Abstract: A diesel engine system includes an engine, an exhaust system connected to the engine, and a water-fuel separator. The exhaust system has an aftertreatment device, an exhaust pipe upstream of the aftertreatment device, and a fuel injector connected to the exhaust pipe. The water-fuel separator has a filter configured to separate water from fuel and a reservoir configured to store the separated water. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the fuel injector.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment component may be mounted in brackets, each bracket having a clamping surface which in a use orientation is arranged in parallel with a corresponding mounting surface of a fixed mount, the mounting surfaces defining adjustment planes which are spaced apart along a length axis of the mount. Each bracket may be adjusted independently in its use orientation to define a variable clamping position in the adjustment plane. In another aspect, the component may be mounted in one or more brackets, each bracket comprising curved contact surface, each surface being defined by an arc of a respective circle, each arc being contained in the circle of the other respective arc, whereby the centre points of the respective circles are spaced apart in the reference plane so that each arc is contained in the circle of the other respective arc. The component can be clamped to the bracket irrespective of its diameter.

Abstract: An exhaust assembly includes an exhaust tube and a coolant passage. The exhaust tube is oriented about an axis and an exhaust gas is configured to flow through the exhaust tube in a direction away from an end of the exhaust tube. The coolant passage is oriented about the axis radially outward of the exhaust tube, the coolant passage having an inner shell and an outer shell. The end of the exhaust tube includes one or more holes permitting exhaust gas to flow around the end of the exhaust tube between an outer wall of the exhaust tube and the inner shell of the coolant passage to regulate a temperature of the inner shell of the coolant passage.

Abstract: A vacuum pump includes a pump main body and a sound muffling device. The pump main body includes a housing including an intake port and an exhaust port, and a rotor that is rotatably arranged inside the housing and transports gas from the intake port to the exhaust port. The sound muffling device includes a casing, a first passage portion, and a second passage portion. The casing includes an opening end portion that is airtightly connected to an outer wall surface of the housing, a bottom wall portion that faces the opening end portion, and a peripheral wall portion, the casing defining an expansion chamber by the outer wall surface of the housing and respective inner wall surfaces of the bottom wall portion and the peripheral wall portion.

Abstract: An automotive exhaust aftertreatment system includes a reducing agent mixer. The reducing agent mixer includes a mixer body and doser that injects a reducing agent into the mixer body. The reducing agent mixer mixes an exhaust stream and the reducing agent prior to the exhaust stream being discharged from the reducing agent mixer.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a marine exhaust system includes two riser conduits, each being connected to a Y-pipe at an outlet end. An inner tube of each riser conduit directs exhaust gases through a catalytic converter assembly and into the Y-pipe. An outer tube surrounds each inner tube to define a cooling liquid passage between the inner and outer tubes to direct cooling liquid into one of the inlets of the Y-pipe. A bellows couples one of the riser conduits to one of the inlets of the Y-pipe. Each bellows surrounds one of the inlets of the Y-pipe and one of the riser conduits. To minimize reversion, the inner tube of each of the riser conduits extends into one of the bellows further than the outer tube of the respective riser conduit.

Abstract: A marine propulsion device has an internal combustion engine, an exhaust manifold that conveys exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine, and a cooling water sprayer that is configured to spray a flow of cooling water radially outwardly toward an inner diameter of the exhaust manifold. The cooling water sprayer has a sprayer body that is configured to convey the flow of cooling water radially into the exhaust manifold and a nozzle configured to spray the flow of cooling water radially outwardly in a fan-shaped pattern toward the inner diameter of the exhaust manifold.

Abstract: A vehicle exhaust component assembly includes a first exhaust component, a second exhaust component downstream of the first exhaust component, and an injection system configured to inject a reducing agent into engine exhaust gases upstream of the second exhaust component. A mixer connects an outlet of the first exhaust component to an inlet to the second exhaust component. The mixer includes an outer housing that is configured to direct a mixture of the reducing agent and the engine exhaust gases into the second exhaust component. The mixer also includes at least one insulation feature that is configured to reduce heat lost at the outer housing.

