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Emission control apparatus for diesel engines

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5683952
Apparatus for controlling the emission of exhaust gases from a diesel engine used in mining operations consists of a purifier chamber within a water jacketed adaptor and having an inlet for connection to the outlet from the exhaust manifold of the engine. The purifier chamber contains a catalytic purifier for the reduction of carbon monoxide passing from the inlet of the purifier chamber to its outlet, which is connected to a water scrubber for the reduction of the temperature of exhaust gases, the removal of some of the products of combustion, and for quenching exhaust flames.
Assignee:
Domino Equipment Pty Ltd (Australia)
Patent Number(s):
US 4190629
OSTI ID:
5683952
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English