Monthly Archives: September 2013

IMO tier III regulations (on NOX for marine vessels) to include Selective Catalytic Reduction technology

Marine vessel engines produce Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) during the combustion of fossil fuel which adds more than 14% to the global NOx production. NOx are toxic acidic gases which results in smog formation, ground level ozone and acid rain. Upon reacting with NH3 (Ammonia), moisture and other components in the atmosphere, NOx forms nitric acid,

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What Is NOx?

Besides being a single toxin, NOx combines with other substances and creates smog when it is exposed to sunlight. This creates a major health hazard for people that live in affected areas. NOx penetrates into the lung tissue and can cause permanent damage to lung tissue. Children, the elderly, people with asthma and other breathing

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