How Superchargers vs. Turbos Work

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
  • Get to know the differences between superchargers and turbos.
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    Jacob O'Neal - modeling, animation, texturing, vfx, music
    Wesley O'Neal - research
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    00:00 Intro
    00:36 How Superchargers work
    01:30 Supercharger types
    02:30 How Turbochargers work
    03:57 Turbo types
    04:41 General comparisons
    04:58 Boost
    05:32 Efficiency
    06:03 Conclusions
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Komentáře • 908

  • @AronDubstepMusic
    @AronDubstepMusic Před rokem +442

    To make it clear for everyone, the super charger is the thing that goes SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII while the turbo goes SUUUUUUU STUUTUTUTU SUUUUUUU STUUUTUTU

  • @Rechtschraihbung
    @Rechtschraihbung Před rokem +1755

    I actually didn't know how a supercharger worked. Thanks for the video!

    • @bilalcakir5750
      @bilalcakir5750 Před rokem +7

      Niye bilmiyordun?

    • @bilalcakir5750
      @bilalcakir5750 Před rokem +4

      @E Double what makes you think I didn't know?

    • @Yada_690
      @Yada_690 Před rokem +1

      Thought you were daniel (zorbii) from itsjusta6

    • @rscrevolutionkrypton5130
      @rscrevolutionkrypton5130 Před rokem +17

      @@bilalcakir5750 because your commenting on a vid that explains how they work? Wouldnt of clicked on the vid if u knew 🤦‍♂️

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Před rokem +3

      Goodness me how could you not know!

  • @Life_42
    @Life_42 Před rokem +1008

    I'm speechless at how well made this video is. Easy to understand and aesthetically pleasing!

  • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
    @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Před rokem +732

    I'm a mechanic who spent years working in a performance shop, and so I'm already quite familiar with how both of these systems work.
    But I clicked anyway because I enjoy observing your work. Animagraffs = the best visual education tool I've ever seen.

    • @Jacrazzz
      @Jacrazzz Před rokem +7

      Same Im a mechanic and I just click the video bc it's interesting

    • @stevennewman8276
      @stevennewman8276 Před rokem +5

      Kasper...the friendly ghost?

    • @kc.47
      @kc.47 Před rokem +1

      Yes

    • @SuperSuperka
      @SuperSuperka Před rokem +1

      it's not "turbos", which is non-sense, but turbocharge

    • @stevennewman8276
      @stevennewman8276 Před rokem

      @@SuperSuperka look out everybody. Word Po-Po is watchn

  • @Leptons_
    @Leptons_ Před rokem +814

    Man, this video together with your car engine one and the transmission one are like the holy trinity of videos to get a solid visual understanding of how cars/engines work.
    Actually, as your library of videos is growing, it might be a good idea to create some playlists on your channel, grouping together videos about similar/related topics or categories of the video subject.
    For example,
    • a *_How Cars Work_* playlist for the holy trinity I mentioned above.
    • *_How Aircraft Work_* - Jet engine, P51, jet airliner, airliner cockpit.
    *_How Specialised Vehicles Work_* - F1, nascar, fire engine
    • Maybe a big one for all of your vehicle related videos?
    • Can probably group the solar & water treatment stuff together.
    • And maybe group the sewing machine, watch, & speaker videos.
    Anyway, you get the idea.
    Sorry for the super long comment. Incredible work as always Jake (and Wesley?), keep it up and thanks for the great content!

    • @VWDash
      @VWDash Před rokem +9

      i love that they did exactly that too!! amazing channel

    • @amphimrca
      @amphimrca Před rokem +3

      How guitar amplifier works?🤩

    • @magsein
      @magsein Před rokem +4

      ​@@amphimrca 🤭😄
      How does a pregnancy test work

    • @hoosiernative9668
      @hoosiernative9668 Před rokem +4

      This is what constructive criticism looks like 👍

  • @bigchungus1848
    @bigchungus1848 Před rokem +27

    I learned more in this 7 min video than I did in a 2 and a half hour lecture. No bs, straight to the point.

