How do superchargers work and how do turbochargers work?

Question

what are the differences?

Answer 1

A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air compressor used for forced-induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power. However, a turbocharger differs in that the compressor is powered by a turbine driven by the engine's own exhaust gases.

A turbocharger consists of a turbine and a compressor linked by a shared axle. The turbine inlet receives exhaust gases from the engine causing the turbine wheel to rotate. This rotation drives the compressor, compressing ambient air and delivering it to the air intake manifold of the engine at higher pressure, resulting in a greater amount of the air entering the cylinder. In some instances, compressed air is routed through an intercooler before introduction to the intake manifold.

The objective of a turbocharger is the same as a supercharger; to improve upon the size-to-output efficiency of an engine by solving one of its cardinal limitations. A naturally aspirated automobile engine uses only the downward stroke of a piston to create an area of low pressure in order to draw air into the cylinder through the intake valves. Because the pressure in the atmosphere is no more than approximately 14.7 psi, there ultimately will be a limit to the pressure difference across the intake valves and thus the amount of airflow entering the combustion chamber. This ability to fill the cylinder with air is its volumetric efficiency. Because the turbocharger increases the pressure at the point where air is entering the cylinder, a greater mass of air will be forced in as the inlet manifold pressure increases. The additional air makes it possible to add more fuel, increasing the power and torque output of the engine.

Answer 2

Take a look at this:

http://www.torquecars.co.uk/tuning/turbo...

Answer 3

Superchargers are better. They get fresh air rammed into the vehicle. Turbos kick in at a certain rpm and let out after max hp and torque are met at the set rpm that is set in the vehicles computer. Note:this is why some vehicles have "Twin Turbos". Once in, set at different rpms, you will have the turbos running together for about 500 rpm space between one in, then out, then the other one turbo charging afterwards. They run at the same time, kicking in lets say one at 1,500 rpms, and out at 3800, the second kicks in at 3,000 rpms and out at near red line. Some cars, known as the rotary engine, just keep winding, like 8 grand or so. That is where a turbo is at its best. Those kind of engines. Also, turbos require a higher octane fuel, superchargers are just, well, whatever fuel you choose too run unless your vehicle already calls for supreme. Actually, superchargers suck air and turbos do too. The key is, superchargers do it all the time. Thus, keeping air intake and exhaust cool, meaning optimum performance at a the touch of your GO!!!!! PEDAL. he he I simply love racing. God Bless. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

both force air into intake....blowers are crankshaft driven for constant response,turbos are exaust driven,with a momentary lag.

Answer 5

Turbochargers suck and superchargers blow

Answer 6

Superchargers are Blowers are internal crankshaft driven and turbocharger use the exhaust to blow the rpms further.