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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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Modifications to carburetter and radiator shutter controls.8th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan202
Investigation into the cause of a radiator bursting on a 40/50 HP car.8th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan203
Examination of a reported 40/50 HP radiator bursting, finding the fault to be faulty soldering rather than a burst.11th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan204
Issue of engine water boiling in the 40/50 HP model and potential solutions.21th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan205
Technical discussion on engine cooling issues, comparing fan and radiator performance to a Hispano model.21th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan206
Engine cooling systems, comparing radiator design and water circulation with a Hispano system.1st Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan207
Over-heating issues, radiator tests, and comparisons between EAC, Hispano, and 40/50 HP models.1st Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan208
New radiator, its potential standardisation for the 40/50 HP, and sending a car to Italy.1st Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan209
Investigating boiling troubles in a radiator.1st Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan210
Page discussing heat flow to the jacket water and temperatures on a test bed engine under full load.1st Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan211
Radiator performance test results for a 40/50 HP engine under various conditions.26th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan212
Graph comparing the cooling performance of a 40/50 model against a Hispano Suiza during a hill climb test.26th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan213
Blank page with a 'Print Room' receiving stamp.26th Aug 1926Box 38 \ 2  Scan214
Graph comparing the cooling performance of a 40/50 model against a Hispano Suiza at an average speed of 35 mph.25th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan215
Graphs showing radiator, water, and air temperature test results for a 40/50 HP car on a dynamometer.4th Jan 1932Box 38 \ 2  Scan216
Blank document page with a 'Print Room' stamp.26th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan217
Secret internal memorandum discussing car radiator and fan design for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.29th Aug 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan218
Engine cooling issues, fan efficiency, bonnet lift, and preventing water loss from boiling.8th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan219
On engine overheating, comparing heat transfer to water in high versus low compression engines.8th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan220
The relative amounts of heat rejected to cooling water, referencing Ricardo's tests on engine compression ratios.12th Jul 1928Box 38 \ 2  Scan221
Comparing heat loss and cooling efficiency of the E.A.C. car against the 40/50 HP model.9th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan222
Radiator tests.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan223
Radiator tests and heat transfer to jacket water on a standard 40/50 HP car.1st Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan224
Heat dissipation from the radiator under various engine loads.12th Jul 1923Box 38 \ 2  Scan225
Engine cooling issues, specifically addressing fan belt slippage and the tendency to boil on hills.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan226
Engine cooling performance and water temperature during hill climbing scenarios.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan227
Radiator heat dissipation and the influence of outside air temperature.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan228
Page from a report discussing average radiator temperature and the density of air flowing through the core.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan229
Graph plotting heat flow to jacket water against brake horsepower at the road wheels for a 40/50 HP engine at various loads.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan230
Blank document page with a red ink stamp from the print room.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan231
Graph plotting heat flow to jacket water per litre against engine RPM for a 40/50 HP high compression car.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan232
Curve showing the horsepower required to drive a 40/50 HP car up a 1 in 12 gradient.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan233
Graph showing heat given to jacket water and dissipated by the radiator for a 40/50 HP car.11th Sep 1926Box 38 \ 2  Scan234
The reverse side of a document showing a 'Print Room' date stamp from Derby.11th Sep 1926Box 38 \ 2  Scan235
Tests conducted on 40/50 HP radiators to alleviate boiling issues.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan236
Fan efficiency, comparing R-R to Hispano, and analysing fan belt performance at various speeds.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan237
Engine cooling issues, discussing fan belt improvements and bonnet ventilation tests.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan238
Engine cooling improvements and boiling tests.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan239
Statement on the boiling limits of 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars without causing damage.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan240
Fan speed ratios for the 40/50 HP car and issuing a correction to a previously circulated blueprint.11th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan241
Specification sheet for the 40/50 model radiator and cylinder block, detailing weights and water capacities.17th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan242
Tests to alleviate engine boiling on the 40/50 HP model.18th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan243
Alleviating boiling troubles by hill climbing on indirect gears.18th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan244
Engine cooling performance, focusing on fan belt slip and the effects of gear selection on radiator temperature.1st Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan245
Engine cooling performance, comparing the effects of different gears and fan belt tension.18th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan246
Three graphs illustrating radiator temperature tests conducted on Cat and Fiddle Hill, analyzing overheating when climbing.16th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan247
The heat given to the cooling water of a Hispano engine on a dynamometer.1st Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan248
Analysing the thermal efficiency and heat losses of the Hispano engine.22th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan249
Energy diagram for a Hispano engine.19th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan250
Advantages and trial results of steam engine cooling systems.30th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan251
Engine cooling systems, including overheating issues, condenser tanks, and pressurized systems.14th Sep 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan252
