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The results of testing new diffusers, detailing efficiency, pressure, horsepower and air temperature.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\O\2January1926-March1926\  Scan194
Date  29th March 1926 guessed
  
contd :- -2-

is too big and the efficiency consequently low. They are making up new diffusers. The results obtained at 20,000 revs. are roughly :-

Efficiency 55%
Pressure 14 lbs/sq.in.
Horse power 40
Air temperature 90°C

Whilst the blower is off E.16. we are continuing running it with normal induction pipes and carburetters.

Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  
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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