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Diesel Exhaust Temperature

Diesel Exhaust Temperature

Diesel Exhaust Temperature

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I need to insulate a diesel generator exhaust line inside a building.  What's a typical exhaust temperature for a 50kw diesel generator running at full load?  I was planning to use about 600F.....

RE: Diesel Exhaust Temperature

My Cummins temp at the turbo runs WELL over a 1000f under load.   The temp drops of dramatically as you move downstream, however.

Rod

RE: Diesel Exhaust Temperature

LarryASE:

Exhaust Temperatures
NA Diesel: 900 to 1000F
TA Diesel: 1000 to 1100F

To insulate the exhaust:
1.  Cheap/"down-n-dirty" -- Get a roll of heavy duty kitchen aluminum foil and fold/wrap the foil around the exhaust piping and fittings.  You want about 4 to 6 layers.  Secure with stainless steel tie wire.  This will reduce exhaust system heat loss by at least 50% and it will make step # 2 last much longer.
2.  Expensive (but looks great)-- Go to http://www.atpwrap.com/home.htm
purchase the componants needed and install OVER the aluminum foil.

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