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Two graphs analysing the effects of fan type, vehicle speed and radiator ventilation on cooling system water temperatures.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 15\1\  Scan315
Date  2nd July 1930
  
GRAPH I

A. {Mr Adams}
TEMPERATURE C°
TOP WATER TEMP.
BOTTOM WATER TEMP.
ATS TEMP. 20°C
STANDARD 6M/M 7 1/2M/M RAD
ALL SHUTTERS CLOSED 62.5 M.P.H.
19 EX CAR WT 48 CWT 11 x 41 AXLE.
BROOKLANDS TEST 2ND JULY 1930
EFFECT OF FAN ON COOLING SYSTEM.
DATA POINTS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
NO FAN
STANDARD SPRING TENSIONED WHITTLE BELT
WHITTLE BELT TIGHTENED CHOC A BLOC
BELT CHOC A BLOC AND FAN 1" NEARER RAD

B.
RAD.
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 77675
26.0"
23.25

FAN CHOC À BLOC 6M/M 7 1/2M/M RAD TUBES
ATS TEMP 20°C. 19 EX. CAR.
TEMPERATURE C° TOP WATER.

75 M.P.H.
ALL SHUTTERS OPEN 78°C.
ALL SHUTTERS CLOSED 84.5°C.

60 M.P.H.
ALL SHUTTERS OPEN 75°C
ALL SHUTTERS CLOSED 78.5°C

EFFECT OF SPEED AND VENTILATION ON COOLING SYSTEM.
  
  
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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