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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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Material properties chart for Chrome Vanadium steel from Thos. Firth & Sons Ltd.2nd Mar 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan194
Suitability of stiffer springs and shock absorbers for cars in Spain.14th Mar 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan195
Spring stiffness for cars intended for use in Spain and other Continental countries.10th Oct 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan196
Request to obtain American-made Silchrome Valves for rebuilt Condor engines undergoing testing.10th Oct 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan197
Outlining the testing procedure for engine valves made from Firths and American Silchrome steel during a 10,000-mile trial.5th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan198
Consignment of 52 Thomson Silchrome Steel valves from the U.S.A. for testing on 20 HP chassis engines.17th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan199
Suggestion to standardise the use of Silchrome valves for 20 HP cars.8th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan200
Instruction to immediately commence using the new E.53158 valves for 20 HP engines.20th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan201
Proposal to use existing stock of Chromium Steel valves and new Silchrome valves for 20-HP chassis.1st Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan202
Use and distinctive marking of Chromium and Silchrome valves for the 20 HP engine.2nd Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan203
Issues with a valve supplier and proposing the standardization of an alternative Special High Silicon Steel from a different manufacturer.12th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan204
Standardisation report on the use of Firths 'Silchrome' steel for engine valves.21th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan205
Supply of new Silchrome exhaust valves for chassis GF.54.10th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan206
Different practices for Silchrome valves in aero engines versus chassis.11th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan207
Silicon Chrome Steel for valves, comparing a French study with an internal specification.25th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan208
Inquiry regarding F.10. valves.1st Jul 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan209
Article on French experimental research into different compositions of valve steels, including a data table of their properties.1st Jul 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan210
Article from an automotive journal describing a new type of underframe for rail cars that allows them to negotiate sharp curves.1st Jul 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan211
Request to the laboratory for a chemical analysis of Silchrome steel valves made by Firths.18th Sep 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan212
Laboratory report on the Brinell hardness and chemical analysis of Firth's Silchrome valves.27th Sep 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan213
Performance and testing of Silchrome valve steel for all engines.29th Dec 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan214
Laboratory report on Izod tests of Silchrome valve steel at varying temperatures and silicon content.1st Jan 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan215
Valve material performance, detailing failures and comparing old designs with the current standard.11th May 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan216
Valve steel specifications, a failure analysis related to silicon content, and a recommendation to switch to austenitic steel.11th May 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan217
Proposal for testing the effect of prolonged heat treatment on Silchrome exhaust valves.16th May 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan218
Performance and selection of different valve steels, such as austenitic and silchrome, for engines.18th May 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan219
Continued note on production difficulties with austenitic steel for valves, mentioning the A.I.D. and silchrome.15th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan220
Procedures for forging, testing, and producing valves from special valve steels.15th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 3  Scan221
The construction and performance characteristics of an annular spark gap.26th Jan 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan222
Spark gap testing, noting issues with regular sparking and its relation to condenser capacities.23th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan223
Letter to M.L. Magneto Syndicate requesting information on a 12,000-volt annular spark gap and voltmeter.11th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan224
Letter from M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding data on spark gaps and electrostatic voltmeters.13th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan225
Letter to M.L. Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding a paper, an 8000 volt gap, and literature from Kelvin, Bottomley and Laird.30th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan226
Letter from The M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. concerning a spark gap, voltage measurements, and a quotation.1st Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan227
Letter to The M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding a 7,400-volt spark gap sent for trial.4th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan228
Letter from M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. confirming a spark gap sent is for the recipient's own use and does not need to be returned.5th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan229
Letter to The M.L. Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding the retention of a spark gap.7th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan230
ROY to EFC forwarding a communication from Messrs. Lucas and arranging for a 'Resistance' part to be passed on.18th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan231
Explaining the advantages and electrical properties of an annular spark gap.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan232
Page of calculations for the electric potential and force between cylindrical conductors.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan233
Page of mathematical analysis concerning electric force and potential difference in relation to wire diameter.1st Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan234
The optimal ratios and characteristics for spark gap design.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan235
Comparison of a concentric sphere gap, including formulas for electric force and potential difference.17th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan236
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the development and testing of a Magneto with Automatic Advance for a 40/50 HP Chassis.17th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan237
Check of resistances for an Alcohol-Rose Bengal chemical leak from Dr. Turner.24th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan238
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a sample magneto with automatic advance for a 40/50 Chassis and requesting to purchase test apparatus.13th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan239
Instructions detailing the testing of sparking voltages for two different annular gaps on A.C.14th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan240
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding an apparatus being offered with their compliments.21th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan241
