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Introduction
Turbocharger is a device which is used to
increase the power output of the Engine
without increasing the Cylinder Capacity.
Basically it is an air compressor which
compresses the inlet air with the help of kinetic
energy of Exhaust gases. Thus improving the
Volumetric Efficiency as well as Thermal
Efficiency of the Engine.
As compressed air is pumped into the
combustion chamber, more oxygen is supplied
in each cycle. It means more power output can
be obtained from the small turbocharged
engine and thus resulting in fewer emissions.
Construction-
Disadvantage-
Turbo-lag is the major disadvantage. It is defined as
the response time of the Turbocharger. It is the time
taken by the turbo to actually produce the boost.
Heating is another disadvantage. It requires
Intercoolers to cool the compressed air.
Usage-
Turbochargers are used in Passenger
vehicles as well as in Sports cars.
They are used in IC Engine Aircrafts to
provide necessary air pressure in higher
altitudes.
They are also used in Marine and
Locomotive Diesel Engines.
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