What is the principle of a rotary engine?
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The principle of a rotary engine is: it uses the rotational motion of a triangular rotor to control compression and exhaust, converting the combustion expansion force of the combustible gas into driving torque. The maintenance methods for the engine are: 1. Use high-quality engine oil; 2. Use qualified coolant; 3. Regularly clean the radiator scale; 4. Regularly remove carbon deposits from the car; 5. Replace the car's three filters on time; 6. Maintain a reasonable engine speed. Engines are classified according to combustion principles into: 1. Internal combustion engine: fuel burns inside the engine; 2. External combustion engine: fuel burns outside the engine; 3. Gas turbine: combustion produces high-pressure gas, which is used to drive the turbine blades to rotate; 4. Jet engine: relies on the high-speed jet of gas from the nozzle to directly generate reactive thrust.
I've been studying the rotary engine, which is quite different from traditional piston engines. At its core is a triangular rotor that spins inside the engine chamber, not moving up and down but completing the entire cycle through rotational motion: the air-fuel mixture is drawn in, the rotor rotates to compress it, the spark plug ignites the explosion to push the rotor to continue spinning, and finally, the exhaust gases are expelled. The Mazda RX series uses this design, which is simple and efficient in principle, capable of high-speed operation with minimal vibration and smooth power delivery. However, I've also found that due to the complexity of the rotating sealing surfaces, they wear out quickly and are prone to leakage, leading to high fuel consumption, expensive repairs, and a shorter lifespan. This innovation reflects engineering challenges and optimizes space utilization and high-performance applications. Overall, it's not suitable for daily commuting but offers a unique driving experience for sports cars.
