What is the principle of supercharging?
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Supercharging uses the engine's own power to drive the turbine and then start boosting. The supercharger is connected to the engine crankshaft pulley via a belt, utilizing the engine speed to drive the internal blades of the supercharger, thereby generating pressurized air that is sent into the engine intake manifold. This increases the air intake inside the engine, enhancing its power. Superchargers are divided into three types: centrifugal superchargers, Roots-type superchargers, and screw-type superchargers. Centrifugal superchargers are very similar to turbochargers, sharing the same boosting principle where air is drawn in and pressurized by centrifugal force to achieve compressed air.