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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 the results of an electrical battery discharge test.1st Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan199
Re-test report on a Sandwich SX battery from chassis 98NK, detailing its performance under low and high rate discharge tests.7th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan200
Instructions and results from a test on battery cell discharge and capacity.8th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan201
Graph plotting performance data with calculations after the subject stood for 14 days.8th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan202
Graph chart detailing the results of what appears to be a battery discharge test.12th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan203
Table detailing the configuration of experimental 40/50 sandwich batteries.12th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan204
Leakage test results for an SU Battery.14th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan205
Extract from a letter concerning the premature failure of battery cells after 16,000 miles in an experimental car.15th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan206
Requesting the return of an experimental sandwich battery from chassis 11-EX for analysis.24th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan207
The condition of a battery from Experimental Chassis No. 11-EX.28th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan208
Examination report on the condition of battery number 170 after removal from chassis 11EX.11th May 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan209
Instruction sheet detailing the inspection and reconditioning of various battery cells.29th Aug 1920Box 54 \ 1  Scan210
Re-testing an SY Battery after it had completed 9012 miles.7th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan211
High-rate discharge battery test comparing different cell types.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan212
Graph chart recording from a Megger electrical test showing amperes over time.19th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan213
Chassis 12-EX after 6000 miles, detailing battery and ammeter performance.19th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan214
The electrical fittings, battery, and ammeter of chassis 12-EX. EAC.8 after a 9000-mile test.23th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan215
Chart recording from an electrical test, showing a plotted graph and handwritten calculations.17th Sep 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan216
Instructions and results for a re-test on an S2 battery taken from chassis 9PH.22th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan217
The bench test results of a high-rate discharge test on an S1 battery.15th Oct 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan218
Bench test results for an SJ Battery (172) removed from vehicle 9EX.10th Nov 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan219
Instruction sheet with a handwritten report on a battery performance test.1st Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan220
The re-testing of an S4 battery after completing significant mileage.22th Nov 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan221
High-rate discharge test of a battery, noting cadmium weakness.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan222
Instruction sheet detailing an experiment on battery charging characteristics.3rd Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan223
Instruction sheet detailing battery charge and discharge test results, noting capacity in ampere-hours.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan224
Instructions regarding a faulty SV battery with a shorted and leaking Oldham cell that needs removal for investigation.31th Dec 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan225
Battery test detailing corrosion, a broken vent, and low capacity after road use.11th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan226
High-rate discharge battery test, noting the poor performance of Oldham & Fuller cells.20th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan227
Instruction sheet detailing re-tests on a 5V battery following a cell failure.20th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan228
Instruction sheet noting poor results from two Oldham cells due to poor capacity during a cadmium test.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan229
Instructions and results from tests performed on an SU Battery (176).7th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan230
The bench testing of an S2 battery (155) removed from chassis 8EX.16th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan231
Instruction sheet detailing the results of re-tests on an SX battery after road and bench trials.24th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan232
Graph record of a battery being charged at a continuous current.5th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan233
Chart detailing the characteristic curve of an S1 battery during charging.1st Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan234
Performance graph chart from an S1 battery test.5th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan235
Test log on graph paper recording amperage, hours, and weight.17th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan236
Battery discharge test result chart showing performance over time.2nd Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan237
Graph chart recording amperage over time with handwritten calculations and notes.15th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan238
The performance and discharge curves of Exide & P & R batteries for the 40/50 HP chassis after extensive road and bench testing.26th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan239
Report comparing the performance of a standard 12-volt battery against various alternatives and noting a future report on 20 HP batteries.16th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan240
The bench tests of an S2 battery after removal from chassis 8-EX.16th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan241
Test report on an SX Battery (159) detailing road mileage and bench test discharge results.24th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan242
Performance graph detailing average amperes, hours, and ampere-hours after a mileage test.15th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan243
Blueprint graph showing electrical performance test data including amperage, hours, weight, and mileage.21th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan244
Graph showing continuous high rate discharge curves for 40-50 HP chassis batteries.21th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 1  Scan245
Bench tests performed on an SY Battery, detailing low and high rate discharge results.21th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 1  Scan246
Requesting the temporary removal of the Sandwich Battery S3 from chassis 10-EX for laboratory tests.30th Apr 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan247
Chart recording of a battery discharge test showing a steady current over time.9th Nov 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan248
Experimental record sheet tracking the mileage and testing of an SJ.(172) battery from 1925 to 1927.15th Apr 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan249
