Whenever internal combustion engine vehicles need to operate in an enclosed environment, an exhaust gas extraction system is necessary. It’s hard to notice how quickly vehicle exhaust gases can reach toxic levels in a closed hall, but it only takes minutes for the space to become saturated with pollutants.
The famous and exciting phrase “The start is given!” can be heard by the spectators of the Porsche Império Carrera Cup race. It is of utmost importance that all cars go through a thorough inspection and maintenance process before the races. This is where the work of the specialists on these vehicles—the Porsche Império GT3 Cup team—comes into play, promoting the race! They are responsible for making the cars flawless, from the engine to the exhaust. To accomplish this, they have a fully equipped workshop dedicated to sports cars.
Porsche Império GT3 Cup has been promoting the official races since 2005, and one of its main challenges has always been maintaining the cars at maximum safety and performance on the tracks. To achieve this, all vehicles are inspected before each race and repaired in the workshop after the races. As part of this thorough care, a series of engine tests must be performed, which generate a large amount of exhaust gases from the vehicles within the enclosed environment of the workshop.
In light of the requirements for a healthy and safe working environment and the need for vehicles to operate inside the workshop, the organizing company contacted Nederman to find a safe and effective solution. The main goal was to care for the health and safety of its employees by eliminating air pollution and promoting a healthier and more productive work environment. The exhaust gas extraction system is one of the first to be connected to the cars upon entering the workshop, ensuring the protection of both employees and racing crews from contamination and poisoning caused by exhaust gases.
“Whenever there is a need to connect vehicles with internal combustion engines in an enclosed space, an exhaust extraction system is essential. People often don’t realize how quickly workshops become saturated with harmful exhaust fumes from the cars. It takes just minutes before mechanics start inhaling toxic levels of exhaust gases if the vehicles are not hooked up to Nederman’s systems. If our teams are frequently exposed to such fumes, it can lead to serious health issues, illnesses, and legal claims for compensation,” explains Claudio Visibelli, an engineer with over 12 years of experience in automotive motorsports and responsible for servicing the Porsche Empire GT3 Cup.
After a technical visit to Nederman’s factory in Sweden and discussions with the Porsche Empire GT3 Cup team, as well as an analysis of the actual needs, Nederman provided a system widely used in workshops across Europe and the USA. This system includes self-retracting reels for capturing exhaust gases directly at the vehicle’s emission source, flexible high-temperature resistant hoses, adjustable exhaust nozzles, suction fans for removing exhaust gases, and other accessories.
“Since we work with a premium car brand – Porsche, we were looking for a truly effective solution with international references. We are extremely satisfied with the Nederman equipment we purchased, as the results were noticeable both to us and to the employees, who by the end of the workday no longer felt burning eyes or saw that dark exhaust smoke during vehicle tests conducted in the workshop,” explains Dener Pires, Director of Porsche Empire GT3 Cup.
Learn how the system works step by step:
- The moment the car is in the workshop and the engine needs to be tested, the Porsche GT3 Cup specialist positions the suction nozzle at the car’s exhaust pipe and connects it. Then, the car is started, and the exhaust gases produced by the vehicle enter the Nederman system.
- These gases pass through the high-temperature resistant hose and are directed to the retractable reel, then through the ductwork to the suction fan, and from there to the atmosphere.
- The system’s centrifugal fan is equipped with a silencer that significantly reduces the noise level in the workshop.
- After use, the mechanic disconnects the suction nozzle from the vehicle and, using the exhaust hose reel, the hoses are rewound and properly organized, which helps extend the system’s lifespan.
Watch the video to see the Nederman exhaust gas extraction system in action at the Porsche service center.
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