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The Power of Turbochargers: Boosting Performance and Efficiency

Introduction In the world of internal combustion engines, turbochargers have become a popular method of increasing power and efficiency.  This gas compressor, often referred to simply as a turbo, is a form of forced induction that forces air into the engine, resulting in more power for a given displacement.  In this blog, we will explore the inner workings of turbochargers and their impact on engine performance. The Components of a Turbocharger At its most basic level, a turbocharger consists of three major components: the turbine, the compressor, and the bearing system that supports the turbine shaft connecting the turbine and compressor wheels.  The turbine is located on the hot side of the turbocharger and is bolted onto the engine's exhaust manifold.  As the engine runs, the exhaust gases pass through the turbine, spinning a fan called the turbine wheel. This spinning motion converts heat and pressure into rotational force, which in turn spins the compressor wheel.  The compres

Automotive Clutch and Construction and working of Clutch and Classification of Clutch

Welcome to Explore Automotive, In this blog we will see the automotive clutch, How automotive clutch works? and How automotive clutch classified? and specially role of clutch in manual transmission vehicles. In an automobile, the mechanism which is playing major role to transmits the power developed by the engine to the wheels or tracks and accessory equipment is called the power train. In application, a set of gears or a chain and sprocket could perform this task.  Image source: needpix.com Clutch Plate However, automotives and construction equipments are not generally designed for such a simple operating conditions. They are to be designed which provides the pulling power, to move the equipment at high speeds, to travel in a reverse as well as forward direction, and to operate easily on a rough terrain as well as smooth road conditions. To meet these type of varying conditions, vehicle power trains are equipped with a different variety of components. In this blog w

Composite Materials: Definition and How its Classified?

Welcome to Explore Automotive, In this blog we will see the composite materials in details like what is Composite Materials? How Composite Materials classified? And many more problems which arises in our mind regarding composite materials,  here  I try to solve and answer the questions in this topic.    (Image source : LamboCARS ) The development of composite materials as well as the related design and manufacturing technologies is one of the most important advances in the history of materials.  Composites are multifunctional materials having unprecedented mechanical and physical properties which can be tailored to meet the requirements of a particular application.  Many composites also exhibit great resistance to wear, corrosion, and high-temperature exposure. These unique characteristics which are helping to provide the mechanical engineer with the design opportunities which is not possible with the conventional monolithic (unreinforced) materials.  Composites t
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