volcanic ash vs supercharger?

[FELIX456]

My understanding of a supercharger is that it basically uses jet engine ideas. If this is the case do I need to worry about my XKR now the volcanic ash is allegedly all the way down to ground level now? I know jets get a bit hotter than my blower, but if they're ALL banned from flying shouldn't I be a bit worried about driving and getting my blower full of ash? Any advice gratefully received, even if it is to tell me I'm overreacting - it wouldn't be the first time! Cheers guys, Tara x

[J44EAG]

The only similarity between an aircraft gas turbine engine and a supercharger is that both are compressors, albeit of a very different nature and function.

An aircraft gas turbine engine draws unfiltered air into its air intake and abrasive airborne particulates are drawn into the turbine which may cause damage.

The induction systems, on our car engines, whether super charged or not, are protected by a downstream air filter which traps airborne contaminates in the atmoshere and prevents them from entering the engine. That volcanic ash is present in the atmoshere in varying quantities makes little difference to car owners. The filter does what it is designed to do. Namely to trap and hold contaminates until the next service interval when the filter is either disposed of and changed for a new item, or in the case of a K&N filter, washed and cleaned of debris.

You don`t have a problem Tara.

Mike

[mike020150]

Hi Tara,
I'm sure your car will be fine as long as you keep below 1500 feet. Mike.

[FELIX456]

Thanks you guys, I knew you'd sort me out. Appreciate the proper explanation Mike, I like knowing how stuff works and your answer was really clear, thank you.
Other Mike, quick question, does being on the Glencoe road class as keeping below 1500 feet?!
Cheers guys, my mind is at rest and Victor can go out again!
Luv Tara x

[HeLLCaT]

The only similarity between an aircraft gas turbine engine and a supercharger is that both are compressors, albeit of a very different nature and function.

An aircraft gas turbine engine draws unfiltered air into its air intake and abrasive airborne particulates are drawn into the turbine which may cause damage.

The induction systems, on our car engines, whether super charged or not, are protected by a downstream air filter which traps airborne contaminates in the atmoshere and prevents them from entering the engine. That volcanic ash is present in the atmoshere in varying quantities makes little difference to car owners. The filter does what it is designed to do. Namely to trap and hold contaminates until the next service interval when the filter is either disposed of and changed for a new item, or in the case of a K&N filter, washed and cleaned of debris.

You don`t have a problem Tara.

Mike


couldnt have put it better myself mike,the supercharger is driven by the engines crank shaft and the "charger" compresses the air prior to it get forced in the the cylinder , simple science more air in your cylinder the bigger the bang the more power you get, the jet engine however goes thourgh 2 different "compressor" turbines "HP" , "LP" the air flow then goes through to the "burners" where fuel is mixed into the highly compressed air , a small spark from the ignitors (big spark plugs) and away you go ........eeeerrrrrrr enough of the boring engineering stuff cough cough lol

just change your air filter if you thing the air inlet pressure is low ....youll be fine, just wash your jag when it gets covered

[mike020150]

Hi Tara,
Just got round to checking my map and unless you went offroad and up one of the mountains, I'm pretty sure the A82 is below 1500 feet. Glencoe brings back memories of my XJ-SC and an enjoyable charge along a near deserted road stopping to take the odd pic of the car with menacing mountains topped with water-laden clouds as the backdrop. I'm sure a bucket of Autoglym will be sufficient to beat off the volcano's best efforts. Mike.