How Superchargers vs. Turbos Work

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 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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  • @AronDubstepMusic
    @AronDubstepMusic Рік тому +334

    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 Рік тому +1728

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

    • @bilalcakir5750
      @bilalcakir5750 Рік тому +7

      Niye bilmiyordun?

    • @bilalcakir5750
      @bilalcakir5750 Рік тому +4

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

    • @Yada_690
      @Yada_690 Рік тому +1

      Thought you were daniel (zorbii) from itsjusta6

    • @rscrevolutionkrypton5130
      @rscrevolutionkrypton5130 Рік тому +17

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

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Рік тому +3

      Goodness me how could you not know!

  • @Life_42
    @Life_42 Рік тому +979

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

    • @user-cr4sw4dr4y
      @user-cr4sw4dr4y 10 місяців тому +8

      Dude this is so educational
      I’m having fun learning because of how well it is explained

    • @mars-jr5uu
      @mars-jr5uu 9 місяців тому +2

      @@user-cr4sw4dr4y hii

    • @studyaccount9431
      @studyaccount9431 18 днів тому

      nobody asked for your speech 😂

    • @pyrodrifter1247
      @pyrodrifter1247 8 днів тому

      And short video to boot

  • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
    @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Рік тому +712

    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 Рік тому +7

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

    • @stevennewman8276
      @stevennewman8276 Рік тому +5

      Kasper...the friendly ghost?

    • @kc.47
      @kc.47 Рік тому +1

      Yes

    • @SuperSuperka
      @SuperSuperka Рік тому +1

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

    • @stevennewman8276
      @stevennewman8276 Рік тому

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

  • @Leptons_
    @Leptons_ Рік тому +809

    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 Рік тому +9

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

    • @amphimrca
      @amphimrca Рік тому +3

      How guitar amplifier works?🤩

    • @magsein
      @magsein Рік тому +4

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

    • @hoosiernative9668
      @hoosiernative9668 Рік тому +4

      This is what constructive criticism looks like 👍

  • @ibrahimrabbani3201
    @ibrahimrabbani3201 Рік тому +111

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

    • @findingnory
      @findingnory 10 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure you learned something from this

  • @bigchungus1848
    @bigchungus1848 Рік тому +23

    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.

  • @jermainejohnson3465
    @jermainejohnson3465 Рік тому +125

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

    • @dougaltolan3017
      @dougaltolan3017 Рік тому +36

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

    • @renorailfanning5465
      @renorailfanning5465 Рік тому +17

      "tempts"

    • @i_smoke_ghosts
      @i_smoke_ghosts Рік тому +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 Рік тому +2

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

    • @jermainejohnson3465
      @jermainejohnson3465 Рік тому +3

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

  • @OctaneInTheVeins
    @OctaneInTheVeins Рік тому +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 👍🏻!

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth Рік тому +38

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

  • @BtcSimmer
    @BtcSimmer Рік тому +4

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

  • @Scythewing12
    @Scythewing12 Рік тому +55

    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_ Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 5 місяців тому +3

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

    • @thorwaldjohanson2526
      @thorwaldjohanson2526 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @MrUtada
    @MrUtada Рік тому +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.

  • @chwiteboy
    @chwiteboy Рік тому +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!

  • @zainalabdulla781
    @zainalabdulla781 Рік тому +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

  • @TabInvader
    @TabInvader 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic explanation!! Thank you!

  • @pikkip5613
    @pikkip5613 Рік тому +30

    Another great video

  • @ajlow100
    @ajlow100 Рік тому +7

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

  • @marcusbattaglia5400
    @marcusbattaglia5400 7 місяців тому

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

  • @MilkT0ast
    @MilkT0ast 6 місяців тому +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

  • @JessSimpson1313
    @JessSimpson1313 Рік тому +3

    I love watching your videos, you do amazing work!

  • @Christopher_TG
    @Christopher_TG Рік тому +7

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

  • @TT-dg8kw
    @TT-dg8kw 7 місяців тому

    Instantly subscribed. Amazing job on the videos

  • @Jonas.verhaegen
    @Jonas.verhaegen 17 днів тому

    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.

  • @KENARDO
    @KENARDO Рік тому +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!

  • @medea27
    @medea27 Рік тому +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 👏

  • @demoneyesjosh
    @demoneyesjosh 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @aidansky55
    @aidansky55 Рік тому +2

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

  • @elprofessor0617
    @elprofessor0617 Рік тому +3

    Another great video, thank you very much! 👌

  • @dwaynemurphy8229
    @dwaynemurphy8229 Рік тому +2

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

  • @vipindas1
    @vipindas1 9 місяців тому

    Very nice graphics and explanations 👍

  • @jonruby1755
    @jonruby1755 Рік тому

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

  • @puttykitties
    @puttykitties Рік тому +6

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

  • @Zbrown531
    @Zbrown531 Рік тому +6

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

  • @ref1c
    @ref1c Рік тому +1

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

  • @dutrizacd
    @dutrizacd Рік тому

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

  • @hamzaesat4085
    @hamzaesat4085 Рік тому +4

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

  • @paller77
    @paller77 Рік тому +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😁

  • @BenHall289
    @BenHall289 5 місяців тому

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

  • @aminesaidi4580
    @aminesaidi4580 8 місяців тому

    impressive work!

  • @MattH-wg7ou
    @MattH-wg7ou Рік тому +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 11 місяців тому +1

      A well spec’d turbo is not spunky at all

  • @Wisald
    @Wisald Рік тому +3

    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.

