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Graph comparing the power output (B.HP) versus R.P.M. for a 20 HP engine at standard and increased compression ratios.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\O\2April1926-June1926\  Scan083
Date  1st May 1926
  
20 H.P. ENGINE - POWER OUTPUT WITH INCREASED COMPRESSION RATIO
CORRECTED FOR BAR 760 MM. AIR 12° C
B.H.P.
R.P.M.
5.45 TO 1 COMPN RATIO
CALCULATED FOR 5.45/1 RATIO
STD COMPN RATIO 4.75 TO 1
ael / 1/5/26
Y-Axis: 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10
X-Axis: 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000
  
  
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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