Turbocharger design is simpler with inboard bearings since this gives greater freedom to design low loss intake ducts. Fewer components are required and the turbocharger is shorter, lighter and cheaper as a result (Figure 2.11). The disadvantage is a less stable bearing system and higher bearing loads. Fully floating sleeve and multi-lobe plain bearings are used, with well damped mountings for stability; the rotors must still be carefully balanced. Relative to rolling element bearings, higher oil pressure and greater oil flow rates are required and the combination of large diameter and width means that frictional losses are greater.