The Functioning Of An Automotive Exhaust System

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The Functioning Of An Automotive Exhaust System
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It is extremely crucial to maintain a workable
exhaust system so as to facilitate safety, proper
fuel mileage, and conducive environment. This
article explains the performance of exhaust
systems for cars. The general work of an exhaust
system is to expel the combustion products,
mainly gases which are generated as fuel burns.
The produces gaseous products are dangerous if
continuously inhaled by people and they also
deteriorate the harmony of an ecosystem. The
exhaust system must therefore be examined on a
regular basis to ensure that everything is in
order and maintain safety. A good working exhaust
system has no perforations in any place and much
less in the passengers chamber of a car. The
following are the major parts and their
functions.
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Exhaust Muffler
The performance of exhaust muffler entails
deadening the noise that emanates from the
combustion of the fuel. A muffler utilizes
baffles to bounce back the commotions that result
in the movement of gases.
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Exhaust pipe
It is the channel through which gases pass on
their way to tail pipe. Steel is the material
that makes this pipe and stainless or aluminized
steel are much better in eliminating corrosion.
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Exhaust manifold
It I directly connected to the cylinders head. It
conveys the exhaust from the cylinders and
directs it to a single pipe. Common materials for
this item are aluminum, stainless steel, or cast
iron.
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Catalytic Converter
It resembles a muffle and its duty is to change
the toxic hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into
water and carbon dioxide respectively.
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Oxygen Sensor
For proper functioning, oxygen sensors are
necessary so as to estimate the amount of oxygen
in the exhaust. This estimate is what the car
computer uses to determine the amount of fuel
deficient or in excess thereby enhancing fuel
efficiency.
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This is all you wanted to know about the
performance of exhaust systems for cars. Note
that the greatest drawbacks of an exhaust system
are rust and corrosion so it is important to
regularly check the system to maintain its
workability.
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