Abstract:
An apparatus, system, and method for cooling exhaust gases includes an inlet (140) operatively connected to an exhaust port (110) from a diesel engine or the like, and a housing (120) defining a substantially enclosed volume. At least a portion of the volume is larger in cross-section than the inlet (140) in cross-section, such that the exhaust gases expand upon entering the housing (120) from the inlet (140). At least one outlet (130) larger in collective cross-section than the inlet (140) in cross-section is disposed on the housing (120) and configured to expel the exhaust gases from the housing (120) into the atmosphere.
Abstract:
An ultra-compact combination exhaust muffler and aftertreatment element and water trap assembly provides exhaust flow through an aftertreatment element surrounded by an annular water collection space receiving water diverted and shed from an upper dome cap above the aftertreatment element and below the upper outlet. In a further embodiment, the assembly includes housing sections separable from each other at a service joint axially between axial ends of the aftertreatment element for ease of servicing. In a further aspect, the aftertreatment element has an axial end within a housing section saving axial extension space.