Why Do Diesel Engines Need Urea?

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To reduce harmful nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases into nitrogen and water. Below is relevant information: Diesel Engine: A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that generates power by burning diesel fuel. Invented in 1892 by German engineer Rudolf Diesel, these engines are called Diesel engines in honor of their inventor. Urea: One of the simplest organic compounds, urea is the main nitrogen-containing end product of protein metabolism in mammals and some fish species. As a neutral fertilizer, urea is suitable for various soil types and plants.