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A diesel engine is an internal Combustion engine that uses diesel as fuel, producing harmful fumes.

A Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) is a diesel oxidation Catalyst (DOC) is a device added to the exhaust system of a Tractor that reduces the amount of particulate Matter (PM) emitted.

A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is similar to a diesel oxidation Catalyst and is one of the two major technologies being employed to meet the 2007 emissions regulations.

A Diesel Particulate Matter (PM) is a mixture of Particles that is a Component of diesel exhaust. EPA lists diesel exhaust as a mobile source air toxic due to the cancer and noncancer health effects associated with exposure to whole diesel exhaust.

A Diffuse radiation is the sunlight received indirectly, as a result of scattering due to clouds, fog, dust, moisture vapor or other substances in the atmosphere.

A Diffused Air is a type of Aeration that forces oxygen into sewage by pumping air through perforated pipes inside a holding tank.

A Diffusers And Grilles is components of the ventilation system that distribute and return air to promote air circulation in the occupied space.

A Diffusion is the movement of suspended or dissolved particles (or molecules) from a more concentrated to a less concentrated area.

A Digester is In wastewater treatment, a closed tank; in solid-waste conversion, a unit in which bacterial action is induced and accelerated in order to break down organic Matter and

A Digestion is the biochemical Decomposition of organic matter, resulting in partial gasification, liquefaction, and mineralization of pollutants.

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Diesel engine

Diesel Oxidation Catalyst

Diesel Particulate Filter

Diesel Particulate Matter

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Diffused Air

Diffusers And Grilles

Diffusion

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