THE HAZARDS OF DIESEL EXHAUST:
The diesel engine consumed fuel and oxygen in order to produce the torque necessary to power mining, tunneling and construction equipment. During engine operation a number of harmful pollutants are produced in various quantities in the combustion chambers of every diesel engine.
Diesel exhaust typically contains the following harmful pollutants:
A) Hydrocarbons (HC) - [ Aliphatic, Polyaromatic and Aldehydes ]
B) Carbon Monoxide (CO)
C) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) - [ Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide ]
D) Sulphur Oxides (SOx) - [ Carbon and Soluble Organic Fraction ]
The potential hazards which affect humans vary greatly amongst these harmful pollutants. Hydrocarbons (HC) will irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Carbon Monoxide (CO) will cause headaches, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and possibly death. Particulate Matter contains numerous hydrocarbon compounds which are known to be cancer causing.
REDUCING THE RISK OF DIESEL EXHAUST:
The DIESELYTIC SX™ Catalytic Exhaust Gas Purifier will effectively reduce dangerous concentrations of harmful diesel exhaust pollutants. The harmful pollutants are catalytically burned (oxidized) to form harmless carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20). The end result is a safe and healthy working environment for humans.
The major catalytic oxidation reactions which occur are:
Carbon Monoxide: 2CO + O2 ® 2CO2
Hydrocarbons: 4HC + 5O2 ® 4CO2 + H2O
Aldehydes: HCHO + O2 ® CO2 + H2O |
