Fuels, Energy, and the Environment

Ghazi A. Karim is a professor of engineering at the University of Calgary. Dr. Karim has developed numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, conducted research, and published extensively on topics relating to energy conversion, fuels, combustion, and the environment. He has also been a consultant to a wide variety of public and private institutions.

• Introduction. Fuels in General. Fuels Classification. Fuel-Consuming Energy Systems. Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics. Chemical Kinetics of Fuel Combustion. Exhaust Emissions from the Combustion of Fuels. Combustion and Flames. Fire and Safety in Relation to Fuel Installations and Handling. Petroleum. Refining of Petroleum. Gasoline. Diesel Fuels and Some Other Liquid Fuels. Solid Fuels. Natural Gas and Other Gaseous Fuels. Alternative Fuels. Glossary. References. Index.

"All complicated materials of combustion science are presented in a very clear and precise manner … This is the book, in my opinion, that every combustion, fire safety, and fuel engineer should have. … equally useful to newcomers … [and] experienced professionals and researchers in the area.—S.O. Bade Shrestha, Western Michigan University The book covers all aspects of fuels, not just … chemistry or combustion. Of particular importance and actuality are those issues related to safety and environmental impact. Furthermore, the variety of fuels and processes discussed is very wide.—Giuseppe Spazzafumo, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio