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

[xxalexx at ix.netcom.com]

> From:          "Espen Hilde" <mwichstr at online.no>
> To:            <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
> Subject:       Re: Turbo vs Super. was variable comp...variable disp....
> Date:          Mon, 23 Feb 1998 14:04:57 +0100
> Reply-to:      diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu

> A sentrifugal compressor is more efficent than a roots type blower.Roots
> maybe
> 50%effectivity v. sentrifugal up to 80 %(less heating of intake air
> temp.and
> less energy used,to compress)Many sentrifugal superchargers uses compressor
> wheel and housing from turbo chargers.(a turbine is on exhaust side)
> Espen
> 
> ----------
Yes, get a window seat and look into a jet turbine.
A staged turbine would seem to work nice for a high pressure turbo.
Alex