A multi-phase centrifugal supercharging system (10) configured for
supplying compressed induction fluid to an engine (E) is disclosed. The
air induction system (10) broadly includes a drive assembly (12) powered
by the engine (E), a supercharging assembly (14) driven by the drive
assembly (12) to compress induction fluid, and an induction fluid flow
control assembly (16) in communication with the supercharging assembly
(14) to control operation of the supercharging assembly (14) and
cooperating therewith to deliver the compressed induction fluid to the
intake manifold (IM) of the engine (E). The supercharging assembly (14)
includes a pair of centrifugal superchargers (28 and 30) that are phased
by the control assembly (16) between multiple operating phases, including
a series phase (172) and a parallel phase (176), to supply constant
target boost to the intake (IM) over the entire rev range of the engine
(E).