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Analysis of fuel mixture distribution in a first experimental induction pipe.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 75\2\  scan0297
Date  16th February 1923
  
1st. EXPL: INDUCTION PIPE.

X2758
16:2:23
X1697
X2758

[Diagram of an induction pipe with 6 cylinders]
Labels on diagram:
RICH
WEAK
DIA. 1.7"
CROSS SECTION AREA 2.27 D"
10.2"
7"
12.5" K

This pipe gave an extremely rich mixture on cylinders 6 and 1 - cylinders 4 and 3 were very weak. This was evident at all speeds but more noticeable at low speeds. At speeds below 1500 r.p.m. cylinders 6 and 1 were so rich that much after burning took place in exhaust.

Distribution (cold)

Cyl: Nos.
| R.P.M. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|--------|----|----|----|----|----|----|
| 500 | VR {E. S. Voller - Orders} | OK | SW | VW | OK | R |
| 750 | R | SR | OK | OK | SR | R |

On increasing strength of mixture, 5 and 6 richens quickest. On decreasing strength 4 and 3 starve first.
In all cases 6, 5 and 4 are richer than 3, 2 and 1 with carburetter intake on R.H.S.
Distribution proportional to above table at all speeds above 750. After burning in exhaust more pronounced
contd:-
  
  
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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