A comprehensive simulation model of the dynamics of the revolving vane machine

A new and comprehensive mathematical model to simulate the revolving vane (RV) machine has been developed. The model allows the dynamics of the components to be fully dictated by forces and torques interactions, instead of restriction provided by their geometries alone. In general, the new model produces very similar kinematics predictions with that from the old model which is geometrically dictated. However, the new model is able to show some features which are previously not observable. These include the intermittent contact between the vane and the slot and the effects of the collisions between the vane and the slot.