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List of material specification changes for various electrical components and coils.24th Mar 1921Box 34 \ 3  Scan079
Letter discussing the permanency of insulation and recommending Enamelite wire from the Acme Wire Co. for coil winding.17th Jun 1921Box 34 \ 3  Scan080
The starter press button for the 4EX vehicle returned from America.17th Jun 1921Box 34 \ 3  Scan081
Letter from America to London regarding a proposed change to the starter press button for the 4-EX model.18th Aug 1921Box 34 \ 3  Scan082
Instruction about changing the cover of a Type 40/50 push-button switch from German Silver to a moulded material.16th Aug 1923Box 34 \ 3  Scan083
The trial of a Bakelite press button starter switch on the 40/50 HP Works Trials Car, 1-LW.8th Jan 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan084
Asking if a standardisation sheet is required for a 40/50 push button switch modification.14th Jan 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan085
The testing and potential standardization of a chassis push button switch.18th Jan 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan086
Standardisation of a push button switch cover made in Bakelite.31th Jan 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan087
The trial of a 40/50 press button starter switch made from Bakelite.1st Jan 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan088
Stock and cost for Bakelite push button switch covers.7th Feb 1924Box 34 \ 3  Scan089
Specification sheet detailing the carbon gap, copper gap, and button depression for a push-button switch.13th Feb 1925Box 34 \ 3  Scan090
Urgent experiment to determine the magnetic flux of a self-starter carcass for aero engines.24th Mar 1915Box 34 \ 3  Scan091
Continued memorandum detailing experimental procedures for testing an armature's performance and heat limits.15th Feb 1910Box 34 \ 3  Scan092
Urgent particulars and testing for a starting apparatus motor.7th Apr 1915Box 34 \ 3  Scan093
Test results for a motor and generator with specifications for their armatures and field coils.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan094
Test report on motor and generator performance using 'Le Carbone' and 'Hard Corbon' brushes.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan095
Providing feedback and suggestions for improving the test of a self-starter motor.19th Apr 1915Box 34 \ 3  Scan096
Machine coupling methods and analysing discrepancies in motor test results.16th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan097
Continuation of a report discussing brake horse power and core losses at constant speed.15th Feb 1910Box 34 \ 3  Scan098
Testing procedure for a Self Starter Dynamo and Motor to ascertain core losses.11th May 1915Box 34 \ 3  Scan099
Armature windings, voltage, flux, and the use of carbon brushes.16th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan100
Requesting a car starter motor casing for inspection and power efficiency tests.22th Sep 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan101
From M. Olley to Mr. Clark regarding propeller and flywheel testing.25th Sep 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan102
Notification of the receipt of Hard Drawn High Conductivity Copper Bar from Messrs. Collier Bros for an electrical self-starter brake test.30th Jun 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan103
Request for parts to conduct power and efficiency tests on a Car Starter motor using a Hopkinson test.26th Sep 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan104
Power and efficiency tests of a car starter motor.28th Sep 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan105
Arrangement of coils in a 45 slot wave wound armature.3rd Aug 1914Box 34 \ 3  Scan106
Diagram showing the arrangement of coils within an armature slot.25th Jul 1919Box 34 \ 3  Scan107
Drawing showing the arrangement of coils in armature slots for a 17 slot, 51 commutator bar armature.23th Oct 1911Box 34 \ 3  Scan108
Requesting sheet steel for power and efficiency tests on a car starter motor.10th Oct 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan109
Power and efficiency tests of a self-starter motor.13th Oct 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan110
Request for production cards for an experimental Commutator sleeve and Armature for starter motor tests.20th Oct 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan111
Instruction sheet for an R.H. Efficiency test, detailing required parts and an annulled instruction.20th Oct 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan112
The urgent purchase of a combined ampere shunt for car starter motor experiments.4th Dec 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan113
Notification regarding the receipt of a combined ampere Shunt for a Weston Standard Portable Milli-Voltmeter.12th Dec 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan114
The losses tests performed on a self-starter motor.21th Dec 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan115
Experimental method for motor testing, including a circuit diagram.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan116
Experiments on starter motor power requirements and the specifications of two different armatures.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan117
Specifications for an armature winding and a procedure for determining various experimental losses.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan118
Preliminary experiments and issues encountered with brush-short-circuited currents during motor testing.18th Mar 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan119
Test results and analysis of losses in various armatures.15th May 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan120
The determination of brush friction and brush-short-circuited currents for four different armatures.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan121
Volt excitation curve tests for various armatures using modified commutator brushes.15th Feb 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan122
Page of notes on electrical excitation and magnetic flux calculations.16th Mar 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan123
Analysis and comparison of different armature designs based on core losses and volt excitation curves.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan124
Armature testing, specifically brake tests, in response to a request from Mr. Royce.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan125
Proposal to carry out oil pump experiments.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan126
Graph showing Hysteresis and Eddy Current losses in a self-starter motor armature at 1500 RPM.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan127
Graph showing hysteresis and eddy current losses in unwound and wound 24 slot armatures of a self-starter motor at 1500 R.P.M.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan128
