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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from F.M. Aspin & Co. Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a 6-cylinder engine and research into 2 and 4-cycle engines.11th May 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0237
Letter from F.M. Aspin & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of an 'Aspin' cylinder head.7th May 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0238
Proposal for testing the Aspin valve for reliability and antidetonating qualities on a Bentley engine.1st May 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0239
Sending a B.23 O.H.C. conversion unit to Messrs Aspin for conversion to their rotary valve design.30th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0240
Letter detailing the proposal to use a 4.25 litre Bentley engine for research on a new valve application.27th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0241
Outlining general conclusions from a discussion about the design of a single-cylinder engine unit and its adaptation for an Aspin cylinder head.23th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0242
Page 2 of a design specification memo discussing auxiliary pumps and a standard single-cylinder unit.23th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0243
Letter concerning single-cylinder tests and development work on the Aspin engine.19th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from F. M. Aspin & Co. Ltd. discussing a delay in providing valve area figures and arranging a visit.18th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0245
Letter to F.M. Aspin regarding the Aspin engine, rotary valve development, and single cylinder units.15th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0246
Letter from F.M. Aspin & Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham discussing engine performance, fuel specifications, and compression ratios.6th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0247
Letter detailing engine compression pressures, testing apparatus, and various valve timing specifications.6th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0248
Continuation of a letter from F. M. Aspin & Co. Ltd. discussing gas engine test results and fuel consumption.6th Apr 1940Box 134 \ 1  scan0249
Performance tuning, detonation issues, and proposed modifications for a high power cylinder head.7th Jan 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0001
Test results and further development of a high power cylinder head.7th Jan 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0002
Results of a high power cylinder head and proposing new designs to improve flow and reduce detonation.8th Jan 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0003
Development and testing of a high power single cylinder head.19th Mar 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0004
Technical paper discussing combustion roughness in side-valve engines, focusing on detonation, pressure rise, and flame front characteristics.19th Mar 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0005
The design and performance of different cylinder heads and combustion chambers.19th Mar 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0006
Comparison of inlet valve to piston area ratios for various eight-cylinder high power engine heads.11th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0007
Technical memorandum discussing engine design considerations for cylinder grouping, camshafts, and valve tappets.11th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0008
Technical considerations for a 4.5 litre, 8-cylinder engine, comparing different configurations and materials.11th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0009
Optimal angle and placement of a spark plug for improved engine performance.11th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0010
Comparing inlet valve to piston area ratios across various engine cylinder heads.26th Apr 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0011
Limitations and alternatives for cylinder head designs, including pent-house and ramp heads.26th Apr 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0012
Experimental department report on a High Power Head for a Bentley.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0013
The development and performance of a single cylinder Bentley unit with a high power head.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0014
Report comparing high power single and twin-inlet cylinder heads with a standard head, including a detailed table of specifications.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0015
Technical analysis comparing a high-power cylinder head design with the standard Bentley head, focusing on power output and valve timing.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0016
Valve timing and detonation characteristics for high-power heads compared to standard Bentley heads.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0017
Analysis of engine detonation tests with various cylinder head, gasket, and valve modifications.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0018
Analysis of engine performance relating to exhaust valves, ignition timing, pressure rise, and spark plug position.27th Jun 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0019
Fuel consumption comparisons and mechanical failures including piston seizure, cracked valves, valve springs and push rods.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0020
Future development plans for high-power cylinder heads.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0021
Performance graph from Bentley single cylinder tests comparing the power output of different high-power cylinder heads.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0022
Graph plotting power output results from Bentley single cylinder tests on a twin inlet high power head.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0023
Graph showing power variation, B.M.E.P., and fuel consumption against R.P.M. for a Bentley single-cylinder engine test with different choke sizes.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0024
Graph showing power variation with choke size for a single inlet high power head engine during Bentley single cylinder tests.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0025
Graph showing power output results from Bentley single-cylinder engine tests comparing different configurations.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0026
Graph comparing power output, BMEP, and fuel consumption with an open exhaust versus a fitted car silencer during single-cylinder engine tests.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0027
Graph comparing power and BMEP against RPM for short duration versus normal Bentley valve timings on a single cylinder engine.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0028
Performance graph from Bentley single-cylinder engine tests, charting detonation and BMEP against RPM for a twin-inlet high-power head.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0029
Graph plotting the results of detonation tests on a single inlet high power cylinder head with various configurations.23th Mar 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0030
Graph plotting the results of Bentley single-cylinder detonation tests, showing the effect of a sodium-cooled exhaust valve.23th Mar 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0031
Graph showing detonation tests comparing different types of inlet valves.23th Mar 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0032
Blueprint graph showing ignition advance curves for high power heads during Bentley single cylinder tests.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0033
Indicator diagram plotting cylinder pressure against crank angle for a single-cylinder test.23th Apr 1957Box 134 \ 2  scan0034
Report comparing engine head and valve arrangements, including sleeve valves and a 24-cylinder engine design.31th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0035
The measurement and comparison of engine breathing capacity.30th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0036
