noun
- The process of cooling air or gas between stages of compression in an engine or compressor system to improve efficiency and performance.
Usage: technical; automotive/mechanical engineering
Examples
- The turbocharged engine uses intercooling to reduce the temperature of compressed air before it enters the combustion chamber.
- Intercooling improves fuel efficiency by allowing denser, cooler air into the engine.
- Modern diesel engines rely on intercooling to maintain optimal performance under heavy load.
- The intercooling system in this compressor prevents heat buildup between compression stages.
- Without intercooling, the compressed air would be too hot and reduce engine power output.