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Performance test data for a motor with field coils in parallel under cold and hot conditions.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 61b\3\  scan0138
Date  11th August 1920
  
-3- Contd.

MOTOR WITH FIELD COILS IN PARALLEL.

(COLD).

| Test. | Speed of engine. R.P.M. | Motor speed. | Volts. | Amps. | Temp. of cyl: | Temp. of radiator. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 1398. | 9.85 | 124 | 18.5°C | 18.5°C | Volts taken across battery terminal |
| 2 | 60 | 1398 | 9.65 | 120 | " | " | " |
| 3 | 60 | 1398 | 9.55 | 120 | " | " | " |

Motor volts would be 8.7
Motor torque (chain wheel) 38
Engine torque 798 lb-inches.

(HOT).

| 1 | 110 | 2563 | 10.92 | 80 | 80°C | 90°C | Volts taken across battery terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 110 | 2563 | 10.86 | 80 | 80°C | 90°C | " | " |
| 3 | 110 | 2563 | 10.77 | 80 | 78°C | 88°C | " | " |

Motor volts would be 10.15
Motor torque (chain wheel value) 18 lb-inches.
Engine torque 378 lb-inches.

C. A. {Mr Adams} P.

R R 285A (100 T) S (L.001) Y596 H & S. 149. 11-8-20 (G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2800
  
  
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