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Layout and cable specifications for various direct current supply circuits.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0098
Date  17th August 1928
  
X632
EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
17.8.28.

EXPL. DEPT. DIRECT CURRENT SUPPLY CIRCUIT.

(1 step = 2.5 ft. approx)

(1) Royce generator circuit to electrical laboratory.

This runs underground for a portion of thw way, and the direction taken is unknown, but an estimate is made.

From O.H. to Lab. 550 steps. 19/.080 cable.
" tapping to switchboard in lab. 11 steps. 7/.036 cable.

(2) B.T.H. generator circuit to electrical laboratory.

This wiring is done in a temporary manner, i.e. it is not in tubing.

From O.H. to switchboard in lab. 447 steps.

Comprising 150 steps of 7/.064 cable.
20 steps of 19/.080 "
277 steps of 19/.048 "

(3) Royce generator supply from motor-generator house to tomb.

From tapping in M.A.R. to switchboard in tomb.

190 steps. 7/.036 cable.

(4) Royce supply from Lab. to Shop.

From switchboard in lab. to switchboard to Shop (3 wires) 100 steps. 7/.036 cable.

CAP.
  
  
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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