Muffler, filtration system can be retrofitted

Sept. 1, 2003
Donaldson Co Inc's Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) muffler and Spiracle closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) filtration system enable users to retrofit

Donaldson Co Inc's Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) muffler and Spiracle closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) filtration system enable users to retrofit diesel engines with a set of devices that reduce diesel engine emissions from tailpipes and engine crankcase vents of medium and heavy-duty trucks and school buses.

The muffler and Spiracle system can be used in a variety of engines, with a wide range of operating conditions, and they address both exhaust and crankcase emissions. The combination of these two devices reduces engine particulate matter emissions by more than 25%, the company said.

Spiracle systems keep the crankcase clean through a two-stage filtration process. The unit has a replaceable filter, a pressure relief valve to prevent pressure build-up in the crankcase, a bottom-drain oil sump connection to return coalesced oil to the engine, and a top load design for serviceability. The Spiracle filter change-out is designed to coincide with the engine manufacturer's oil change interval requirements.

The DOC/Spiracle system meets the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Voluntary Retrofit Program warranty requirements and has received the California EPA Air Resources Board Level 1 verification.

For additional information, contact Donaldson, 1400 W 94th St, Bloomington MN 55431-2370.