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Turbocharger (gas turbine blower) is a device, which uses the energy of exhaust gases for injecting air or fuel-air mixture into the internal combustion engine. For low-power (automobile) engines, turbochargers with a centrifugal turbine are used. For high-power engines (tractor, diesel, ship) - turbochargers with an axial turbine are used. The compressor is always centrifugal, because the axial compressor has a more complex design and a tendency to surge.