FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS,

CENTEK HAS SET THE STANDARD FOR MARINE EXHAUST

SOLUTIONS.

UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY
 Centek industries

The basics of marine exhaust

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
• Centek overview
• Key words and definitions
• The role of the muffler
• Why fiberglass?
• Choosing the right exhaust solution
• Designs and applications
• Typical installations
• Other items
• Gen-Kleen
• Conclusion
Centek Industries
• Over 40 years as the recognized leader in
fiberglass marine exhaust solutions
• Engineering driven
– 7 Trademarks
– 14 Patents
– 3D CAD software
• 80 % of our products are developed in conjunction
with boat builders, marine architects and
engineers to address specific customer needs
Centek Industries
• Specifically developed resins
– Highest heat tolerant and corrosion resistant available
• Used in all tubing produced by helical filament winding
• Used in all components produced by compression molding , resin transfer molding
and hand lay-up

• Quality assurance
– Every product is individually quality tested and carries a five year, no
hassle warranty
• Customer focused
– Custom designs / solutions are a phone call away
Key words and definitions
• LWL – Loaded water line
• FRP – Fiber reinforced plastic - Fiberglass
• GRP – Glass reinforced plastic – seldom used -
Fiberglass
• Wet exhaust – system whereby water is injected to
cool exhaust gasses.
• Inline muffler – system used where discharge from
the exhaust manifold is well above the LWL.
• Lift muffler – system used where the discharge from
the exhaust manifold is below the LWL.
Key words and definitions
• Water separation – exhaust system where the
water is separated from the exhaust gas so that
the water can be discharged at or below the
water line and the gas above the water line. Of
particular importance on generator sets so that
you don’t get the added noise of water splash.
• Backpressure – any restriction of the flow of
exhaust gasses through the exhaust system.
Important to consider the engine manufacturer’s
recommendation for maximum allowed when
sizing an exhaust system.
Basic design principles

• The role of a muffler in a wet exhaust

system is to conduct the products of
engine combustion – noise and exhaust
gas – overboard in a safe manner.
• When addressing noise, there are two
types of mufflers – absorptive and reactive.
Basic design principles
• Absorptive mufflers depend on
substances to reduce noise.
In a wet exhaust system that
substance is the induced
water. All of our mufflers are
examples of absorptive
mufflers.
• Reactive mufflers use a
system whereby the sound
waves are reflected back into
the oncoming waves thus
attenuating the noise. The line
of Centek Vernatone mufflers
is an example a reactive
muffler which is also an
absorptive.
Why fiberglass?
• All of Centek’s products are made from fiberglass
for the following reasons:
– Incredible range of strength
– Light weight
– Non-corrosive when exposed to gasoline or diesel
fumes mixed with fresh or salt water.
– Electrolysis and welds in stainless steel are eliminated
– Resistant to high temperatures unlike plastic or rubber
mufflers
Choosing the right exhaust
solution
• Three important parameters to
consider:
– Engine Location
– Exhaust system size (diameter)
– Noise reduction
Choosing the right exhaust
solution
• Engine location
– Engines located at or below the LWL require some
type of lift muffler. Engines located aft or mid ship
and above the LWL can utilize an inline muffler
• Exhaust system size
– Larger engines with higher horsepower require
larger diameter exhaust and more space.
Backpressure can be an issue if the sizes are not
adequate. Centek’s engineering staff can help
assure accurate sizing.
Choosing the right exhaust
solution
• Noise reduction
– Muffler size and internal design will
determine the amount of noise
reduction achievable in a given
installation. Generally, larger mufflers
provide better silencing than small
mufflers. However, space is often an
issue. Centek’s engineers are available
to design the optimal solution.
Designs and applications

• The following is a list and description

of the general Centek designs. Please
note that there are hundreds of
variations of each offered to address
your specific needs. As always,
Centek engineers are available to
guide you through the selection
process.
Vernatone
• The original FRP
water-cooled
muffler. Inline
muffler for gas or
diesel applications
where the engine is
located above the
LWL.
Vernalift
• Applications for
inboards, sailboats
and generators
using either diesel
or gasoline. Works
with engines
located above or
below the LWL.
Underwater Exhaust
• Underwater exhaust
systems reduce the
chance of exhaust
gasses flowing back
into the boat and
eliminate soot from
forming on exterior
surfaces. Available in
horizontal or vertical
configurations.
Gen-Sep
• Used in conjunction
with a Vernalift muffler
on generator sets to
separate gas and
water from the
exhaust. The water
drain can be located
below the water line to
eliminate water splash
during overnight
moorings.
Combo-Sep
• Combines a
Vernalift muffler
and a highly
efficient gas/water
separator into a
single unit.
Recommended for
above LWL
installations.
Custom designs
• 80% of our products
are custom
designed. Centek
engineers are
available to work
with you to design a
system based on
your specific
requirements
Available finishes
• Depending upon
your needs, Centek
offers 4 different
finishes:
– Yacht Quality
– Gel-Coat
– Standard black
– Standard White
Other items available
• Vernatube – the
foundation of many of
our exhaust products.
Glass filament wound
using our specially
designed resin.
• Exhaust fittings – made
from various sizes of
Vernatube in a variety
of configurations.
Other items available
• Centek also offers
shaft logs, check
valves, exhaust
flanges, crush
sleeves, thru-hill
fittings and
scupper drains.
Gen-Kleen

• Centek developed the Gen-Kleen Filter

system in response to customers who
wanted to get rid of the sheen that
appears around their boat when the diesel
generator is running.
• This patented system binds hydrocarbons
to a filter system and discharges water
without sheen.
Gen-Kleen

• Available in two configurations:

– Compact Gen-Kleen
– Component Gen-Kleen
• As always, Centek engineering is
available to guide you through
proper system selection.
Compact Gen-Kleen
Component Gen-Kleen
Conclusion
Quality matters. If it didn’t, Centek
wouldn’t be the world’s leader in
fiberglass wet exhaust solutions.

Call us to discuss your specific needs:

229-228-7653
Or visit us on the web:
www.centekindustries.com