Supercharger History - Latham Axial Flow

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Hey All,

I've worked two decades with turbomachinery and never knew this existed!


A great shout out to Edelbrock (who makes the Evora/Emira supercharger housing for our Eaton roots-type blower) who has obviously been partnering with blower makers for a very long time!

Can anyone else think of an automotive forced-induction method that adds mechanical work after the fuel is added?

 

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And apparently still supported!

Main Page - Axial Flow Super Charger & Short Shifter

Axial Flow Superchargers in custom flow and pressure. Kits for selected cars. Short Shifters

www.axialflow.com

Includes references to applications for RX-8 and S2000.

 

[Hell4Leather]

Hey All,

I've worked two decades with turbomachinery and never knew this existed!


A great shout out to Edelbrock (who makes the Evora/Emira supercharger housing for our Eaton roots-type blower) who has obviously been partnering with blower makers for a very long time!

Can anyone else think of an automotive forced-induction method that adds mechanical work after the fuel is added?

I’m curious how the cooler works on the Emira supercharger with its placement on the side and not after the blower exit port. Maybe I’m not seeing how the superheated air is ducted before the intake?

 

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I’m curious how the cooler works on the Emira supercharger with its placement on the side and not after the blower exit port. Maybe I’m not seeing how the superheated air is ducted before the intake?

similar to this Audi Eaton unit, except that the Audi 3.0 splits the SC exit flow left and right to flow over two heat exchangers, whereas the Lotus Eaton/Edelbrock unit sends all air (aft) through one HX.

 

[Hell4Leather]

similar to this Audi Eaton unit, except that the Audi 3.0 splits the SC exit flow left and right to flow over two heat exchangers, whereas the Lotus Eaton/Edelbrock unit sends all air (aft) through one HX.

Got it thanks. So after it’s cooled it has to make the split into each side of the cylinders. Twin 180 degree turns