Purpose of a Turbocharger - Explained

This video explains what a turbocharger attempts to achieve. It explains the engineering behind it, not the components of the system. The principles a turbocharger uses to create extra power are explained. The same principles also apply to a supercharger.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Turbocharger
• Explained
• forced
• induction
• supercharger
• how
• it
• works

[sage1wt]

why dont you get more veiws? I have always wanted to take a class or two about engines at my high school; although, there is no need to because you have "explained" Everything I want to know. Thanks You

[EngineeringExplained]

@sage1wt Honestly I've been surprised with the amount of views I've gotten. Considering my channel is less than a year old, I'm pretty proud of 2000+ subscribers. But hey, if you want to spread the word, that'd be awesome! :)

[shunjingus]

Does the fuel/air mixture ratio remain constant when the turbo is in effect to when it's not? Does the car have a sensor on the current boost level in order to increase the amount of fuel injected into the piston at the same throttle position?

[EngineeringExplained]

@shunjingus Yes, the ratio attempts to stay the same. There are sensors measuring the amount of air going into the engine, which then tells the ECU to spray more fuel.

[SoyAussie]

ive always wondered, does adding a turbocharger help or hurt your mpg ?

[EngineeringExplained]

@SoyAussie Well the intention is to increase power by increasing the mass of air in the cylinders so that you can burn more fuel. However with a smaller engine that is turbocharged, you can create equivalent power to larger engines, and get better fuel economy when you want to (just don't floor it and shift early).

[nerdypielover]

Very good explanation, you deserve alot more views, you described all the aspects of how it works, it was easy to understand, and well presented all together

[EngineeringExplained]

@yamenad Lighting has definitely been an issue, my camera doesn't seem to have enough lighting no matter how many I put in the room (it was cheap). Also, I wanted this to seem as if my friend has asked me how something works, and I'm simply responding in a manner that's easy to understand. What I say is what I know; it's not something I've memorized and rehearsed. Although it may seem more rugged, I believe it's easier to follow. Thanks for your support!

[JayBird90210]

@fredd164 simplest explanation I can think of right now. Your alternator has a magnet and surrounding that magnet is alot of coiled copper a.k.a a stator. Now once you start the engine the drive belt is attached to the magnet and spins the magnet really fast and since we know that when a magnet that moves surrounded by copper coil produces electricity that electricity is sent to your battery to charge it...... BTW I am open to any corrections concerning terms and science from anyone

[EngineeringExplained]

@fredd164 Definitely on the to-do list. Just need the time!

[fredd164]

Could you describe how an alternator functions in a car?

[pimpjuice8921573]

you are amazing.