Patent ID: 8037966
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: F01N,F02B,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An exhaust system for an electric power generation system comprising a housing configured to contain at least a portion of the electric power generation system, the housing defining a roof, the exhaust system comprising: a muffler configured to suppress noise associated with operation of an engine associated with the electric power generation system, wherein the muffler is configured to be mounted in the roof of the housing and includes an exit at the roof of the housing, wherein the muffler is configured to form an outside surface of the roof, wherein the exhaust system includes a conduit configured to provide flow communication between the engine and the muffler such that exhaust exits via the roof, and wherein removal of the engine from the housing is facilitated by removal of the muffler from the roof, such that the engine can be lifted out of the housing.