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Performance graph of main-brush position tests on a Standard 'R' Goshawk Dynamo.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 50\5\  Scan179
Date  3rd May 1923 guessed
  
Y-Axis: AMPERE OUTPUT
X-Axis: DYNAMO R.P.M.

Top Left Table:
OPERATING FIGURES
Amps | Volts
1 | 13.95
2 | 13.75
3 | 13.50
4 | 13.20
5 | 12.80
6 | 12.40
7 | 11.90
8 | 11.40
9 | 10.80
10 | 10.20
11 | 9.50
12 | 8.80
13 | 8.00
14 | 7.20

Center Text:
MAIN-BRUSH POSITION TESTS
OF
STANDARD 'R' GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) DYNAMO
Control brush adjusted in each case to give a final temperature of from 72°C to 78°C at maximum load.
Final ambient temperature 20°C

Curve Key:
CURVE 4 Brushes 4° retarded 78°C
" 3 " 3° " 78°C
" 2 " 2° " 75°C
" N " " in neutral position 78°C
" 1 " 1° advanced 75°C
" Rxd " 2° " 72°C

Side Note:
Positions measured circumferentially
on carcase
from neutral position

Top Right:
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Bottom Right:
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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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