Exhaust Gas Diluters

Nett exhaust gas diluters mix engine exhaust gases with quantities of ambient air before they are discharged from the vehicle. The exhaust gases are diluted, cooled, and projected away from their source. Diluters are commonly used to lower the local concentrations of pollutants to meet applicable occupational health standards. They also provide a simple method of cooling exhaust gases whenever the maximum exhaust temperature is regulated by safety regulations.

Exhaust gas diluters are used on all types of engines, such as diesel, LPG and gasoline engines. Typical applications include underground mining and material handling. They are also used on stationary engines, which are operated in populated areas, to reduce exhaust odors and the black diesel smoke.

The following benefits may be achieved by the application of Nett exhaust gas diluters:

• The concentrations of exhaust pollutants are lowered due to the dilution. Thus, the vehicle operator and crew working in the proximity are not exposed to harmful levels of toxic gases.
• Diesel smoke opacity (visible smoke) is reduced.
• Low exhaust temperatures reduce the risk of igniting inflammable materials, as well as the safety hazards for humans.
• The exhaust gas diluter may be installed to project the exhaust gases from the vehicle in a desired direction. This can be advantageous for vehicles used inside containers, in tunnels or warehouses.