Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Muffler – fluid conducting type
Patent
1996-11-04
1998-10-27
Dang, Khanh
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Muffler, fluid conducting type
181272, 60299, F01N 100
Patent
active
058280138
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for modifying an exhaust stream of a diesel engine is provided. The apparatus includes a muffler arrangement having an exhaust inlet and an exhaust outlet in construct and arrange for sound attenuation therein. The apparatus also includes a catalytic converter arrangement positioned within the muffler arrangement between the exhaust inlet and exhaust outlet. During operation, the exhaust flow is directed both through the muffler arrangement and the catalytic converter arrangement, to advantage.
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Barris Marty A.
Betts Peter A.
Flemming Douglas E.
Rothman James C.
Wagner Wayne M.
Dang Khanh
Donaldson & Company, Inc.
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