Tucker, R. W. and Wang, C. and Librovich, B. V. (2003) Mathematical modelling of rotary vane engines. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 217 (6). pp. 687-704. ISSN 0954-4062
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This paper introduces mathematical modelling techniques that are designed to analyse the dynamic behaviour of a class of rotary vane engines. These engines employ non-circular gears for the transmission of primary torque and the modelling explores ways to ensure that torque fluctuations in the flywheel are small. The basic physical principles of rigid-body dynamics are used to formulate a system of non-linear ordinary differential equations describing the rolling motion of two-dimensional rigid laminae. It is argued that such a system offers a valuable first approximation for the study of a realistic engine consisting of two connected combustion units.