商品簡介
This two-volume set details the new technologies that are currently in use or under development which are designed to provide high-quality fuels and insure their optimal use in the engines used to power automobiles, trucks, aircraft, and ships. It covers all types of fuels gasolines, diesel, liquefied petroleum and natural gas, biofuels, jet and heavy fuels, and fuels for special uses. Evaluation criteria include vehicle performance and driveability, reduction in fossil fuel consumption, and environmental protection. It analyzes specific situations encountered in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the developing countries, with a focus on energy, economics and politics. Distributed by Enfield Publishing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Jean-Claude Guibet holds a Ph.D. in science from the University of Louvain and an engineering degree from the IFP School, where he is a Professor. He is also Fuels Coordinator at the Institute Francais du Petrole (IFP).He has over 30 years of experience in science and technology research, including project management and expertise in conventional and alternative fuels, engine combustion and automotive pollution. He is the author or co-author of ten major works and summary documents, along with some one hundred scientific publications dealing with fuels and engines.
