Patent ID: 6565636
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B01D,F01N,Y02T

Abstract:
An exhaust cleaning device for placement in fluid communication with an exhaust system of a diesel engine, said device comprising:a tubular member being elongate and having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends being placed in communication with the exhaust system such that gas exhaust flows into said first end and outwardly through said second end, said tubular member having a middle section and two legs extending upwardly from said middle section such that said tubular member generally has a U-shape; a cleaning assembly for cleaning the exhaust including; a plurality of apertures extending through a bottom half of said middle section of said tubular member; a housing being attached to an outer surface of said bottom half of said middle section and covering said apertures such that said apertures extend into said housing, said housing having an opening therein; a container being extendable into said opening; a filter means being removably positioned in said container; a supply tank; a water pump being in communication with said supply tank; a supply line being having a first end fluidly coupled to said water pump and a second end fluidly coupled to said tubular member, said second end being located nearer said first end than middle section; a fluid being located in said supply tank, said fluid comprising water being basic and having a pH greater than 9; and wherein said fluid is injected into said tubular member such that said fluid binds to carbon containing molecules in the exhaust and deposits said molecules in said filter.