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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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Graph showing Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) from a propeller test on a Daimler-Benz 12-cylinder C.I. aero engine.7th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img177
Sketch illustrating the 'Benz' precombustion chamber design within a 4-valve cylinder head.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img178
Blueprint diagram illustrating the principle of an injection chamber, showing a section between the valves.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img179
Engine test failure involving a valve burn, suspected to be caused by insufficient clearance.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img180
Bouncing test of the Kestrel valve operation with a harmonic camshaft.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img181
Confirming the design of lubricating grooves for main bearings and con rods in aero and car engines.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img182
Graph showing the valve lift curves for the Kestrel Harmonic Camshaft.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img183
Test report on grooved main bearings for Kestrel and Goshawk aero engines to increase oil flow.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img184
Engine test report analysing the performance of grooved bearings and their effect on oil flow, pressure, and temperature.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img185
Engine component testing, including bearings, supercharger pads, plugs and valves, with recommendations for improvements.10th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img186
Test report on Kestrel engines regarding evaporative cooling and quick throttle opening from a cold start.11th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img187
Engine oil pressure drops and performance at low temperatures.11th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img188
Connecting rod tests for Kestrel engines, comparing Lead Bronze and White Metal bearings.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img189
Connecting rod materials, bearing block design, and oil pressure issues.14th Feb 1931Box 179b \ 3  img190
The development and performance testing of a 4-stroke compression ignition engine, focusing on cylinder and injector cooling.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img191
The development of a 4-stroke C.I. engine, detailing tests on injector cooling and performance figures.4th Aug 1933Box 179b \ 3  img192
Motoring losses and a development program to address power loss due to injector overheating and air motion changes.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img193
Series of tests on cylinder blocks, injectors, and nozzles to investigate power loss and cooling issues.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img194
Engine test report detailing standard conditions and results from a series of performance tests.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img195
Engine test results and remarks for volumetric efficiency, compression pressure, and power checks under various configurations.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img196
Test log sheet detailing conditions, results, and remarks for a series of component tests.1st Feb 1932Box 179b \ 3  img197
Test series report on a modified cylinder block with a cooled injector housing.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img198
Engine test conditions and results for fuel nozzle performance and cylinder head modifications.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img199
Log of engine test conditions, results, and remarks concerning fuel nozzles.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img200
Description of tests on reduced compression ratios and supercharging performance.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img201
Analysis of engine performance based on compression ratios, boost pressure, and the diameter of inlet valves.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img202
Test report on engine compression pressures and performance with large versus small inlet valves, and a new cylinder block.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img203
Engine tests investigating power loss, injector needle discolouration, and the performance of different injector nozzles.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img204
Engine tests investigating power loss due to fuel pump and jacket temperature variations.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img205
Test report on engine power drops, injector cooling, and the effects of different fuels.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img206
Analysis of engine power drop tests investigating various fuels, injector nozzles, and the effects of fuel line leakage.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img207
Series of tests on a fuel injector, including modifications and analysis of performance.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img208
Engine development, detailing issues with fuel injection systems, nozzles, and power output during testing.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img209
Power checks and performance tests on different engine nozzle configurations.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img210
Summary of tests investigating different types of power loss during engine running and their potential causes.1st Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img211
Discussion of theories 'a' and 'b' regarding engine power loss due to fuel vaporisation and nozzle carbon deposits.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img212
Analysis of power loss theories related to carbon deposits and a comparison of engine power outputs.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img213
Analysis of air and oil motion affecting engine power, comparing different inlet port and nozzle configurations.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img214
Investigation into the cause of injector needle discolouration in an engine, a problem not previously encountered.4th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img215
Blueprint of a CI 2 cylinder engine component with a Bosch system.18th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img216
Blueprint diagram showing a component modification for external water cooling.18th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img217
Graph of supercharged consumption loops showing specific fuel consumption versus performance at different boost pressures.26th Jun 1940Box 179b \ 3  img218
Graph of volumetric efficiency curves, showing the effect of inlet valve diameter against engine speed.20th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img219
Graph showing compression pressure curves against engine speed for different inlet valve diameters and types.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img220
Graph charting the loss of power over time for tests on different injector nozzle configurations.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img221
Blueprint graph of specific consumption curves from tests on loss of power over time.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img222
Graph plotting the effect of jacket temperature on power loss, specific consumption, and B.M.E.P. over time.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img223
Graph plotting B.M.E.P. and Specific Consumption against time for an engine on full load.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img224
