> At 11:05 11/6/2000, Matthew Pollard wrote: > >propanol, acetone, diethyl ether, etc) will cling to the charcoal and > >proves very difficult > >to remove. But do we need to remove it? The surface area of activated > >charcoal is in the > > How much effect does the vapor recovery system have? I had the notion that > it pulled enough vapor back into the intake system to give the canister an > almost indefinite life. David, I'm not exactly sure how this thing works, but in Bentley it looks like the VOCs must pass through the charcoal canister BEFORE they make it to the air intake system.... the VOCs attach themselves to the activated charcoal.... the way I understand it the VOCs would not make it to the air intake system until after the charcoal is saturated and can adsorb no more VOCs.... ...correct me if I'm wrong because I'd like to understand this vapor recovery system... and make sure it's working as I don't need any more migraines than I already get :) Bill |
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