  • @ibrahimrabbani3201
    @ibrahimrabbani3201 Před rokem +117

    I actually already know how these things work, but I stay for the animation, it's simply too good

    • @findingnory
      @findingnory Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm sure you learned something from this

  • @BtcSimmer
    @BtcSimmer Před rokem +4

    Pausing at about 3:41 and watching arrows explains a turbo in a such a simple way Thanks for the video!!!

  • @chwiteboy
    @chwiteboy Před rokem +4

    That was an incredibly well done and well made a video, to be honest I never really understood exactly how a supercharger worked. I don’t know that you could have made it any clearer, thank you for your work!

  • @jermainejohnson3465
    @jermainejohnson3465 Před rokem +131

    This is so well done that it temps me to install a turbo charger to my own engine

    • @dougaltolan3017
      @dougaltolan3017 Před rokem +38

      If the engine isn't built for it, the extra pressure will pop the cylinder head off.

    • @renorailfanning5465
      @renorailfanning5465 Před rokem +18

      "tempts"

    • @i_smoke_ghosts
      @i_smoke_ghosts Před rokem +7

      recommend buying someone else's project and building off of that as it can be a mild nightmare with a steep learning curve and after a year of fine tuning some might say the experience is worth it.

    • @jermainejohnson3465
      @jermainejohnson3465 Před rokem +2

      @@renorailfanning5465 thank you. I was lacking in the spelling department lol

    • @jermainejohnson3465
      @jermainejohnson3465 Před rokem +3

      @@dougaltolan3017 totally. I for sure wouldn’t do it to a daily

  • @zainalabdulla781
    @zainalabdulla781 Před rokem +2

    Ever since I found this channel ive always had the same thought, you put in all of work into this and its incredibly amusing to watch

  • @Jonas.verhaegen
    @Jonas.verhaegen Před 27 dny

    I was just learning about these things not too long ago and understood the concepts, but these visualisations really let things come together for me.

  • @OctaneInTheVeins
    @OctaneInTheVeins Před rokem +60

    Good content! Excellent animations with plenty of interesting information and professional sounding voiceovers! The subtle background soundtrack adds depth. You’re never going to run out of subject material. Look forward to the next one 👍🏻!

  • @MrUtada
    @MrUtada Před rokem +8

    wow more and more animations being made. this is amazing. i love every single one of these videos. its like a condensed how it's made / how it works.

  • @TabInvader
    @TabInvader Před 7 měsíci

    Fantastic explanation!! Thank you!

  • @jonruby1755
    @jonruby1755 Před rokem

    Bro this is the best explanation ive ever heard. The animations were a big help. Thank u

  • @JessSimpson1313
    @JessSimpson1313 Před rokem +3

    I love watching your videos, you do amazing work!

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth Před rokem +39

    How on Earth can you produce so many amazing animations, along with the research and explanations for it all. Fantastic.

  • @aidansky55
    @aidansky55 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful animation and straight to the point. What an excellent video!

  • @marcusbattaglia5400
    @marcusbattaglia5400 Před 7 měsíci

    This.... is AMAZING! Thank you, excellent video!

  • @Scythewing12
    @Scythewing12 Před rokem +56

    Great video as always.
    Small correction from a centrifugal compressor engineer - compression in a centrifugal compressor does not occur due to the changing cross section in the spiral casing (3:25). Rather, compression is caused by the impeller "slinging" the air to the outside of the spiral casing. This rapid increase in kinetic energy is then converted to an increase in pressure as the air slows down through the gradual increase in area of the spiral casing (or diffuser).
    Keep up the great work!

    • @Leptons_
      @Leptons_ Před rokem +5

      Ohhh is that why the impeller blades have so much clearance from its casing? So the outer air can move slower than the impeller itself, allowing the impeller to _squash_ more air into the same space before it leaves the turbo.

    • @Scythewing12
      @Scythewing12 Před rokem +6

      @@Leptons_ I think you have the right idea. Another name for the casing is the "collector," named thusly because it continuously gathers the fluid being thrown out of the impeller. The cross section of the collector gradually increases as the air moves towards the outlet of the casing, allowing the air to bunch up and convert its high velocity into pressure (and heat).

