Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498703086)

Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines offers a detailed discussion of different types of dual-fuel diesel engines, the gaseous fuels they can use, and their operational practices. Reflecting cutting-edge advancements in this rapidly expanding field, this timely book:

• Explains the benefits and challenges associated with internal combustion, compression ignition, gas-fueled, and premixed dual-fuel engines
• Explores methane and natural gas as engine fuels, as well as liquefied petroleum gases, hydrogen, and other alternative fuels
• Examines safety considerations, combustion of fuel gases, and the conversion of diesel engines to dual-fuel operation
• Addresses dual-fuel engine combustion, performance, knock, exhaust emissions, operational features, and management
• Describes dual-fuel engine operation on alternative fuels and the predictive modeling of dual-fuel engine performance

Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines covers a variety of engine sizes and areas of application, with an emphasis on the transportation sector. The book provides a state-of-the-art reference for engineering students, practicing engineers, and scientists alike.