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Letter from W.H. Reynolds concerning experiments with fixing tungsten rivets into blades and issues with the material splitting.13th Jul 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 430
Quality of tungsten points from Messrs. Reynolds.17th Jul 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 431
Comparing the make-ratio speed curve of a new battery ignition contact breaker against an older model and competitor products.14th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 432
Graph of the make ratio versus speed curve for a new standard contact breaker.27th Jul 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 433
Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby.14th Aug 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 434
Improving the ignition distributor contact finger for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.5th Aug 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 435
Successful modifications to the new contact maker LeC. 2460.20th Aug 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 436
Cross-reference note regarding further information on Tungsten contact points.31th Dec 1930Box 35 \ 6  scan 437
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing and measuring air leakage in petrol engines.8th May 1915Box 36 \ 1  scan 001
Page from an automotive journal featuring articles on engine air leakage and leaf spring characteristics.8th May 1915Box 36 \ 1  scan 002
Development of R.R.C.H. carburetters and their advantages over the B.Z.S. type.24th Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 003
Stating the reasons for abandoning the use of suction control on a carburetter.1st Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 004
Drawing for two types of variable jets for an R.R.C.H. carburetter.1st Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 005
Requesting experiments to determine a basis for comparing fluid flow through orifices and pipes of different cross-sections.1st Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 006
Page two of a letter from E. to EFC proposing a general experimental investigation into fluids following mixture strength tests.1st Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 007
Outlining experiments on the flow of fluids through orifices and pipes of different forms.3rd Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 008
Proposing experiments on the flow of fluids through pipes and valves for engine induction systems.23th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 009
Plan and methodology for experiments on the flow of liquids through various orifices and pipes.9th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 010
Prioritisation of experiments relating to Aero Engine Oil Pump performance.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 011
Experiment regarding the flow of liquids through orifices and the formulas for calculation.18th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 012
The basis of comparison for orifices and the equations for the flow of liquids.21th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 013
Page discussing the coefficients of velocity and contraction for fluid flow through orifices, including Borda's mouthpiece.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 014
Page from a document discussing the coefficient of contraction and discharge for fluid flow through various orifices.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 015
Page describing the calculation for the velocity of efflux, taking into account the velocity of approach.18th May 1936Box 36 \ 1  scan 016
Page detailing the equations for calculating the flow of liquids through pipes.18th May 1936Box 36 \ 1  scan 017
Page of fluid dynamics calculations for flow in circular pipes, including Darcy's formulas.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 018
The equations for the flow of gases through an orifice.18th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 019
Page discussing the principles of gas flow through an orifice and limiting pressure ratios.1st Feb 1919Box 36 \ 1  scan 020
Page discussing the principles of gas flow through an ideal expanding nozzle and a sharp orifice.1st Feb 1919Box 36 \ 1  scan 021
Page from a document discussing fluid dynamics, pressure in nozzles, and the calculation of mass discharge.1st Feb 1919Box 36 \ 1  scan 022
Page detailing formulas for calculating the flow of compressible and non-compressible fluids through orifices.1st Feb 1919Box 36 \ 1  scan 023
Page detailing an approximate form of an equation for specific values related to air.21th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 024
Mathematical rules for the flow of liquids through pipes, orifices and jets.21th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 025
Form of entrance to a cylindrical orifice and attaching notes on the flow of liquids.21th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 026
The location of a book on fluid mechanics, with a handwritten reply confirming possession.29th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 027
Proposing experiments on the flow of petrol through a set of 9 orifices with varying lengths and bore sizes.31th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 028
Proposal for experiments on fluid discharge through various orifices to measure flow variation with length and cross-sectional area.31th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 029
The concluding page of a document discussing results to inform future jet designs.30th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 030
Experimental orifice bore sizes and length ratios for tests on the flow of liquids.1st Apr 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 031
Request for the manufacture of a set of 16 experimental gun-metal nozzles with varying dimensions for petrol flow experiments.17th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 032
Specification table for different nozzle dimensions, including bore and length.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 033
Table of lengths and bores for nozzles, relating to the flow of liquids through orifices.18th Mar 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 034
Request for the manufacture of specified nozzles for a liquid flow experiment.4th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 035
Request to examine the bores of 16 nozzles and report on how they agree with an accompanying table.7th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 036
Confirmation note for passing a Control Bracket and Nozzles for testing.7th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 037
Table of nozzle dimensions concerning the flow of liquids through them, with an accompanying diagram.10th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 038
Test results table for the flow of liquids through various nozzles, detailing the state and appearance of the bore.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 039
Data sheet recording the flow of water through various nozzles under different pressure heads.16th Feb 1915Box 36 \ 1  scan 040
Data sheet showing petrol discharge in c.c./min for various nozzles at different head pressures.18th Feb 1910Box 36 \ 1  scan 041
Data table showing the discharge of petrol in cc/min for various horizontal nozzles and heads.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 042
Data table showing times to discharge 500cc of water through different nozzles under three pressure heads.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 043
