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← TechnologyIn a turbocharged diesel engine, which consequence results when extreme exhaust backpressure overwhelms the turbocharger's thrust bearing?
A)Compressor surge and impeller damage✓
B)Increased cylinder head temperature
C)Premature wastegate actuator failure
D)Elevated fuel rail pressure oscillations
💡 Explanation
Compressor surge occurs due to excessive backpressure causing flow reversal, damaging the impeller; because the overwhelmed thrust bearing allows axial play, leading to impeller contact. Therefore, impeller damage results, rather than head temperature, which relates to combustion efficiency issues.
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