Exhaust System Flashcards
1
Q
EXHAUST SYSTEM
A
Vent the burned combustion gases
overboard, provide heated air for cabin
heat and carburetor heat
2
Q
EXHAUST GAUGE TEMPERATURE (E.G.T.)
A
– measures the temperature of gases at the exhaust
manifold
-It can also be used for regulating the Fuel/Air Mixture
3
Q
Superchargers and turbochargers
A
- To increase an Engine’s Horsepower
- Both compress the air intake air to
increase the density to compensate for
the decrease of density due to altitude.
4
Q
SUPERCHARGERS
A
Relies on an Engine-Driven Air pump or
Compressor to compress the air
5
Q
Turbochargers
A
a turbocharger gets its power from the
exhaust stream that runs through a
turbine, which in turn spins the
compressor.
