What is the detailed structure of a turbocharger?
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Detailed structure of a turbocharger: 1. Composition: A waste gas turbocharger mainly consists of an impeller and a turbine, along with some other control components. The impeller and turbine are connected by a shaft. The exhaust gas from the engine drives the impeller, which in turn rotates the turbine. The rotating turbine then pressurizes the intake system. 2. Installation: The turbocharger is installed on the exhaust side of the engine, so it operates at very high temperatures. Additionally, the rotor speed of the turbocharger during operation is extremely high, reaching up to hundreds of thousands of revolutions per minute. Such high speeds and temperatures make common mechanical needle or ball bearings unsuitable for the rotor. Therefore, turbochargers generally use full-floating bearings, lubricated by engine oil, and are cooled by coolant.