Date: 10 Dec 2001 17:12:49 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: turbo ( somewhat OT )
Arne Adli <adli+nnopsamlid.ed.ntnu.no> pressed random keys until the following was produced: > davehinznopsamcop.net writes: >> >> Turbo: Rotates by force of the exhaust gasses, which turns a shaft and >> adds compression to the intake air. Proportional to load, more or less. >> >> Supercharger: Rotates by being driven by the crankshaft, compresses the intake >> air. Proportional to engine speed. >> >> Compressor: What both of these are. > I think you mixes compressor and supercharger. Well, both a turbo and a supercharger *are* compressors, it just depends on what makes the thing rotate which decides if it's a supercharger, or a turbo. Dave
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