Numerical Analysis of Combustion and Flow Inside a Small Rotary Engine for Developing an Unmanned Helicopter 2007-32-0098
For a disaster relief and automatic inspections, an unmanned helicopter is strongly expected. To develop this, a very high power density source is required. A Wankel-type rotary engine can be the best candidate for the power source. In this study, the development of a very small rotary engine with a displacement of 30 cc is targeted. In order to improve the combustion efficiency, gas exchange and stable ignition, a multi dimensional simulation inside the combustion chamber was carried out. At first, the effect of volumetric efficiency on the maximum power is mentioned. Secondly, the effect of scavenging efficiency is discussed. Thirdly, a blow off through a plug hole is described. The position of plug hole was found important to reduce the blow off amount. Finally, the effect of combustion speed on the engine performance is predicted. As a result, the proposed design will be tested using a proto-type engine. Also, future subjects to achieve a high power density with a displacement of 30 cc will be solved by the authors' research in progress.
Author(s):
Takafumi YAMADA, Yasuo MORIYOSHI
Affiliated:
Chiba University
Pages: 6
Event:
Small Engine Technology Conference & Exposition
Related Topics:
Combustion chambers
Rotary engines
Combustion and combustion processes
Helicopters
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