Diesel Retrofitting: WHAT IS IT?
As great as the invention of the diesel engine is, there are negative factors that contribute to a polluted environment or harmful health risks. The byproducts of diesel combustion are damaging not only to the environment, causing smog and acid rains, but are also unfavorable to people and have been proven to cause heart disease, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases such as asthma.
Retrofitting an engine demonstrates the capability to reduce unwanted emissions at a sensible cost without risking vehicle performance. It encompasses the alteration of a diesel burning vehicle by emission control systems. There are CARB and EPA programs to help regulate emission reduction by which products are verified for customer use. The most common diesel retrofitting products are Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC’s), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF’s), and Crankcase Ventilation Systems (CCV’s).
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC’s)
A Diesel Oxidation Catalyst is a device which utilizes a chemical process in order to break down pollutants from diesel engines in the exhaust stream turning them into less harmful components. It is coated in a catalyst to trigger a chemical reaction to reduce particulate matter. Engine Control Systems carries a AZ Purifier or Purimuffler which reduces particulate matter by 20%-40%.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF’s)
A Diesel Particulate Filter is designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust of the diesel engine. It can remove roughly 85% of soot found in diesel emissions. It is not only less harmful to the environment, but also to those operating the vehicle and those in the vicinity of the engine. The Purifilter, Combifilter, and the newest verified product, the Purifilter Plus are all examples of DPF’s which help remove soot.
Crankcase Ventilation Systems (CCV’s)
A Crankcase Ventilation System elevates the level of exhaust emissions by reducing crankcase emissions. When combined with a Diesel Oxidation can reduce up to 40%.
Most diesel retrofits are simple to complete, but have profound impacts on the reduction of harmful diesel emissions, which include carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and sulfur dioxide. By retrofitting your diesel engines, you can eliminate the majority of these toxic emissions.