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Alternative Diesel Fuels

A key topic of many technical discussions has been the development of alternative fuels to power the compression ignition engine. Reasons for this include the desire to reduce the dependency on petroleum-based fuel and, at the same time, to reduce the particulate matter (PM) and NOx emissions. Also, there has been interest generated in the diesel engine because of the reduction in greenhouse gases that has been proposed during the 2008-2012 time frame in Europe and the regulations that affect diesel engines in the United States.

The challenge lies in accomplishing such reductions while still maintaining the durability of the engine. The 25 technical papers in this SAE Progress in Technology Series book discuss the findings and testing procedures used to evaluate alternative fuels and blends such as:

  • Sunflower and safflower oils
  • Methanol
  • BioDiesel
  • Soybean oil
  • Diethyl ether
  • Esterfied vegetable oil
  • Low sulfur diesel fuel blend
  • Oxygenated fuels
  • Alcohol
  • LPG
  • Water blend emulsions
  • Hydrogen
  • Natural gas


Published By: SAE International
Pages: 320
25 Papers   See List
Binding: Softbound
Product Code: PT-111
Product Status: Available
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Daniel J. Holt

Daniel J. Holt holds a Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is currently the Editor-at-Large for SAE's Automotive Engineering International magazine. For 18 years Mr. Holt was the Editor-in-Chief of the SAE Magazines Division where he was responsible for the editorial content of Automotive Engineering International, Aerospace Engineering, Off-Highway Engineering, and other SAE magazines. He has written numerous articles in the area of safety, crash testing, and new vehicle technology. Prior to joining SAE Mr. Holt was a biomedical engineer working with the Orthopedic Surgery Group at West Virginia University. As a biomedical engineer he was responsible for developing devices to aid orthopedic surgeons and presented a number of papers on crash testing and fracture healing. Mr. Holt is a member of Sigma Gamma Tau and a charter member of West Virginia University's Academy of Distinguished Alumni in Aerospace Engineering. He is also a member of SAE.

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Alternative Diesel Fuels

ISBN: 978-0-7680-1331-3
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