
✔ It’s installed after the muffler/silencer on a generator’s exhaust line.
✔ It does not require major engine modification and can be retrofitted on existing DG sets.
In many Indian cities — especially high-pollution zones like Chandigarh Delhi NCR etc — environmental authorities (like the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)) mandate that DG sets must be fitted with RECDs or dual-fuel systems to operate legally.
Non-compliance can lead to fines, restrictions on operation, or shutdowns.
RECD systems can drastically reduce:
Particulate Matter (PM): often >90% reduction
Hydrocarbons (HC) & CO: significant reductions depending on technology
NOx: in select device designs
This contributes to cleaner air and healthier environments, especially near industrial, residential, and commercial areas.
Most modern RECD DG Set Manufacturer systems use one or more of the following:
Converts CO and HC into less harmful compounds such as CO₂ and water.
Traps soot and particulate matter; often includes passive or automatic regeneration to burn off accumulated soot.
Some designs include catalytic layers with filters to handle complex mixes of pollutants
A Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD) is an add-on emission-control system fitted on diesel generator exhausts to reduce harmful pollutants (like particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons). It’s required by environmental regulations for in-use DG sets in many areas (including Central Pollution Control Board norms in India) to reduce air pollution and avoid legal penalties.
Significant emission reduction: Filters particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10), CO, HC with efficiencies often >70–90% depending on technology.
Regulatory compliance: Helps DG sets meet CPCB/NGT/CAQM emission rules in India.
Retrofittable: Can be installed on existing generators without major modifications.
Low maintenance: Many systems use automatic regeneration or filter technologies that reduce manual cleaning.
RECD kits are ideal for RECD industrial and commercial DG sets (e.g., factories, warehouses, hospitals, high-load operations) where continuous backup power is essential but emissions must be controlled. Installation is typically done on the exhaust line after the silencer and does not require replacing the engine.
Check CPCB/ICAT/CAQM certification — Ensure the RECD kit complies with local emission norms.
Match kit rating to your DG set kVA — RECD capacities are usually aligned with generator power ratings.
Ask for installation support — Many vendors include on-site service and diagnostics.
If you want, tell me your generator’s kVA capacity and brand/model (e.g., 250 kVA Kirloskar) and I can suggest a more precise RECD model and approximate price range for that specific unit.