Turbo vs Super. was variable comp...variable disp....

[Espen Hilde]

The fameous Merlin engine used a turbine that was coupled to the crank
shaft.
Some Scania diesel engines to. 
                Espen

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> From: Tony Cooper <tony.cooper at virgin.net>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Re: Turbo vs Super. was variable comp...variable disp....
> Date: 20. februar 1998 10:42
> 
> Eric J. Klammer wrote:
> > 
> > A Turbo charger is more efficient that a supercharger because it is
able
> > to extract thermal energy from the exhaust.  While there is a parasitic
> > loss from the back pressure, that loss is somewhat offset by the
> > decreased temperature of the gasses exiting the turbo.  If a
> > turbo/engine combination were sized such that they were under full load
> > at cruise, it would have higher efficiency than a naturally aspirated
> > engine sized to be at full load under similar conditions.
> > 
> > Let the flames begin......:)
> > 
> > Eric
> 
> I agree whole heartedly - Its just other member of this list who seem to
> be intent on winding me up on this subject by being so blattently
> stupid.,....
> 
> Hoo Hummm
> Tony
> -- 
> Sent By Tony Cooper.
> email: tony.cooper at virgin.net
> Allow at least 10 working minutes for reply. ;)
>