Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removing soot particles from exhaust gases of a diesel engine. To this end, the exhaust pipe (15) of the diesel engine (1) is connected to a vortex tube (2) into which the exhaust gases of the diesel engine flow tangentially. The exhaust gases expand adiabatically as they flow through a diaphragm (4) in the region of the exhaust gas inlet, and are cooled in the process. The exhaust gases swirl helically in the vortex tube (2), and the temperature is raised by approximately 100.degree. C.; that is, incoming gases at a temperature of approximately 500.degree. C. are heated to approximately 600.degree. C. This temperature is sufficient for combustion of the soot particles inside the tube. The exhaust gases leaving the hot end are therefore practically free from soot particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pistol grip type compressed air blower having a andle (2) with a compressed air connection element and an air valve, on which a support body is placed with a turbulence tube (15). On one end section, the support body (26) is formed with a cold air nozzle (18) that has a passage (63) that is coaxial with the center axis of turbulence tube (15) and on an opposite end section, the support body is formed with a warm air nozzle with a hole that is coaxial to the center axis of turbulence tube (15). In some embodiments, the warm air nozzle is adjustable. A turbulence chamber with at least one hole directed tangentially into the interior space of the turbulence chamber is connected between the cold air nozzle (18) and the turbulence tube (15), and receives compressed air via a duct (14) of the handle that is connected to the compressed air connection element via the air valve. Turbulence chamber (40) is formed by a flanged disk that rests on the cold air nozzle (18).

Abstract: Cooling air flows over the inner wall of the blade, and emerges through sl orifices provided in the blade jacket in the region of the boundary layer. The cooling air is admitted tangentially into an eddy tube provided with a closure and with a throttle in the region of the latter. The cooling air flow, which is cooled after flowing through the closure is fed into the blades and, after passing over the inner wall of the blade jacket, escapes from each blade in the region of the boundary layer. The heated air flow which escapes from the throttle is evacuated from the blade region. This airflow can be mixed with the cooling air or be introduced into the main gas flow.