SUPER CHARGER
A supercharger is any device that
pressurizes the air intake to above atmospheric pressure. Both superchargers
and turbochargers do this. In fact, the term "turbocharger" is a
shortened version of "turbo-supercharger," its official name.
Since
the invention of the internal combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed
junkies and racecars designers have been searching for ways to boost its power.
One way to add power is to build a bigger engine. But bigger engines, which
weigh more and cost more to build and maintain, are not always better.
Another
way to add power is to make a normal-sized engine more efficient. You can
accomplish this by forcing more air into the combustion chamber. More air means
more fuel can be added, and more fuel means a bigger explosion and great
horsepower. Adding a supercharger is a great way to achieve forced air
induction. In this article, we'll explain what superchargers are, how they work
and how they compare to turbochargers.
The
difference between the two devices is their source of energy. Turbochargers
are powered by the mass-flow of exhaust gases driving a turbine. Superchargers
are powered mechanically by belt- or chain-drive from the engine's crankshaft.
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