Turbocharger
part · 1905 · Electric age
A turbine driven by exhaust gases turns a compressor (Büchi).
What it is made of
- Turbine — has part. A turbine in the exhaust.
- Compressor — has part. A compressor.
- Intercooler — has part. An intercooler.
Principles and materials it uses
- Steel — is made of. The wheels are heat-resistant steel.
Where it is used
- Internal combustion engine — is part of. Forced induction.
- Diesel engine — is part of. Modern diesels are turbocharged.
Things built in a similar way
- Turbojet engine — works like. The same “turbine — compressor” pair, but the energy goes into boost.