Turbo charger Vs super chargers

The forced induction system was first introduced into internal combustion engine. Super chargers are based on rotor air pump design which was the basic design for the modern superchargers which was first introduced in 1860 in America and implemented in 1921 for the 20 hp and 35 hp of berlin motor and Mercedes. The design of the super chargers is more complex and the cost it is gradually reduced and limited to it expensive high performance cars.

Both the turbo and the super chargers are forced induction systems. The main working principle of these chargers is the air is compressed and makes it flow into the engine. Engine allows the pressurized air into the combustion chamber. If more amount of the air is inserted into the chamber more fuel should be injected which results in the increase the engine power. Most of these chargers are used in racing cars and for production cars.

Super chargers are mainly categories into three different types which are as follows:

Centrifugal superchargers- which is driven from the exhaust gases

Centrifugal turbo chargers – which is driven from the direct engine belt drive or the cam shaft

Positive displacement pumps like Roots, Screw and TVS blowers

The air/fuel or gaseous mixture which converts into the output energy the mechanical process starts which is not much efficient with the help of the super chargers and then with turbo chargers there the energy is utilized with the exhaust gas which goes as a waste. So, that the economy and efficiency increases gradually and reduces the emission of harmful gases. The main advantage of the super chargers is better throttling response, ability of the pressure boost ups instantly. This advanced technology of the super chargers make the mechanical power boost ups, increasing the efficiency of the engine. With the better advantages there is a major disadvantage the lag time when the mechanical drive super chargers are driven off clutch pulleys just like air compressors.

Turbo chargers are the one which give the supportive power to the engine when required amount of the exhaust gases are passed through it to run the turbo charger with sufficient rpm which rapidly increases the power of engine and the complete setup is connected with exhaust pipe. As the turbo boost increases this depends upon the exhaust gas production which spins the turbo chargers at faster rates and makes the maintenance easier at lower costs. If the gases are not sufficient to produce the gas mass flow or the pressure in which lower RPM of the charger runs at initial conditions only. Centrifugal super chargers are 70-80% efficient.

Air entering into the engine cooling which is an important part in the design of the both turbo and super chargers. The complete design makes a positive result in the working of the chargers as the compressor compress the air which increases the temperature so that a better cooling system is to be provided in between the pump and the engine to reduce the excess heat.