Turbocharger - IC engines

IC Engines [Turbocharger]

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Q. Explain the Turbocharger?

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Turbocharger:

The turbocharger is the single most significant engine component or add-on device for increasing horsepower in the internal combustion engine. A Turbo charger is a device that drives more air into an engine. The 15 psi of absolute pressure is now boosted to something greater, and thus more air is forced into the engine’s cylinders. Now the fuel delivery rate can be increased and more horsepower will be developed. In many cases, a turbocharger can deliver enough additional air flow such that the same size engine can easily produce 100 percent or more horsepower than in its naturally aspirated, or non-boosted, state.