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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 plotting power output and horsepower loss against R.P.M for an E.A.C. engine exhaust system after alterations.7th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0024
Graph of engine power output experiments with various exhaust system configurations.6th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0025
Graph of horse power loss against R.P.M. for different components of an E.A.C. engine exhaust system.6th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0026
Instruction to implement a new scheme for a spring loaded exhaust choke valve, cancelling previous fittings.26th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0027
Confirming a verbal conversation to alter the exhaust system by removing bends as the starter motor is no longer required.27th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0028
Indicator diagrams for engine tests with double exhaust pipes and a manifold for each 3 cylinders.27th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0029
Indicator diagrams showing engine performance with single straight pipes at various RPMs.27th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0030
Sheet of four indicator diagrams for an engine with a standard exhaust manifold at various RPMs.27th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0031
Five graphs comparing engine manifold performance at 2000 RPM.27th Feb 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0032
Graph of piston displacement for crank angles for a 40-50 engine with a standard exhaust system and closed cut out.4th Apr 1924Box 66 \ 2  scan0033
Graph showing the results of an exhaust system test on cylinder 6 of a 40-50 engine at 2000 RPM.4th Apr 1924Box 66 \ 2  scan0034
Indicator diagram showing pressure vs crank angle for a 40-50 engine's exhaust stroke.4th Apr 1924Box 66 \ 2  scan0035
Graph of piston displacement for crank angles, relating to a 40-50 engine's exhaust scheme.4th Apr 1924Box 66 \ 2  scan0036
Graph showing the Derby exhaust scheme for a 40-50 engine, cylinder no. 6 at 2000 RPM.4th Apr 1924Box 66 \ 2  scan0037
Graph of pressure versus crank angle for a 40-50 engine's Derby exhaust scheme.28th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0038
Secret memo requesting a scheme to convert 40/50 cars to water-heated throttles, cancelling the exhaust butterfly valve.28th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0039
On overheating issues in 40/50s models, discussing the choice between exhaust heated and water heated throttles.28th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0040
Suggestion to wire Australia with instructions to modify and retest a throttle system.29th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0041
Recommendations for engine cooling modifications to prevent water boiling, particularly for hot climates.29th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0042
Studies for chassis improvements based on points raised by Mr. Johnson.15th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0043
Test on exhaust pipe expansion, requesting alterations due to reported failures.30th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0044
The expansion of F.H.C.I. exhaust manifolds.23th Jul 1935Box 66 \ 2  scan0045
Tests of heat flow to cooling water with varying exhaust back pressure on an 'Eagle' engine.29th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0046
Analyzing heat flow and power curves under different throttle and back pressure conditions.29th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0047
Engine heat flow, back pressure, and power output.29th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0048
Exhaust down-pipe baffle and its effects on over-heating.30th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0049
The effects of a closed exhaust baffle on engine performance and cooling system temperature.30th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0050
Tests of an exhaust baffle and butterfly related to engine overheating.30th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0051
Graph plotting heat flow to cooling water against brake horse power for an E.A.C. engine.28th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0052
Graph plotting heat flow to cooling water against increasing exhaust back pressure for an E.A.C. engine at 1500 RPM and 50 B.HP27th Apr 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0053
Summary on over-heating investigations.5th May 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0054
Secret memorandum about reverting to water heating for the throttle on the EAC and 40/50 models.1st May 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0055
Secret memo suggesting making exhaust downtake pipes from Everbright or Stainless steel to avoid brazing or welding.4th May 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0056
Exhaust fumes entering the car body and a proposed fix involving a swan neck exhaust pipe.1st Jun 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0057
Customer and press criticism regarding the exhaust noise of the 'New Phantom' and requesting solutions.22th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0058
From Hs. to BJ. regarding complaints about exhaust noise in the New Phantom and ongoing tests with modified silencers.23th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0059
Proposal to experiment with stainless steel tubes for exhaust systems to combat corrosion.24th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0060
Requesting an update on improving the exhaust noise of the New Phantom.20th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0061
Request to schedule the testing of a New Phantom's improved, noise-reducing exhaust system in London.10th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0062
Customer criticism and the negative impact of the 'New Phantom' exhaust noise on the company's reputation.19th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0063
Improving the exhaust system for the New Phantom and resolving a whistling noise.21th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0064
Plan to test a modification for exhaust noise on 'New Phantom' trial cars.21th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0065
The fitting of a new exhaust system to a New Phantom Open Touring Car.25th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0066
Telegram about sending an open touring Phantom for a new exhaust system.25th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0067
Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of an open touring phantom for a new exhaust system.25th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0068
Loss of power and speed on a 'Phantom' demonstration car after fitting a new silencer.1st Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0069
Change from exhaust heating to water heating for the EAC carburetter on the New Phantom.1st Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0070
Power loss due to a silencer on vehicle 103-MC and recommending further testing.1st Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0071
Noise levels and performance issues of car 103-MC compared to other models like the 'Phantom' and 'Silver Ghost'.2nd Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0072
