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An internal investigation was made by EngineWorks into radial rotary vane blade engines.  With the designation EW-RVCE (Rotary Vane Combustion Engine), the investigation took up a lot of design work. Even though the thermodynamic calculations turned out positive, showing higher fuel efficiency than by conventional engine types, there was a concern about sealing and long-term maintenance.  The research program lasted 2 years and no hardware was produced.

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