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A '''supercharger''' is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion [[engine]] . | A '''supercharger''' is an air compressor used for forced [[induction]] of an internal combustion [[engine]] . | ||
The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally-aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be provided and more work to be done per cycle, increasing the power output of the engine. | The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally-aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be provided and more work to be done per cycle, increasing the power output of the engine. | ||
[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||
Revision as of 03:26, 24 November 2010
A supercharger is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine .
The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally-aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be provided and more work to be done per cycle, increasing the power output of the engine.