Ethanol Biofuel in Combustion Engines: From Production to Practical Applications

by Yacine Rezgui

Overview

Ethanol Biofuel in Combustion Engines: From Production to Practical Applications delves deeply into the intricate processes involved in ethanol production and its utilization within various engine types. This book provides both theoretical insights and practical guidance, making it an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers striving to understand and implement biofuel technology effectively. Beyond production and combustion, the book explores the chemical reactions and kinetic models underpinning ethanol’s performance. It also examines its applications across spark ignition, compression ignition, and low-temperature combustion engines, emphasizing its versatility as a sustainable energy source.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443451140
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/01/2025
Series:	Woodhead Series in Bioenergy
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Yacine Rezgui is professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Oum El Bouaghi University where he has been since 1999. From 2000 to 2018, he trained in French laboratories, including the Laboratory of Combustion and Chemical Kinetics (University of Sciences and Technology of Lille), Laboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Combustion Processes and environment (University of Sciences and Technology of Lille), the Institute of Combustion, Aerothermal reactivity and Environment (ICARE) (University of Orleans), and the Laboratory of Reactions and Chemical Engineering (LRGP) (University of Lorraine Nancy).
In 2013, Dr. Rezgui won the prize of the 2013 Algerian Paper of the Year Award in the category of Chemical Sciences from the Algerian Network for Academics, Scientists and Researchers. In 2016, he was a fulbrighter at Princeton University (USA) in the laboratory : Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Table of Contents

1. Ethanol Production and Uses
2. Fundamental Experiments in Ethanol Combustion: From Shock Tubes to Reactor Systems Overview
3. Flame Studies in Ethanol Combustion: Burning Velocity and laminar Flames Analysis Overview
4. Experimental Investigation of Ethanol Combustion in Spark Ignition Engines Overview
5. Ethanol in Compression Ignition Engines: Blending, strategies, Dual-Fuel Systems, and Operational Considerations. Overview
6. Elementary Reactions in Ethanol Combustion: Decomposition and Hydrogen Abstraction Overview
7. Detailed Kinetic Modeling of Ethanol Combustion: Experimental and Computational Frameworks Overview
8. Unified Kinetic Frameworks for Ethanol Combustion: Comprehensive Models, Reductions, and Final
9. Case Study: Brazil’s Ethanol Revolution – Industry, Flex-Fuel Innovation, and Public transport Integration Overview

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Provides detailed information on the production, combustion behavior, and environmental impacts of ethanol as a biofuel