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Oil and petrol consumption statistics for engine unit C-16.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 144\3\  scan0094
Date  15th July 1936
  
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
X1220
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /WB. {Mr Brazier / Mr Bell} 7/KW.15.7.36.

Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16.

32.2 sq.in.lbs. scraper rings.
Otherwise standard engine.
Total miles to date 1603.
Oil used 4½ pints.
Miles run 205.
Average speed 45.5 M.P.H.
Oil Consumption 362 M.P.G.
Petrol Consumption 12.8 M.P.G.
Average Air Temperature 18.5°C.
" water " 83.0°C.
" oil pressure 27 sq.in.lbs.
Drivers: P. Rose & F. {Mr Friese} Walsh.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /W.Brazier.
  
  
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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