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)

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 automobil.

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook remains the indispensable text to guide readers through automotive or mechanical engineering, both at university and beyond. Thoroughly updated, clear, comprehensive and well-illustrated, with a wealth of worked examples and problems, its combination of theory and applied practice aids in the understanding of internal combustion engines, from thermodynamics and combustion to fluid mechanics and materials science. This textbook is aimed at third year undergraduate or postgraduate students on mechanical or automotive engineering degrees. New to this Edition: - Fully updated for changes in technology in this fast-moving area - New material on direct injection spark engines, supercharging and renewable fuels - Solutions manual online for lecturers

More than 120 authors from science and industry have documented this essential resource for students, practitioners, and professionals. Comprehensively covering the development of the internal combustion engine (ICE), the information presented captures expert knowledge and serves as an essential resource that illustrates the latest level of knowledge about engine development. Particular attention is paid toward the most up-to-date theory and practice addressing thermodynamic principles, engine components, fuels, and emissions. Details and data cover classification and characteristics of reciprocating engines, along with fundamentals about diesel and spark ignition internal combustion engines, including insightful perspectives about the history, components, and complexities of the present-day and future IC engines. Chapter highlights include: • Classification of reciprocating engines • Friction and Lubrication • Power, efficiency, fuel consumption • Sensors, actuators, and electronics • Cooling and emissions • Hybrid drive systems Nearly 1,800 illustrations and more than 1,300 bibliographic references provide added value to this extensive study. “Although a large number of technical books deal with certain aspects of the internal combustion engine, there has been no publication until now that covers all of the major aspects of diesel and SI engines.” Dr.-Ing. E. h. Richard van Basshuysen and Professor Dr.-Ing. Fred Schäfer, the editors, “Internal Combustion Engines Handbook: Basics, Components, Systems, and Perpsectives”

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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.

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.

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

This edition contains new material covering the latest development in electronics, alternative fuels, emissions and diesel systems.