Noise levels and potential adoption of a modified exhaust silencer on car 103-MC.9th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0073
Modification to the exhaust heating system on the New Phantom model.4th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0074
Requesting a comparison of a new exhaust system following tests.7th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0075
Chasing a cure for exhaust noise and spitting in the silencer on the 'New Phantom' chassis.10th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0076
The performance of an exhaust system fitted to car 103-MC.11th Sep 1935Box 66 \ 2  scan0077
Road performance tests of a concentric tube silencer.11th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0078
Comparison of exhaust noise and silencer performance between different vehicle models.11th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0079
The exhaust noise of car 103-MC, comparing silencer options and performance against Phantom and Silver Ghost models.12th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0080
Effectiveness of a new silencer compared to the 'Silver Ghost' model and querying horsepower curve data.14th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0081
Exhaust noise and silencer performance figures for car 103-MC.14th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0082
Suggesting the inclusion of exhaust analysis in the testing of car and aero engines.9th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0083
Modifications to the exhaust silencer system for American 'Phantom' chassis cars.16th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0084
Reducing exhaust noise in the Phantom model car by testing two different silencer designs.1st Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0085
Alternative silencer designs for the New Phantom model.16th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0086
The performance and design of various vehicle silencers.16th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0087
Performance and power loss of different vehicle silencers.5th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0088
Dynamometer graph comparing engine power curves with various silencer configurations.5th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0089
Comparing a 'Phantom' small diameter aluminium induction pipe and water-heated hot spot against the standard system.18th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0090
Confirming drawings for the 'Phantom' exhaust system have been sent to Springfield.18th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0091
New silencer design for the exhaust system which, while quiet, causes considerable loss of power.24th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0092
Significant power loss caused by the Phantom concentric tube silencer.22th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0093
Performance and design of the Phantom exhaust system silencer.25th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0094
Testing and urgent implementation of a new, quieter silencer for the 'New Phantom' exhaust system.28th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0095
Power loss associated with the Phantom Exhaust Concentric Tube Silencer.22th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0096
Cancelling a previous document to be replaced with an attached re-written version regarding the 'New Phantom' exhaust system.29th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0097
Testing and urgent standardisation of a new silencer for the 'New Phantom' exhaust system.29th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0098
Design modifications for the Phantom Silencer.10th May 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0099
Testing and production of a new silencer for the 'New Phantom' exhaust system.5th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0100
Challenges of making the Phantom's exhaust system as quiet as the Silver Ghost's.2nd Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0101
Correcting a typing error in a previous communication regarding the 'New Phantom' exhaust.5th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0102
Urgent introduction of a new, quieter exhaust system for the 'New Phantom' to replace the noisy standard version.9th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0103
Development of a new exhaust system and modified silencer for the Phantom model.10th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0104
Investigating an objectionable exhaust noise on the New Phantom chassis and the proposed modification to fix it.12th Jun 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0105
The effects of shortening an exhaust pipe, including comparative performance data.12th Jun 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0106
Modifications and material suggestions for the Phantom silencer, including a proposal from Mr. Royce.12th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0107
Improving the Phantom exhaust system, suggesting a smaller aluminium silencer to be tried.13th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0108
The urgent fitting of a new silencer to a 'New Phantom' vehicle.16th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0109
The new silencer for the 'New Phantom', its fitting to company cars, and policy regarding existing customers.14th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0110
Noisy exhaust of the New Phantom and the urgent need for a new silencer to prevent losing orders.23th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0111
Design, testing, and implementation of a new silencer for the New Phantom model.27th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0112
Cost-effectiveness of dismantling and rebuilding silencers versus building new ones.27th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0113
Conference discussing the replacement of the standard silencer with a new, easier-to-make design for the 'New Phantom'.5th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0114
Testing a new silencer for the New Phantom model and forwarding a list of cars requiring it.11th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0115
Confirmation of an agreement to cut down an intermediate exhaust pipe and a query to the Experimental department about retaining a nozzle.11th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0116
Seeking permission to instruct the Works to manufacture parts for 'New Phantom' silencers.13th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0117
The alteration of the carburetter and induction pipe heating.18th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0118
Difficulties with carburetter and induction pipe heating and proposing a hybrid solution.13th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0119
The operation of the carburetter system, focusing on exhaust and water heating during startup.23th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0120
The performance of a modified silencer for the Phantom model.23th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0121
Petrol consumption and proposing experiments to improve efficiency by heating the throttle or carburetter air intake.25th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0122
Comparative silencer tests for the New Phantom model.27th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 2  scan0123


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