Paul,
When I was at the Seven Stock Show, I noticed that all of the rotors were cast iron.
Has anyone made aluminum rotors? Is there too much thermal expansion to use aluminum?
I was also thinking that the rotors could be made of a ceramic--low expansion,
lighter weight, and possibly lower cost.
Steve Brazil

I think it is a heat issue. The rotors can run 500 F or more.  Titanium seems
to work but it is expensive.

--
Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Has anyone heard about these guys?  They seem to be seriously progressing
toward a ceramic rotary engine.  Any background on them besides what this
website has?

http://ceramicrotaryengines.com/

Les


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