11-09-2017, 04:05 PM
Alternative fuels known as unconventional and advanced fuels, are all materials or substances that can be used as fuels, other than conventional fuels such as; fossil fuels (oil (petroleum), coal and natural gas) as well as nuclear materials such as uranium and thorium as well as fuels from artificial radioisotopes made from nuclear reactors.
Some well-known alternative fuels include biodiesel, bioalcohol (methanol, ethanol, butanol), refuse derived fuel, chemically stored (batteries and fuel cells), hydrogen, non-fossil methane, non-fossil natural gas, vegetable oil, propane and other sources of biomass.
The main purpose of fuel is to store energy, which must be in a stable form and can be easily transported to the place of use. Almost all fuels are chemical fuels. The user uses this fuel to generate heat or perform mechanical tasks, such as powering a motor. It can also be used to generate electricity, which is then used for heating, lighting or other purpose.
Some well-known alternative fuels include biodiesel, bioalcohol (methanol, ethanol, butanol), refuse derived fuel, chemically stored (batteries and fuel cells), hydrogen, non-fossil methane, non-fossil natural gas, vegetable oil, propane and other sources of biomass.
The main purpose of fuel is to store energy, which must be in a stable form and can be easily transported to the place of use. Almost all fuels are chemical fuels. The user uses this fuel to generate heat or perform mechanical tasks, such as powering a motor. It can also be used to generate electricity, which is then used for heating, lighting or other purpose.