Aqua silencer

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Introduction

We all know that the automobile industry plays a major role in causing air pollution, so for
reducing air as well as noise pollution we are using Aqua Silencer. The exhaust gases
released from engine are carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrous Oxide
(NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) , Unburnt Hydrocarbons (UBHC). These toxic gases are very
harmful for environment, human health. Aqua Silencer is used to reduce emissions and noise
and also reduces its harmful effects with the help of activated charcoal, lime water.

Since the invention of the internal combustion engine in the latter part of the
Nineteenth century, the noise created by it has been a constant source of trouble to the
environment. Significantly, the exhaust noise in terms of pressure is about 10 times the other
entire noise combine. The design of muffler has been a topic of great interest for many years
and hence a great deal of understanding has been gained Hence good design of muffler
should give the best noise reduction and offer optimum back pressure for the engine. The
performance of an exhaust system is assessed by different factors; the most important factors
are backpressure and the insertion loss of the system.

It has been long observed that diesel engines play a crucial role in the transport
industry, agriculture, mining and many other industries. An aqua silencer is used to control
the noise and emission in IC engines. The reason why we opt for an aqua silencer is that, air
pollution and noise pollution causes physical ill effects to human beings and also the
environment. The main contributor of air pollution is automobiles releasing gases like carbon
dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons, etc. In order to cut down on emission of these gases, we can
use an aqua silencer. It is fitted to the exhaust pipe of the engine. Sound produced under
water is less audible than in atmosphere. The emission can be controlled by using the
activated charcoal layer and Lime water. Activated charcoal layer is highly porous and
possess extra free valences so it has high absorption capacity and lime water chemically
reacts with the exhaust gases from the engine and release much less polluted gases to the
environment. The noise and smoke level is considerably less than the conventional silencer;
there no need of a catalytic converter and it is easy to install.

G.H. Raisoni collage of engineering and management, Amravati

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 Aqua silencer

Type of automotive silencer

1)Multiple Baffle Silencers

Turbo Silencers

G.H. Raisoni collage of engineering and management, Amravati

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