1.3 - Turbochargers and Superchargers
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Practice Questions
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What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?
💡 Hint: Remember how air density changes at higher elevations.
Name one device that can help compensate for the loss of efficiency in engines at higher altitudes.
💡 Hint: Think about how air is compressed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a turbocharger?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of air in combustion.
True or False: Superchargers are driven by exhaust gases.
💡 Hint: Consider the method of power source.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an excavator operating at 10,000 feet without a turbocharger. Discuss the expected drop in efficiency and the implications for a construction project.
💡 Hint: Think about how air density affects combustion.
Evaluate a performance chart for a particular machine and determine how maximum power changes with different gear settings at various altitudes.
💡 Hint: See how different settings might interact with the machine's capacity.
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