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System and method for tuned exhaust

US9388718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2490/18
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system is provided that includes an exhaust system. The exhaust system includes a first and a second conduit configured to receive an exhaust from an engine having at least two cylinders and configured to operate at a range of less than 600 revolutions per minute. The exhaust system further includes a first chamber configured to receive the exhaust from the first and the second conduits, and a second chamber downstream of the first chamber and fluidly coupled to the first chamber by using a third conduit. The exhaust system additionally includes a third chamber downstream of the second chamber and fluidly coupled to the second chamber by using a fourth and a fifth conduit and an exhaust stack downstream of the third chamber and fluidly coupled to the third chamber.

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