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Propane Filters Designed to Reduce Particulate Matter
Propane autogas solutions provider Alliance AutoGas and filtration company Donaldson are releasing a line of clean, LPG filters designed to remove potentially harmful particulate matter and heavy ends from propane systems.
The filters were designed for the propane industry and are currently available through propane equipment distributors.
While it is common for gasoline and diesel fuels to be filtered several times while being transported to consumers, propane has historically not been filtered, according to Alliance AutoGas. The two filters being offered are specifically designed to eliminate potential fuel contamination issues with autogas fuel dispenser systems.
A primary LPG particulate filter is designed to remove 99% of harmful particulates of 0.5 microns and larger. A secondary absorbent carbon filter is engineered to remove heavy ends, without removing the odorant from propane.
The filters were designed to exceed industry standards. The filter housings are made from high phosphorus nickel-plated steel, meeting current NFPA 58 (5.17.1.3) requirements for Pressure-Containing Metal Parts.
The filters can be sold and installed separately or together in order to meet the needs of a specific fleet.
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Detroit to Offer PTO Option for DT12 Transmission
Detroit Diesel is now offering a power take-off option for its automated manual transmission, the Detroit DT12.
Both the Direct Drive and Over Drive DT12 transmission are available for order with a proprietary rear mounted PTO on original Freightliner Cascadia models with or without the Evolution aerodynamic package and Western Star 5700XE models. The option will be available for the new Freightliner Cascadia on Jan. 1, 2018.
“The introduction of this PTO will allow us to offer customers in the Bulk Haul tractor trailer segment a Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission with a PTO option in certain applications,” said Kelly Gedert, manager of Detroit powertrain and component marketing. “The majority of these customers are more weight sensitive, which helps make the Detroit DT12 more attractive than other competitor automated manual transmissions.”
The DT12 PTO is designed for use in the bulk haul tractor trailer market and is tailored for stationary operation on 100% pavement only. Targeted applications include liquid trailers, dry goods, wet goods, and moving floors.
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