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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).
Comparison of wind velocity tests on Goshawk fans with different configurations and engine speeds.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 75\3\  scan0181
Date  28th September 1922 guessed
  
X4237

COMPARISON OF GOSHAWK FANS.

Tests on S-Goshawk-11 car with original height of radiator - Wind velocity measured at 3 points - bonnet fitted during tests.

Minus readings show when air is blown out from under bonnet.

(Diagram showing 3 measurement points on a radiator representation, labeled 1, 2, 3)

Handwritten notes: X4240, X4237

16" standard Fan and Pulley.
| Engine revs. | 1st. position. | 2nd. position. | 3rd. position. |
|--------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
| 500 | - 80 | 310 | 270 |
| 1000 | - 450 | 760 | 640 |
| 2000 | - 1250 | 1800 | 1550 |

18" Fan and large pulley.
| 500 | - 150 | 390 | 220 |
| 1000 | - 470 | 790 | 720 |
| 2000 | - 1400 | 1800 | 1700 |

18" Fan and standard pulley.
| 500 | - 200 | 400 | 360 |
| 1000 | - 750 | 920 | 830 |
| 2000 | - 1700 | 2340 | 2100 |

18" Fan and std. pulley with cowling.
| 500 | 220 | 470 | 370 |
| 1000 | 450 | 1000 | 910 |
| 2000 | 910 | 2360 | 2320 |

Large pulley, 18" blades, cowling.
| 500 | 130 | 300 | 280 |
| 1000 | 360 | 800 | 710 |
| 2000 | 1000 | 1900 | 1500 |
  
  


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