    • @wyleybug
      @wyleybug Před 5 měsíci +3

      Centrifugal Compressor Engineer, this might be the most interestingly specific job title I've discovered this year lol sounds awesome

    • @thorwaldjohanson2526
      @thorwaldjohanson2526 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Another small correction / point: turbo / superchargers don't just allow for More fuel to be burned, thus increasing power density, but they also increase thermal efficiency. So you get more power per unit of fuel. That's the reason modern aircraft engines go to higher and higher compression ratios.

  • @elprofessor0617
    @elprofessor0617 Před rokem +3

    Another great video, thank you very much! 👌

  • @TT-dg8kw
    @TT-dg8kw Před 7 měsíci

    Instantly subscribed. Amazing job on the videos

  • @demoneyesjosh
    @demoneyesjosh Před 8 měsíci +1

    Dude I just want to say that was awesome. Really learned a lot. Thank you!

  • @ajlow100
    @ajlow100 Před rokem +7

    I am speechless on how high-quality this video is! Great job Animagraffs!!

  • @Zbrown531
    @Zbrown531 Před rokem +6

    Now if you could do a video explaining how cars suspension works and the different types. Love your stuff!

  • @ROMAN-oy5ju
    @ROMAN-oy5ju Před 3 dny

    This channel is so amazing. Mad respect!

  • @MilkT0ast
    @MilkT0ast Před 7 měsíci +2

    Dude. These videos are amazing.
    I already know how engines work but this is so well explained I could show this to my 9 year old

  • @Christopher_TG
    @Christopher_TG Před rokem +7

    One of my favorite topics in automotive engineering. Fantastic video as always!

  • @Wisald
    @Wisald Před rokem +4

    It's worth noting that designs that use both supercharger and turbocharger in the same engine exist, they are called twinchargers but they are rarely used because they are very complex.

  • @ref1c
    @ref1c Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for such simple and in depth explanation. I really appreciate you and wish you all the success.

  • @caseybanter5751
    @caseybanter5751 Před rokem

    Another Masterpiece! Great job! Can't wait for the next 👍

  • @pikkip5613
    @pikkip5613 Před rokem +30

    Another great video

  • @KENARDO
    @KENARDO Před rokem +17

    Excellent animations, and a great introduction to forced induction systems for automotive applications. I'd like to offer some constructive feedback regarding some of the finer technical details:
    * Centrifugal compressors (including turbocompressors) do not build pressure due to the change in outlet cross section shrinking (it actually grows in cross sectional area), but rather because the kinetic energy (linear velocity) imparted into the air by the compressor vanes is converted into potential energy (pressure) when air molecules slow down as they are flung out of the exducer and into the mass of air ahead of them in the pressurized section of the intake tract. This mass of slow-moving air exists because the engine is an inefficient air pump that cannot ingest air as quickly as the centrifugal compressor can move it.
    * All forced induction compressors generate heat due to compression, and many supercharged applications use intercooling to mitigate this heating. In both turbocharged and supercharged applications, air to water intercooling is becoming more common for its increased efficiency and improved packaging. Superchargers may omit intercooling because they generate minimal pressure (5-10psig is common, vs 20-30psig in modern turbo applications) and thus heat increase, or because the reduced performance and efficiency is acceptable in trade for reduced complexity. For similar reasons, older turbocharged designs also often omitted intercooling. Evaporative cooling (eg water, methanol, or additional fuel injection) may also be used in either setup to improve charge density.
    * You correctly note that turbochargers are powered by waste heat. Expanding on this (pun intended) to explain how engine exhaust continues to expand after the combustion process is complete may be helpful to new learners who aren't familiar with this concept.
    All in all, a well-constructed video that is easy to follow. Good work Jake!

  • @muradaliyev9944
    @muradaliyev9944 Před rokem

    This is so well made and informative, thanks a lot!

  • @dannygonzalez3573
    @dannygonzalez3573 Před rokem

    You just keep impressing me every time a new video comes. Wow! Thank you. Good job!

  • @paller77
    @paller77 Před rokem +15

    Great videos! I study as a vehicle engineer and I have learned a lot from these videos, they are very useful and well animated. It would be great to have a video about Planetary Gearset Automatic Transmissions😁

  • @puttykitties
    @puttykitties Před rokem +6

    Mighty fine 3D rendering work, I love your art style and minimalistic approach.

