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Alternative Fuel Vehicles [Pehme köide]

(Technical Consultant, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), UK)
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 120 pages, kõrgus x laius: 246x174 mm, kaal: 340 g, 9 Tables, black and white; 42 Line drawings, color; 56 Halftones, color; 98 Illustrations, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-May-2018
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 1138201316
  • ISBN-13: 9781138201316
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 120 pages, kõrgus x laius: 246x174 mm, kaal: 340 g, 9 Tables, black and white; 42 Line drawings, color; 56 Halftones, color; 98 Illustrations, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-May-2018
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 1138201316
  • ISBN-13: 9781138201316
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles gives full coverage of all associated qualifications and awards in the emerging field of alternative fuels. It is an essential introduction to the ever-growing demand for vehicles that operate using non-conventional fuels.

This first book on AFVs endorsed by the IMI begins with an overview of the subject, ideal for beginners, before outlining what is meant by alternative fuels, why they are necessary, and why climate change and associated legislation are key drivers. Details of how alternative fuels are made, the supply infrastructure, and how these vehicles work are all included. A chapter on fuel cells introduces learners to the use of hydrogen, and one on engines and engine management includes coverage of combustion as an aid to understanding why changing the type of engine fuel is complex. Some basic engine technology is included to help readers new to the subject. Real-life case studies and examples are used to illustrate different technologies in current use, and to speculate on new developments. This book is an ideal companion to any unit of study on alternative fuel, but will also be of interest to working technicians and keen amateurs.

Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction
1(8)
1.1 What is an alternative fuel?
1(1)
1.2 Infrastructure and regulations
2(3)
1.3 History
5(1)
1.4 Developments
6(3)
2 The environment
9(10)
2.1 Introduction
9(1)
2.2 Facts and figures
9(2)
2.3 Global warming
11(3)
2.4 The hydrogen solution
14(1)
2.5 Legislation and climate agreements
14(1)
2.6 Real driving emissions
15(1)
2.7 Euro emissions standards
16(2)
2.8 Summary
18(1)
3 Alternative fuels
19(16)
3.1 Introduction
19(1)
3.2 Hydrocarbons
20(1)
3.3 Ethanol
21(1)
3.4 Methanol
22(1)
3.5 Biodiesel
22(3)
3.6 Natural gas
25(1)
3.7 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
26(1)
3.8 Hydrogen (H2)
26(1)
3.9 Solar power
27(3)
3.10 Other fuels
30(3)
3.11 Properties of fuels compared
33(2)
4 Fuel cells
35(4)
4.1 Fuel cells
35(4)
5 Engines
39(32)
5.1 Introduction
39(1)
5.2 Engines and engine management
39(7)
5.3 Combustion
46(8)
5.4 Ignition systems
54(4)
5.5 Fuel systems
58(13)
6 Case studies
71(28)
6.1 Introduction
71(1)
6.2 Volkswagen Golf BiFuel LPG
71(5)
6.3 Volkswagen fuel cell vehicle
76(3)
6.4 Ford Transit CNG
79(4)
6.5 Ford Taurus bi-fuel
83(1)
6.6 Honda Clarity fuel cell
84(4)
6.7 Ford Escape hybrid E85
88(1)
6.8 Volvo heavy trucks
89(2)
6.9 Volkswagen Golf dual fuel
91(2)
6.10 New developments
93(6)
7 Automotive Technology Academy
99(4)
7.1 Introduction
99(1)
7.2 Resources
99(4)
References 103(2)
Index 105
Tom Denton is the leading UK automotive author with a teaching career spanning from lecturer to head of automotive engineering in a large college. His nine automotive textbooks published since 1995 are bestsellers and led to his authoring of the Automotive Technician Training multimedia system that is in common use in the UK, USA and several other countries.