The Harmful Effects of Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions

Abstract

With the increase in the number of engine vehicles, air pollution is also increasing quickly; and with the increase in air pollution, all living conditions are affected in a negative way. Diesel engines also cause air pollution, which adversely affects human health and is becoming a permanent problem. A single-cylinder diesel engine was used in this work; the exhaust gas emissions, in different speed ranges, were investigated. These emissions are carbon monoxide emissions (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO_x), oxygen (O₂), and carbon dioxide (CO₂). The amount of the changes in emissions was evaluated in terms of air pollution with graphics.

Keywords:

• air pollution
• CO
• CO₂
• diesel engine
• NO_x