[urq] Turbocharging & Elevations

[Robin Gilmour]

Dear Audifans:

Turbocharging was developed on aircraft engines to
give the plane the same performance at sea level as at
high elevations.

Pressure is relative. The pressure is measured
relative to the atmospheric pressure. If you fly at a
low elevation you still measure 30 psi relative to AP.
 If you fly at a high elevation you still measure 30
psi relative to AP. Now the whole air density issue
makes it a bit more complicated but in theory the
turbo boosts more air to make up for the lower
density.

I think the real power difference is the air quality. 
Denver has the worst air in the country!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regards

Robin



		
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