    • @adityaramesh7565
      @adityaramesh7565 2 місяці тому

      It is used in railway locomotives in india...

  • @RosarioCostanzo
    @RosarioCostanzo Рік тому

    Thank you so much, beautiful explanation

  • @dannygonzalez3573
    @dannygonzalez3573 Рік тому

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

  • @mikalcobbs9402
    @mikalcobbs9402 Рік тому +6

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

  • @R0bsterb0Y
    @R0bsterb0Y Рік тому +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).

  • @rydersmith8804
    @rydersmith8804 9 місяців тому

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

  • @kextrz
    @kextrz 11 місяців тому

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

  • @engineering_design
    @engineering_design Рік тому +3

    💗💗💗💗💗💓

  • @muradaliyev9944
    @muradaliyev9944 Рік тому

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

  • @Casualfoe256
    @Casualfoe256 Рік тому

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

  • @adrian15419
    @adrian15419 Рік тому +1

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

  • @stevenoriol5369
    @stevenoriol5369 11 місяців тому

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

  • @twicebittenthasme5545
    @twicebittenthasme5545 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Loved the animation!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge Рік тому

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

  • @jamesryan6503
    @jamesryan6503 Рік тому

    Amazing explained. Thanks a lot.

  • @appaloosa_
    @appaloosa_ 5 місяців тому

    Thanks to you and UA-cam for this 🙏

  • @jasonegay7447
    @jasonegay7447 Рік тому

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

  • @renevillalvazo8279
    @renevillalvazo8279 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video and narration. keep up the great job.

  • @lennoxgordon6557
    @lennoxgordon6557 Рік тому

    Thank you, very well explained in general terms.

  • @Julian1701D
    @Julian1701D Рік тому

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

  • @lafaders
    @lafaders Рік тому

    Excellent break down. Thank you

  • @stevemwikali4885
    @stevemwikali4885 8 місяців тому

    I'll be learning every day

  • @caseybanter5751
    @caseybanter5751 Рік тому

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

  • @ronhonn1188
    @ronhonn1188 Рік тому +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?

  • @klapaucius500
    @klapaucius500 2 місяці тому

    Very well explained!

  • @alanmakoso1115
    @alanmakoso1115 Рік тому

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

  • @prabhunavalgund7664
    @prabhunavalgund7664 Рік тому

    Thanks for the information, was very helpful.

  • @matthewwynn3025
    @matthewwynn3025 Рік тому

    Amazing work, as always!

  • @reustudio2868
    @reustudio2868 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your very helpful videos!!

  • @hakaneroglu493
    @hakaneroglu493 Рік тому

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

  • @josephtaylor3857
    @josephtaylor3857 Рік тому

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

  • @edward8215
    @edward8215 Рік тому

    Well explained, thanks for the video 💯

  • @lolmidget
    @lolmidget Рік тому

    Great explanation, as always.

  • @9fg
    @9fg Рік тому

    Amazing work. Thank you

  • @Ayato69
    @Ayato69 8 місяців тому +1

    If there was a class on this topic in school, I'd actually stay awake

  • @Aliseven91
    @Aliseven91 Рік тому

    Very good explanation , thanks for the video!

  • @pavanb4922
    @pavanb4922 Рік тому

    Excellent graphics, excellent explanation, superb!!

  • @raven7068
    @raven7068 Рік тому

    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👍

  • @84mvera
    @84mvera Рік тому

    Good stuff man, your work is legit

  • @zacharyhaupert4348
    @zacharyhaupert4348 Рік тому

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

  • @axuriffgaming
    @axuriffgaming Рік тому

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

  • @StagnantMizu
    @StagnantMizu 23 дні тому

    man i love these animations

  • @mosab6750
    @mosab6750 Рік тому

    Very informative and pleasing to watch

  • @outloud_overthinking
    @outloud_overthinking Рік тому

    Your work is incredible

  • @thecombativeone9675
    @thecombativeone9675 Рік тому

    Absolutely love your videos man I’m hooked!❤

  • @zaidkidwai7831
    @zaidkidwai7831 Рік тому

    Love the graphics as usual!

  • @jimichen5452
    @jimichen5452 8 місяців тому +1

    I know for a fact, James May will be impressed by your work and knowledge in automotive. Let along the beautifully design animation. Btw, imagine if you were a professor in some university, your class will always have students wanting to take your class ... repeatedly.

  • @geo6447
    @geo6447 Рік тому

    Amazing work thank you

  • @ohhhaaa6688
    @ohhhaaa6688 9 місяців тому

    this is actually so fun to learn and easy to understand

  • @Ningen250
    @Ningen250 Рік тому

    Thanks, well-explained 👍

  • @bundatmoto7144
    @bundatmoto7144 Рік тому

    well explained. thank you.💪❤️

  • @Majorx93
    @Majorx93 Рік тому

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @dadosmtherealones7814
    @dadosmtherealones7814 Рік тому

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

  • @calocho666
    @calocho666 Рік тому

    Dude… your videos are amazing. Keep it up

  • @albert.s.418
    @albert.s.418 Рік тому

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

  • @TheSlipknot79
    @TheSlipknot79 Рік тому

    Great video . Thank you for the knowledge

  • @AlmmsDvs
    @AlmmsDvs Рік тому +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?

  • @04mach1speed
    @04mach1speed Рік тому

    It’s funny how someone like me already knew all this but wanted to watch the video anyways because your videos are absolutely incredible! Such detail. 👍👍🤙👍

  • @abdallah7077
    @abdallah7077 Рік тому

    literlly perfect
    big thx💓💓