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Synopsis This unique Synfuels Handbook, by V. Daniel Hunt, is a thorough, practical exploration of the various techniques used to produce liquid and gaseous synthetic fuels from abundant reserves of coal, oil shale, and tar sands. Commentary The development of a U.S. synthetic fuel industry has already started to produce domestic energy supplies on a small scale. With further development and demonstration, commercial-sized plants may be able to reduce the country's need for imported petroleum. It is important to realize the time required to bring a new technology such as synthetic fuels to the marketplace. To develop synfuel options for the future an effort is needed to continue the development and production of synthetic fuels, whether they are derived from oil shale, coal, or biomass. The Synfuels Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles, production processes, environmental constraints, and cost differences of the various synthetic fuel processes. It covers the full range of advantages and disadvantages of each conversion technology and provides comparisons of projects already in operation, as well as those proposed for the near future. Among other things, the Synfuels Handbook is a well-rounded handbook on coal and its use as a basic ingredient in synthetic fuels; on the scientific principles and processes involved in coal liquefaction and coal gasification; on oil shale uses; on the comparison of the significant coal conversion processes; on the utilization of synthetic fuels; on the environmental considerations; and on the comparison of process costs for the different process technologies. In just one volume, it:
The Synfuels Handbook is based on U.S. Department of Energy and Synthetic Fuels Corporation data; is well illustrated and presented in a clear manner; is supplemented by a bibliography, glossary, abbreviations and acronyms, sources of additional information, and an index for easy reference. Description The Synfuel Handbooks well-illustrated pages provide full discussions of all of the processes together with their conditions and environmental considerations, the entire range of advantages and disadvantages of each technique, and in-depth reviews and economic comparisons of projects already in operation. Also, a good deal of attention has been given to the feasibility of those projects proposed for the future. Some of the processes discussed include:
Benefits This outstanding and useful "Synfuels Handbook" is the ideal reference for chemical and mechanical engineers, as well as an invaluable aid to other professionals, students, and laymen with an interest in the development of synthetic fuels. Table of Contents Preface
1. Introduction to Synthetic Fuels Appendices
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