Exhaust Pollution
Exhaust Pollution
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Hi all,
I am currently designing an engine test bed for our labs. It will be probably used for a carburetor Ford Escort engine (although it is still considered as an option for now). My headache is a how to find a practical cheap design on how to minimize the exhaust smell and pollution from the lab. I've been thinking of a custom made afterburner, using a flame and ceramic plates to keep on the flame. It will be installed just after the engine exhaust port. Spark plug after burners are out of the question. I have also thought of a heat exchanger just before release to atmosphere to cool down the exhaust gas. Another option is to use three-way catalytic converters, but again I am strictly limited with budget. Any ideas ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks
Ter
I am currently designing an engine test bed for our labs. It will be probably used for a carburetor Ford Escort engine (although it is still considered as an option for now). My headache is a how to find a practical cheap design on how to minimize the exhaust smell and pollution from the lab. I've been thinking of a custom made afterburner, using a flame and ceramic plates to keep on the flame. It will be installed just after the engine exhaust port. Spark plug after burners are out of the question. I have also thought of a heat exchanger just before release to atmosphere to cool down the exhaust gas. Another option is to use three-way catalytic converters, but again I am strictly limited with budget. Any ideas ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks
Ter





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Nothing else will be adequately safe.
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If it is your building then you're not doing a good job venting your exhaust. A move to better engine management (fuel injection) and catalytic converters would make a large improvement in the exhaust.
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Thank you all for your help!
Ter
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I think the very tall exhaust pipe (chimney) suggestion is about a million times more practical.
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probably means even more raw fuel heading toward the exhaust, ( Un-burnt wishing to backfire)
and extra heat if you attempt to burn it off !
Cats can produce unpleasant smells ,
I'm with GregLocock "a tall chimney" for all sounds good , and plenty of extra air to cool / dilute fuel .