Question

The speed range of turbocharger is from ___________

(a) 10000 to 20000 r.p.m

(b) 20000 to 30000 r.p.m

(c) 30000 to 40000 r.p.m

(d) none of the mentioned

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This question is from Effects of Supercharging topic in chapter Supercharging of IC Engine

Answer 1

Answer: (b) 20000 to 30000 r.p.m

Explanation: The speed range of a typical turbocharger is generally between 20,000 to 30,000 RPM. Turbochargers need to operate at very high speeds to efficiently compress the intake air, which requires the turbine to spin at these high rotational speeds. The exact speed can vary based on the design and size of the turbocharger.