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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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List describing various fan designs and modifications tested, with their corresponding diameters.19th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0061
Bench experiments conducted on EAC radiator fans.20th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0062
The performance and design of various engine fans based on test results.20th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0063
Fan modifications and the resulting power-thrust curves.20th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0064
Fan blade curvature, performance, and selecting an optimal fan speed ratio.1st Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0065
Continuation discussing engine cooling fan and belt drive ratios.20th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0066
Suggesting a new standard for a fan based on drive ratio improvements.25th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0067
Graph comparing the speed, power, and axial thrust for various standard and experimental fan designs.18th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0068
Graph comparing thrust and power consumption against fan speed for various fan designs.19th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0069
Graph comparing the performance of a standard 40/50 fan against an experimental E.A.C. fan.27th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0070
Graph comparing the speed, power, and axial thrust of a Standard Type 3A and an Experimental Type 10A EAC fan.10th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0071
Table of ratios for 20 HP fans, showing fan speeds corresponding to various thrusts.10th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0072
Data table of fan speeds corresponding to various thrusts for different fan models.10th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0073
Development and testing of different engine fan models and their respective drive ratios.20th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0074
Table of experimental fan results, comparing thrust, power, and thrust/power ratios at two different speeds.10th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0075
Performance data sheet comparing test results for Fan No. 1 and Fan No. 15.23th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0076
Technical memorandum discussing the driving radius of a V-belt for the engine fan and experimental belt ratios.23th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0077
And finalising new experimental fan ratios.24th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0078
The repetition of fan tests comparing a modified EFC fan against the standard R-R fan.25th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0079
Design considerations for radiator fans to improve efficiency and reliability.31th Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0080
Request to produce experimental fan sets with higher speed ratios.2nd Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0081
Requesting the production of one set of fan parts, a blade and a flange, based on provided blueprints.24th Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0082
Experimental variations for the Phantom radiator fan to improve power-thrust and cooling.18th Jul 1930Box 75 \ 3  scan0083
Instruction from Mr. Royce to test if a three-bladed radiator fan performs as well as a six-bladed one for the 20 HP chassis.5th Jun 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0084
Extract detailing the assembly of parts for chassis 1.E.X.30th Jun 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0085
Test results comparing 3 and 6 blade fans, measuring water and air temperatures under various speed and road conditions.14th Jan 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0086
Performance test data from a hill climb at Tucknall Hill, comparing different fan blade configurations.4th Jul 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0087
Tests on a 40/50 chassis comparing a fan fitted with 3 blades against the standard 6-bladed fan.26th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0088
Test results for maximum temperatures during hill climb and level running with 3-bladed and 6-bladed fans.26th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0089
Required number of fan blades and a request to remove three from a trials car.4th Dec 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0090
Extract from a report on vehicle 2.EX detailing dynamo and fan belt adjustments and battery maintenance.11th Feb 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0091
Complaint regarding unsatisfactory Whittle belts causing noise and clearance issues on the dynamo and fan drives.9th Sep 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0092
Test report on special fan belts, questioning whether to revert to the original Whittle belt due to potential scrap costs of £1000.25th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0093
The unsatisfactory performance of fan belts composed of leather and grey fibre links, noting elongation, breakage and vibration issues.20th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0094
Condemning the use of Whittle type fan belts with fibre inserts due to noise and risk of breakage.28th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0095
Replacing problematic fibre-wearing link belts with Whittle belts for fan and dynamo drives due to vibration issues.20th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0096
Comparison of different belts and arranging to sell condemned stock.29th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 3  scan0097
Suggestion to test a fan pulley made from a new 'specialalloy' as a potential replacement for the current malleable cast iron version.18th Jan 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0098
Schedule of performance and comparison tests for radiators and cooling fans to be conducted at Brooklands.12th Oct 1934Box 75 \ 3  scan0099
Test schedule for radiator and component testing over two days.12th Oct 1934Box 75 \ 3  scan0100
List of tests comparing bonnet temperatures, radiator matrix area, and induction pipes at various speeds.1st Aug 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0101
Improving the 40/50 HP armoured car's cooling by experimenting with an aluminium radiator cowl.1st Aug 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0102
Fan blades breaking in service and proposing a reinforcement piece as a solution.20th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0103
Cover note for a standardization sheet regarding an experiment on a reinforcing plate for a fan blade.2nd Nov 1931Box 75 \ 3  scan0104
Request for costing on a standardisation sheet for a reinforcing plate on a fan blade.2nd Nov 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0105
Cause and liability for three broken fan blades and a damaged radiator.15th Nov 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0106
Missing standardisation sheets and scheduling a visit to Derby for Goshawk 11 tests.20th Dec 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0107
Standardisation sheet regarding the introduction of additional parts to strengthen the Fan Blade.1st Jan 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0108
Standardisation of a reinforcing plate for fan blades.2nd Nov 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0109
Costing document for fitting reinforcing plates to an existing fan on a 40/50 chassis.30th Nov 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0110
