The first two editions of this title, published by SAE International in 1990 and 1995, have been best-selling definitive references for those needing technical information about automotive fuels. This long-awaited new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, yet retains the original fundamental fuels information that readers find so useful. This book is written for those with an interest in or a need to understand automotive fuels. Because automotive fuels can no longer be developed in isolation from the engines that will convert the fuel into the power necessary to drive our automobiles, knowledge of automotive fuels will also be essential to those working with automotive engines. Small quantities of fuel additives increasingly play an important role in bridging the gap that often exists between fuel that can easily be produced and fuel that is needed by the ever-more sophisticated automotive engine. This book pulls together in a single, extensively referenced volume, the three different but related topics of automotive fuels, fuel additives, and engines, and shows how all three areas work together. It includes a brief history of automotive fuels development, followed by chapters on automotive fuels manufacture from crude oil and other fossil sources. One chapter is dedicated to the manufacture of automotive fuels and fuel blending components from renewable sources. The safe handling, transport, and storage of fuels, from all sources, are covered. New combustion systems to achieve reduced emissions and increased efficiency are discussed, and the way in which the fuels’ physical and chemical characteristics affect these combustion processes and the emissions produced are included. There is also discussion on engine fuel system development and how these different systems affect the corresponding fuel requirements. Because the book is for a global market, fuel system technologies that only exist in the legacy fleet in some markets are included. The way in which fuel requirements are developed and specified is discussed. This covers test methods from simple laboratory bench tests, through engine testing, and long-term test procedures.

The first two editions of this title, published by SAE International in 1990 and 1995, have been best-selling definitive references for those needing technical information about automotive fuels. This long-awaited new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, yet retains the original fundamental fuels information that readers find so useful. This book is written for those with an interest in or a need to understand automotive fuels. Because automotive fuels can no longer be developed in isolation from the engines that will convert the fuel into the power necessary to drive our automobiles, knowledge of automotive fuels will also be essential to those working with automotive engines. Small quantities of fuel additives increasingly play an important role in bridging the gap that often exists between fuel that can easily be produced and fuel that is needed by the ever-more sophisticated automotive engine. This book pulls together in a single, extensively referenced volume, the three different but related topics of automotive fuels, fuel additives, and engines, and shows how all three areas work together. It includes a brief history of automotive fuels development, followed by chapters on automotive fuels manufacture from crude oil and other fossil sources. One chapter is dedicated to the manufacture of automotive fuels and fuel blending components from renewable sources. The safe handling, transport, and storage of fuels, from all sources, are covered. New combustion systems to achieve reduced emissions and increased efficiency are discussed, and the way in which the fuels’ physical and chemical characteristics affect these combustion processes and the emissions produced are included. There is also discussion on engine fuel system development and how these different systems affect the corresponding fuel requirements. Because the book is for a global market, fuel system technologies that only exist in the legacy fleet in some markets are included. The way in which fuel requirements are developed and specified is discussed. This covers test methods from simple laboratory bench tests, through engine testing, and long-term test procedures.

The earlier editions of this title have been best-selling definitive references for those needing technical information about automotive fuels. This long-awaited latest edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, yet retains the original fundamental fuels information that readers find so useful, This book is written for those with an interest in or a need to understand automotive fuels. Because automotive fuels can no longer be developed in isolation from the engines that will convert the fuel into the power necessary to drive our automobiles, knowledge of automotive fuels will also be essential to those working with automotive engines. Small quantities of fuel additives increasingly play an important role in bridging the gap that often exists between fuel that can easily be produced and fuel that is needed by the ever-more sophisticated automotive engine. This book pulls together in a single, extensively referenced volume, the three different but related topics of automotive fuels, fuel additives, and engines, and shows how all three areas work together. It includes a brief history of automotive fuels development, followed by chapters on automotive fuels manufacture from crude oil and other fossil sources. One chapter is dedicated to the manufacture of automotive fuels and fuel blending components from renewable sources, including e-fuels. The safe handling, transport, and storage of fuels, from all sources, are covered. New combustion systems to achieve reduced emissions and increased efficiency are discussed, and the way in which the fuels’ physical and chemical characteristics affect these combustion processes and the emissions produced are included. As CO2 is now an important emission there is also discussion regarding low and non-carbon fuels and how they might be used. There is also discussion on engine fuel system development and how these different systems affect the corresponding fuel requirements. Because the book is for a global market, fuel system technologies that only exist in the legacy fleet in some markets are included. The way in which fuel requirements are developed and specified is discussed. This covers test methods from simple laboratory bench tests, through engine testing, and long-term test procedures. (ISBN 9781468605785, ISBN 9781468605792, ISBN 9781468605808, DOI 10.4271/9781468605792)

