| abstract |
An exhaust system for an internal combustion engine, especially diesel internal combustion engine, includes an exhaust gas flow duct ( 12 ). At least one exhaust gas treatment unit ( 23, 26, 28, 30 ) is provided in an exhaust gas treatment duct area ( 16 ) of the exhaust gas flow duct ( 12 ). The exhaust gas treatment duct area ( 16 ) of the exhaust gas flow duct ( 12 ) extends, in at least some areas, in an insulation volume ( 20 ), through which exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust gas treatment duct area ( 16 ) can flow. |