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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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Issues with a disc crankshaft design, focusing on bearing wear and vibrations in a 20 HP car.26th Nov 1924Box 25 \ 3  Scan129
Communication about sending a blueprint for a modified, stiffer crankshaft.17th Dec 1924Box 25 \ 3  Scan130
Test report on engine vibrations without a slipper wheel for a 48-PK car with a standard 40/50 engine.17th Dec 1924Box 25 \ 3  Scan131
Paper from Mr. Whipple of Cambridge Instrument Company regarding a Vibrograph and Torsion meter.15th May 1925Box 25 \ 3  Scan132
High-speed engine vibrations, termed 'engine sting', found in the 'New Phantom' chassis.3rd Oct 1925Box 25 \ 3  Scan133
Elimination of noise in machinery, following up on an interview with Standard Telephones & Cables Ltd.16th Aug 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan134
Test drive report for car 12-EX detailing feedback on steering, ignition timing, suspension, and engine vibration.22th Jul 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan135
Letter from Standard Telephones and Cables Limited discussing a device for the elimination of noise in machinery.13th Aug 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan136
Page two of a letter from Standard Telephones & Cables Limited regarding securing rights for an invention.13th Aug 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan137
Proposing a visit to discuss tests investigating high-speed vibration on a 20 HP engine.7th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan138
Experiments comparing crankshaft vibrations between the Phantom and 20 HP engines.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan139
Experiments to reduce crankshaft vibrations by adjusting damping torque and friction on slipper wheels.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan140
Analysis of engine vibrations and friction torque from preliminary tests on the Phantom model.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan141
Report page detailing experiments on engine vibrations and the effects of damping friction on the 20 HP model.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan142
Tests on engine vibration, focusing on damping friction and the effect of piston position and weight.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan143
Crankshaft vibration testing, comparing a stiffer crankshaft to a standard one and detailing future tests.18th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan144
Goshawk III crankshaft torsional vibration diagrams without damper wheels.18th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan145
Page stamped by the Print Room in Derby.20th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan146
Experiments to determine the torsional deflection and rigidity of a Phantom crankshaft.9th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan147
Calculation sheet page detailing the weight and polar moment of inertia for various engine components and discussing oscillation and nodal points.9th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan148
Engine vibration, critical speed calculations, and crankshaft performance for the Phantom and 20 HP models.9th Sep 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan149
Graph plotting the torsional deflection of a standard Phantom crankshaft against applied torque.1st Oct 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan150
Vibration issues and general road test feedback for car 12-EX.1st Oct 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan151
Follow-up memo regarding the elimination of noise in machinery.4th Oct 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan152
Patent for noise elimination, suggesting collaboration with Dunlop on tyre noises.10th Oct 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan153
Letter to Major B.C. Carter of the Air Ministry acknowledging his comments on document E.3039A.1st Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan154
Analysing a competitor's vehicle, the 20 HP Lorraine Deitritch.2nd Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan155
Letter to Major B. C. Carter of the Air Ministry regarding a report on Crankshaft Torsional Vibration tests.4th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan156
Torsional deflection and polar moment of inertia experiments for the Phantom crankshaft.4th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan157
Analysis of crankshaft oscillation, nodal points, and critical speeds in different engine models.8th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan158
Requesting Mean Effective Pressure and valve spring details for 20 HP and 40/50 engines.8th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan159
The limitations on increasing Mean Effective Pressure (MEP) due to engine detonation and reaction vibrations.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan160
Experiments to reduce torsional vibrations on the 20 HP and Phantom engines by modifying the flywheel mounting.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan161
Analysis of crankshaft vibration, critical speed, and damping effects of a non-rigid flywheel.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan162
Page of a report discussing crankshaft resonance, flywheel friction effects, and torsional vibrations related to the Phantom model engine.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan163
Analysis of engine vibration, comparing the crankshaft rigidity and damping characteristics of the 20 HP and Phantom engines.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan164
Analysis of viscous-friction and centrifugal dampers for reducing engine vibrations and harmonics.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan165
Conclusion of an investigation into crankshafts, finding the method reliable and in agreement with practice observations.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan166
Diagram showing experiments on the friction mounting of a flywheel to a 20 HP crankshaft.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan167
Reverse side of a document showing a Print Room stamp from Derby.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan168
Graph comparing torsional vibration amplitudes of the Goshawk and Phantom engines at critical speed.10th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan169
Graph of torsional vibrations, showing the reduction in amplitude with a decrease in the frictional mounting of the flywheel.20th Nov 1939Box 25 \ 3  Scan170
Polar diagram comparing the crankshaft oscillations of the 20-HP and Phantom models at the speed of resonance.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan171
Letter from the Air Ministry regarding a report on the 40/50 HP engine and another paper.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan172
Request for a description of how the 'Harmonic Balancer' on Oakland and Buick cars functions.11th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan173
Cover memo for a report on Torsional Vibration.11th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan174
Experiments to reduce crankshaft torsional vibrations in 20 HP and Phantom engines using a non-rigidly mounted flywheel.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan175
Flywheel and torsional vibration experiments, including analysis of the Phantom model.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan176
Engine vibration, damping, and damper design, comparing the Phantom and 20 HP models.9th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan177
Page describing a method for estimating the resonant speeds of six-cylinder crankshafts.13th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan178
