The Biodiesel Handbook, 2nd Edition

Title: The Biodiesel Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author: Gerhard Knothe, Jon Van Gerpen
ISBN: 1893997626 / 9781893997622
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 516
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2010
Availability: Out of Stock

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Drawing on the expertise of researchers from around the world, the second edition of this invaluable handbook, now updated to cover the lastest advances across several areas of research, offers one of the most complete and respected references on biodiesel development, improvements, and applications. It covers the conversion of vegetable oils, animal fats, and used oils into biodiesel fuel.The handbook delivers solutions to issues associated with biodiesel feedstocks, production issues, quality control, viscosity, stability, and applications, as well as emissions and other environmental impacts. In addition to technical material, it updates readers on the status of the biodiesel industry worldwide.

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Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Contributors

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : History of Vegetable Oil-Based Diesel Fuels
Chapter 3 : Basics of Diesel Engines and Diesel Fuels
Chapter 4 : Biodiesel Production
Chapter 5 : Analytical Methods
Chapter 6 : Fuel Properties
Chapter 7 : Exhaust Emissions
Chapter 8 : Current Status of the Biodiesel Industry
Chapter 9 : Other Uses of Biodiesel
Chapter 10 : Other Alternative Diesel Fuels from Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats
Chapter 11 : Glycerol Technology Options for Biodiesel Industry

Appendix A : Technical Tables
Appendix B : Biodiesel Standards
Appendix C : Unit Conversions
Appendix D : Internet Resources
Index