The paper describes the aerodynamic principle of the Comprex® pressure-wave supercharger (PWS) and explains how gas-dynamic phenomena can be utilized to create a mechanically simple and robust boosting device for vehicles which permits the combination of excellent driveability, low fuel consumption and low emission without reliance on complicated control systems.The main features of the PWS are described and a few examples of recent applications to automobile Diesel engines are shown.


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    Title :

    How Does the Comprex® Pressure-Wave Supercharger Work?


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Congress and Exposition ; 1983



    Publication date :

    1983-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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