Abstract: A method of controlling a rotary engine is disclosed. The rotary engine includes a shroud surrounding a rotor. The rotor carries a combustion chamber spaced from an axis of rotation of the rotor. A pressure activated valve is located between the combustion chamber and obliquely arranged exhaust nozzles. An ECU controls the combustion cycle of the engine based on a signal from a pressure sensor in the combustion chamber. The electronic control responds to the pressure signal from the pressure sensor to open a fuel control valve, to fire a spark plug and cause combustion of the fuel within the combustion chamber, and to thereafter open an air control valve to purge the combustion chamber of exhaust gasses.

Abstract: A method of controlling a rotary engine is disclosed. The rotary engine includes a shroud surrounding a rotor. The rotor carries a combustion chamber spaced from an axis of rotation of the rotor. A pressure activated valve is located between the combustion chamber and obliquely arranged exhaust nozzles. An ECU controls the combustion cycle of the engine based on a signal from a pressure sensor in the combustion chamber. The electronic control responds to the pressure signal from the pressure sensor to open a fuel control valve, to fire a spark plug and cause combustion of the fuel within the combustion chamber, and to thereafter open an air control valve to purge the combustion chamber of exhaust gasses.

Abstract: A rotary engine includes a shroud surrounding a rotor. The rotor carries a combustion chamber spaced from an axis of rotation of the rotor. A pressure activated valve is located between the combustion chamber and obliquely arranged exhaust nozzles. An ECU controls the combustion cycle of the engine based on a signal from a pressure sensor in the combustion chamber. The electronic control responds to the pressure signal from the pressure sensor to open a fuel control valve, to fire a spark plug and cause combustion of the fuel within the combustion chamber, and to thereafter open an air control valve to purge the combustion chamber of exhaust gasses.

Abstract: A rotary engine includes a shroud surrounding a rotor. The rotor carries at least one combustion chamber spaced from an axis of rotation of the rotor. A pressure activated valve, such as a relief valve, is located between the combustion chamber and obliquely arranged exhaust nozzles. A drive shaft is engaged to the rotor for mutual rotation. An ECU controls the combustion cycle of the engine based on a signal from a pressure sensor in the combustion chamber. A fuel control valve delivers fuel into the combustion chamber. An air control valve delivers pressurized air into the combustion chamber. The electronic control responds to the pressure signal from the pressure sensor to open the fuel control valve, to fire a spark plug and cause combustion of the fuel within the combustion chamber, and to thereafter open the air control valve to purge the combustion chamber of exhaust gasses. A method of operating the controls is also disclosed.