mstull
R.I.P.
I got this from George Payne, CEO of Revolution Rotary Engines:
Revolution Rotary Engines Inc. has recently completed an extensive survey of OEMs in its four major sectors : Aviation, Marine, Powersports and Industrial/Commercial. Careful analysis of the data collected from the survey has guided RRE to the following conclusions.
1. We have determined that the first family of engines we need to develop is the gasoline-powered R400 series. However, the numbers show that the existing R400 series at 40 HP per rotor did not hit the market “sweet spot.” We have determined that the engine should be up-sized to about 450cc per rotor, which will produce 60 HP at 7,000 RPM. The R451 and R452 will produce 60 and 120 HP respectively.
2. The existing R600 series engines are 90, 180 and 270 HP for the one, two and three rotor models respectively. We will proceed with our R600 series “weight loss” program, converting the cast iron housings to all-aluminum. The standard versions of the R450 and R600 series engines will be electronically controlled fuel injection, although they could be run with a carburetor. Future models will also be super-charged or turbo-charged for an additional 30% increase in horsepower.
3. We have been working assiduously with our engineers to determine the modifications needed on the Wankel style engine to overcome certain emission and fuel consumption issues that have been associated with past rotary engines. Another goal was to design and implement technical changes that would allow for commonality in manufacturing for any size of engine that we would subsequently develop. This will contribute to RRE’s ability to offer superior engine performance at very competitive prices.
4. We are introducing several technical changes to the original Wankel design that will address these issues. In addition, we have identified new coatings for the trochoid and side plate housings that will provide for superior lubrication and lower levels of heat, wear and tear. In addition, they will provide corrosion protection for the all-aluminum housings.
5. The improvements highlighted above will also allow us to patent and protect the unique design features of our engines. The original Wankel design is well past its IP life and is open to everyone. However, our technical improvements will be a major product differentiator that will allow RRE to protect its technology and its OEM partners going forward.
6. Based on our analysis of this project, we will have prototype R451 and R452 engines to demonstrate and provide to select OEMs by late 2009. Once RRE’s technical changes deliver the promised results for the R450 series, we can superimpose the same logic onto smaller or larger HP variants of the same basic RRE technology. This means that in about one year we will be producing a smaller variant, a 200 series of 1 and 2 rotor engines providing about 15 to 20 HP per rotor.
7. RRE wants to be positioned to promote technology that is sound and demonstrate that it will meet or exceed prospective OEMs’ expectations. We believe that the time expended on our current program will provide a more solid technical foundation. We wish to demonstrate that our engine design will outperform any previous rotary engine claims.
Our engine offerings for the aviation market for the next year, with deliveries starting at close to the end of the year, is shown on the chart below. These engines can all be turbo-charged for an additional 33% power increase.
R451A
1/450 cc
60 HP
90 Lbs.
R452A
2/900 cc
120 HP
130 Lbs.
R602A
2/1300 cc
180 HP
200 Lbs.
R603A
3/1950 cc
270 HP
235 Lbs.
George B. Payne, B.Sc.
Chairman/C.E.O.
Revolution Rotary Engines Inc.
226 Esna Park Drive, Suite 100
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3P 1A1
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone 905-474-1114
Fax 905-474-3114
Revolution Rotary Engines Inc. has recently completed an extensive survey of OEMs in its four major sectors : Aviation, Marine, Powersports and Industrial/Commercial. Careful analysis of the data collected from the survey has guided RRE to the following conclusions.
1. We have determined that the first family of engines we need to develop is the gasoline-powered R400 series. However, the numbers show that the existing R400 series at 40 HP per rotor did not hit the market “sweet spot.” We have determined that the engine should be up-sized to about 450cc per rotor, which will produce 60 HP at 7,000 RPM. The R451 and R452 will produce 60 and 120 HP respectively.
2. The existing R600 series engines are 90, 180 and 270 HP for the one, two and three rotor models respectively. We will proceed with our R600 series “weight loss” program, converting the cast iron housings to all-aluminum. The standard versions of the R450 and R600 series engines will be electronically controlled fuel injection, although they could be run with a carburetor. Future models will also be super-charged or turbo-charged for an additional 30% increase in horsepower.
3. We have been working assiduously with our engineers to determine the modifications needed on the Wankel style engine to overcome certain emission and fuel consumption issues that have been associated with past rotary engines. Another goal was to design and implement technical changes that would allow for commonality in manufacturing for any size of engine that we would subsequently develop. This will contribute to RRE’s ability to offer superior engine performance at very competitive prices.
4. We are introducing several technical changes to the original Wankel design that will address these issues. In addition, we have identified new coatings for the trochoid and side plate housings that will provide for superior lubrication and lower levels of heat, wear and tear. In addition, they will provide corrosion protection for the all-aluminum housings.
5. The improvements highlighted above will also allow us to patent and protect the unique design features of our engines. The original Wankel design is well past its IP life and is open to everyone. However, our technical improvements will be a major product differentiator that will allow RRE to protect its technology and its OEM partners going forward.
6. Based on our analysis of this project, we will have prototype R451 and R452 engines to demonstrate and provide to select OEMs by late 2009. Once RRE’s technical changes deliver the promised results for the R450 series, we can superimpose the same logic onto smaller or larger HP variants of the same basic RRE technology. This means that in about one year we will be producing a smaller variant, a 200 series of 1 and 2 rotor engines providing about 15 to 20 HP per rotor.
7. RRE wants to be positioned to promote technology that is sound and demonstrate that it will meet or exceed prospective OEMs’ expectations. We believe that the time expended on our current program will provide a more solid technical foundation. We wish to demonstrate that our engine design will outperform any previous rotary engine claims.
Our engine offerings for the aviation market for the next year, with deliveries starting at close to the end of the year, is shown on the chart below. These engines can all be turbo-charged for an additional 33% power increase.
R451A
1/450 cc
60 HP
90 Lbs.
R452A
2/900 cc
120 HP
130 Lbs.
R602A
2/1300 cc
180 HP
200 Lbs.
R603A
3/1950 cc
270 HP
235 Lbs.
George B. Payne, B.Sc.
Chairman/C.E.O.
Revolution Rotary Engines Inc.
226 Esna Park Drive, Suite 100
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3P 1A1
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone 905-474-1114
Fax 905-474-3114
