Sunday, August 7, 2011

Why don't companies make turbos with carbon fiber parts?

There are other forms of carbon besides carbon fiber reinforced epoxy. There are currently pistons and disc brake pads made from C-C (carbon-carbon) and C-SiC (carbon-silicon carbide). These will handle the loads and heat. I'm not sure what is holding back changing the exhaust turbine in turbos to C-C designs. It may be the more complicated geometry required of the turbine impeller.

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