New Unit Controls Generator Exhaust Discharge and is Kind to Environment
01 Jan 2007
The problem of generator exhaust discharge has been addressed by a new system from America’s Centek Industries which filters the exhaust to discharge environmentally friendly water. After exhaustive testing by a Lloyd’s Register senior surveyor, Gen-Kleen has recently received the LT Type Approval Certificate.
Compatible with any size generator, the Gen-Kleen can be OEM installed or retrofitted. Centek provides installation instructions and technical assistance to meet engine room requirements.
Gen-Kleen’s simple and economic operation sees the exhaust stream move through the lift muffler to the unit. At that point, the dry exhaust is separated from the dirty water. After separation, the exhaust is released through a normal outlet pipe and the water is pumped from the reservoir into the canister filter. Once the hydrocarbons bind to the filter, water is safely discharged from the boat.
The control system maintains the level of water in the unit to provide a constant and controlled flow. A two position switch on the panel allows water to move through the canister or to be released regularly, unfiltered. A fail-safe is built into the unit to prevent an increase in back pressure to the generator by discharging water regularly.
Constructed of FRP, the muffler uses flame retardant resins. The pump and motor shaft feature 316 grade stainless steel components. The powder coated 316 stainless steel canister holds seven 51 cm long by 6.3 cm diameter filters.
MJ Information No: 22618
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