Motor Fuels

"Motor Fuels : Their Production and Technology" is an authoritative technical treatise on the chemical and industrial processes involved in the manufacturing of fuels for internal combustion engines. Written during a pivotal era of automotive and industrial growth, this work provides an exhaustive examination of the refining of petroleum, the thermal and catalytic cracking of oils, and the distillation techniques used to produce gasoline, kerosene, and other motor spirits. Eugene H. Leslie offers detailed insights into the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons, as well as the engineering challenges of early 20th-century refinery design.

Beyond petroleum-based fuels, the volume explores alternative energy sources such as alcohol and composite fuels, reflecting the early scientific interest in fuel efficiency and sustainability. The text serves as a significant historical record of the transition from coal-based economies to the petroleum age, detailing the machinery, laboratory methods, and economic considerations of the time. Scholars of the history of technology and chemical engineering will find "Motor Fuels : Their Production and Technology" to be a comprehensive resource that captures the foundational science of modern energy production.

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