Abstract: An exhaust assisted pipe assembly including an outer portion having an opening for receiving dosed reductant from a dosing module and an inner portion disposed within the outer portion. The inner portion defines a main flow path for receiving a first portion of a fluid from an upstream source, and the inner portion and the outer portion cooperatively define a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path is configured to direct a second portion of the fluid from the upstream source past the opening for receiving dosed reductant and into the main flow path to increase momentum of the dosed reductant into the main flow path. The second flow path is configured to direct a third portion of the fluid from the upstream source toward the dosed reductant to decrease the momentum of the dosed reductant in the main flow path.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for recovery of energy from engines. The described technology may be applied to systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. An example exhaust energy recovery apparatus (50) may include at least one thermal to electrical energy conversion element (60) having at least one side for thermal coupling along a substantial length (34, 35, 36) of an exhaust duct (30) for a combustion engine. The example apparatus (50) may also include a cover (52) located over at least a portion of the exhaust duct (30) adjacent to the at least one energy conversion element (60). A channel (53) may be formed between the cover (52) and an exterior portion of the exhaust duct (30), the channel having at least one inlet (54, 56) for admission of cooling fluid.

Abstract: A marine engine exhaust system includes a catalyst arranged to intercept a flow of exhaust flowing along the exhaust system, a water muffler downstream of the catalyst, and a water-activated exhaust valve disposed between the water muffler and an upstream catalyst and configured to impede flow of water upstream from the muffler to the catalyst.

Abstract: A DPF regeneration control device includes: a differential pressure sensor which detects a differential pressure between a front and a rear of a DPF; a DPF differential pressure setting unit which sets a DPF differential pressure generated in accordance with a total accumulated amount of soot and ash, sets a DPF differential pressure generated when an ash accumulation amount corresponds to an accumulation amount at which washing is required, as a washing request threshold, and sets a DPF differential pressure generated when the ash accumulation amount is larger than the washing request threshold such that a reduction in output is necessary, as an output reduction threshold; a washing request issuing unit which determines whether or not the DPF differential pressure has reached the washing request threshold; and an output reduction warning unit which determines whether or not the DPF differential pressure has reached the output reduction threshold.

Abstract: A plate system is used in a surgical procedure to manage a distal radius or similar bone fracture. A plate of the plate system includes two leg segments extending downwardly from a generally horizontal segment, and further includes an elongated slot defined through the center of the horizontal segment of the plate near its top edge. A subchondral support element is inserted through the elongated slot and is advanced into the bone. The plate further defines two holes through the horizontal segment near a respective one of the two leg segments. Locking screws, such as variable angle locking screws, are inserted into and locked into the respective holes, with each locking screw advancing into the bone such that a distal tip of each locking screw engages the subchondral support element, thus providing a three-point support.

Abstract: A delivery unit for delivering a liquid additive from a tank into an exhaust gas treatment device includes at least a housing which can be mounted on the tank, and a component carrier which carries at least one pump and is fixed in the housing by a clamping plate. A motor vehicle having a delivery unit is also provided.

Abstract: In one example, a system is provided, comprising an exhaust reductant injector upstream of a mixer. The mixer includes a plurality of concentrically smaller rings interconnected via fins having a width varying in a flow direction, the fins arranged annularly, and with a first set of fins between a first pair of adjacent rings angularly offset from a second set of fins between a second pair of adjacent rings, the first and second pairs of rings sharing one common ring. In this way, it is possible to atomize, redirect, and mix the exhaust flow over a short distance to effectively react with NOx in a downstream SCR catalyst.

Abstract: An exhaust gas cooler for cooling combustion exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine having a cooling medium, wherein the exhaust gas cooler has an exhaust gas inlet for introducing hot combustion exhaust gas into the exhaust gas cooler. Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler has an exhaust gas outlet for directing cooled combustion exhaust gas out of the exhaust gas cooler, wherein the exhaust gas outlet is fluidically connected to the exhaust gas inlet. Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler has at least one coolant inlet for fluidically connecting the exhaust gas cooler to at least one coolant outlet of the internal combustion engine. Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler has an interface for fluidically connecting a water collecting adapter, wherein the interface is designed to carry the coolant out of the exhaust gas cooler.

