Updated paper: Turbocharger Fundamentals

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Updated Technology Guide paper on Turbocharger Fundamentals is available for your reading pleasure.

The paper has been updated, expanded and completely rewritten. The title was also changed to better reflect the new content (the paper was formerly titled Turbochargers for Diesel Engines).

Covered topics include turbocharger construction, turbocharger compressor, basic principles of compression process, compressor maps, turbocharger turbine, the principles of turbine energy extraction, and turbine performance. The paper includes 37 figures and 35 pages when printed.

Happy Reading!