Description |
1 online resource (x, 312 pages) : illustrations, map |
|
text txt rdacontent |
|
computer c rdamedia |
|
online resource cr rdacarrier |
Summary |
As electricity generators and process industries are increasingly seeking less expensive fuels for the generation of electricity and process heat, there is an ever-increasing industry-led emphasise on exploring the possibility of utilising opportunity fuels. This book considers a diverse range of opportunity fuels and their application by addressing the following fundamental issues: * What are the specific fuel properties of these opportunity fuels? * What are the combustion/conversion characteristics of these fuels fired alone or in combination with conventional fossil fuels? * How are they best applied in energy settings? * What are the technical and environmental consequences of their use? In considering these fuels the book presents detailed updated information on fuel characterization approaches and fuel utilization technologies. * Explores environmental considerations associated with opportunity fuels, such as, how their utilisation of opportunity fuels can reduce airborne emissions * Provides professionals in energy generation/energy use industries, a clear definition of fuels of opportunity, evaluates their composition, highlights the modern characteristics, and considers the technologies appropriate for their utilisation in energy applications * Offers in-depth analysis of opportunity fuel usage, with a strong concentration on the relationship between the combustion processes and subsequent consequences to the structure, reactivity, and related properties of opportunity fuels. |
Contents |
Overview of Opportunity Fuels; Petroleum Coke and Petroleum-Based Products as Opportunity Fuels; Coal-Water Slurries and Related Waste Coal Opportunity Fuels; Woody Biomass Opportunity Fuels; Herbaceous and Agricultural Biomass Opportunity Fuels; Tire-Derived Fuel as an Opportunity Fuel; Gaseous and Liquid Opportunity Fuel. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Note |
Print version record. |
Language |
English. |
Subject |
Waste products as fuel.
|
|
Combustion engineering.
|
|
Déchets (Combustible)
|
|
Technique de la combustion.
|
|
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical.
|
|
Combustion engineering
|
|
Waste products as fuel
|
|
Förbränningsteknik.
|
Added Author |
Harding, N. S.
|
Other Form: |
Print version: Tillman, David A. Fuels of opportunity. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2004 0080441629 9780080441627 (DLC) 2003064325 (OCoLC)53459368 |
ISBN |
9780080532066 (electronic bk.) |
|
0080532063 (electronic bk.) |
|
1281118710 |
|
9781281118714 |
|
9786611118716 |
|
6611118713 |
|
9780080441627 |
|
0080441629 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000042809087 |
|
AU@ 000069528695 |
|
CHNEW 001005504 |
|
DEBBG BV039829858 |
|
DEBBG BV042306916 |
|
DEBSZ 405297955 |
|
NZ1 12432675 |
|
NZ1 15189923 |
|
AU@ 000072976311 |
|