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Rolls-Royce Experimental Archives: Box WestWitteringFiles\B\April1918\        Box Selection

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Scan0 The standardization of rust protection for water pipe clips using copper and nickel plating.
View original record To BY. from R. Copy to EFC. Sta. sheet. ORIGINAL. 14th April 1918. R3/G14418 RECEIVED APR 1918 RE X.3200 - Water Pipe Clips. Regarding the experiment X.3200, Mr. Hives considers that the water pipe…

Scan1 Outlining a proposed testing procedure for various self-starting motors.
View original record To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. X.2642 X.3161 X.3175 X.3230 ORIGINAL. RE SELF-STARTING MOTORS 17th April, 1918. 19 APR 1918 R/G17418. RECEIVED With reference to the testing of various Self-starting…

Scan2 Technical comparison between a R.R. motor and a Lucas motor, focusing on efficiency, speed, voltage and starting characteristics.
View original record To EFC. from R. -2- R3/G17418 Contd. each motor so that the maximum horse power and maximum efficiency is at approximately the same speed in each machine. For instance, supposing the R.R. motor shewed…

Scan3 Performance, testing, and modification of starter motors for car and aero engines.
View original record To EFC. from R. -3- R3/G17418 Contd. there is much more to be considered than the maximum horse power or the maximum efficiency. It was these auxiliary considerations which led us to wind the field…

Scan4 Voltage settings and performance curves at specific speeds.
View original record To EFC. from R. -4- R3/G17418 Contd. would probably be a curve shewing a maximum at 2500, slightly higher than the 12 volt one. If these speeds are thought too high, then the voltage should not be 20,…

Scan5 Suggesting a rig for testing the mechanical strength of crankshafts, similar to one used for pistons.
View original record To BY. } " DA. } from R. " EH. } Copy to CJ. ORIGINAL D 30 APR 1918 RECEIVED 29th April, 1918. R4/G29418. RE RIG FOR TESTING PISTONS. Many months ago I suggested a rig (Lec.731) for testing pistons;…

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