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Forced Induction in Internal Combustion Engines: An Analytical Comparison of Turbochargers and Superchargers

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Forced induction has become one of the most consequential technologies in modern internal combustion engine (ICE) development. By compressing the intake charge before it enters the combustion chamber, both turbochargers and superchargers allow engineers to extract substantially more power from a given engine displacement. Despite sharing this fundamental objective, the two technologies differ profoundly in their operating principles, thermodynamic behaviour, packaging requirements, and suitability across applications. This article provides a systematic, engineering-level comparison of turbochargers and superchargers, examining their working mechanisms, power delivery characteristics, thermodynamic efficiency, component architecture, cost profiles, and primary use cases. The analysis draws on established automotive engineering literature and contemporary OEM practice to offer guidance for engineers, enthusiasts, and researchers evaluating forced-induction solutions.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)

DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/26aug446

Authors: S. A. Abdasslam, Abdullatif Ben Hassan, Mohd Shahid

Institutions: Higher Institute of Engineering Technologies Tripoli, Jamia Millia Islamia

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies

Subfield: Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204660346

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