An Evaluation of the Potential Performance Gain from Leakage Reduction in Rotary Engines 730117
A brief description is given of a rotary engine analytical model which permits calculation of apex- and side-seal leakage. This model was used in conjunction with experimental results for the purpose of estimating the relative importance of apex- and side-seal leakages. Comparing analytical and experimental results, an estimate is made of the potential gain to be expected through leakage area reduction at both wide open throttle (WOT) and road-load operating conditions.
Citation: Eberle, M. and Klomp, E., "An Evaluation of the Potential Performance Gain from Leakage Reduction in Rotary Engines," SAE Technical Paper 730117, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730117. Download Citation
Author(s):
Meinrad K. Eberle, Edward D. Klomp
Affiliated:
Research Labs., General Motors Corp.
Pages: 7
Event:
1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1973 Transactions-V82-A
Related Topics:
Rotary engines
Throttles
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