Description
Rapid depletion of finite fossil fuel resources and ever increasing energy demands have initiated search for novel alternatives. The global crude oil production is predicted to decline sharply in the coming years. It is a certainty that fuel crisis is going to be a major problem in rapidly developing India and rest of the world. The Jatropha oil is a better alternative to diesel. Jatropha curcas can be grown on wastelands and the seed oil can be used for the production of biofuel. The oil cake can be a source of fertilizer.
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Jatropha curcas
3. Scope of Jatropha Cultivation on Wastelands of India
4. Domestication and Commercialisation of Jatropha curcas
5. Plantation and Bio-diesel Production
6. Diseases of Jatropha curcas
7. Energy Resources
8. Alternative Fuels
9. Demand Supply Scenario of Diesel
10. Manufacture of Bio-diesel
11. Characteristics of Bio-diesel
12. Utilisation of Jatropha Oil Cake
13. Glycerol and its Derivatives
14. Environmental and Health Effects of Bio-diesel
15. Pilot Plant
16. Engine Design Criteria and System Modification
17. Biodiesel Safety Measures
18. Biodiesel Trade and Marketing
19. Blending of Esters, Storage and Handling
20. Carbon Credits – Thrust for cleaner Technology
21. Suppliers, Buyers and Research Centre
22. Bibliography