Test report on a sealed, pressurized radiator system to prevent water from boiling above 100°C.14th Sep 1923Box 38 \ 2  Scan253
Test results for engine cooling performance, with tables for boiling points at different pressures and temperatures at various speeds.14th Sep 1923Box 38 \ 2  Scan254
Road tests on a 49-GB standard engine measuring radiator water loss during a hill climb.29th Oct 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan255
Request to borrow a radiator with 6' deep tubes and a 20' matrix for testing purposes.29th Oct 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan256
The effect of thermostat removal on 40/50 HP engine overheating.21th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan257
Methods for comparing radiator cooling efficiencies.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan258
Radiator cooling performance, analyzing efficiency based on Newton's Laws of Cooling.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan259
Method for testing radiator performance by simulating hill climbing on a level road.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan260
Summarizing radiator test results concerning matrix heights, ventilation, and shutter effectiveness.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan261
The 40/50 HP cooling system's performance, fan dependency, and radiator modifications.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan262
Comparing the engine cooling performance of the Hispano and 40/50 HP models at 20 M.P.H.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan263
Comparing the heat dissipation of Hispano and 40/50 type radiator matrices.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan264
With recommendations to reduce vehicle over-heating.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan265
Data table showing the value of increasing matrix height and reducing depth for cooling systems at 30 m.p.h.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan266
Table evaluating the performance of different ventilation configurations for a 20 HP Matrix at various speeds.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan267
Comparative analysis of the cooling performance of Hispano and 40/50 HP fans and cooling systems.25th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan268
Performance data for a 40/50 HP engine cooling system, showing the effects of speed, ventilation, and fuel mixture.23th Mar 1921Box 38 \ 2  Scan269
Bar chart comparing the atmospheric temperature at which a car will boil under various cooling configurations and conditions.23th Mar 1921Box 38 \ 2  Scan270
Investigations into vehicle cooling systems.28th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan271
Continuation page of an experimental report discussing engine overheating at low speeds.28th Nov 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan272
Design limitations and trade-offs of the engine cooling system for a large D-headed engine.13th Dec 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan273
Improvements for engine cooling on the 40/50 model, specifically regarding fans and bonnet design.31th Dec 1924Box 38 \ 2  Scan274
The scrapped tapered 40/50 radiator and the unsatisfactory results of previous mock-ups.27th Aug 1929Box 38 \ 2  Scan275
Extract discussing the development of a new dynamo and regulator based on observations of a Bijur set for the 'After-the-War-Chassis'.29th Jan 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan001
Lighting installation with a cross-reference to a Packard Bijur dynamo.1st Feb 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan002
Removal and analysis of a Bijur dynamo and regulator from a Packard car.7th Feb 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan003
Procuring a model 45 testing instrument from Messrs. Weston to meet Mr. Royce's requirements.13th Feb 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan004
Drawings and parts for a Packard Bijur for Mr. Royce.13th Feb 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan005
Fitting a Bijur dynamo for experimental work, including specifications for pulleys and mounting.19th Feb 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan006
Hand-drawn schematic showing the mounting and operation of a dynamo.19th Mar 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan007
Instruction to produce one set of a pulley for a Bijur Dynamo for Mr. Royce.19th Mar 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan008
Instruction to produce one set of drawings for a Packard Bijur part for Mr. Royce.3rd May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan009
The modification of a 'Bijur' dynamo from a Packard car to operate at 12 volts for Mr. Royce.14th May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan010
Adjustments to a dynamo and regulator system, addressing sparking contacts and charging a 12-volt battery.23th May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan011
Modifying a Bijur dynamo by inserting a 4-ohm resistance into the field circuit.23th May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan012
The replacement of a Packard Bijur dynamo, detailing operational issues and specific fitting requirements.15th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 3  Scan013
The modification of a Bijur dynamo for Mr. Royce, adjusting it from 6 to 12 volts by adding resistances.14th May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan014
The performance and adjustments made to a 12-volt dynamo system, focusing on contact sparking and circuit resistance.14th May 1920Box 38 \ 3  Scan015
Extract about sending a 12-volt battery and an adjustment key to Mr. Royce.14th May 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan016
The setup of a dynamo, including issues with rotation direction, overheating, and a request for proper belting.13th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan017
Continued memorandum listing electrical components to be requisitioned for drawing boards.14th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan018
Lighting installation system for a house in West Wittering, referencing Mr. Royce's preferred method.14th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan019
Typed memo from E. to EFC. regarding the supply of material for a rough installation.15th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan020
The arrangement of fuse boxes for the lighting installation at West Wittering.15th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan021
With a sketch, discussing cable sizes, insulators, and fuses for a low voltage lighting installation at West Wittering.19th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan022
Continued discussion on sourcing miniature lamps and other electrical fittings for an installation, including a sketch of an insulator.19th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan023
Technical memo regarding specifications and rectifications for a Bijur Dynamo.19th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan024
Continued discussion on drive slip, regulator operation, and torque in relation to a rope drive system.25th Oct 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan025
Telegram received by telephone confirming a blueprint for a lighting installation has been sent.24th Aug 1918Box 38 \ 3  Scan026


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