Abstract: A water jacketed exhaust component includes an exhaust pipe having a radially inwardly tapered tail end, a water jacket disposed in surrounding relation with the exhaust pipe, and a generally V-shaped spray ring. The spray ring includes a first and second set of apertures that create diverging streams of cooling water. A first set of apertures creates an annularly disposed series of streams that are directed downstream and radially inward. These streams are generally directed toward the outer surface of the exhaust pipe structure which extends downstream of the spray ring. A second set of apertures creates an annularly disposed series of streams that are directed downstream and radially outward. These streams are generally directed toward the inner surface of the water jacket structure extending downstream of the spray ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machinery arrangement for a marine vessel (1), which machinery arrangement (2) comprises a combustion unit (3), an exhaust gas duct assembly (4), which includes a first branch pipe (41) and a second branch pipe (42) and is connected to the combustion unit for receiving an exhaust gas flow and for leading the exhaust gas flow to the atmosphere, and an exhaust gas cleaning system (5) arranged in a flow direction of exhaust gas. In order to achieve an improved cleaning of the exhaust gas, a fan unit (6) and a first valve means (7) is provided in flow connection with the first branch pipe (41), which is connect to the exhaust gas cleaning system (5).

Abstract: Methods and systems for regenerating an after treatment device are disclosed. In one example, the possibility of introducing fuel to oil during after treatment device regeneration is reduced. The methods and systems may reduce engine degradation and improve engine emissions.

Abstract: A particulate filter for a vehicle exhaust system includes a primary filter surrounded by a secondary filter and a quenching agent injection nozzle arranged upstream of the primary filter. In a normal mode, exhaust flows through the primary filter, and in a fail-safe mode or a mixed mode, at least some exhaust flows through the secondary filter and quenching agent is injected via the nozzle to cool the primary filter. The fail-safe or mixed modes may be enacted during an overload of the primary filter, for example. If engine shutdown is initiated during regeneration of the primary filter, a rate of quenching agent injection may be adjusted so that the regeneration may be completed at a safe temperature.

Abstract: A method for providing a reducing agent-containing gas flow in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes providing at least one reducing agent precursor, evaporating the precursor to provide a gas flow, at least partially heating the gas flow to temperatures of at least 250° C., at least partially converting the precursor in the gas flow to a reducing agent and adding the reducing agent-containing gas flow to the exhaust of the engine. The method and a device provide a reducing agent-containing gas flow in a quantity being easily controllable and adaptable to dynamic changes especially in exhaust systems of mobile applications such as automobiles. A temperature of a first zone is kept at 150° C. or just below while a temperature of a second zone is kept at more than 300° C. A hydrolysis catalytic converter is hardly cooled upon receiving the precursor as a vapor, positively affecting the method.

Abstract: A method and system are described for on-board treatment of an exhaust stream containing CO2 emitted by a hydrocarbon-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) used to power a vehicle in order to reduce the amount of CO2 discharged into the atmosphere which include: a. a first waste heat recovery zone on board the vehicle for receiving the high temperature exhaust gas stream in heat exchange relation and discharging the exhaust stream at a lower temperature, the waste heat recovery zone further including at least one heat exchanger and/or heat recovery device with an inlet for receiving the hot exhaust gas stream from the ICE for passage in heat exchange relation and an outlet for the cooled exhaust gas stream, the heat exchanger further including an inlet for receiving a heat exchange fluid at a first temperature and an outlet for discharging the fluid at a second higher temperature, the heat recovery device including power transmission means; b.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automotive exhaust system that removes harmful contaminants from engine exhaust and thus reduces air pollution, presents a number of distinct and significant benefits and advantages. Foremost, the Green Muffler subjects engine exhaust gases to a two-stage cleansing and purification process, first scrubbing the gases in a recirculating air-and-water bath; and then combining the remnant gases with an air-freshening chemical before release to the atmosphere. The Green Muffler, then, serves to lower a vehicle's carbon-dioxide and carbon-monoxide emissions and thereby reduces the level of air pollution and atmospheric warming due to car exhaust. Further, the Green Muffler reduces the temperature of vehicle exhaust, another plus for the planet.