Letter from the American office to Derby discussing crankshaft vibrations and Mobiloil A tests.13th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan179
Covering memo forwarding a copy of a letter addressed to Major Carter and Mr. Lovesey's reply.23th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan180
Cover letter to Major B.C. Carter of the Air Ministry, forwarding an attached note written by Mr. Lovesey.23th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan181
Letter responding to Major Carter's query about running six-cylinder car engines without a damper.22th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan182
Internal engine damping, vibration experiments, and a potential visit from Major Carter.24th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan183
Request for information on crankshaft vibrations from General Motors.24th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan184
Letter to General Motors Ltd. requesting information on their torsional vibration damper technology.22th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan185
Series of questions regarding the theory and effectiveness of damper action on engine vibrations.25th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan186
Test results of a Packard Straight 8 car and its comparison to the company's 6-cylinder engines.25th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan187
Letter from the Air Ministry discussing engine damping, torque variation, and resonance in response to a note from Mr. Lovesey.30th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan188
Letter discussing the characteristics of a friction damper in a six-crank engine and enclosing related notes.2nd Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan189
The 'Summers Vibration Damper' and arranging a meeting with a General Motors representative for a full explanation.2nd Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan190
Meeting to discuss the theory of the Summers Vibration Damper.3rd Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan191
Arranging travel for Mr. Kennington to Derby regarding the Summers Vibration Damper.8th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan192
Letter to E. W. Hives regarding a Harmonic Balancer, enclosing a letter from General Motors.9th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan193
Letter from General Motors to Rolls-Royce of America regarding a request for information on a harmonic balancer.6th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan194
Series of questions regarding the operation and effects of a harmonic balancer.16th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan195
Letter from consulting engineer W.O. Kennington to E. Hives discussing a visit to Derby, Mr. Carter's work, and crankshaft dampers.16th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan196
The concluding page of a letter to Mr. Hives regarding vibration.16th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan197
Letter to Major Carter discussing engine damping, resonance, and the 'Harmonic Balancer'.18th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan198
Engine vibration, damper effectiveness, and a proposal to test a new elastically driven damper design.18th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan199
Proposed tests on crankshaft stiffness, inertia, and motion using a torsiograph.18th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan200
Letter to the Air Ministry comparing engine damping characteristics and discussing 'Harmonic Balancers'.18th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan201
Engine vibration, dampers, and plans for testing a new elastically driven damper design.18th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan202
Proposal for testing crankshaft stiffness and damper inertia, with plans to use a torsiograph.20th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan203
Letter from consulting engineer W.O. Kennington regarding an Adex Stabiliser sample.20th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan204
Letter discussing the performance of friction type dampers versus flexibly driven 'Harmonic Balancers' for eliminating torsional vibrations.20th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan205
Technical comparison of crankshaft dampers and a request for the patent specification of the 'Summers Balancer'.20th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan206
Letter to Mr. Kennington discussing the effectiveness of different engine damper types in eliminating torsional vibrations.20th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan207
Letter discussing the limitations of friction type engine dampers and requesting information on the 'Summers Balancer'.22th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan208
Letter from consulting engineer W.O. Kennington to E.W. Hives acknowledging a previous letter.22th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan209
Experiments for the Phantom front axle control, suggesting an increase in lever length.23th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan210
Recommending an employee attend a lecture on torsional crankshaft vibrations.10th Jan 1927Box 25 \ 3  Scan211
Letter concerning the Summers Vibration Damper, enclosing correspondence from America and mentioning General Motors.11th Jan 1927Box 25 \ 3  Scan212
Extract of a letter from Henry M. Crane regarding a request for information on harmonic balancers.6th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan213
Letter to H.M. Crane discussing the working principle of a torsional vibration damper.25th Nov 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan214
The theory and effectiveness of crankshaft vibration dampers.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan215
Letter from General Motors discussing crankshaft anti-vibration devices and torsional vibration studies.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan216
The principles and application of a harmonic balancer on a shaft.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan217
Letter discussing the operation of a balancer and its effect on vibration frequency.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan218
Letter from General Motors Corporation discussing harmonic balancers and engine design.10th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan219
Letter from Henry M. Crane discussing engine design philosophy for low-priced cars.10th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan220
Instructing the Stores to despatch an ADEX Stabiliser to Mr. W.O. Kennington.30th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan221
Letter to Major Carter regarding a General Motors harmonic balancer and requesting a paper on 'Torsional Vibrations'.14th Jan 1927Box 25 \ 3  Scan222
Crankshaft torsional vibrations, referencing General Motors' Harmonic Balancer and internal investigations on the G.1. engine.14th Jan 1927Box 25 \ 3  Scan223
Letter from General Motors to Rolls-Royce discussing the harmonic balancer and engine design.10th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan224
Continued letter from Henry M. Crane discussing engine damping devices and a reference to London fog.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan225
Letter from General Motors regarding crankshaft harmonic balancers and torsional vibration.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan226
Study on the operation and phase relations of a shaft and balancer system to control vibration.15th Dec 1926Box 25 \ 3  Scan227
Technical discussion on the effects of a balancer on shaft vibration and frequency.15th Jan 1927Box 25 \ 3  Scan228


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