Rotary Engine | Wankel Engine, is a internal combustion engine which uses a rotor to convert pressure into rotating motion. The rotor is shaped like a triangle with curved sides and rotates around a central shaft within a housing. As the rotor rotates, it creates different volumes of space between the rotor and the housing, which allows for the intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust phases of the engine cycle to occur.
The main advantage of a rotary engine over a traditional piston engine is its compact size and relatively simple construction, which allows it to produce a high power-to-weight ratio. However, rotary engines have some drawbacks, including high fuel consumption, limited durability, and emissions issues. As a result, they are less common in modern automotive applications and are mainly used in aviation and racing vehicles.
