Is Turbocharging Fuel-Efficient?

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Turbocharging is indeed fuel-efficient. Below are the components of a turbocharger and its differences from a gas turbine: Turbocharger Components: A turbocharger includes essential bearing devices for normal operation, lubrication and cooling systems, sealing and insulation devices, as well as fixed components such as the compressor housing, intermediate housing, and turbine housing. Differences from a Gas Turbine: This unit does not have a combustion chamber or corresponding systems. The turbine operates using the exhaust energy of a reciprocating internal combustion engine, and the centrifugal compressor provides compressed air as the charge for the reciprocating internal combustion engine. In a turbocharger, the compressor impeller and turbine are mounted on the same rotating shaft, known as the rotor. Sealing elements and thrust washers are also placed on the same rotor shaft and rotate together.