Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels
- 8. Future Fuels and Engine Technologies
- 9. Future Energy Technologies
- Index

Über Autor(innen)

K. Venkateswarlu, PhD (IC Engines), is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad. With nearly two decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Venkateswarlu has published several research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. Dr. Venkateswarlu is the Associate Editor, SAE International Journal of Engines and the technical reviewer for journals SAE International Journal of Engines, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Institution of Engineers and African Journal of Agricultural Research.

His research interests include fuel efficiency and emissions improvement of diesel engines, simulation of fuel spray and combustion with the effect of turbulence and multiple injections, CRDI and HCCI engines.

B.S.R. Murthy, PhD, is Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anurag College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana. He has more than 35 years of teaching experience in various engineering colleges and 15 years of research experience in the area of Energy and Composite Materials.He has several research papers published in national and international journals/seminars.