Supercharger: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

G-Charger Exploded View:

The G-Charger is located on the lower right front corner of the engine. The G-Charger works like an air pump. A displacer moves air around inside spiral-shaped housings to compress the air. The compressed air is then exhausted into the engine's intake system.

G-Charger Shafts:

Two eccentric shafts are used in the G-Charger. One shaft supports and drives the displacer. The other is used to keep the displacer from rotating. A toothed belt keeps the two shafts in phase. As the eccentric shafts rotate, the displacer is moved in a circular motion. This circular motion compresses the air.

OPERATION

G-Charger Operation Phase 1 And 2:

PHASE 1: The inner chamber draws in air. The air in the outer chamber is being compressed.

PHASE 2: After the first 90 degrees of movement, the inner chamber is almost closed, sealing off intake air. The compressed air in the outer chamber is exhausted into the engine's intake system.

G-Charger Operation Phase 3 And 4:

PHASE 3: After 180 degrees of movement, the air in the inner chamber is being compressed. The outer chamber starts to draw in more air.

PHASE 4: After 270 degrees of movement, the compressed air in the inner chamber is being exhausted into the intake system. The outer chamber is almost closed off, sealing off intake air. The process is then repeated. Boost pressure is regulated to a maximum of 0.8 bar.