Automotive Turbocharger Components

The turbocharger is situated within the engine's intake and exhaust systems; its primary function is to increase the volume of intake air, thereby boosting the engine's power and torque. It harnesses the inertial force of the engine's exhaust gases to drive a turbine housed within the turbine chamber; this turbine, in turn, drives a coaxial compressor wheel, which compresses and forces air into the engine cylinders.

The core components of a turbocharger include: the compressor wheel, center housing, compressor housing, turbine wheel, turbine housing, seal rings, heat shield, cartridge assembly, floating bearings, nozzle ring, thrust bearings, circlips, and others.