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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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Continued discussion on positive plate disintegration in batteries, suggesting improvements to separator placement.5th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan044
Letter discussing the use of threaded rubber separators for batteries instead of wood and ebonite.11th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan045
Threaded rubber separators for batteries and arranging a meeting.12th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan046
Threaded rubber separators for batteries and correspondence with suppliers.14th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan047
Letter from Peto and Radford discussing the supply and technical issues of threaded rubber separators for accumulators.13th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan048
Typed letter from PETO AND RADFORD discussing the supply and configuration of accumulators.13th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan049
Potential disadvantages of using threaded rubber separators in batteries.15th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan050
Battery design, performance, and material degradation, with a focus on P&R batteries.15th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan051
Internal memorandum concerning threaded rubber separators for batteries.21th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan052
Supply and specifications of threaded rubber separators for batteries.27th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan053
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of a standard battery for a 40/50 chassis.26th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan054
Letter discussing the orientation of threaded rubber separators within battery cells.29th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan055
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing the properties and testing of threaded rubber separators.28th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan056
Experiment on the arrangement of threaded rubber separators within batteries.1st Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan057
Letter from a battery manufacturer detailing modifications to the active material in plates and separators.2nd Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan058
Letter from Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Co. Ltd. discussing battery separator performance experiments.2nd Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan059
Letter to Mr. K. Preston of Peto & Radford regarding battery modifications, specifically ebonite thickness and separators.6th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan060
Marking system for threaded rubber separators in an experimental battery.10th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan061
Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing modifications to reduce charging potential difference.11th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan062
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding progress on R.R.11 cells.12th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan063
Letter discussing a proposal to change ebonite thickness and the decision to revert to a .4 mm specification.15th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan064
Postscript discussing the reduction of ebonite thickness and its effect on internal resistance.15th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan065
Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing the performance of different ebonite and wood separator combinations.17th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan066
Letter discussing battery performance improvements and material specifications.17th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan067
Letter discussing a compromise on the thickness of ebonite separators.22th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan068
Letter discussing a .5mm dimensional compromise and the ribbing of wood separators with the company Exide.22th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan069
Appropriate thickness for Ebonite separators in Peto & Radford batteries.22th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan070
Querying a decision on the thickness of ebonite battery separators following correspondence with a supplier.23th Feb 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan071
Routine treatment of a car lighting and starting battery, including charge and discharge data.3rd Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan072
Log of battery charging and testing, detailing a second charge, density readings, weight, and cell densities.16th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan073
Test report on battery performance, detailing charging cycles, cell densities and ampere-hours.30th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan074
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a 'separation matter' and arranging a conference.5th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan075
Extract from a letter from Messrs. Peto & Radford.15th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan076
Letter to Mr. G.R.N. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the specifications of battery ebonite separators.16th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan077
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding the thickness and design of battery separators for 40/50 HP cars.18th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan078
Letter from Peto & Radford to E. Fowler Clark regarding altering wood separators in a cell.18th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan079
Letter to a supplier regarding the incorrect thickness of ebonite battery separators.19th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan080
Letter concerning the thickness specifications of ebonite battery separators and arranging an inspection.20th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan081
Letter concerning the performance and thickness of ebonite separators in car batteries.30th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan082
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing proposed modifications to battery separators.15th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan083
Continuation of a letter from Peto & Radford discussing cell separation.15th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan084
Letter to Mr. G.R.N. Minchin discussing battery comparisons, a battery in Commander Briggs' car, and the design of separators regarding electrolyte levels.16th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan085
Letter discussing electrolyte depth, ebonite separation thickness, and issues with a Phantom's side lamps.22th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan086
Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing the specifications of ebonite separators in batteries.22th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan087
Letter clarifying that a recurring issue with side lamps was due to faulty bulbs, not the car's electrical system.22th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan088
From ROY to EFC regarding the status of separators for Peto & Radford batteries.28th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan089
Correct thickness of ebonite separators for P & R and Exide batteries.29th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan090
Graph comparing battery cell performance showing 150 AMP discharge at a constant load on RRII.29th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan091
Graph showing voltage drop over time during a 150 Amp discharge at a constant load on an RR11 battery.27th May 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan092
