Overview

This monograph is based on methanol as a fuel for the transportation sector, specifically for compression ignition (CI) engines. The contents present examples of utilization of methanol as a fuel for CI engines in different modes of transportation such as railroad, personal vehicles, or heavy-duty road transportation. The book also focuses on the effect of methanol on combustion and performance characteristics of the engine. The effect of methanol on exhaust emission production, prediction, and control is also discussed. It also discusses current methanol utilization and its potential, its effect on the engine in terms of efficiency, combustion, performance, pollutants formation, and prediction. Part of the chapters are based on a review of the state-of-the-art, while other chapters are dedicated to original research. This volume will be a useful guide to professionals and academics involved in alternative fuels, compression ignition engines, and environmental research.