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Wankel (Rotary) Engines: By: Hoa Chu

The document summarizes the Wankel (rotary) engine, an internal combustion engine that uses a rotary design rather than pistons. It was developed in 1951 by Felix Wankel and uses a four-stroke cycle like an Otto cycle engine. The rotary design uses a triangular rotor on an eccentric shaft to minimize volume while maximizing compression ratio. Benefits include simpler design, higher power-to-weight ratio, and smooth power flow at high RPMs. However, sealing issues from the apex seals reduce efficiency and cause higher operating temperatures, lower fuel efficiency, and shorter engine life.

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Wankel (Rotary) Engines: By: Hoa Chu

The document summarizes the Wankel (rotary) engine, an internal combustion engine that uses a rotary design rather than pistons. It was developed in 1951 by Felix Wankel and uses a four-stroke cycle like an Otto cycle engine. The rotary design uses a triangular rotor on an eccentric shaft to minimize volume while maximizing compression ratio. Benefits include simpler design, higher power-to-weight ratio, and smooth power flow at high RPMs. However, sealing issues from the apex seals reduce efficiency and cause higher operating temperatures, lower fuel efficiency, and shorter engine life.

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Wankel (Rotary)

Engines
By: Hoa Chu
Introduction
A type of Internal
Combustion Engine
that uses a rotary
design.

UsesFour strokes
cycle (Otto cycle).

Developed in 1951
by Felix Wankel.
Rotary Design
4 stroke engine (intake,
compression,
combustion, exhaust)
Rotor on eccentric
shaft.
Design to Minimize
Volume while
Maximizing
Compression ratio.
Reuleaux Rotor
Triangular shaped with
equaled width.
Pro
Much simpler
comparing to its
piston counterpart.
Power to weight
ratio is superior
than piston engines.
Smooth power flow
and high RPM.
No Seizure at high
temperature.
Con
Sealing, leaks from the
apex seals greatly
reduces efficiency of
the engine.
High Operating
Temperature, the
housing operates at
steady state with
constant heating in
each chamber.
Low fuel efficiency and
shorter engine life due
to damaged seals.
Applications
Rotor Vs Piston
Mazda Rx-7 (1989-1992) Nissan 240sx (1991-1994)

13B 1.3 Liters (146hp @ 6500rpm KA24DE 2.4 Liters (155 hp @ 5600 rpm
and 138ftlbf ) and 160 ftlbf)
Questions?

Wankel Engines
Hoa Chu

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