Adding turbo system to the engine can increase the power of the engine by around 50% than its non-turbo counterpart. Read on to know more about these engineering marvels – how do turbochargers work.
A turbocharger, quite often referred to as turbo, is a mechanical gas compressor, used to facilitate forced induction of an internal combustion engine. The turbocharger increases the density of air which enters the engine to create extra power. The turbine which powers the compressor in the turbo charged engine is driven by the exhaust gases from the engine. Usually a turbocharger comprises of a compressor and a turbine on a shared shaft. The heat which is converted into rational force by the turbine, is used to drive the compressor wheels. The turbocharger was invented by Alfred Buchi, a Swiss engineer. It is one of the most effective way of producing power from an internal combustion engine, and hence is quite popular in automotive, marine and aviation industries. A turbocharger adds to the engines capacity without adding weight to it.
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