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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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20 HP and 40/50 HP battery specifications, and the need to decide on battery terminals.30th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan038
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. discussing battery specifications for a 40/50 HP Chassis.29th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan039
Letter from The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. discussing battery construction and protection from acid.11th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan040
Specifications for 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis accumulators and related correspondence.11th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan041
Specification and performance testing of a 40/50 HP chassis battery.12th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan042
And responding to clauses regarding battery and generator specifications.12th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan043
Continued discussion on battery specifications, referencing clauses and queries for Messrs. P & R.12th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan044
Salient points of the 40/50 battery specification number 801.23th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan045
Comparison of different car batteries, including models from Fullers and Exide, and their suitability for a standard battery box.11th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan046
Comparison of various battery types, detailing their discharge curves, capacity results and weights.17th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan047
Revision to the 40/50 Battery Specification No. 301.27th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan048
Amendment to Specification 301 for the 40/50 HP battery's sealing compound, including supplier feedback.18th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan049
Specification 301 for the 40/50 HP battery, discussing sealing compound and temperature limits.19th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan050
Price list for P & R Standard and Exide batteries for 40/50 and 20 HP models.10th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan051
Description of the 12-volt electrical system, accumulator reliability, and the prevention of battery undercharging.9th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan052
Adoption of 'burnt-up' battery connections for the 40/50 HP model.4th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan053
Inquiry to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a preference for burnt-up versus bolted-up battery cell connections.5th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan054
Forwarding a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about 40/50 HP batteries.11th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan055
Letter from a battery supplier discussing the pros and cons of burned-up versus bolted battery connections.8th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan056
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. discussing bolted versus burned battery connections.12th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan057
And deciding on the type of battery connections for the 40/50 HP car.12th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan058
40/50 HP batteries, sent in response to a previous query.13th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan059
Requesting an order for P & R and Exide 40/50 batteries for several experimental cars.5th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan060
The current prices for Exide and P&R chassis batteries.26th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan061
And suggesting the actual battery capacities for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.10th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan062
Request for information on the life of P & R and Exbde batteries for Silver Ghost & 20 HP cars.11th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan063
Battery service, listing battery makes for different chassis and investigating recent customer complaints.11th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan064
Various instances of battery failures and defects on different chassis.16th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan065
Clarifying interest is only in failures of current standard batteries for the 40/50 and 20 HP models.16th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan066
List of battery types for 40/50 HP and 20 HP car models.16th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan067
Report comparing the low rate discharge capacity and weight of various batteries including Exide, Fuller, and Oldham models.30th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan068
Report comparing the performance of Fuller, Oldham, Exide, and P&R batteries based on discharge capacity tests.30th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan069
The cell composition and testing status of various battery types.30th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan070
Reports of battery failures on 40/50 & 20 HP models and a proposal to reduce generator output.24th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan071
Battery charging resistances and adjusting the control brush angle.24th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan072
Reports of battery failures, dynamo current, and proposed replacement procedures.25th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan073
Dates of first fitting for standard batteries to 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.26th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan074
Instructions for a comparison test on charging 40/50 batteries to find the effects of increased internal resistance.1st Dec 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan075
Instructions for testing a dynamo and battery to reach steady conditions.29th Jun 1920Box 54 \ 2  Scan076
Test log sheet for battery cell, dynamo, and battery voltage readings.29th Jun 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan077
Instruction sheet detailing the cell composition of five 'sandwich type' batteries and observations on charging an Exide SPL.1 battery.29th Jun 1920Box 54 \ 2  Scan078
Test results comparing the voltage rise and dynamo output of various battery cells.29th Jun 1920Box 54 \ 2  Scan079
Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing charging rates, generator output, and cell materials.18th Dec 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan080
Test results for a Dynamo OA (Amended), showing cell voltages and peak outputs when run on various batteries with chassis wires.5th Dec 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan081
Comparing the performance of an Exide 6RR5 battery and a P & R RR.11 battery on a 40/50 Chassis.24th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan082
The condition of batteries upon opening, noting their concurrent failure points and ongoing comparative tests.24th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan083
Comparison of the general behaviour of P & R RRI1-1 and Exide 6RR5-2 40/50 HP standard batteries.17th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan084
The life testing and condition analysis of P & R and Exide batteries following bench and road use.17th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan085
The condition of cells and plates, noting corrosion, cracking, and damage to various components.17th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan086
