Also known as:
- Rotary
- Wankel
Description:
A rotor in a Wankel rotary engine is the equivalent of a piston in a conventional internal combustion engine. It is in the shape of a Reuleaux triangle and designed to spin in side of a epitrochoid-shaped housing. Each side of the rotor will go through the 4 stroke cycle.
A rotor in a Wankel rotary engine is the equivalent of a piston in a conventional internal combustion engine. It is in the shape of a Reuleaux triangle and designed to spin in side of a epitrochoid-shaped housing. Each side of the rotor will go through the 4 stroke cycle.
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| The 4 stroke cycle in a Wankel Rotary engine |
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| Face of rotor. Apex seals, oil control seals, and 1/3 corner seals missing. Mazda Rx-7 12A Wankel Engine |
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| Face and combustion chamber of rotor Mazda Rx-7 12A Wankel Engine |
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| Side of rotor - Combustions chamber Mazda Rx-7 12A Wankel Engine |
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