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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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Page describing the advantages of a silencer in preventing back-firing, especially for aeroplanes.1st Apr 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0160
The patented design and performance benefits of the St. Jacques Silencer.4th May 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0161
Change to the exhaust nozzle on 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis.4th May 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0162
Car preparations, including sourcing Aerolite pistons, clarifying fuel regulations for the Ulster Race, and obtaining Burgess silencer material.13th Jul 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0163
Possibility of licensing a tuned silencer to the MG Car Co. Ltd.1st Apr 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0164
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited listing goods held on consignment for stocktaking purposes.8th Apr 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0165
Letter from C.G. Vokes Ltd chasing a response regarding goods on a 'Sale or Return' basis.18th May 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0166
Requesting to re-order parts from Messrs. Vokes, as the previous batch was scrapped after testing.31th May 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0167
Invoice from Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd. for £22.0.0, seeking payment instructions.13th Jul 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0168
Short memo confirming the decision to pay for parts.15th Jul 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0169
Letter concerning a new silencer and gas turbine invention by Professor Pio-Oulsky.2nd Aug 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0170
Letter to E.W. Hives about a new cylinder silencer valve and a proposal to build a working model.2nd Aug 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0171
Letter addressed to Mr. Brodiansky about a silencer invented by Prof. Pio-Oulsky.6th Aug 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0172
Letter to an inventor stating the policy of only considering new inventions if a working model is provided.6th Aug 1935Box 152 \ 3  scan0173
Letter from the Tubex Silencer Co. regarding a patented new exhaust silencer and arranging a follow-up meeting.17th Jan 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0174
Advertisement leaflet for the 'Tubex' Fishtail exhaust noise reducer.18th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0175
Letter to The Tubex Silencer Co. detailing performance figures for their exhaust silencer.18th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0176
Letter from Burgess Products Company discussing a sample of a combined air filter and silencer, proposing an alternative design, and enclosing a leaflet for a micro switch.23th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0177
Specification sheet for Burgess Industrial Cleaners, detailing models, dimensions, prices, and standard fittings.23th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0178
Promotional document detailing the applications and operation of the Burgess Micro Switch.23th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0179
Product brochure detailing the mechanical and electrical characteristics of the Burgess Micro Switch.1st Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0180
Advance notice detailing the features and benefits of the Burgess Industrial Air Cleaner.1st Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0181
Letter from Burgess Products Company concerning an order for a Chrysler type combined air silencer and filter, and enclosing two related blueprints.26th Mar 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0182
Blueprint of a combination silencer and cleaner.30th Apr 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0183
Blueprint for an assembled silencer, including cross-section, top view, and parts list.8th Dec 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0184
Letter from an engineering company regarding air cleaners and silencers, discussing performance charts and specifications.2nd Apr 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0185
Continuation of a letter from Burgess Products Company regarding data for a third type of filter.2nd Apr 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0186
Data table for Burgess Industrial Air Cleaners showing dimensions and airflow restriction values.2nd Apr 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0187
Graph comparing airflow resistance of a dirty versus a clean gimp at different engine speeds.2nd Apr 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0188
Request to build two Phantom III rear silencers to a provided sketch.8th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0189
To HPS requesting the fitting of a propeller shaft damper and new rear exhaust silencer to car 32-EX.11th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0190
Testing the Phantom III air silencer and the subsequent deletion of its support bracket and stiffening diaphragm.5th May 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0191
The failure of an Air Silencer test on a Phantom III due to the lack of support stays.14th May 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0192
Support for the air silencer on the PH.III four-port head engine.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0193
Recommendations for modifying the air silencer on the Four Fort Head - Ph.III model after a 10,000-mile test.2nd Jun 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0194
Confirmation of a verbal order for two Burgess filter elements for a car being sent for testing.4th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0195
Requesting the preparation of suspension pieces for the Phantom III silencer.7th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0196
Comparison of specifications for Packard and Wraith silencers.21th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0197
Deleting supporting stays for the air silencer on the Phantom III Four Port Head engine.21th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0198
Modification instructions for the Phantom III Four Port Head Air Silencer.4th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0199
Letter in French regarding the shipment and installation of silencers.22th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0200
Page 2 of a letter in French from Pierre F. Mimerel regarding test results and arranging a visit.22th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0201
Chassis parts tag with handwritten entries in French for a silencer.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0202
Client feedback on a competitor's (Servais) silencer found to be superior to the standard one on a 20/25 HP car.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0203
Inability to test a Servais silencer due to a lack of response from the company, and comparing its design to the Burgess type.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0204
Letter discussing experiments with a Burgess silencer and obtaining one for trial purposes.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0205
Assembly drawing for a 'LASCROUX' silencer on an exhaust system.2nd Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0206
Inability to test a Servais silencer and comparing its construction to the Burgess type.2nd Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0207
Introduction to Mons. Servais to arrange production of a custom Phantom III engine silencer.4th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0208
Blueprint showing the design for an air intake silencer and cleaner.4th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0209
Diagram illustrating the external and internal cross-section of a cylindrical filter, showing flow direction.19th Jun 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0210