  • @Casualfoe256
    @Casualfoe256 Před rokem

    This was such a well made video. Easy to understand and great examples

  • @vipindas1
    @vipindas1 Před 9 měsíci

    Very nice graphics and explanations 👍

  • @dwaynemurphy8229
    @dwaynemurphy8229 Před rokem +2

    Can you please do a video explaining how hybrid cars work!?

  • @medea27
    @medea27 Před rokem +23

    _Absolute gold!_ 👍 I'm a highly visual, analytical & mechanically-minded person who grew up on blueprints & cutaway diagrams, so these 'animagraffs' tickle every neuron in my brain... just awesome! Communicating technical info in a readily digestible format is challenging at the best of times, but the time & effort invested into these videos must be huge... please know that it doesn't go unnoticed. Bravo Jake & Wesley 👏

  • @matthewwynn3025
    @matthewwynn3025 Před rokem

    Amazing work, as always!

  • @stevenoriol5369
    @stevenoriol5369 Před rokem

    These are very well-made videos that explain often complicated ideas and principles in easy-to-understand animations. Excellent!

  • @hamzaesat4085
    @hamzaesat4085 Před rokem +4

    Keep up the uploads Jake! You’re my go-to channel for mechanical engineering.

  • @MattH-wg7ou
    @MattH-wg7ou Před rokem +23

    I personally prefer the power delivery characteristics of Naturally Aspirated or Supercharged engines. Although a spunky turbo can be super fun too.

    • @msk3905
      @msk3905 Před 11 měsíci +1

      A well spec’d turbo is not spunky at all

  • @dutrizacd
    @dutrizacd Před rokem

    I love your videos and 3D models. Amazing work and I really appreciated it. Thank you.

  • @adrian15419
    @adrian15419 Před rokem +1

    I already know how these systems work but I love a good explanation and it felt so luxurious

  • @mikalcobbs9402
    @mikalcobbs9402 Před rokem +6

    I’m a master technician and still enjoy watching these. Would be good for mandatory training videos for new technicians

  • @R0bsterb0Y
    @R0bsterb0Y Před rokem +5

    Great video. One hint: you missed bi-turbo, a combination of two diffrent sized turbos (one small and one big), they prevent in more or less way the "turbo-lag" (the small turbo performs best for low rpm, both combined operation for middle rpm and the big one is delivering supercharging at high rpm).

  • @jasonegay7447
    @jasonegay7447 Před rokem

    Where has this channel been all my life! This is some awesome content!

  • @BenHall289
    @BenHall289 Před 6 měsíci

    Fantastic video, thank you ! This was a clear concise and easy to understand animation and description.

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    @engineering_design Před rokem +3

    💗💗💗💗💗💓

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    @ronhonn1188 Před rokem +1

    Thank you SO much for the work you put in on this! Absolutely brilliant and I constantly learn from you the weird stuff that I sorta intuited--but couldn't prove? And here you've explained this with genius! I look forward to all your future products, let me know if I can help?

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    @renevillalvazo8279 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video and narration. keep up the great job.

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    Excellent video. Loved the animation!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @josephtaylor3857
    @josephtaylor3857 Před rokem

    Have learned so much from Animigraffs. Keep 'em comin' please!

  • @appaloosa_
    @appaloosa_ Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks to you and CZcams for this 🙏

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge Před rokem

    Superb. I know understand both on a detailed level, though I had the general concept before. Appreciated!

  • @rydersmith8804
    @rydersmith8804 Před 9 měsíci

    I am just started learning how a car work so I had no previous knowledge. This video explained it so well.

  • @RosarioCostanzo
    @RosarioCostanzo Před rokem

    Thank you so much, beautiful explanation

  • @nvmind4
    @nvmind4 Před rokem

    Great explanation, as always.

  • @84mvera
    @84mvera Před rokem

    Good stuff man, your work is legit

  • @kextrz
    @kextrz Před 11 měsíci

    Superb video explaining how differently the two systems work, and both systems pros and cons.👍

  • @jamesryan6503
    @jamesryan6503 Před rokem

    Amazing explained. Thanks a lot.

  • @thecombativeone9675
    @thecombativeone9675 Před rokem

    Absolutely love your videos man I’m hooked!❤

  • @aminesaidi4580
    @aminesaidi4580 Před 9 měsíci

    impressive work!

