Fuels and Biofuels by Vijayalakshmi GS, Meena Devi VN, Prasad P
Book Summary:
Our Honorable President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and many other scientists mentioned the necessary of biofuels for our country. Among the various sources of biofuels, biodiesel plays an important role because of the availability of feedstock, production steps and its safe to the environment. Biodiesel is a hot topic in todays research. This book highlights more about the biodiesel, its sources, production, various standards, fuel properties of biodiesel with ASTM standards, fuel policy and the environmental effect on biodiesel. This book will be useful for U.G, P.G. students and Research Scholars and provides the fundamental knowledge about energy, non-renewable and renewable energy.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for U.G, P.G. Students
Table of Contents:
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Energy
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Sources of Energy
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Renewable Energy
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Non-Renewable Energy Resources
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Biofuel
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Bio-Diesel
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List of Vegetable Oils
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Biodiesel from Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats
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Production of Biodiesel
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General Aspects of Transesterification
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Fuel Properties
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Characteristics of Efficient Biodiesel
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Glycerol - Biodiesel Byproduct
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Biodiesel and the Environment
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Biodiesel Standards
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Biofuel Policy
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Biofuel and Biodiesel in India
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Biodiesel around the World
Frequently Asked Questions on Ethanol Fuel and Biodiesel
References