The condition of Exide batteries after testing, comparing them to P & R batteries.17th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan087
Hand-drawn bar chart comparing the mileage performance of EXIDE and P&R batteries on a chassis before failure.4th May 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan088
Phantom accumulator, proposing a two-unit 6-volt battery system and comparing battery brands.4th May 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan089
Experiments on the Phantom battery, including different separators and configurations.28th May 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan090
Problems of battery over-charging and proposing an automatic voltage-operated cutout.9th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan091
Customer's battery overcharging issues and the urgent proposal to add a charge indicator to the instrument board.28th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan092
Battery design, recommending more space above the plates to prevent flooding.28th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan093
Reduction of charging terminal potential for Exide batteries.21th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan094
Results of charging Potential Difference and Electromotive Force tests on six chassis batteries.26th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan095
Battery charging characteristics, internal resistance, and generator output control.26th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan096
Battery charging characteristics, electromotive force, and external dynamo control.26th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan097
Proposal for an experiment to test charge a battery using an invariable external resistance and sustained voltage.26th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan098
Series of six graphs showing voltage vs. amperage curves for different electrical cut-outs and batteries.22th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan099
Experiment on battery charging characteristics.15th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan100
Instruction sheet detailing battery charging and discharging test results.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan101
Instructions detailing a series of battery charge and discharge tests, noting a fault with cell number 3.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan102
Instructions and observations regarding a cell charging test.9th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan103
Wire confirmation from Royce to Hives requesting a twelve-volt battery.14th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan104
The incorrect and dangerous installation of battery cables on chassis using coachbuilder-made battery boxes.20th Oct 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan105
Continued page of a document describing a battery maintenance procedure.10th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan106
Experiments on charging batteries to the characteristic V = 17 - .25 A.10th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan107
The performance tests of various battery types, detailing charging and discharging characteristics.10th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan108
Battery charging characteristics and discharge capacity measurements.26th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan109
The low and high rate discharge curves of Exide and P & R batteries for the 40/50 HP chassis after extensive testing.26th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan110
Performance of alternative 12-volt batteries against the standard battery.26th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan111
Bench tests for an S2 battery (155) removed from chassis 8-EX after 13,377 miles.16th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan112
The road and bench test results for a BX battery (159).24th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan113
Graph plotting electrical performance data from a test conducted after 13,377 miles.15th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan114
Chart showing electrical performance data recorded after a mileage test.21th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan115
Graph showing continuous high rate discharge curves for chassis batteries 155 and 159.10th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan116
Comparing the longevity, durability, and repair costs of different car batteries.1st Jun 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan117
Letter to a battery supplier inquiring about modifications and discussing the results of comparative life tests on 'sandwich' batteries.4th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan118
Letter discussing the expected failure timeline and inspection of batteries.10th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan119
Experiments for charging a standard battery to a specific charging characteristic.10th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan120
Conclusion on battery charging for regulator-controlled or auto-switch systems where the maximum voltage reaches 16.0.10th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan121
Battery charging tests using a modified characteristic of V = 16 - .15 A.18th Jul 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan122
Improvements to vehicle batteries and lighting systems for parking.11th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan123
Graph showing battery terminal voltage drop over time for various tests on a Continental Phantom III chassis.1st Jan 1938Box 54 \ 2  Scan124
Letter to supplier Peto & Radford concerning issues with battery vent plugs on 40/50 HP cars.5th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan125
The failure of P&R cells in 40/50 type Sandwich and 20 HP batteries, including life test results.5th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan126
Observations on battery cell failures and the history of a 20 HP battery life test.27th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan127
Analysis of P & R battery cell failure due to shorting, with a suggested design improvement for the separators.27th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan128
The failure of a battery cell due to shorting.4th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan129
Graphical log from a continuous current battery charging test for an 'Exide TR' battery.6th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan130
Battery charging test chart for an Exide TR battery, recording amperes over time.8th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan131
Chart recording the electrical characteristics of an Exide TR battery during a charging test.9th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan132
Chart recording the test results of an Exide TR battery charge.14th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan133
Graphical record of an electrical accumulator discharge test.1st Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan134
Battery charging performance test chart recorded on 'Megger' graph paper.3rd Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan135
Letter regarding battery design for a 40/50 HP chassis, discussing the use of bolted connections over burned-up ones.8th Feb 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan136
Supply and dimensions of batteries for the 40/50 HP Chassis.3rd Mar 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan137


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