Abstract: An assembly and method for reducing nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in exhausts of internal combustion engines, wherein the exhaust is acted upon in a first stage catalytic converter. A first portion of the first stage catalytic converter output is cooled and a second portion of the catalytic converter output is not cooled. The cooled and not cooled exhausts are united and directed to a second stage catalytic converter. Air is injected into a selected one of (1) the not cooled exhaust prior to the juncture thereof with the cooled exhaust, and (2) the combined cooled and not cooled exhausts after the juncture thereof.

Abstract: An energy production and pressurized exhaust gas storage system including two combustion chambers aligned in opposition to each other, each of the two combustion chambers having a reciprocating power piston. A compression chamber is situated between the two combustion chambers and it includes a reciprocating compression piston. A shaft connects all of the pistons together. A solvent tank is connected to the two combustion chambers to receive the exhaust gas carbon dioxide. The solvent is preferably water maintained at about 32 degrees Fahrenheit and with a pressure above the water surface of about 100 pounds per square inch. Upon combustion, a pressurized carbon dioxide storage chamber receives compressed carbon dioxide from the compression chamber. Check valves are used to enable inflow of carbon dioxide to the compression chamber from the solvent tank and outflow of pressurized carbon dioxide in the compression chamber to storage.

Abstract: An exhaust processing device includes a main body tube portion and a closing tube portion. The main body tube portion includes an opening in an axial end thereof, houses a main body exhaust path in an inside thereof, which allows an exhaust gas to pass therethrough. The closing tube portion includes a plate portion and a tubular portion. The plate portion covers the opening of the axial end of the main body tube portion. The tubular portion radially outwardly protrudes from an outer peripheral surface of the main body tube portion, and is integrated with the plate portion. The tubular portion houses an exhaust path in an inside thereof, which communicates with the main body exhaust path. The tubular portion of the closing tube portion includes a first split half portion integrally molded with the plate portion, and a second split half portion joined to the first split half portion.

Abstract: Arrangement for introducing a liquid medium into exhaust gases from a combustion engine, having a mixing duct, an injector for injecting the liquid medium into the mixing duct, and an inlet duct situated upstream of the mixing duct. The inlet duct has a first duct section which is annular in cross-section and a second duct section which is annular in cross-section. The second duct section is situated downstream of the first duct section and surrounds the mixing duct. The first duct section surrounds the second duct section. The mixing duct further has a flow reversal section via which an annular outlet of the first duct section is connected to an annular inlet of the second duct section and which is configured to reverse the direction of flow of the exhaust gases flowing through the inlet duct, to flow through the second duct section in a direction opposite to that of the exhaust gases in the first duct section.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems comprising a reactor that is operatively connected to: (a) a biogas production unit for converting waste to a biogas stream; and (b) an engine that utilizes the biogas stream from the biogas producing unit to produce energy and an engine exhaust.

Abstract: An exhaust assembly includes a water trap blocking upstream water flow at a plurality of angular positions enabling universal application and flexibility of orientation.

Abstract: An engine exhaust aftertreatment system including a mixer disposed in the exhaust stream. The mixer includes a mesh section having a mesh of wires and may include a baffle section having a deflector that redirects a direction of flow of the exhaust stream. The mesh section may not extend across an entire width of an exhaust conduit containing the exhaust stream. The mesh section may also be sized and located to intersect the reductant introduced by the injector.

Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for an engine is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system including a first exhaust passage, an SCR catalyst disposed in the first exhaust passage, a second exhaust passage parallel with the first exhaust passage and fluidly coupled to the first exhaust passage upstream of the SCR catalyst and a container disposed in the second exhaust passage, the container configured to hold a volume of urea and to direct exhaust from the second exhaust passage through the volume of urea in the container.

Abstract: A mounting boss (36) for mounting a spray injector (16) on an exhaust pipe (32) of a vehicle exhaust system (12) includes a first wall (38) and a second wall (44). The first wall (38) extends at an obtuse angle to an outer surface (40) of the exhaust pipe (32) and defines a first interior surface (42). The second wall (44) extends at an obtuse angle with the outer surface (40) of the exhaust pipe (32) and defines a second interior surface (46). The first interior surface (42) and the second interior surface (46) define a recirculation area (48) that is in fluid communication with the exhaust pipe (32). The recirculation area (48) has a decreasing cross-sectional area in the direction of the flow of exhaust gas in the exhaust pipe (12). An aperture (50) is disposes in the first wall (38) for receiving the spray injector (16).

