forced induction
Compressor-fed engine breathing
Forced induction is a method of increasing an engine's power by compressing air before it enters the combustion chamber, allowing more fuel to burn.
Turbochargers and superchargers are the two main types—turbochargers use exhaust gases to spin a turbine, while superchargers are driven mechanically by the engine.
The term contrasts with naturally aspirated engines, which draw air at atmospheric pressure.
Blade-driven energy converter
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- blow-off valveTurbo pressure relief device
- turbo lagDelayed power from supercharging
spooling · exhaust manifold · ball bearing · turbo kit · snail
Air distribution component
- throttle bodyEngine airflow metering device
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
- downpipeVertical drainage conduit
- clampsFastening grip devices
23rd Greek letter
- barDrinking establishment
- overboostExcessive forced induction pressure
- duty cycleOn-time versus total time
- solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
Directed away from axis
- belt-drivenPowered via looped strap
- whineComplain in high pitch
- bypass valveDevice rerouting fluid flow
Between flying craft
- heat exchangerTransfers thermal energy between media
- pressure dropReduction in atmospheric force
- thermal efficiencyUseful output per heat input
When combustion spark occurs
- widebandLarge frequency range
- reflashRewrite embedded software
- piggybackCarried on another's back
- standaloneComplete without attachments
turbine
Blade-driven energy converter
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- blow-off valveTurbo pressure relief device
turbo lag · spooling · exhaust manifold · ball bearing · turbo kit · snail
intake manifold
Air distribution component
- throttle bodyEngine airflow metering device
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
- downpipeVertical drainage conduit
psi
23rd Greek letter
- barDrinking establishment
- overboostExcessive forced induction pressure
- duty cycleOn-time versus total time
centrifugal
Directed away from axis
- belt-drivenPowered via looped strap
- whineComplain in high pitch
- bypass valveDevice rerouting fluid flow
air-to-air
Between flying craft
- heat exchangerTransfers thermal energy between media
- pressure dropReduction in atmospheric force
- thermal efficiencyUseful output per heat input
ignition timing
When combustion spark occurs
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