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).
List of engineering topics for discussion or investigation, covering engine efficiency, supercharging, and chassis components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 173\4\ img008 | |
| Date | 4th November 1935 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}11/KW.4.11.35. (6) Any information with regard to the relative volumetric efficiency of the best side valve engine producible when compared with overhead valve engines of the 20/25 type. (7) The necessity or otherwise for induction pipe drainage with downdraught carburetters. (8) The latest information with regard to rubber slipper wheels. (9) The influence of steering geometry on road shocks, particularly with regard to independent front wheel springing. (10) The progress made in supercharging, the degree of slow running obtainable, the development of the drive, and the best induction pipe layout. (11) The actual advantage of cadmium bearings over white metal bearings. The qualities of cadmium bearings in service. (12) Any improvements relating to greater clutch durability. (13) Frame information generally. (14) The labour and material costs of a V-12 engine such as the Cadillac or Packard as made in America. The actual manners are of course more interesting than the costs because American wages are higher than those in England. (15) Progress made by the Harrison Radiator Corporation in improving radiator matrices. (16) A relative figure for big end area over piston area for high efficiency American engines. (17) The progress or otherwise of the semi-floating rear axle which was making headway when I was last in America - the approximate saving in weight and cost of this arrangement. | ||