muffler: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	silencer

Photos

Diagram of a typical automotive muffler showing the path of noise and exhaust flow through chambers, perforated tubes, and a Helmholtz resonator to reduce engine noise before exiting.

Labeled diagram of a car showing major parts including the engine, battery, transmission, axle, catalytic converter, muffler, exhaust pipe, brake, shock absorber, and fuel tank.

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Topics

baffle resonating chamber air pollution pollution control exhaust system

Key People

Maxim, Hiram Percy

Hiram Percy Maxim

American inventor and manufacturer