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中文简体The compressor used in supercharging process is also called supercharger. Exhaust gas turbocharging is a way of intake supercharging. The supercharging methods of engine can be basically divided into three categories according to the different energy sources used to drive the supercharger: the first category is the mechanical supercharging system, the supercharger is directly driven by the engine crankshaft through the gear (or chain, etc.).
The second type is the exhaust gas turbocharging system. The turbocharger is driven by the exhaust gas emitted from the engine. The third type is compound supercharging system, that is, in the engine, both exhaust gas turbocharger and mechanical supercharger are used. In addition, there are inertia supercharging, gas wave supercharging and other supercharging methods. The main application in automobile engine is exhaust gas turbocharging system. Audi a61.8t uses this kind of system, t stands for turbocharging.