Graph showing hysteresis and eddy current losses in 45 slot armatures of a self-starter motor at 1500 R.P.M.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan129
Graph showing the magnitude of brush-short-circuited currents at various excitations.15th May 1916Box 34 \ 3  Scan130
Graph of volt-excitation curves for a starter motor with narrow brushes.1st Jan 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan131
The results of losses tests on self-starter motor armatures.1st Jan 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan132
Instruction memo with a sketch to manufacture two brass bobbins for electrical self-starter experiments.8th Jan 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan133
Extract from a list of experimental parts regarding a self-starter issue with higher compression.15th Jun 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan134
Letter regarding the forwarding of a motor armature, a new winding model, and a 4-volt coil for inspection.15th Oct 1917Box 34 \ 3  Scan135
Electrical resistance specifications for a self-starter motor with a 45-slot armature.5th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan136
Brake test results for a self-starter motor with a 45 slot armature.5th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan137
Graph detailing the brake efficiency test results for a starter motor with a 45 slot armature.19th Mar 1928Box 34 \ 3  Scan138
Graph detailing the results of a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 45 slot armature.22th Mar 1913Box 34 \ 3  Scan139
Performance graph comparing the Brake Horsepower and Efficiency curves of a starter motor against torque.22th Mar 1913Box 34 \ 3  Scan140
Comparing the resistances of field and armature windings for C.A.V., Lucas, and R.R. self-starter motors.14th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan141
Self-starter motor brake efficiency tests, including comparisons and modifications for improved commutation.22th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan142
Specifications and test results for a starter motor, including component weights and electrical resistances.22th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan143
Investigation into motor efficiency and the weight of copper in various motor windings as requested by Mr. Royce.22th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan144
Brake test results for a self starter motor with a 17 slot armature.25th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan145
Graph showing the results of a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 17-slot armature.26th Feb 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan146
Mostly blank document page with a red date stamp from the Derby office.26th Feb 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan147
Graph showing the brake efficiency test results for a 17-slot starter motor.12th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan148
Telegram received by telephone regarding testing an R R starter motor.26th Mar 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan149
Brake test results for a self-starter motor with a 24-slot armature.4th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan150
Graph detailing a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 29 slot armature.24th May 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan151
Graph showing the results of a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 24 slot armature.24th May 1928Box 34 \ 3  Scan152
Performance and design of an electrical starter motor compared to a Lucas model.5th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan153
Summary of particulars and test results for various self-starter motors.8th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan154
The winding configurations of C.A.V. and R.R. starter motors.8th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan155
Comparison of brake efficiency test results for various motors.5th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan156
Brake test report for a self-starter motor with a 45 slot armature and specific field coil configuration.12th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan157
Graph showing the results of a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 45 slot armature.18th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan158
Graph showing the results of a starter motor brake efficiency test for a 45 slot armature.12th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan159
Self-starter motor brake test.12th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan160
Use of a motor for starting the Condor aero engine, comparing it to a Lucas A.510 motor, detailing available parts, and mentioning a proposed test.12th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan161
Dispatch of blueprints for self-starter motor brake efficiency tests.15th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan162
Testing procedures for self-starting motors.17th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan163
Comparison between an R.R. motor and a Lucas motor, focusing on horse power, efficiency, and safety.17th Apr 1918Box 34 \ 3  Scan164
Starter motor design, addressing field coil windings, power output, and testing for car and aero engines.15th Dec 1920Box 34 \ 3  Scan165
Calculations of flux per pole for an old type R.R. starter motor.15th Dec 1920Box 34 \ 3  Scan166
Data table comparing chassis starter particulars for the 40/50 and Goshawk models.17th Dec 1920Box 34 \ 3  Scan167
Table comparing chassis starter rolling condition figures for various motor models.11th May 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan168
Graph showing starter motor brake efficiency against amperes, plotting voltage, torque, and flux per pole.7th Oct 1912Box 34 \ 3  Scan169
Very faint technical diagram showing various angled lines with ratio annotations.23th Apr 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan170
Graph showing the performance curves for a starter motor.16th Jun 1928Box 34 \ 3  Scan171
Test observation sheet for a starter motor brake test.22th Apr 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan172
Table of smoothed and derived results from a starter motor brake test.21th Apr 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan173
Test report sheet detailing starter motor brake test results.21th Apr 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan174
Test results for a starter motor, detailing open-circuit E.M.F. and flux calculations.21th Apr 1927Box 34 \ 3  Scan175
Data table showing the results of starter motor efficiency ratio tests.14th Jun 1928Box 34 \ 3  Scan176
Request for a tiny piece of platinum for a trembler.18th Jan 1918Box 34 \ 4  Scan001
Request for a small dynamo with a vibrating regulator for charging cells on an R.R. car.15th Jan 1918Box 34 \ 4  Scan002


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