Encyclopedia of Hydrocarbon Fuel Science and Technology

This work is organized into five volumes, containing entries organized alphabetically and written in a clear, concise manner, thoroughly cross-referenced, and enhanced with illustrations. Volumes cover petroleum, natural gas, coal, oil shale, and biofuels. Each volume contains articles discussing product properties and uses, environmental issues, and relevant aspects of process chemistry and engineering. Throughout the work, the focus remains on the paths that the fuel science and technology will take during the 21st century, providing a handy reference that offers valuable information and direction for the industry.