Recognizing and Caring for Turbo Machinery

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Turbochargers be the best alternative to increase horsepower engine that can be generated, without having to add weight to the car. In addition, the compact size and simple installation process, make the turbo is also popular in the aftermarket.

This device is widely used diesel engine and car performance. In Indonesia, many models that offer these devices, such as the Isuzu Panther, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200 Strada and the Kia Carnival.

The working principle of the turbo, compressing air into the engine to increase the number of molecules of oxygen into the cylinder. The high oxygen molecules that enter encourage additional supply of fuel. Thus, more fuel is burned, until the power produced increases.



How it Works Engine Turbo

Compressed air pressure can be increased up to 8 psi (pounds per square inch) compared to normal pressure. When the normal pressure at sea level of 14.7 psi, the compressed air has a pressure of up to 50% higher. But does not mean power generated increases by 50%. Because there is some power loss / inefficiency. Increased turbo optimum power can be 30? 40 percent more.

To perform compression, turbo harness the flow of exhaust gases from the engine to turn turbines, which continues round to the air compressor. These turbines could spin up to 150,000 rounds per minute (rpm) or 30 times the engine turns the car in general. The temperature of this device can also be sped up, when in contact with the exhaust gases. With working conditions like that, the turbo requires high-quality material with super precision workmanship.

Devices mounted on the turbo exhaust manifold, while the air compressor is placed between the air filter and intake manifold. The air is compressed, its temperature rises and when the temperature rises, the air will expand again. As a result, despite the pressure of air entering the combustion chamber is high, but the number of molecules of air needed for combustion is reduced. Therefore, it is added to the intercooler that lowers the temperature of compressed air to function.





Principle of Turbo Machinery
On the other hand, the use of turbo also cause harm to the engine. Installation of turbine exhaust stream to be not smooth. Machines also have to spend extra energy to fight back pressure of the exhaust gas channel.
Besides knocking symptoms / nglitik also often encountered. This is because the high temperature compressed air into the combustion chamber when a high pressure, can trigger a spark of fire burning before the spark plug. Therefore, cars with turbo devices often require high octane fuel with, in order to avoid the symptoms of knocking. Now the machines are equipped with modern turbo, which is equipped with a kind of adjuster can adjust the precise air compression machine as needed.
Another problem frequently encountered with the turbo cars is turbo lag. This condition occurs because the turbo can not immediately deliver extra power when the gas is pressed (new turbo work on a particular round). Only a few seconds later the extra power to work, marked by soaring car forward.
The way to minimize this effect is to cut the weight of the rotating components. This makes it easier turbine and compressor accelerates to perform compression. Alternatively, using new materials such as ceramic turbine blades. The new material is lighter than steel, to more easily turning These effects are barely noticeable on a machine with a modern turbo technology.
Most turbochargers have a wastegate, a sort of safety valve that allows exhaust gases through the exit without passing through the turbines. This valve works on pressure sensors. When air pressure is too high, it means that the turbine rotates too fast, then the exhaust gas discharged through the wastegate, the rotation of the turbine to slow down.
Since the turbo working in conditions of temperature, speed and high pressure, then the optimum Performance can be obtained if the tool is operated and maintained properly. Damage that often occurs is usually due to poor lubrication, or the entry of abrasive particles in the oil. Another cause is the escape of large-sized particles on the flow of air sucked in.. Also objects that erupted from the exhaust, such as carbon crust, flake machine components, etc. play a role causing damage.
In order for the turbo works perfect, then;
* Turbo should be in service according to the recommended timeframe.* Always use the recommended oil automobile manufacturers
* Choose a shop that is really expert in the care of the turbo
* Check for any oil leaks, strange noises and vibrations that are not reasonable.
* Power is less, loud noises, smoke blue or black, possibly indicating a problem on a machine, not the turbo
* Heat the engine a few moments, waiting for the engine oil temperature reaches the optimum working temperature prior to boost the gas pedal to activate the turbo. Do not play the accelerator, because of possible lubricants turbo components are not perfect. Instead, let the engine idle for a while before the engine is off. When the engine is turned off immediately, then the supply of oil to the turbo engine automatically stops, while the turbo is still spinning at high speed. This could injure the bearing. On machines with the latest turbo technology, such rituals are not necessary anymore.

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