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The mechanical efficiency of a Bentley and 25 HP servo motor and its linings.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 105\4\  scan0144
Date  26th October 1934
  
X537D
EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT

REFERENCE :- Ha/PJH.7/KW.26.10.34.

Subject of Report :- Mechanical Efficiency of Bentley and 25 HP. Servo Motor and efficiency of Dervo Linings.

General Conclusions :- Ball bearing bridge and spring ring torsional connection greatly increase mechanical efficiency, and that more satisfactory servo linings are required.

Copies of Report Circulated to :- E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Do. By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hdy. {William Hardy}

Report to be noted for further action by :- Exptl. Dept. and De.

Test carried out on :- No. 5 Test Bed, Servo Test Rig and Bentley chassis B-23-AE.

By :- F.J. Hardy K. {Mr Kilner} Scholes.

Test No.

Date :- 26.10.34.

RR 2X (20H) (60708 6-3-34). G.C.B.
  
  
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