AUTOMOTIVE AIR FILTERS

PRESENTATION ON

BYANIKET SHIVAJI PAWAR

IntroductionA particulate air filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, mold, and bacteria from the air .

A chemical air filter consists of an absorbant or catalyst for the removal of airborne molecular contaminants such as volatile organic compounds or ozone. Air filters are used in applications where air quality is important, in building ventilation systems and in engines.

NEED OF AIR FILTERAll Modern cars are fitted with an Air cleaner on Carburetor intake.

It’s Most Important function to prevent dust and other particles from getting in to the Carburetor and Engine Cylinder.

HistoryFirst Air filter founded by “Norm Mcdonald” In 1869 which is used in first “Ford Engine”.

RAW MATERIALS

Rubber Polypropelene material Wood Steel

Manufacturing Process• Paper rolling• Punching• Squeezing• Molding & Pouring rubber • Painting with Paper Assembly• Spraying Lubricant• Finishing

DETAILS :

Types of Air filters

1 .Flat Filters.

2 .Round Filters.

3 .Oil Imprignated Filters.

4. Conical Shaped

Advantages• Maximum Efficiency • Supply of turbulent & Clean Air• Avoid Piston & cylinder wear• Increase fuel efficiency• Maximum Performance in less fuel Consumption• Act as Cylencer • Reduces other Maintainace •A normal car engine uses about 100-200 Cu of air a minute , and a filter is essential to prevent particles of dust or dirt, blocking air jet.

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Application

•.• • Cars , Trucks , SUV’s , Motorcycles.• Snowbikes, Boats , Warcraft, Earth Moving Equipments.• Racing Purpose For High Performance of Engine.• Heavy Duty Vehicals .

References

www. Knfilters.com / air filter.htm

www. Knfilters.com / facts . deal  www. Aircleaners.comwww. MAHLEINDIA .com

Some Manufacturers

K & N

Cosworth Air filters

Kay Kay Ess Industries

Anil Air Tech Engineers Private Limited

Aarkays Air Equipment Pvt Ltd, Pune

Conclusion

As the air filter is Heart of any Engine Assembly so air filter reduces maximum amount of unwanted air particulars.Which helps to increase the performance of an engine.

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