A turbocharger is actually an air compressor that increases the intake volume by compressing air. It uses the inertia impulse of the exhaust gas emitted by the engine to drive the turbine in the turbine chamber, which in turn drives the coaxial impeller. The impeller compresses the air sent by the air filter pipeline, increasing its pressure and entering the cylinder.
When the engine speed increases, the exhaust gas discharge speed and turbine speed also increase synchronously. The impeller compresses more air into the cylinder, and the pressure and density of the air increase, which can burn more fuel. By increasing the fuel quantity and adjusting the engine speed accordingly, the output power of the engine can be increased.
The use of a turbocharger will affect fuel economy, fuel consumption, engine output power, engine emissions, and other factors. So what are the best engine brands in the world?
Honeywell's turbocharging technology leads the global trend towards more efficient and powerful engines, greatly improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions while enhancing vehicle performance and ease of operation. Honeywell's turbochargers can achieve an average fuel efficiency improvement of 20% -40% while reducing emissions by about 30%, helping car manufacturers create more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles without compromising their performance.
At present, there are many brands supported by Honeywell turbocharging technology, such as Ford, General Motors, Citroen, Subaru, etc; We also have our own brands, such as Changan and Jianghuai.
Cummins is the world's largest independent engine manufacturer, with a product line that includes diesel and alternative fuel engines, key engine components (fuel system, control system, intake treatment, filtration system, and exhaust treatment system), and power generation systems. The turbocharger produced by it has stable quality and good fuel efficiency.
BorgWarner provides advanced powertrain solutions to major global automotive manufacturers and is recognized as a leader in this field. BorgWarner is committed to designing and manufacturing high-tech products to improve the performance of automotive engine systems, transmission systems, and four-wheel drive systems. We have established 62 manufacturing and technology bases in 17 countries worldwide to provide services to customers around the world.
The most typical car brand equipped with BorgWarner turbochargers is Volkswagen, whether it is Volkswagen's own brand, Skoda, or even Audi, almost all use BorgWarner turbochargers. These models have always been listed as world-class, including Audi's 2-liter turbocharged twin overhead camshaft engine and DaimlerChrysler's 3-liter twin overhead camshaft V6 turbocharged diesel engine.
As a globally renowned manufacturer of heavy industrial products, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group has established a technology headquarters for the development of high-tech. We have strong technological development capabilities and a sound R&D system. At the same time, we plan and innovate the entire value chain from business to design, manufacturing to after-sales service by building a business model and strengthening product manufacturing capabilities. The turbocharged engines manufactured are distributed all over the world and are suppliers to many brands of OEMs.
Mitsubishi's turbochargers are not only used in Mitsubishi cars, but also in many domestic brands, such as Great Wall Motors. In addition, the N series engines previously used in BMW 3 and 5 Series also use Mitsubishi turbochargers.
The products jointly launched by IHI and Hitachi in 1936 range from large engine models to small engine cars for ships and land generators. The world's smallest turbocharger was developed by Ishikawa Island. In fact, he is currently one of the top 5 turbocharger manufacturers in the world, having produced over 36 million turbochargers. The main production bases include the United States, Europe, Thailand, and China. Among the vehicles we are familiar with, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and most of Volkswagen's 1.4TSI models now use IHI turbochargers.