Cummins Filtration Honored with Engineering Merit Award from American Filtration & Separations Society.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cummins Filtration, the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant coolant (kōō´l  nt),n and chemical technology for all engine-powered systems, announced that the company has been chosen to receive the prestigious Engineering Merit Award from the American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System ) for its innovative Closed Crankcase crank·case n. The metal case enclosing the crankshaft and associated parts in a reciprocating engine. crankcase Noun the metal case that encloses the crankshaft in an internal-combustion engine Ventilation (CCV CCV canine coronavirus. ) System. The technologically advanced product removes harmful emissions from open crankcase breather systems and reduces oil drip, mist and fumes fumes odorous gases and other volatile materials; inhalation of irritating fumes causes coughing and, if sufficiently severe, irreversible pulmonary edema. in engine compartment to promote a cleaner and safer environment. "We are honored to receive this meritorious award in recognition of the outstanding work of our research and development engineers in air system technology," said Cindy Moore, Vice President and General Manager--Air Technology Business Unit for Cummins Filtration. "Our strong commitment to green products and environmental protection drove the design of the Fleetguard[R] CCV system, which is EPA-verified when used with Cummins Emission Solutions Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). To ensure its high performance, we tested the CCV system in a real world environment with over 3 million miles of on-road validation. We are very proud to be recognized by the society for this product." The award was presented at Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. in Orlando, Florida, at the AFS Awards Luncheon during the organization's 20th conference and exhibition, Moore said. AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to research and development, problem solutions, and technology transfer in fluid-particle separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment. AFS conferences and events offer industry leaders an opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology. Over the past two years, over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. Cummins Filtration Inc. is a wholly owned business unit of Cummins Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. ) and the world's leading designer and manufacturer of air, fuel, hydraulic and lube filtration, chemicals and exhaust system technology products for all engine-powered systems. Cummins Filtration cares about maintaining a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment. Going beyond compliance, Cummins Filtration proactively seeks improvements to products and processes and offers environmentally friendlier product choices for all major engine systems. The company's homepage can be found at cumminsfiltration.com. In North America, customers can call Cummins Filtration Customer Assistance at 1-800-22FILTER (1-800-223-4583) for more information. |
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