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).
Instructions for conducting throttle distortion tests, detailing measurements taken before and after engine operation.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\3\ Scan248 | |
Date | 12th April 1922 | |
ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. RR 26 (10M ENGLISH ORG 5-11-20) MP 231103 X4305 To: Mr Hives Date: 12/4/ 1922 Order No. Customer's No. # Throttle Distortion Tests Tests have been taken with full exhaust heat on throttle valve being shut. We took measurements at the following points as per sketch. Each test was of 5 mins duration with engine running at 500 r.p.m. Measurements were taken whilst hot and when the throttle allowed to cool down measurements taken when cold. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work | ||