Exhausts

Exhaust pipes and systems are an integral part of a mechanism or stove that involves waste gases as they guide these away from the system and stop it from building up over time. They are mainly attributed to cars but exhaust systems are also apparent on motorbikes (big and small, including dirt bikes), trucks & lorries and boats (big and small). They come in all shapes and sizes and encompass many different parts, including a silencer (or muffler if you live in America), a catalytic converter (which reduces pollution), the head of the cylinder along with an exhaust manifold and a turbocharger if you require more power in the engine.

The materials that are used to make them must also be suitable. Exhaust pipes cannot be constructed out of any material and this is largely because they become very hot with the gases escaping from them being heated. As a result the material must be able to withstand the heat as well as being secure enough to hold the gases as they travel along through to the opening.

Every so often exhausts will need replacing. This could be due to excessive rust or because of a crack or hole in the pipe itself. Sometimes cars can be spotted exerting excessive amounts of fumes from their exhaust pipe which can often mean that they also need a replacement. This is why longer life exhaust pipes can be very popular with drivers. People can decide exactly how they want their exhaust, providing they fall within the law, so drivers can also decide to have louder exhausts (though there are laws dictating how loud these can go). People can also have certain aesthetic qualities to their exhaust to improve the overall appearance of their vehicle, particularly with cars and motorbikes. These can include tailpipe designs and chrome plating amongst other features.

The exhaust type will often depend upon the type of engine being used, including its size and performance. With motorbikes most of the exhaust is also visible to people who see the bike and this is why it is incorporated into the aesthetic design. On lorries many of the exhausts are vertical and so do not point the fumes in the direction of traffic or passers by.

Exhausts come in various different incarnations and are vital in the running of engines.