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Graph comparing the performance and consumption of Petrol and Pynol fuels in a Goshawk engine.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\J\May1923\  Scan65
Date  15th May 1923
  
FUEL TESTS.
H.P. GIVEN BY PETROL & PYNOL RESPT.
GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))
S.G. PETROL .752
S.G. PYNOL .804
BAROMETER - 740M.M.
B.H.P.
R.P.M.
PTS/HP/HR.
PETROL
PYNOL
CONSUMPTION PETROL & PYNOL COMPARED.
MIXTURE ADJUSTED AT EACH SPEED
TO WEAKEST MIXTURE FOR MAX POWER
UNEVEN TORQUE BELOW THIS.
A.C.L
15-5-23.
  
  
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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