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Turbocharger: The turbocharger or turbo is the heart of any aftermarket turbocharger kit. In basic terms, a turbo works by compressing the air contained in the exhaust gases, that’s expelled from an engine after combustion. The compressed air is then directed back into the intake pipes to the engine. This compressed, dense air allows more power to be created during the combustion process (when a spark ignites a mixture of air and fuel) which results in the engine producing more power. Turbos come in varying sizes, and generally speaking, the larger the size of the turbo, the greater its flow potential or ability to make power. One downside of large turbochargers is that the spooling time of its turbine/compressor wheels will take longer to reach peak speed, which causes a noticeable lag during acceleration before full power is generated!
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Turbocharger fatigue life monitors comprise at least one sensor that measures an actual operating condition of the turbocharger, e.g., turbine rotational speed or turbine inlet temperature. The device comprises a central processing unit for receiving information from each sensor and processing the information, using programs and predetermined turbocharger information, e.g., turbocharger material and stress data stored in one or more storage device in communication with the central processing unit, to provide an actual probability of turbocharger failure. The central processing unit compares the calculated probability of turbocharger failure to a predetermined specified probability of turbocharger failure stored in a storage device to determine whether turbocharger service is needed. The central processing unit provides a signal that operates an annunciator to indicate recommended or necessary turbocharger service when the actual probability of turbocharger failure exceeds the specified probability of turbocharger failure. The central processing unit and storage devices can be packaged independent of or as part of an existing turbocharged application system, e.g., an engine control module when the turbocharged application is a vehicle.
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A bit of history first folks: In 1905 the first Turbocharger ever made was invented by a Swiss born engineer under the name of Alfred Buchi. Buchi applied the turbocharger initially to diesel ships in the early 1920's, which then eventually made its debut to the automotive industry shortly after.
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The DaqBook system provided the analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion, signal conditioning, performance flexibility, and portability required to thoroughly evaluate the turbocharger during field tests. The system’s low cost, ease of setup, portability, and high performance continue to make it an ideal solution for an endless number of vehicle field tests.
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MSHS is a fully authorized service center for all engines of MAN B&W design, including factory trained turbocharger repairs. MSHS maintains a full inventory of MAN B&W exchange components, including 32/40, 40/54, 48/60, 58/64, and MC 50, 60, 80 for valve cages, spindles, and fuel injection equipment.
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A silencer ring is a metal baffle placed into the turbocharger inlet to reduce whistle from the turbocharger. It is installed in Ram truck engines at the request of Chrysler. The silencer ring has no effect on engine output, EGT, or boost levels. It does significantly reduce high frequency turbo whistle.
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