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    @calocho666 Před rokem

    Dude… your videos are amazing. Keep it up

  • @zaidkidwai7831
    @zaidkidwai7831 Před rokem

    Love the graphics as usual!

  • @jamestrammell3107
    @jamestrammell3107 Před rokem

    I stumbled on to this channel by accident which was a great accident. I have been watching your channel every since. It's very educational and I'm learning how something that I never gave a second thought to has became a very interesting story. Keep up with all that you do you have a great channel. James

  • @edward8215
    @edward8215 Před rokem

    Well explained, thanks for the video 💯

  • @manexito1249
    @manexito1249 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video mate, love it, keep like that💪💪💪

  • @zacharyhaupert4348
    @zacharyhaupert4348 Před rokem

    Already knew this but I still tune in to see these animations and hear that voice! 👏

  • @alanmakoso1115
    @alanmakoso1115 Před rokem

    Great video! Got into this after looking at the p-47 thunderbolt turbocharger

  • @9fg
    @9fg Před rokem

    Amazing work. Thank you

  • @klapaucius500
    @klapaucius500 Před 2 měsíci

    Very well explained!

  • @frankyhernandez476
    @frankyhernandez476 Před 6 měsíci

    Love your videos. Keep doing your thing

  • @hakaneroglu493
    @hakaneroglu493 Před rokem

    Awesome video brother. Thank you so much. Quite informative and simple 👍🏻

  • @prabhunavalgund7664
    @prabhunavalgund7664 Před rokem

    Thanks for the information, was very helpful.

  • @abdallah7077
    @abdallah7077 Před rokem

    literlly perfect
    big thx💓💓

  • @albert.s.418
    @albert.s.418 Před rokem

    This video is perfect for all my supercharged questions.. and is good to know now how turbos works to,thanks. .

  • @axuriffgaming
    @axuriffgaming Před rokem

    Very helpful. Awesome video, visuals and information. Just subbed! 🤙

  • @geo6447
    @geo6447 Před rokem

    Amazing work thank you

  • @reustudio2868
    @reustudio2868 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for your very helpful videos!!

  • @lafaders
    @lafaders Před rokem

    Excellent break down. Thank you

  • @Aliseven91
    @Aliseven91 Před rokem

    Very good explanation , thanks for the video!

  • @lennoxgordon6557
    @lennoxgordon6557 Před rokem

    Thank you, very well explained in general terms.

  • @kennethcoskey335
    @kennethcoskey335 Před rokem

    Great work man!

  • @mowglig9382
    @mowglig9382 Před 10 měsíci

    Good work man, well done.

  • @AlmmsDvs
    @AlmmsDvs Před rokem +2

    I love your channel! I’m studying english and started to watch videos to learn more vocabulary. And yours are so interesting! I subscribed in the first 5 minutes! Thank you for doing these amazing videos!
    Could you make one explaining how does sound get recorded in tapes?

  • @wfhideas
    @wfhideas Před rokem

    There were not such videos around when I was a student of mechanical engineering. Great animation.

  • @Julian1701D
    @Julian1701D Před rokem

    Very nice explanation I always wanted to know how super charges work thank you for sharing 😊

  • @marvinchrist654
    @marvinchrist654 Před rokem

    Amazingly made!

  • @raven7068
    @raven7068 Před rokem

    Excellent video and you broke it down and explain each different type of supercharger and turbo and the pros and some cons.
    One more con to the turbo side is oftentimes you have to change your oil much sooner because the turbo uses oil to cool itself down but is extremely hot so you often cook the oil much more quickly than a regular engine would.
    Me personally I like the superchargers👍

  • @pavanb4922
    @pavanb4922 Před rokem

    Excellent graphics, excellent explanation, superb!!

  • @stevemwikali4885
    @stevemwikali4885 Před 8 měsíci

    I'll be learning every day

  • @Ningen250
    @Ningen250 Před rokem

    Thanks, well-explained 👍

  • @msrtaha6174
    @msrtaha6174 Před rokem

    love ur vids man keep it up

  • @atahanerer
    @atahanerer Před rokem

    That is superb ! Thanks for the content.

  • @dadosmtherealones7814

    Wow. Now I understand fully how they work. Thank you