Article discussing exhaust silencing using a Servais sound-absorption silencer and a related propeller shaft issue.19th Jun 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0211
Article discussing a new method of quieting exhausts using a 'Servais' silencer.18th Sep 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0212
Collection of press clippings from June 1936 reporting on demonstrations of a new 'straight-through' silencer by Servais Services, Ltd.11th Jun 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0213
Road test of a supercharged Alvis Speed '20' and a detailed analysis of a new Servais exhaust silencer.12th May 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0214
Review and advertisement for the J-2 Taylor Cub light aircraft, featuring a Servais silencer.18th Jul 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0215
Press clippings regarding new silencer technology for aircraft engines and other aircraft refinements.29th Jul 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0216
Collection of press clippings about the development and application of the 'Servais Silencer'.13th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0217
Press cuttings from 'Motor' and 'The Export Trader' describing the Servais straight-through silencer.16th Jun 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0218
Press cuttings and an advertisement regarding the 'Servais Silencer' for reducing vehicle exhaust noise.6th Aug 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0219
Collection of press cuttings and advertisements for Servais Silencers from 1937.21th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0220
Testimonial letter from a Managing Director about the performance of a 14/60 Dolomite car on a European tour.7th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0221
Scheme for the air silencer and intake pipe for the Bentley 111 model.8th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0222
Letter from Burgess Products Company to Mr. Whyman regarding an order for perforated sheets and a follow-up on experimental work.16th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0223
Letter to Lea & Servais Ltd. providing engine data for a Phantom III car to fit an exhaust silencer.15th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0224
Tests conducted to reduce power losses in Bentley engine silencing systems.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0225
Test results comparing percentage power loss between a special system and a standard Bentley system with different carburetors.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0226
Analysis of percentage loss in a silencer related to power output and wave effects in an exhaust system.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0227
Test report detailing percentage loss figures for twin manifolds connected to a Bentley expansion box.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0228
Test results for modifications to an exhaust silencer system.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0229
Proposal to test various manifolds and an interference pipe system on a standard Bentley to achieve silence without power loss.8th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0230
Letter to Burgess Products Co. Ltd. regarding issues with perforated tubing for an experimental silencer and a follow-up on a Phantom III air silencer.8th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0231
Letter from Burgess Products Company Ltd regarding the development of an air silencer for the Phantom III.12th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0232
Letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding the maximum available length of a straight-through type silencer.16th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0233
Letter to Messrs. Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding the maximum available length for a silencer.17th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0234
Letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding a sample silencer for a Phantom III.29th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0235
Letter to Lea & Servais Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a sample silencer for testing.2nd Dec 1937Box 152 \ 3  scan0236
Follow-up letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding a report on a sample Silencer for the 40/50.HP. Phantom III.4th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0237
Letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. chasing a report on a preliminary test silencer for the Phantom 111.17th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0238
Letter to Messrs. Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding the testing of a silencer on a Phantom III car.20th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0239
Difficulties with the Bentley 111 air silencer and proposing new arrangements.9th Feb 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0240
Alternative proposals for air silencer arrangements on the Bentley 111.12th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0241
Proposals for alternative air silencer arrangements for the Bentley III model.12th May 1936Box 152 \ 3  scan0242
On the failure of a plated mild steel exhaust downtake pipe and suggestions for alternative materials or treatments.18th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0243
Issue with loose end caps on Wraith & Bentley air silencers and proposing a solution.19th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0244
Blueprint detailing a modification to an air silencer component.29th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0245
New design for a Bentley III air silencer, requesting a trial unit be made.29th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0246
Material changes and cost savings for Wraith and Bentley 'M' series air silencers.29th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0247
Agreement to change the material for Wraith air silencer frames and end caps, resulting in a cost saving.2nd Apr 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0248
Letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. requesting B.HP figures and information about a silencer on test.2nd May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0249
Letter to Messrs. Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding the road mileage testing of a silencer on a Phantom III.11th May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0250
Letter from Lea & Servais Ltd. regarding the thorough testing of their Silencer product.16th May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0251
Request to build an experimental air silencer for a 7.B.V. Bentley III.16th May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0252
Letter from Burgess Products Company Ltd regarding the dispatch of two preliminary experimental silencers for testing.14th Jul 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0253
Letter to Burgess Products Co. Ltd. regarding the arrival and testing of silencers X.431 and X.432.18th Jul 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0254
Testing of air silencers for the Bentley III and requesting similar ones be made for other vehicles.22th Jul 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0255
Official order for 12 Burgess Filter Elements for experimental use.31th Aug 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0256
Letter regarding the dispatch of an experimental silencer (X.455) for testing on a new Bentley.31th Aug 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0257
Letter to Burgess Products Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of silencer X455 for testing on a Bentley car.2nd Sep 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0258
Request to place an official order for an experimental exhaust silencer for trial on Bentley cars.5th Sep 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0259


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