This is a simplified simulation of how a Rotary Engine works. Yes this is a real thing and it is being used by some cars. > Sounds are not accurate, they are more like, a slow motion version. -Move the "Speed" slider to slow down or speed up engine. -Move the "Show arrows" slider to show or hide the illustration arrows. --- Explanation From Wiki --- The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design to convert pressure into rotating motion. The rotor, which creates the turning motion, is similar in shape to a Reuleaux triangle. Wankel engines deliver three power pulses per revolution of the rotor. The four-stage cycle of intake, compression, ignition, and exhaust occurs each revolution of the rotor at each of the three rotor faces moving inside the oval-like epitrochoidal housing, enabling the three power pulses per rotor revolution. The design was conceived by German engineer Felix Wankel. Wankel received his first patent for the engine in 1929. _________________________________________ Check similar type of projects in the Car Anatomy Studio! https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1168654/ tags (ignore this) #engine #rotor #simulation #fuel #cars #caranatomy #piston #turbo #motor #rotary
