Authors :
S. A. Abdasslam; Abdullatif Ben Hassan; Mohd Shahid
Volume/Issue :
Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug446
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Abstract :
Forced induction has become one of the most consequential technologies in modern internal combustion engine
(ICE) development. By compressing the intake charge before it enters the combustion chamber, both turbochargers and
superchargers allow engineers to extract substantially more power from a given engine displacement. Despite sharing this
fundamental objective, the two technologies differ profoundly in their operating principles, thermodynamic behaviour,
packaging requirements, and suitability across applications. This article provides a systematic, engineering-level
comparison of turbochargers and superchargers, examining their working mechanisms, power delivery characteristics,
thermodynamic efficiency, component architecture, cost profiles, and primary use cases. The analysis draws on established
automotive engineering literature and contemporary OEM practice to offer guidance for engineers, enthusiasts, and
researchers evaluating forced-induction solutions.
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Forced induction has become one of the most consequential technologies in modern internal combustion engine
(ICE) development. By compressing the intake charge before it enters the combustion chamber, both turbochargers and
superchargers allow engineers to extract substantially more power from a given engine displacement. Despite sharing this
fundamental objective, the two technologies differ profoundly in their operating principles, thermodynamic behaviour,
packaging requirements, and suitability across applications. This article provides a systematic, engineering-level
comparison of turbochargers and superchargers, examining their working mechanisms, power delivery characteristics,
thermodynamic efficiency, component architecture, cost profiles, and primary use cases. The analysis draws on established
automotive engineering literature and contemporary OEM practice to offer guidance for engineers, enthusiasts, and
researchers evaluating forced-induction solutions.
