Date: 10 Dec 2001 16:48:10 +0100 From: Arne Adli <adli+nnopsamlid.ed.ntnu.no> Subject: Re: turbo ( somewhat OT )
davehinznopsamcop.net writes: > Simon Putz <simon.putznopsamline.de> pressed random keys until the following was produced: > > hi, > > > i was just wondering what the differnce between "turbo" , "compressor" and "supercharged" is, > > does it all refer to the same technic (little box with turbine-something connected to engine ;P ) > > or are there differences, saab uses exhaust loading or something? are there other ways for a "turbo" > > to work? > > > A quick response, and ask more details if you want them, > > 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. -- Arne Adli '96 Saab 900 SE Turbo
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