Superchargers And Turbochargers

Question 1

What happens to the volumetric efficiency when forced induction is introduced ?

Answer 1

Increases

Question 2

What is a supercharger ?

Answer 2

Mechanical device which purpose is to provide fresh air to an engine at higher pressure, which results in higher compression on the compression stroke

Question 3

What is a supercharger driven by?

Answer 3

Driven by the engine in either a gear, belt or chain drive

Question 4

What are super chargers used in?

Answer 4

• powerful engines with high rpm
• modern engines to boost fuel economy
• less complex and cheaper to increase power

Question 5

What are turbo chargers?

Answer 5

Not driven by engine
Utilises waste power from the exhaust
Rotates in excess of 150000 rpm
Capable of over boosting the intake

Question 6

What are the 2 types of turbo chargers ?

Answer 6

• pulse

- constant pressure

Question 7

What controls the air coming into the turbo?

Answer 7

West gate actuator

Question 8

Why do you need an intercooler?

Answer 8

Cools the air to 50-60 degrees and reduces its density making it more volumetrically efficient