Abstract: A noise and vibration reduction system for an engine affixed to a body and a method for reducing vibrations in the body produced by that engine during operation. The present invention is particularly related to noise and vibration reduction in auxiliary power units installed on long-haul trucks and similar types of transportation vehicles. The primary noise and vibration reduction components of the present invention include an air intake silencer, a vibration tuner, and an engine speed limiter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 7, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 3, 2011
Assignee:
Go Green APU LLC
Inventors:
Edward Joseph O'Malley, Glenn Thomas Williamson, Richard Glen Shaff
Abstract: A system for reducing the emissions produced by an engine affixed to a body during operation and reducing noise and vibration. The present invention is particularly related to a small form factor active/passive Diesel Particulate Filter system having an exhaust backpressure sensor, a heating element, a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, a power relay switch, a filter and an electronic control unit for controlling the heating element based on backpressure detected by the sensor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 16, 2009
Date of Patent:
December 14, 2010
Assignee:
Go Green APU LLC
Inventors:
Richard Shaff, Raymond English, Edward Patrick Picton