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. confirming an agreement to retain an apparatus indefinitely for testing magnetos.22th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan242
Modifying an annular spark gap, requiring two sets of new interchangeable electrodes.10th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan243
Requesting the manufacture of a central electrode to go with an earthed electrode for an annular spark gap.9th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan244
Tests on annular spark gaps under various conditions.21th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan245
The performance of a 6-cylinder magneto and experimental work on annular spark gaps.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan246
Standardising a shunted leak for magneto performance testing to simulate poor spark plug conditions.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan247
Investigation into electrostatic principles and coronal discharge in annular gaps, comparing different electrode sets.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan248
Table of measurements and observations for different annular gap configurations and resulting coronal discharge.8th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan249
The standardization of magneto performance testing and comparison of different magneto models.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan250
Performance specification for a six-cylinder magneto with automatic advance for the 40/50 car, version 2.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan251
Series of magneto tests, including endurance, circuit, and utility tests under adverse conditions.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan252
Specifications for magneto firing speeds, timing, and silent operation.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan253
The advantages and electrical properties of an annular spark gap.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan254
Page of calculations for electric potential and force between a central wire and an outer cylinder.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan255
Mathematical analysis of electric force at the surface of a wire and conditions for brush discharge.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan256
Analysis of annular spark gap design, focusing on wire-to-hole diameter ratios and preventing brush discharge.16th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan257
Page comparing concentric sphere gaps, including formulas for electric force and potential difference.4th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan258
Instructions for a utility test on a standard battery ignition system with a standard chemical leak.4th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan259
Instruction sheet detailing distributor test results concerning conductivity and spark missing.29th Aug 1920Box 54 \ 3  Scan260
Instructions detailing a test on a battery ignition system with an additional standard ballast in series.20th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan261
Letter to Dr. Turner at The Lucas Electrical Co. requesting assistance with repairing a broken rose bengal high resistance glass tube.17th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 3  Scan262
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories enclosing notes and discussing apparatus.19th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 3  Scan263
Letter on methods for sealing and calibrating a liquid resistance utility instrument.19th Jul 1920Box 54 \ 3  Scan264
Letter to Dr. Turner of The Lucas Electrical Co. regarding a sealing method for high liquid resistance.13th Aug 1929Box 54 \ 3  Scan265
Request to produce a set of annular spark gaps for ignition testing, based on an attached sketch.29th Jan 1931Box 54 \ 3  Scan266
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding a set of 6 concentric spark gaps.2nd Feb 1932Box 54 \ 3  Scan267
Letter to The Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding gaps for testing ignition coils.3rd Feb 1932Box 54 \ 3  Scan268
Proposal to address corrosion in Swan Neck Pipes by applying a 'calorizing' treatment and testing them on experimental cars.6th May 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan001
Issues and proposed solutions for exhaust union nuts on the 40/50 HP chassis.28th May 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan002
Anti-corrosion treatments for exhaust parts, comparing Calorizing, Sherardizing, and Zinc Spraying.5th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan003
Testing the Calorized process on Condor 111 exhaust pipes.19th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan004
The necessity to calorize two steel exhaust downtake pipes.24th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan005
The process for calorizing pipes, considering the melting point of the brazing spelter used for joints.25th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan006
The impracticability of calorising parts with brazed joints due to the high temperatures required.16th Jul 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan007
Challenges of calorizing brazed exhaust pipes and exploring alternatives.17th Jul 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan008
Use of Rustless Steel pipes and testing the processes of dip brazing and calorizing.6th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan009
Letter from The Calorizing Corporation discussing the process and challenges of calorizing down-take pipes, including issues with brazing and distortion.23th Jul 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan010
Calorizing of 'V' series exhaust pipes, focusing on issues with welding and brazing.6th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan011
Pipe distortion due to extreme heat and proposing Stainless Iron as a solution.6th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan012
Letter discussing the calorizing of 'V' Series exhaust pipes and correspondence with the Calorizing Corporation of Great Britain.11th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan013
Process and issues with calorizing 'V' Series exhaust pipes.13th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan014
The calorizing process for 'V' Series exhaust pipes.24th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan015
Distortion of 'V' Series exhaust pipes during the calorizing treatment.25th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan016
Letter from The Calorizing Corporation regarding the distortion of a tube during treatment and advice for brazing flanges.24th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 4  Scan017
Request to fit a set of Hall's main bearings with white metal clearances to a B-16 unit.2nd Sep 1935Box 54 \ 4  Scan018
Sectional drawing of a Super-Atmospheric, Two-stroke cycle engine.2nd Sep 1935Box 54 \ 4  Scan019
Cross-sectional diagram of a super-atmospheric, scavenged, two-stroke cycle engine with splash lubrication.8th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan020
Letter from E.H. Micklewood to E. Hives regarding the dispatch of an experimental engine and a follow-up visit.8th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan021
Letter to E.H. Micklewood regarding the arrival of an engine, the making of pedestals, and the works holiday closure.19th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan022
Requesting clarification on who will bear the costs for experimental work on the Mickelham 'Two-stroke' Engine.14th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan023
Arrangement to test the Micklewood 2-stroke engine at the company's expense.15th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan024
Letter from F. H. Royce to E. H. Micklewood arranging the testing of an experimental engine.24th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 4  Scan025


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