Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Performance characteristics chart for a supercharged Bentley blower.23th Oct 1935Box 140 \ 1  scan0196
Experimental centrifugal supercharger and induction pipes for a Bentley.9th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from Centric Super-Chargers Ltd. to Bentley Motors offering design and supply services for superchargers.6th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 1  scan0198
Letter to Centric Super-Chargers Ltd. declining to further discuss their supercharger.8th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 1  scan0199
Letter from Centric Super-Chargers acknowledging Rolls Royce's decision not to consider their superchargers further at this time.9th Apr 1927Box 140 \ 1  scan0200
The design challenges of fitting a centrifugal supercharger to Push Rod Bentley engines.25th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 1  scan0201
Patent specification for improvements to internal combustion engines and superchargers therefor.22th Jul 1936Box 140 \ 1  scan0202
Patent specification detailing a supercharger system with an adjustable mounting and flexible ducting for an internal combustion engine.13th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 1  scan0203
Complete specification drawings showing various views of an engine's overhead valve mechanism.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0204
Preprint of a paper investigating the fundamentals of supercharging.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0205
Research program report on engine performance using dynamometer tests, different compression ratios, and supercharging.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0206
Paper discussing the influence of supercharging and compression ratio on various engine performance metrics.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0207
Description of fuel flow and consumption testing apparatus, including carburetter air-fuel ratio control.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0208
Test results document discussing gross power output, fuel economy, and the effects of supercharging on intake manifold pressures.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0209
Data table and analysis of intake manifold depression and total boost at various engine speeds for different compression ratios.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0210
The formula for calculating the power charged to a supercharger.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0211
Analysis of engine power output and fuel consumption, comparing supercharged and unsupercharged performance at different compression ratios.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0212
Otto cycle efficiency, specific fuel consumption, and the effects of supercharging on engine performance.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0213
Page comparing actual test horsepower data with theoretical calculations, including a heat balance table for an unsupercharged engine.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0214
Tables of energy distribution percentages for supercharged engines at different compression ratios and speeds.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0215
Table and analysis of power increase from supercharging an engine with a 5.55 to 1 compression ratio.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0216
The effects of supercharging on spark advance and exhaust gas temperatures at different compression ratios.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0217
Analysis of test results comparing theoretical and actual engine performance with supercharging.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0218
Page detailing equations and theoretical considerations for calculating engine power and work.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0219
Technical analysis of 'complete' and 'normal' engine scavenging cycles with associated theoretical calculations.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0220
Page of thermodynamic equations defining variables and calculations for work and scavenging.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0221
Analysis of engine performance, comparing actual engine results with theoretical cycles, particularly concerning supercharging and scavenging.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0222
Page discussing the power output of supercharged engines, considering factors like blower power, air temperature, and air-fuel ratios.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0223
Page detailing heat balance and the effects of supercharging on octane number requirements, with a data table.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0224
Page detailing fuel octane requirements and the effects of supercharging on engine durability and spark plugs.28th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0225
Report page detailing the performance and maintenance requirements of various engine valves and bearings under test conditions.2nd Sep 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0226
Request to design a scheme to adapt a Kestrel type supercharger to a Wraith II portable rig engine for experiments.2nd Sep 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0227
Request for an old Kestrel 2.S. type supercharger with reduction gear for experimental tests on chassis units.4th Oct 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0228
The Melbourne Engineering Co's two-stage roots blower supercharger.5th Oct 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0229
Inspection report on a two-stage roots blower supercharger from Melbourne Engineering Co.5th Oct 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0230
Specifications and test details for a high-speed blower, discussing performance, weight, and potential applications.27th Sep 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0231
Diagrammatic arrangement of the Melbourne Engineering Co's Supercharger.27th Sep 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0232
The manufacture of shortage parts for an obsolete Kestrel supercharger.8th Oct 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0233
Parts list for a scheme to adapt a Kestrel supercharger to a Wraith 11. Rig Engine.11th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0234
Parts list with quantities and production instructions, page 2.9th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0235
Requesting the adaption of a Kestrel type supercharger to the Wraith II No.1 unit.15th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0236
Suggesting a 24-hour endurance test for a supercharged 'M' Series Bentley to counteract competitor publicity and requesting tests on a new air intake.1st Dec 1938Box 140 \ 1  scan0237
Letter to Smiths' Jacking Systems requesting improvements to a portable jack.8th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0238
Order for a jack to be sent to Sessions.8th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0239
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd acknowledging receipt of suggestions for a new design.10th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0240
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd regarding the redesign of a Hydrolift jack for a heavier car.15th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0241
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd regarding a redesigned Hydrolift jack blue print.24th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0242
Blueprint of a Hydrolift component with cross-section and external views.24th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0243
Letter to Messrs. Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a blueprint and delaying a response.29th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0244