Covers the manufacture, storage, distribution, and handling of gasoline and diesel fuel, combustion and volatility, additives, emissions, racing fuels, and alternative fuels, with appendices on fuel chemistry, emissions legislation worldwide, quality specs, and properties of hydrocarbons. This secon

Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface to First Edition -- Preface to Second Edition -- Preface to Third Edition -- Preface to Fourth Edition -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Automotive Fuels and Their Specification -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2: A History of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Development -- 2.1 Gasoline -- 2.1.1 The Evolution of the Gasoline Engine -- 2.1.2 Gasoline Development -- 2.2 Diesel Fuel -- 2.2.1 The Evolution of the Diesel Engine -- 2.2.2 Diesel Fuel Development -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 3: Manufacture of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel from Crude Oil -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Crude Oil -- 3.3 Influence of Product Demand Pattern on Processing -- 3.4 Distillation -- 3.5 Cracking Processes -- 3.5.1 Thermal Cracking -- 3.5.2 Visbreaking -- 3.5.3 Coking -- 3.5.4 Catalytic Cracking -- 3.5.5 Hydrocracking -- 3.5.6 Steam Cracking -- 3.6 Catalytic Reforming -- 3.7 Alkylation, Isomerization, and Polymerization -- 3.7.1 Alkylation -- 3.7.2 Isomerization -- 3.7.3 Polymerization -- 3.8 Finishing Processes -- 3.8.1 Caustic Washing -- 3.8.2 Merox Treating -- 3.8.3 Hydrodesulfurization -- 3.9 Oxygenated Gasoline Components -- 3.9.1 Alcohols -- 3.9.2 Ethers -- 3.10 Gasoline Blending -- 3.10.1 Blending Operations -- 3.10.2 Blending Calculations -- 3.10.3 Octane Blending -- 3.10.4 Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) Blending -- 3.10.5 ASTM Distillation Blending -- 3.11 Diesel Fuel Blending -- 3.11.1 Diesel Blending Operations -- 3.11.2 Diesel Blend Calculations -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 4: Manufacture of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel from Non-Crude Oil Fossil Sources -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Coal to Liquids -- 4.2.1 Direct Coal Liquefaction (DCL) -- 4.2.2 Indirect Coal Liquefaction (ICL) -- 4.3 Gaseous Fuels -- 4.3.1 Gaseous Fuel Supply.

In Racing Toward Zero, the authors explore the issues inherent in developing sustainable transportation. They review the types of propulsion systems and vehicle options, discuss low-carbon fuels and alternative energy sources, and examine the role of regulation in curbing emissions. All technologies have an impact on the environment, from internal combustion engine vehicles to battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and hybrids-there is no silver bullet. The battery electric vehicle may seem the obvious path to a sustainable, carbon-free transportation future, but it's not the only, nor necessarily the best, path forward. The vast majority of vehicles today use the internal combustion engine (ICE), and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. Improving the ICE and its fuels-entering a new ICE age-must be a main route on the road to zero emissions. How do we go green? The future requires a balanced approach to transportation. It's not a matter of choosing between combustion or electrification; it's combustion and electrification. As the authors say, "The future is eclectic." By harnessing the best qualities of both technologies, we will be in the best position to address our transportation future as quickly as possible. (ISBN:9781468601466 ISBN:9781468601473 ISBN:9781468602005 DOI:10.4271/9781468601473)