This video explains compressor surge (turbo flutter) and how blow-off valves (BOVs) prevent it. Key points covered: - Under ...

A turbo is ablower,like a GMC, a B&M, or, more similarly, a Paxton. It gives the engine more power by delivering asuperchargeof air (to which you add proportionate extra fuel) on the intake stroke.

The world of automotive enthusiasm as a saying: "There's no replacement for displacement." No matter what the slogans of your favorite import shops, parts manufacturers and race teams tell you, this ...

There's a fair bit of science behind how engine turbochargers do what they do (air pressure, compression, fuel burn efficiency, etc.), but basically it will improve an engine's power by around 30 to ...

For a few years now, Formula 1 engines have used electric turbochargers, with an electric motor attached to the shaft that connects the compressor and turbine wheels. The effect is virtually no turbo ...

What is robust design optimization (RDO), and is it better than standard optimization? In this customer case, we describe a multi-disciplinary optimization of a turbocharger compressor from Ford Motor ...