Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 28, 1991.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1991 and older model-year diesel-powered vehicles

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-232
  • Executive Order 232 / D232
  • ARB # D-232
  • Executive Order No: D-232
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-232
  • Resolution D-232
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Download: Executive Order D-232 PDF

D-232 Document:

CARB_D-232

(Page 1 of 3) State of California AlIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—232 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Y¥ehicle Code TRADEX INTERNATIONAL "FUEL KING" DEVICE WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13 California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(e), authorize the California Air ______ResourcesBoard(ARB)anditsExecutiveOfficertoexemptadd—onand______________________ modified parts from the prohibitions of Y¥ehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Tradex International has applied to the ARB for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the "Fuel King" device. WHEREAS , pursuant to the authority vested in‘tthe Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Air Resources Board finds: 1. The "Fuel King" is an add—on device that is attached to the fuel line in a motor vehicle. The fuel line is part of the required motor vehicle pollution control system. The "Fuel King" is intended for use with a required pollution control system. ‘ The "Fuel King" by being installed in the fuel line alters the original design of a motor vehicle pollution control system. The "Fuel King" is a device subject to the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and an add—on part as defined by 13 CCR Section 1900(b)(1). The "Fuel King" does not reduce the effectiveness of any required motor vehicle pollution control device. The Air Resources Board, in the exercise of technical judgement, is aware of no basis on which the "Fuel King" will provide either a decrease in emission or an increase in fuel economy. It has not been determined what effect use of the "Fuel King" may have on any warranty, either expressed or implied, by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle on which the device is installed.

TRADEX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE ORDER D—232 "FUEL KING" DEVICE (Page 2 of 3) The "Fuel King" is not a certified motor vehicle poliution control device pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 43644. 10. The Air Resources Board by granting an exemption to the Tradex . International for the "Fuel King" does not recommend or endorse in any way the "Fuel King" for emissions reduction, fuel economy, or any other purpose. I1T 1S HEREBY RESOLVED that the "Fuel King" is exempt from the prohibitions _________OofVehicleCodeSection27156forinstallationon1991andearltermodel————————————— year diesel—powered vehicles subject to the following conditions: 1. This exemption shall not apply to any device, apparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sold with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. * No changes are permitted to the device as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the device, applicable model year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in the Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the product as an individual device. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by the Tradex International, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any fuel economy or emissions reduction claims for the "Fuel King" and is only a finding that the device is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. Pes

TRADEX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE ORDER D—232 "FUEL KING" DEVICE (Page 3 of 3) Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the order, in which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the order may not be revoked until a determination after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at E1 Monte, California, this tfi?é? day of August, 1991. (oa hast z2 | R. B. Summerfield Assistant Division Chief Mobtle Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF TRADEX INTERNATIONAL‘S "FUEL KING" PEVICE FOR_EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS August 1991

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD ICEo oCOs _EVALUATION—OF—TRADEX—INTERNATIONALS "FUEL KING®*DEV FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIQONS by Mobile Source Division State of California Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Avenue E1 Monte, CA 91731—2990 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY Tradex International (Tradex), of 4644 West Jennifer, #101, Fresno, CA 93722, has applied for exemption from the prohibitions in Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code for the "Fuel King" device. The device is designed for installatton on 1991 and older model—year diesel powered vehicles. Previously the Air Resources Board (ARB) exempted four similar devices: the "Moleculator Fuel Energizer" and ?he "Fuel Dominator' by Interna l Energy Management Corporation, the "Top Eliminatbq" by Top Eliminator, Inc.., and the "Vitalizer" by P.A.C.E. Setters of Amerdca. Based on the engineering evaluation of the device and exemptions issued for other devices that operate in a manner similar to the Fusel King, the staff believes that the Fue!l King will not have any adverse.effects on the exhaust emissions from diesel powered vehicles. The Staff recommends that the Fuel King device be exempted from the brohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for 1991 and older model—year diesel powered vehicles and Executive Order D—232 be issue d.