Comparison of Pegasus and Kestrel engine performance focusing on valve timing and port contours.30th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0037
Analysis of engine performance focusing on exhaust valving and comparing Bentley and Kestrel Ramp head designs.30th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0038
Comparison of sleeve valve and poppet valve engines, with a discussion on steel penthouse heads.30th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0039
Technical comparison of various engine cylinder head designs, including Ramp, Penthouse, Kestrel, and Bentley types.30th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0040
Comparative table of various engine specifications, including cylinder head types, dimensions, port areas, mean effective pressures, and RPM.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0041
Value and continuation of single-cylinder research work on car engines.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0042
Specification table outlining the ideal requirements for valve gear and combustion chamber design.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0043
Review and opinion on the potential of a high-power cylinder head design compared to alternatives.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0044
Report discussing the merits and drawbacks of Sleeve Valve and Overhead Camshaft engine designs for an in-line car.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0045
The merits and drawbacks of an overhead camshaft engine design compared to existing push-rod engines.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0046
The development and merits of side valve engines compared to overhead valve engines, referencing American automotive trends.18th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0047
High power engine head design, focusing on valving, power output, and valve gear configuration.15th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0048
Engine size comparisons and potential performance issues for 6 and 8-cylinder engines.15th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0049
Blueprint comparing the lengths of 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder high power head engines.7th Aug 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0050
Experimental department report concerning air flow through inlet valves.31th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0051
Blowing tests to determine the effect of port shape on airflow through inlet valves.30th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0052
Valve lift coefficients and port shape effects for Kestrel, Merlin, and car size cylinders.30th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0053
Comparative analysis table of various engine cylinder heads with performance metrics and a brief conclusion.30th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0054
Analysis of how pressure drop at engine inlet valves reduces power.30th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0055
The ramming effect in induction systems, detailing volumetric efficiency and power increases on the Kestrel cylinder.30th Oct 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0056
Graph of Inlet Valve Discharge Coefficients showing the variation with valve diameter at a constant lift of 0.2 inches.2nd Sep 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0057
Graph of inlet valve discharge coefficients versus valve lift for Kestrel size cylinders on an air blowing rig.2nd Sep 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0058
Graph of inlet valve discharge coefficients for PV12 size cylinders on an air blowing rig.2nd Sep 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0059
Graph of inlet valve discharge coefficients versus valve lift for car size cylinders on an air blowing rig.2nd Sep 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0060
Summary of performance characteristics for a high-power cylinder head, detailing power gains, detonation issues, and smoothness.1st Jul 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0061
Design analysis of a Chevrolet-style cylinder head and a High Power Main Engine, discussing combustion, valving, and valve gear.15th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0062
Engine head modifications to cure detonation, considering valve types, head angles, and materials.15th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0063
Comparison of M.E.P. gains and power gains between various Bentley engine cylinder heads at different RPMs.15th Jul 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0064
Concluding summary on the practical difficulties and future research related to incorporating a twin inlet valve head in an engine.11th Jul 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0065
Blueprint graph of smoothness curves and flame travel analysis for a turbulent high power head.11th Jul 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0066
Comparison of 'High Power' and 'Chevrolet' cylinder heads, showing valve sizes and cross-sectional diagrams.11th Jul 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0067
Graph comparing the power output and B.M.E.P. of different High Power Bentley cylinder heads.10th Jul 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0068
Graph comparing the performance of a single-cylinder unit against a main engine.10th Jul 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0069
Merits and demerits of single-cylinder engine work versus full-scale testing for future engine design.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0070
Engine power output, weight, and reliability for 6-cylinder power units.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0071
Technical memorandum discussing the comparative merits of engine designs regarding cost, silence, smoothness, and slow running.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0072
Analysis of the disadvantages of side valve exhaust engine construction and consideration of future engine designs.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0073
Summary comparing the existing push-rod overhead valve engine with a proposed 6-cylinder overhead camshaft design for future chassis.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0074
Performance graph detailing the cylinder head development for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0075
Development of a high power single-cylinder head, including part modifications and new instructions.1st Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0076
Failed exhaust valve on a Phantom III cylinder head and the supply of prints for a modified replacement.2nd Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0077
Modified sparking plug inclination for a single-cylinder, high-power head.5th Sep 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0078
Future car engine design, focusing on single-cylinder development work.3rd Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0079
Engine cylinder head design, detonation issues, and potential improvements including valve and camshaft design.3rd Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0080
Page discussing the testing of a high-power head, dry liner aluminium block, and combustion chamber development.15th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0081
Details for manufacturing a High Power Single Inlet Valve Head in aluminium instead of cast iron.15th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0082
Machining of a spare cylinder block and the provision of prints for exhaust valves.9th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0083
Request to complete a modified cylinder block for a high power head on a small universal unit.7th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0084
Incorrect obsolete inlet valve springs being fitted to a high power cylinder head.16th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0085
Aluminium cylinder block with a dry liner for a high power head, including modifications and attached prints.28th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0086
Letter to Coventry Climax Engine Co. Ltd. proposing a discussion about a single-cylinder research engine.19th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0087


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