Confirming the dispatch of a battery with threaded rubber separators for testing.27th May 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan093
Experiments on Phantom batteries, focusing on variations in grids and threaded rubber separators.28th May 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan094
Faulty Exide battery that has leaked acid, suspecting blocked vents as the cause.31th May 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan095
Correspondence regarding defective Exide battery vent stoppers and their replacement by the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd.7th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan096
Requesting cells for comparative testing of P & R and Exide batteries with new threaded rubber separators.8th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan097
Delay in acquiring three standard battery cells to wait for an improved version.10th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan098
Letter from a battery supplier regarding voltage rise characteristics and the supply of test cells.17th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan099
Letter to Peto & Radford concerning experiments on battery charging and cell configuration.18th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan100
Extract from Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the supply and testing of four special cells.19th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan101
Experimental 40/50 sandwich batteries containing cells with threaded rubber separators.26th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan102
Letter to Mr. G.R.N. Minchin regarding a smaller output dynamo and the condition of four received cells.9th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan103
Letter regarding the spillage of acid from batteries during transit and the packaging methods used.12th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan104
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P & R TR II Battery, detailing tests and observations.2nd Jun 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan105
Letter discussing battery cells for chassis 7-EX and other battery-related queries.10th Dec 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan106
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the battery on Mr. Royce's chassis 7-EX.11th Dec 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan107
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery test results and design improvements.12th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan108
The re-testing of an SR battery, detailing low and high rate discharge tests.4th Apr 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan109
Instructions sheet detailing the results of a Cadmium test on threaded rubber separators and standard cells.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan110
Instruction sheet detailing the results of tests performed on an ST.13 battery.27th Apr 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan111
Instruction note detailing the results of a cadmium test on battery cells fitted with threaded rubber separators.1st Dec 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan112
Internal instruction to the Experimental Department regarding the receipt of a 12-volt battery from a chassis.11th Jan 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan113
Instruction sheet detailing the results of tests on an SS battery.20th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan114
Instructions and results for tests conducted on an ST Battery (181) after 20,000 miles.29th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan115
The re-testing of an SR Battery after a 2-year life test.22th Nov 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan116
Instructions for a low-rate discharge bench test on an SR battery.26th Nov 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan117
Test report on an SS Battery (180), detailing low and high rate discharge results.15th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan118
Test report on an ST Battery, detailing its mileage, age, and performance under various discharge rates.18th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan119
Comparing P+R Standard and Exide threaded rubber battery separators.19th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan120
The failure analysis of an Exide cell from an SS Battery.19th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan121
Agreed-upon thickness for Ebonite separators.26th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan122
Letter to supplier Peto & Radford Ltd. agreeing on the thickness specifications for ebonite battery separators.26th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan123
Analysis of a P&R threaded rubber battery cell failure after extensive road and bench testing.12th Nov 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan124
The failure analysis of battery plates and separators.18th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan125
Analysis of battery cell failures in SS & ST type batteries following road and bench life testing.18th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan126
The failure of battery plates due to sulphation, treeing, and a resulting short circuit.18th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan127
Inspection report on the condition of battery cell number 6, detailing the plates and separators.18th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan128
Analysis and comparison of battery cell components, specifically separators.18th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan129
Analysis of battery cell component issues, including plate distortion and separator impurities.2nd May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan130
Test report on an SS Battery (180) detailing its mileage, life test duration, and discharge performance.2nd May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan131
The bench life tests of an S.T. battery (181).13th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan132
Electrical experimental record sheet for ST Battery (181) tests.25th Aug 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan133
Experimental record sheet for an ST Battery, detailing test dates, locations, remarks, and mileage.9th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan134
Electrical experimental record sheet for an SS Battery test.9th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan135
Experimental record sheet tracking the testing and performance of an SR Battery (179).5th Jan 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan136
Electrical experimental record sheet tracking battery mileage and test results.9th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan137
Tests completed on threaded rubber type separators for accumulators.29th Jan 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan138
Analysis of battery failure modes, including plate buckling, electrolyte levels, and separator experiments.29th Jan 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan139
Analysis of issues with battery cell separators, comparing standard wood and ebonite with Threaded Rubber.1st Feb 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan140
Ignition options for the Goshawk I engine.1st Feb 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan141
Proposal to fit a temporary battery ignition system to the Goshawk I engine by replacing the magneto.21th Jan 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan142
Addition of a terminal to a Bosch 'ZF6' Magneto for the 'Goshawk I' engine to enable temporary dual ignition.16th Feb 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan143


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