Abstract: An exhaust filter system includes a particulate filter (PF) that is disposed downstream from an engine. The PF filters particulates within an exhaust from the engine. A heating element heats particulate matter in the PF. A fastener limits expansion movement of the heating element relative to the PF.

Abstract: An engine exhaust aftertreatment system including a bend routing an exhaust flow in a curved direction to a straight part. A nozzle is mounted in the bend to introduce a spray of a fluid with a axis of symmetry into the exhaust flow. The axis of symmetry intersects the exhaust flow traveling in the curved direction at a intersection angle of less than 50 degrees.

Abstract: A system for keeping a reservoir solution of urea in a liquid state at normally sub-freezing temperatures comprising a reservoir tank module disposed in a solution storage tank. Solution in the storage tank is heated partially by passage of heat through the walls of the reservoir tank module. Additional heat is derived from waste heat in engine exhaust gas and is added to the system by passing a portion of the exhaust gas stream through a gas/liquid heat exchanger disposed within the solution in the storage tank. The cooled gas is returned to the exhaust system or is sent to the engine intake manifold for EGR.

Abstract: An exhaust system includes a particulate filter (PF) that is disposed downstream from an engine. The PF filters particulates within an exhaust from the engine. A heating element heats particulate matter in the PF. A catalyst substrate or a flow converter is disposed upstream from said heating element. The catalyst substrate oxidizes the exhaust prior to reception by the heating element. The flow converter converts turbulent exhaust flow to laminar exhaust flow prior to reception by the heating element.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system for a diesel engine is disclosed. The exhaust gas treatment system includes a lean NOX trap (LNT) in fluid communication with a diesel engine to receive an exhaust gas flow therefrom. The system also includes a two-way catalyst in fluid communication with the LNT to receive the exhaust gas flow therefrom, the two-way catalyst comprising a urea selective catalytic reduction catalyst and a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Abstract: A reductant delivery system for an exhaust treatment system of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system includes a turbocharger fluidly coupled to, and configured to receive exhaust gas from, the internal combustion engine. An exhaust gas driven turbine wheel is disposed for rotation in a turbine housing of the turbocharger. A reductant injection device is fluid communication with the exhaust gas driven turbine wheel, a reductant tank having a reductant stored therein and a conduit system fluidly connecting the reductant tank with the reductant injection device. Reductant is delivered to the reductant injection device for delivery of the reductant to the exhaust gas driven turbine wheel.

Abstract: A urea solution injection system and an injector with which urea solution or other exhaust treatment liquid from a source tank can be injected as an atomized spray into an exhaust pipe. A metering pump with integrated injection nozzle are contained in a common housing mounted directly to the exhaust pipe, thereby eliminating the separate electric motor driven pump, line between pump, and injector in conventional systems.

Abstract: A system comprises an injection control module and a fuel film module. The injection control module controls a flow rate of fuel injected into an exhaust system to adjust a temperature of exhaust gas. The fuel film module determines an accumulation rate of fuel on a surface of the exhaust system based on the flow rate of the fuel. The fuel film module determines a release rate of fuel from the surface of the exhaust system based on a flow rate of the exhaust gas. The injection control module adjusts the flow rate of the fuel based on the accumulation rate and the release rate.

Abstract: A method of controlling emissions from an internal combustion engine including governing engine speed with respect to a constant speed, maintaining an air/fuel ratio of the engine, flowing exhaust from the engine through an exhaust system containing a catalyst, monitoring a variable with a feedback sensor located upstream of the catalyst, and controlling the air/fuel ratio of the engine as a function of the variable. In one application, the engine is configured for marine applications, including electric power generation and propulsion.

Abstract: A urea strainer includes a mesh for removing impurities from urea passing therethrough and heatable wires to heat the urea as it passes through the mesh. The urea is provided to an emission control system of a diesel engine.

