Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: Drawing Millions Annually in Support of Charity, Education, and Science, by South Houston Engine Service Inc

South Houston Engine Service Inc., which specializes in diesel-engine remanufacturing, helps sponsor the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. South Houston Engine Service Inc. and its team of ASE-certified mechanics respect and appreciate the philanthropic mission of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Since The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo began in 1932, it has donated more than $330 million to educational youth programs, scholarships, endowments, research, and participants and exhibitors in its many events and programs. For eight decades, it has aimed to improve the way in which livestock are bred, raised, and marketed. The Show continues to pursue its goal through charitable, educational, and scientific outreach to its community. Currently run as a 20-day event, the Show has drawn more than two million attendees for the last three consecutive years.

The Show offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities for all attendees. Visitors enjoy the World Championship BBQ Contest, many concerts, with upcoming headliners including Toby Keith and Demi Lavato, livestock and horse shows, parades, various rodeos, the School Art Program, and Rodeo Uncorked!, an international wine competition.

New Diesel Technologies May Reduce Pollution

Since 1993, South Houston Engine Service Inc. has specialized in the rebuilding of diesel engines. Individuals interested in the company’s services can reach South Houston Engine Service Inc. at 1-800-477-1833 or online at http://www.southhoustonengine.com

For many years, there have been justified concerns about the level of pollutants released by diesel engines. However, recent studies indicate that the development of advanced low-temperature combustion technologies may allow companies to take advantage of the benefits of diesel with the added opportunity to minimize pollution levels.

The major pollutants in diesel exhaust, which are nitrous oxide and particulate matter, form as a result of heat. Molecules of nitrous oxide develop when the diesel fuel ignites; when they dissipate into the air, they merge with other minute pollutants to form smog. Particulate matter released by diesel engines stems from the high concentration of fuel and intense heat in the combustion chamber.

By redirecting the exhaust back into a diesel engine, researchers effectively reduced the heat in the combustion chamber and prevented the formation of a significant amount of nitrous oxide and particulate matter. In addition, returning the exhaust into the engine also decreased the level of pollutants released into the air.