Exhaust system
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An exhaust system is used to guide reaction exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. The entire system conveys burnt gases from the engine and includes one or more ex
A typical exhaust system. The parts' names translate as follows: Krümmer: manifold (in this case, the exhaust manifold); Hosenrohr: downpipe; Katalysator: catalytic converter; Mittelschalldämpfer: middle silencer (or center muffler); Vorschalldämpfer: front silencer (or pre-muffler); Nachschalldämpfer: rear silencer (or main muffler); Endrohr: tailpipe.
Exhaust manifold (chrome plated) on a car engine
Exhaust piping and silencer (muffler) on a Ducati Monster motorcycle
Aftermarket exhaust manifold
Muffler
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A muffler or silencer is a device for reducing the noise emitted by the exhaust of an internal combustion engine—especially a noise-deadening device forming part of the exhaust system of an automobile
Exhaust system
…A catalytic converter to reduce air pollution. A muffler (North America/Australia) / silencer (UK/India), to reduce noise. An exhaust pipe must be carefully designed to carry toxic and noxious gases away from…
A silencer cut open to show the insulation, chambers and piping inside the shell
A muffler with pipes
Dual tailpipes attached to the muffler on a passenger car to reduce the sound produced