A Comprehensive Study of Wankel Engine Performance

830332

02/01/1983

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
An extensive experimental and analytical study of the performance of a Wankel engine is reported, with special emphasis on the combustion process. A one dimensional technique for calculating gas velocities in the combustion chamber under motoring conditions is described and this is then used to evaluate flame travel when combustion occurs. A novel three-zone combustion model is introduced. The effect of the position of the rotor recess is examined and shown to change the engine power output and hydrocarbon emissions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/830332
Pages
20
Citation
Sierens, R., Baert, R., Winterbone, D., and Baruah, P., "A Comprehensive Study of Wankel Engine Performance," SAE Technical Paper 830332, 1983, https://doi.org/10.4271/830332.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1983
Product Code
830332
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English