Table showing the discharge times in seconds for various nozzles dispensing 500cc of petrol under three different head pressures.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 044
Data table showing the discharge times for various nozzles using liquid petrol under different head pressures.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 045
The flow of liquids through nozzles.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 046
Experiments on the flow of liquids through cylindrically shaped nozzles of various bores and lengths.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 047
Page 2 of a report detailing nozzle discharge trials with petrol, including a data table and summary of findings.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 048
Analysis of discharge coefficients for nozzles, considering factors like bore size, length ratio, and skin friction.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 049
Calculation sheet for the ideal discharge of nozzles.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 050
Data table comparing ideal and actual values for flow rates measured in c.c. per minute.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 051
Table of data showing water vertical coefficients of discharge for various nozzles under different head pressures.15th May 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 052
Table of discharge coefficients for vertical petrol nozzles under three different head pressures.15th May 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 053
Table showing coefficients of discharge for different petrol horizontal nozzles under three different head pressures.20th Oct 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 054
Experimental results of the flow of petrol through various nozzles.20th Oct 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 055
Experiments on the flow of petrol through various nozzles.9th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 056
Table of nozzle dimensions and their corresponding length-to-bore ratios for calculating the flow of liquids.9th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 057
Data table detailing the discharge rates of various nozzles under different head pressures.1st Feb 1933Box 36 \ 1  scan 058
Data table showing coefficients of discharge for Head 1, cross-referencing bore length with bore diameter.9th Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 059
Data table showing coefficients of discharge for varying bore lengths and diameters.9th Jan 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 060
Table of coefficients of discharge for head 3, detailing various bore lengths and diameters.9th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 061
Table of average coefficients of discharge for various bore lengths and diameters.9th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 062
Cover note attaching copies of correspondence between Mr. Lappin and the company regarding various carburetters.11th Jun 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 063
Carburetter tests conducted at R.A.E. to determine the minimum and maximum heads before flooding starts.2nd Jun 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 064
To Mr. Lappin regarding the float feed control range and petrol flow for various carburetters.5th Jun 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 065
Petrol flow test results for various carburetters, listing consumption in pints per hour.8th Jun 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 066
Letter from Waltham Watch Company enquiring about the results of a speedometer test and the possibility of a future contract.2nd Jul 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 067
Letter from Waltham Watch Company regarding the despatch of cardan shaft drive fittings and pulley modification formula.16th Sep 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 068
Letter from the Waltham Watch Company offering to supply and fit a speedometer to a car.22th Sep 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 069
Letter from Waltham Watch Company offering a speedometer with cardan shaft drive fittings.22th Sep 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 070
Performance of a Waltham Speedometer, noting its reliability but disliking its moving scale.13th Oct 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 071
Invitation letter from Waltham Watch Company to visit their stand at the White City Motor Show.28th Oct 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 072
Letter to the Waltham Watch Company with feedback on a test speedometer and a request for a replacement.9th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 073
Letter from Waltham Watch Company discussing the fitment and reading direction of their speedometer for Rolls-Royce cars.10th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 074
Letter from Waltham Watch Company discussing instrument bearing design and the supply of parts like belts and pulleys.10th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 075
Letter from Waltham Watch Co. regarding the pricing and supply of speedometers and clocks, with post-script amendments following a visit.10th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 076
Letter from Waltham Watch Company inviting Mr. Royce to tour their American factory.24th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 077
Letter to Waltham Watch Co. Ltd. about an Experimental Car with their speedometer being sent to America.25th Nov 1920Box 36 \ 1  scan 078
Query regarding the poor performance of Elliott speedometers and the potential replacement with Waltham speedometers.15th Jul 1921Box 36 \ 1  scan 079
Comparison between the Waltham and Elliott speedometers, recommending the substitution of the latter.18th Jul 1921Box 36 \ 1  scan 080
Comparison of Waltham and Elliott speedometers, recommending the Waltham for its reliability and silence despite its moving-dial design.18th Jul 1921Box 36 \ 1  scan 081
Comparing the reliability and types of Elliott, Waltham, Watford, and Smith speedometers.12th Sep 1921Box 36 \ 1  scan 082
Returned Waltham Engine Speed Indicator for chassis 34-LW and its placement into stock.6th Sep 1922Box 36 \ 1  scan 083
Dynamometer test results for a Waltham speedometer fitted to a 49-GB car with a 15/52 axle.20th Oct 1922Box 36 \ 1  scan 084
Internal order request for one speedometer from Messrs. Waltham for a 40/50 car.13th Jan 1923Box 36 \ 1  scan 085
Instructing Stores to despatch a speedometer and drive to Messrs. Waltham.22th Jan 1923Box 36 \ 1  scan 086
Inquiry sent to Waltham Co. Ltd. regarding an Engine Revolution Counter.27th Jan 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 087
Letter from Speight's Autocessory Company regarding the unavailability of a Waltham Engine Speed Indicator.28th Jan 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 088
Investigating the problem of magneto contact breaker rocker 'flinging' at high speeds on the Watford machine.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 089
Page 2 of a memo from R. to EFC. regarding showing something to a firm representative in Coventry.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 090
Apparatus for investigating the contact breakers of magnetos.12th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 091
Experiments on Dixie, C.A.V., and Bosch motor-cycle type magnetos.14th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 092


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