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Query regarding the optimal sodium fill percentage for sodium-cooled valves, referencing an S.A.E. Journal article.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 158\5\  scan0026
Date  18th March 1939
  
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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} from Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 4/R.18.3.39.

We see from a certain article in the S.A.E. Journal that it is said that sodium-cooled valves are more effective when the hollow space is 40% filled with sodium than when 80% filled.

We should like to know what percentage is filled with sodium on our valves.

Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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