Page Number SUMMAR Y 1 CONTENTsS 11 I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. CONCLUSION 1 ; III. RECOMMENDATION 1 % IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION 2 % vV. DILSCUSSION 2 \ APPENDICES 4 A: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B: ENGINEERING DRAWING 11

4 EVALUATION OF TRADEX INTERNAIONAL‘S "FUEL KING" DEVICE ( FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS I. INTRODUCTION Tradex International (Tradex), of 4644 West Jennifer, #101, Fresno, CA o—————93722,has—applted—for—exempttonfromthe "pr‘ofifl‘i”t"i’t)‘n"S‘" of V¥ehtolte CodeSeetion~—~—~~—~——— (VC) 27156 for the "Fuel King" device. The device is designed for installation on 1991 and older model year diesel powered vehicles. The applicant submitted drawings and ‘specifications of the device for evaluation. OI1. CONCLUSTONS Previodsly the Air Resources Board (ARB) exempted four similar devices: the "Mblecu]ator" and the "Fuel Dominator" by Internal Energy Management Corporation, the "Top Eliminator" by Top Eliminator., Inc., and the "Vitatizer" _ by P.A.C.E. Setters of America. Based on the engingering evaluation of the device and the exemptions issued to other devices that operate in a manner similar to the Fuel King, the staff believes that the Fuel King will not have any adverse effects on the exhaust emissions from diesel powered vehicles. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that Tradex be granted an exemption from the prohibitions in California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the Fuel King device and that Executive Order D—232 be issued.

IV. DESCRIPIIQN The Fuel King is a cylindrical shape device designed for installation in series with the vehicle‘s fuel line. The outer housing of the Fuel King is stainless steel or aluminum and contains magnets in combination with a stream— interruptor. The Fuel King is 100 mm long with a core length of 65 mm, and an inner core diameter of 23 mm. The device‘s installation instructions and drawings are shown in Appendices A and B, respectively. V. DISCUSSION Tradex claims that when the Fuel King is installed on a vehicle‘ fuel s line, the stream—interruptor will create turbulence againét the surf ace of the magnets as the diesel fuel goes through the device. According to Tradex. this action creates an electron flow which increases the oxidation betwee n hydrocarbon fuel and oxygen. Realignment of the molecules occur causing an optimum combustion of the fuel. The system also creates a better electric ? conduction resulting in a finer spray of the fuel in the com bustion chamber . Tradex further claims the Fuel King device to reduce soot output by 50 to 70 percent, reduce fuel consumption by 6 percent, shorten acceleration time and lengthen motor oil life. The ARB did not perform any testing on the device to substantiate the claims made by the manufacturer. However, it is the staff‘s opinion that the technical principles underlying the stated function of the device are not capable of producing any effects on emissi ons and fuel economy.

The ARB previously exempted four similar deviées; "Moleculator Fuel Energizer" and "Fuel Dominator" by Internal Energy Management Corporation, "Top Eliminator" by Top Eliminator, Inc., and "Vitalizer" by P.A.C.E. Setters of America. Because of previous exemptions issued to similar devices with the same operating principle as the Fuel King and the fact that qualifying for an exemption is based on not adversely affecting exhaust emissions, the staff recommends that Tradex be granted an exemptioh as requested.

APPENDICES

e : APPENDIX A ASSEMBLY OF THE PUEL KING ON A DIESELEHGINE. 3. 2. uow C‘ * = r-?td“'"'m-'*".-‘ Dismantle the fuel—tube, whichore connect the H@ H fuelfilter.with the fuel—injectionpump. ‘ qmame ‘ ymmges ,',_.—-;- *F. Cc 6 > enpmm tcn —.ree {. t i " apome > Make a new tube wi‘th two right connections and j l assemble this one between the Fuel King and the fuslipump. Deventilate the fuelsystem. bo cHECK THE sySTEM ol LEAKAGE.

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