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WorksheetsUnderstanding Turbochargers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who invented the turbocharger?
Nikola Tesla
Alfred Buchi
Henry Ford
Karl Benz
What is the main purpose of a turbocharger?
To clean exhaust gases
To cool down the engine
To increase engine power
To increase fuel efficiency
What does a turbocharger use to power the compressor?
Exhaust gases
External air
Electricity
Hydraulic fluid
What is turbo normalizing?
Increasing the turbo speed
Cooling the turbocharged air
Restoring air pressure to sea level pressure
Reducing turbo lag
What is the function of a blow off valve in a turbocharger?
To increase air pressure
To cool down the air
To relieve pressure when lifting off the throttle
To filter the air
Why do turbochargers create a lot of heat?
A. Due to the high speed of the turbine
D. They have an intercooler
B. Because of the friction when air molecules are compressed
C. From the combustion process in the engine
What is the purpose of an intercooler in a turbocharged engine?
To increase air pressure
To reduce the temperature of the turbocharged air
To filter the air
To lubricate the turbo
What problem does using two smaller turbos instead of one large turbo solve?
Cost
Turbo lag
Heat generation
Air pressure
What was the first commercially available twin turbo car?
Maserati Biturbo
Nissan 300ZX
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Toyota Supra
How do sequential turbochargers alleviate turbo lag?
By increasing the exhaust flow
By cooling the air more efficiently
By using a smaller turbo to spool up quickly
By using a larger turbo only