Adopting the half-link type of Whittle Belt for the fan and dynamo drive on the 40/50 chassis to eliminate a 'drumming' noise.21th Jul 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0111
Radiator and fan specifications for cars intended for use in Switzerland and India.9th Oct 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0112
Specifications for the 40/50 radiator and fan, including water capacity, pulley diameters, and a table of fan speeds.29th Sep 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0113
Confirming Mr. Royce's agreement to a one-piece forging for the fan drive pivot and spindle.16th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0114
Data sheet of test results showing the temperature of air at the rear of a fan in relation to water temperature at speeds of 25 and 45 m.p.h.15th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0115
Suggestion to improve cooling on the 40/50 HP chassis by removing fan blades.26th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0116
40/50 HP chassis troubles related to belt drives.1st Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0117
Comparing the efficiency of a 6-bladed fan versus a 3-bladed fan.1st Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0118
Fan tests for car 98-NK, comparing a three-bladed fan to a standard fan.29th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0119
Report comparing the engine temperature performance of a three-bladed fan versus a standard fan on vehicle 35-PK.29th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0120
Engine cooling tests for a 40/50 HP engine, comparing the performance of six and three-bladed fans.8th Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0121
Temperature test results comparing a six-bladed fan and a three-bladed fan with shutters open and closed.8th Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0122
Improvements to car radiators, specifically matrix size and fan design for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.29th Aug 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0123
Continued discussion on engine overheating, fan efficiency, and cooling system limitations.9th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0124
Letter to Messrs. Ogilvie & Partners requesting recommendations for a more efficient engine cooling fan for the 40/50 HP Chassis.9th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0125
Tests conducted on 40/50 HP radiators to resolve boiling issues and compare them to Hispano models.11th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0126
Engine fan efficiency and fan belt performance at various speeds.11th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0127
Improving engine cooling through fan belt and bonnet ventilation enhancements.11th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0128
Engine cooling improvements and tests related to water boiling.11th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0129
Statement on the acceptable duration for a 20 HP or 40/50 HP car's engine to boil.11th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0130
Bench experiments on the power required to drive a 40/50 radiator fan with six and three blades.18th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0131
Fan power speed curves and issues with driving belt slippage at high speeds.18th Sep 1934Box 75 \ 3  scan0132
Power tests for six-blade and three-blade fans, discussing methodology and providing power-speed law formulas.18th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0133
Report page detailing experiments on fan power, belt slip, and air stream velocity.18th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0134
Methodology for measuring fan thrust and air velocity using a spring balance and revolving turntable.18th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0135
Graph showing power absorbed by a 40/50 standard fan at various speeds, comparing three and six-bladed fans.18th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0136
Graph plotting air velocity against fan speed for a 40/50 standard fan, comparing six-bladed and three-bladed versions.24th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0137
Attaching a report from Dr. Watts of Ogilvie & Partners regarding the fan for the 40/50 HP chassis.24th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0138
Letter from Ogilvie & Partners Ltd. detailing improvements for a 40-50 HP chassis fan.19th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0139
Analysis of fan power in relation to speed, exploring blade design solutions like variable pitch and twisting.19th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0140
Conclusion of a letter discussing the design limitations of a wooden screw.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0141
Bench experiments on the thrust of various radiator fans at different speeds.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0142
Continued technical discussion on ventilator fan tests, thrust, and cooling efficiency.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0143
Analysis of radiator and fan efficiencies by combining thrust and power speed curves.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0144
Comparison of the efficiency between a six-bladed fan and a three-bladed fan, referencing horsepower curves.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0145
Continued report discussing fan efficiency, thrust, and power curves based on experimental data.19th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0146
Additional notes comparing the performance and efficiency of six-bladed and three-bladed 40/50 fans.20th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0147
Comparison of the performance of six-blader and three-blader fans, detailing experimental limitations.20th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0148
Graph showing thrust-fan speed curves for seven different types of fans, plus a ventilator fan.20th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0149
Graph of HP vs. Fan Speed for a standard 6-blade fan and a modified 3-blade fan.30th Nov 1934Box 75 \ 3  scan0150
Graph showing the power absorbed in horsepower versus thrust in pounds for a standard 40/50 6-bladed fan and a 3-bladed version.20th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0151
Further bench experiments conducted on radiator fans, outlining a new apparatus arrangement.17th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0152
Report comparing the performance and efficiency of various fans using curves representing power, thrust, and speed.17th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0153
The performance of a four-bladed fan and plans for further modifications and experiments.17th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0154
List of fans tested, detailing their type and fan tip diameter.16th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0155
Graph comparing the speed, power required, and axial thrust for twelve different engine cooling fan designs.18th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0156
Graph comparing the thrust and slip performance of various engine fan designs against engine speed.18th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0157
Graph comparing the speed and power consumption of various fan designs against engine speed.18th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0158
Water boiling issues, comparing a new fan design, and the effectiveness of bonnet louvres versus shutters.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0159
Issues with a fan testing rig and proposing a chain drive modification to allow for more efficient testing of fan belts.3rd Mar 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0160


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