Rotary Engine Quiz

What are the major parts that replace the components found in a conventional reciprocating piston engine?

• Pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, and valves

• Eccentric shaft, rotors, and fixed pinions

• Intermediate housing, rotor housings, and front and rear housings

• Long bolts and fixed pinions

How many rotors does a two-section rotary engine have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many strokes are there in the operation cycle of a rotary engine?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What happens during the first stroke of the operation cycle?

• Compression

• Power (or combustion)

• Exhaust

• Intake

What is the purpose of the spark plugs in a rotary engine?

• To increase the volume of the working chamber

• To compress the fuel-air mixture

• To ignite the compressed mixture

• To open the outlet port

What happens during the third stroke of the operation cycle?

• Compression

• Power (or combustion)

• Exhaust

• Intake

What are the most critical rotor seals in a rotary engine?

• Apex seals

• Inlet seals

• Outlet seals

• Side seals