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[QUOTE=Christ;413214]Turbochargers are /pressure/ engines, not heat engines. If the water evaporates while crossing the face of the turbine, the steam expansion rate creates a higher pressure differential across its face, thus increasing the power by which it can be driven. The heat is completely circumstantial to this [QUOTE]
If this worked why isnt it in use on large turbodiesel power generators, ship engines or gas turbine power plants?
I know some engineers I can pitch this idea to. I already know their first reaction will be to laugh at me.
Not to mention the idea of having liquid water droplets in contact with the turbine is a bad idea. Causing drag, erosion things things you dont want.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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