Abstract: A method of affecting soot particulate size in an internal combustion engine exhaust by selectively providing a phosphorous based additive to the engine during combustion. Soot particulate size can be increased or decreased depending on the particular additive provided. Also disclosed in a conditioning effect experienced by using a phosphorous based additive for a period of time. A conditioned engine can also have its exhaust properties affected during the life of its conditioned state. Manipulating particle size during engine operation can employ an oligomeric phosphorous compound. Engine conditioning can employ a monomeric phosphorous containing compound, an oligomeric phosphorous containing compound, a polymeric phosphorous containing compound, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A system includes a combustion engine for a genset. The engine having an exhaust to emit water and exhaust gases from the exhaust and a sound-dampening device coupled between the exhaust and a muffler, the sound-dampening device including a tubular member having internal rings.

Abstract: An exhaust purification apparatus for an engine has a first casing (17) that is interposed in an exhaust path (13); a second casing (23) that is set downstream of the first casing (17) and contains an exhaust purification device (24); a connecting pipe (22, 41, 51) that connects the first casing and the second casing (23) to each other and includes an insertion portion that is inserted in the first casing (17); and an injection nozzle (27, 52) that has a tip end inserted in the connecting pipe (22, 41, 51) and injects an auxiliary agent from the tip end. The insertion portion of the connecting pipe (22, 41, 51) is provided with a plurality of through-holes (22a, 41a, 41b, 51a) connecting the inside and the outside of the connecting pipe (22, 41, 51), so that the exhaust gas contained in the first casing (17) is introduced into the connecting pipe (22, 41, 51) through the through-holes and guided towards the second casing (23).

Abstract: An exhaust system, in particular for a vehicle with a diesel engine, has a first insert through which exhaust gas flows, a second insert through which exhaust gas flows and which is arranged downstream of the first insert in the flow direction, and an injection device arranged between the first and second inserts for injecting a fluid. A swirling element is provided in the flow path of the exhaust gas downstream of the first insert in the flow direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for introducing a liquid into a gas flow, more preferably for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The device includes a chamber, an injection device and a channel. The channel with a circumferential region of an inlet section protrudes into the chamber and there on an inner side facing the gas flow has a surface. Said surface is arranged offset to the inside with respect to a channel profile. The proposed design results in improved evaporation of the liquid introduced into the gas flow.

Abstract: A reductant reservoir for an emission control system has a pump assembly with an intake adapted to withdraw reductant from the reservoir, a heating element associated with the pump assembly for heating reductant and an outlet for delivering heated reductant to the emission control system. A nozzle assembly ejects a portion of heated reductant into the reservoir to thaw frozen reductant.

Abstract: An exhaust emission control system, which comprises control means 8 operable, in response to satisfaction of a given stop condition, to automatically stop an engine, and subsequently, in response to satisfaction of a given restart condition, to automatically restart the automatically stopped engine, a flow passage 6 adapted for an aqueous urea solution for reducing nitrogen oxides contained in exhaust gas of the engine, and supply/recovery means 7 adapted to drive a pump 10 to supply an aqueous urea solution to the flow passage and recover an aqueous urea solution from the flow passage. The control means is operable, when the engine is forcibly stopped by turning off an ignition switch, to instruct the supply/recovery means 7 to recover an aqueous urea solution from the flow passage 6, and, when automatically stopping the engine in response to satisfaction of the given stop condition, to prohibit the supply/recovery means 7 from recovering an aqueous urea solution from the flow passage 6.

Abstract: A method to dislodge an adherent residue in an EGR cooler, the EGR cooler installed in an engine. The method comprises flowing an exhaust gas through an adherent-residue bearing surface of the EGR cooler when a temperature of the adherent-residue bearing surface is below a dewpoint temperature of the exhaust gas, enabling water vapor from the exhaust gas to condense on the adherent-residue bearing surface, heating the adherent-residue bearing surface to above the dewpoint temperature of the exhaust gas, and enabling condensed water on the adherent-residue bearing surface to evaporate. Other embodiments provide a method to recirculate an exhaust gas from an exhaust port of an engine to an intake of the engine via an EGR cooler, and a related EGR system.