Electrical experimental record sheet logging a battery test with mileage.19th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan250
Chart recording from an electrical test showing amperage over time, with calculated results.6th May 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan251
The testing of an S.3. Battery, number 156, removed from vehicle 10EX.12th May 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan252
Graph chart recording data from a battery discharge test.2nd Jun 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan253
Instruction sheet detailing a bench test on a battery.8th Jun 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan254
Instructions and results for a re-test on an S1 battery after it has run 12,956 miles.6th Sep 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan255
Results of low and high rate discharge tests on a Sandwich S4 battery.3rd Oct 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan256
Instruction sheet noting cadmium 'readways' (readings) on charge.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan257
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding modifications to batteries and their expected lifespan.17th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan258
Acquisition of 6-volt battery boxes to reconfigure 12-volt units for comparative cell tests on experimental cars.1st Mar 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan259
Instruction sheet detailing the test results for a failed 5Z battery and its subsequent repair.3rd Mar 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan260
Performance test of different types of battery cells.13th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan261
Results of bench tests on SU & SV batteries, detailing low and high rate discharge performance.13th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan262
Instruction sheet detailing test results for cells, recording amperage drops over time and noting the performance of Oldham cells.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 1  Scan263
Instruction sheet detailing the results of low and high rate discharge tests on an S2 Battery.28th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan264
Test and usage log for an SY Battery (170), tracking its location, remarks, and mileage over several years.27th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan265
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding faulty screw threads on vent plugs for 40/50 HP car batteries.5th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan266
The failure of P & R cells in 40/50 type Sandwich Batteries and 20 HP batteries.4th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 1  Scan267
Page 3 of a letter discussing the condition and history of failed battery cells, including a 20 HP battery.7th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan268
Graph showing the results of a battery discharge test.7th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan269
The failure of P & R battery cells, detailing the cause of the shorting and suggesting a design improvement.27th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan270
The failure of cell No. 6 in a P & R TBD7-10 Battery (158) due to shorting.4th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan271
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning test batteries, plate clearance, and vent plugs.7th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan272
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford arranging a visit to discuss cells.12th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan273
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford arranging a visit for Mr. Preston to inspect opened cells.14th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan274
Letter from Peto & Radford confirming a visit from Mr. Preston the following day.16th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan275
Telegram confirmation arranging for Mr. Preston to visit the Experimental Department.18th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan276
Returning failed battery plates and surplus material to the supplier, Peto & Radford.19th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan277
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding faulty cells and the return of materials for credit.19th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan278
Page 2 of a letter regarding an enquiry for undelivered wooden plate type separators.19th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan279
Investigation into the failure of a P & R cell in an SS battery after two years of service.19th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan280
The failure of a P & R cell in an S4 battery after extended service and testing.19th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan281
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning issues and the supply of accumulator cells.26th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan282
Letter from Peto & Radford detailing modifications to battery separators and bus bars.26th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan283
Battery discharge performance test chart showing a voltage curve over time.8th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan284
Graphical chart recording the results of a battery discharge test.25th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan285
Chart recording of an electrical test, possibly a battery discharge, with handwritten calculations.16th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan286
Battery failure on the 10-EX Blue Sports Car and a request for a test battery to be returned.13th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan287
The failure of a P & R cell in an SS battery.17th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan288
Analysis of a Fuller cell battery failure after 10,000 miles and 2 years of testing.17th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan289
Electrical experimental record sheet for a SZ (171) battery test.23th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 1  Scan290
Electrical experimental record sheet for battery SZ(171), page 2.19th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 1  Scan291
Instructions regarding the failure of a P&R cell in an S3 battery after nearly 15,000 miles.17th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan292
Replacing an experimental battery on the 10-EX car.18th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan293
Letter to The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. regarding premature rotting of Exide battery cases and placing an order for replacements.18th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan294
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford concerning P & R cell failures and enclosing a report on the matter.18th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan295
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. arranging an inspection of material.20th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan296
Test results for a battery after 30,000 miles, detailing low and high rate discharge performance.20th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan297
Instruction sheet detailing low and high rate discharge tests on an SX battery that has run 13,787 miles.20th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 1  Scan298


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