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Scavenging Systems, Scavenging Pumps and Types of Supercharger

Scavenging Systems: There are three types of scavenging systems a.       Uniflow scavenging. b.       Cross scavenging. c.        Loop scavenging.   Scavenging Pumps: There are four types of scavenging pumps 1.       Crank case. 2.       Pistions. 3.       Roots. 4.       Centrifugal blows. Types of Supercharger: o. Centrifugal compressor. o . Reciprocating compressor. o . Root blowers compressor. Turbo Charger : When the supercharger is driven by exhaust gases from the engine is called turbo Charger. What is Super-Charging? It is defined as supply of compressed air during suction.  Objectives of Super charging: a.       To increase the output for a given bilb and weight of the engine. b.       To compensate for power loss when the engine is operating at high altitude.