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding an experimental jack for heavier cars.31th Aug 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0245
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd regarding a special jack design for heavier cars.1st Sep 1939Box 140 \ 1  scan0246
Requesting a quart tin of Smiths Jackall Fluid for topping up hand operated jacks.11th Jan 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0247
Return of a faulty Smiths Hydraulic Jack to the manufacturer for repairs.31th Jan 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0248
Letter to Smiths Jacking Systems Ltd. concerning issues with hand-operated hydraulic jacks on experimental cars.2nd Feb 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0249
Commissioning a trunnion mounting for a jack to prevent it being twisted off.9th Feb 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0250
Despatch of three hydraulic jacks to Messrs Smith's Jacking Systems, Ltd. for examination and modification.13th Feb 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0251
Sessions Portable Jacks and their suitability for front and rear bumper designs.24th Feb 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0252
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. concerning the design of a trunnion mounting for portable hydraulic jacks.14th May 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0253
Communication regarding modifications to a bumper, forging, and jack for the rear of a chassis.15th Oct 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. requesting blueprints for existing jack mountings to propose an improved scheme.30th Apr 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0255
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd regarding a trunnion scheme for a jack bracket.16th May 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0256
Proposal from Smiths Jacking Systems for a hydraulic jack trunnion fixing.17th Dec 1940Box 140 \ 1  scan0257
Urgent need to acquire jacks and suggesting alternatives to those from Dunlops.28th Jul 1941Box 140 \ 1  scan0258
Requesting a covering order to trial a new, cheaper fluid for the jacking system and inquiring about the cost of the current fluid.6th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0001
Invoice for hydraulic jack fluid from Donald Sessions & Co.5th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0002
The standardisation of the Phantom III Jacking System and the testing of a cheaper oil tank.6th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0003
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co.Ltd. regarding the adoption of jack rams, pump units, and oil tanks for the Phantom III chassis.6th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0004
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the adoption of jack rams, rubber glands and a cheaper tank for Phantom III cars.7th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0005
Arrangement of a fluid tank with associated components.6th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0006
Fitting of a D.W.S. standard jack pump to the Phantom III chassis.7th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0007
Request for a replacement bracket for a portable hydraulic jack.19th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0008
Request to cast a new pair of Lockheed jack brackets for car 39-EX, using existing brackets as patterns.20th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0009
Modifying the piping for hydraulic jacks on the PH.III model to improve clearance for coachbuilders.22th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0010
Revised business arrangements for jack manufacturing following the acquisition of Donald Sessions by S. Smith & Sons.22th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0011
Use of a standard Sessions Jack Pump on the Phantom III model, detailing modifications to the floorboards.22th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0012
On using standard Sessions jack pumps for the Phantom III to reduce cost and weight.28th May 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0013
Failures of the D.W.S. / Sessions jacking system on the Phantom III chassis due to foreign matter.1st Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0014
Procedure for handling defective parts of the D.W.S. Jacking System for the Phantom III.1st Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0015
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding manufacturing difficulties and pricing for a JACKALL system.10th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from S. Smith & Sons apologising for not being able to deliver a promised sample set.14th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding faulty double extension jacks and a proposed modification for their protection.14th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0018
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding leaking jacks after 20,000 miles of use.15th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0019
The standardisation of cheaper hydraulic jacks on the Phantom III.15th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0020
Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding the return of jacks with a revised locking method and patent issues with a pump.16th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0021
Return of six Phantom III hydraulic jacks to Automotive Products Ltd. for alteration.17th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0022
Letter from the Experimental Department returning a drawing of an electric jack.25th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0023
Hydraulic jack system for the Wraith III chassis, comparing components with the Phantom III.25th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0024
The despatch of four Phantom III hydraulic jacks for modification.26th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0025
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co., Ltd. regarding the interchangeability of jacks between the Phantom III and 25 HP models.29th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0026
Letter from Windovers Limited regarding a Phantom III demonstration and an electric lifting jack.29th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0027
Letter to Windovers Limited discussing the feasibility and design considerations of the 'Elwa' Electric Jack.30th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0028
Letter to Messrs. Windovers Ltd. regarding an electric jack.30th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0029
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the interchangeability of Phantom III jacks with the 25 HP chassis.30th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0030
Letter from Elwa-Elektro A.G. discussing the demonstration and potential integration of their Electric Motor-Jack.8th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0031
Instructions from Elwa-Electro Ltd. for connecting cables and plugs for an electric car hoist.8th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0032
Promotional leaflet for the 'ELWA' electric motor-jack.8th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0033
Specifications and operational details for an electric jack for touring cars.10th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0034
The inaccessibility of the Phantom III's front hydraulic jacks for servicing.10th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0035
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of Lockheed hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III chassis.3rd Sep 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0036
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. concerning new designs for D.W.S. jacks and their attachment to a car.3rd Sep 1937Box 140 \ 2  scan0037


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