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Pollution from the internal combustion engine.
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In the process of internal combustion, numerous substances are released that are potentially of great damage to the environment. Here we shall be looking at> the processes in which the harmful outputs are formed,> effects of their output, often linked with> major global issues such as acid rain. When discussing such issues only the effects of exhaust gases from internal combustion are included. CONTENTS - PAGE 1 - Carbon Dioxide - Global Warming - Carbon Monoxide - PAGE 2 - Hydrocarbons - Oxides of Nitrogen - PAGE 3 - Ozone Layer - Oxides of Sulphur - Acid Rain - Lead Carbon Dioxide, CO2 is formed during internal combustion in engines using oil related fuel, especially when the three way catalyst oxidises Carbon Monoxide, CO, converting it into CO2. The source of carbon is the carbon-containing compounds from the fuel input, which fully oxidise. Carbon Dioxide does not directly harm...
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