Graph showing the variation of power with time under specific test conditions.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img225
Graph plotting the loss of power over time under various engine test conditions.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img226
Graph showing the variation of specific consumption against time for three separate engine tests.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img227
Graph showing the variation of power and consumption over time, with a copper tube fitted in the injector pocket under standard conditions.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img228
Graph showing the effect of injector temperature on engine power and specific fuel consumption over time.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img229
Fuel line pressure diagram showing pressure at the injector end relative to the crank angle.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img230
Fuel line pressure diagram for a ball delivery valve at the injector end.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img231
Diagram plotting fuel line pressure against crank angle for an injector with a ball delivery valve.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img232
Fuel line pressure diagram for an unloading delivery valve at the injector end.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img233
Graph of motoring loss curves comparing losses between an original and a new cylinder at various engine speeds.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img234
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a machined component with dimensions and tolerances.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img235
Drawing and instructions for fitting a copper tube and injector.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img236
Blueprint showing a cross-sectional view of a mechanical component, labelled Figure 9.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img237
Blueprint for a mechanical component with four equally spaced slots.21th Sep 1932Box 179b \ 3  img238
Blueprint detailing modifications to a remachined cylinder.11th Oct 1932Box 179b \ 3  img239
Blueprint for a 2-cylinder component with R.A.E. injectors, referencing another design.11th Oct 1932Box 179b \ 3  img240
Test report on a Peregrine gearbox's helical 2nd speed performance after high-speed running.15th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img241
Water distribution tests for Goshawk cylinders.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img242
Results and conclusions of fitting restriction washers to correct water distribution over cylinder blocks.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img243
The elimination of vapour pockets in evaporative cooling systems for engines.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img244
Blueprint detailing a machining modification to a casting to allow clearance for a union nut.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img245
Blueprint detailing a design for an improved water system component.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img246
Blueprint showing component parts with various dimensions and drilling instructions.12th Nov 1911Box 179b \ 3  img247
Blueprint section view for a water cooling component with drilling and tapping instructions.12th Nov 1911Box 179b \ 3  img248
Blueprint for a small machined part with screw threads and a spherical end.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img249
Blueprint of an injector with various dimensions and cross-sections.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img250
Graph of water outlet temperature tests for a Kestrel modified supercharged engine with Goshawk cylinders.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img251
Graph of water outlet temperatures against cylinder block outlets for a supercharged engine under various power and speed conditions.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img252
Performance graph of water pump flow versus water inlet temperature at various engine speeds for Kestrel and Goshawk engines.16th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img253
Test data sheet for water pressures observed in Goshawk cylinders under various conditions.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img254
The effects of oil shortage on lead bronze bearings during high power tests.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img255
Continuation of a report on a test of Nature Lead Bronze compared to white metal, and the condition of a reduction gear.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img256
The testing of a Buick oil cooler on a Peregrine No. 6 engine unit.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img257
Test results and procedures for an oil cooler, including temperature readings at different RPMs.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img258
Test data table (Test 3) showing results of oil flow, temperature, and heat extraction measurements.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img259
Particulars and specifications of a cooler that was tested, including its construction and weight.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img260
Photograph showing the interior of a cooler and its radiator.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img261
Photograph showing two disassembled sections of a cooler.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img262
Diagrammatic views of an oil cooler tested.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img263
Characteristic curve graph showing a cooler's performance.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img264
Graph plotting a variable against a flow rate measured in pounds per minute.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img265
Kestrel engine failures, including rod and lug issues, and proposed modifications such as grooved journal bearings.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img266
Engine component testing, detailing modifications and test results for articulated rods and bearings.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img267
Technical report discussing engine component design, failures, and performance improvements.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img268
Comparison of detonation, performance, and cooling drag between air-cooled and water-cooled aero engines.17th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img269
Experiences and investigations into car engine connecting rod bearings, comparing the Phantom II and 25 HP engines.18th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img270
3463-mile continental road test, including performance observations and fault analysis.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img271
General report on a vehicle's performance after completing 3463 miles.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img272
Test report page detailing performance notes on brakes, gearbox, steering, and other vehicle components.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img273
List of criticisms and observations on petrol pumps, spark plugs, petrol types, and the Bensport body.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img274
List of observations and recommended modifications for a car's body and driver controls.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img275
Preliminary rating tests of the Goshawk I engine.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img276


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