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).
Typed copy discussing the Admiralty's use of Diesel engines, the potential for coal-tar fuel, and a proposal for 3-phase generators.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0028 | |
| Date | 13th December 1912 guessed | |
| COPY. (3) It is interesting to note that the Admiralty, who are installing Diesel Oil Engines on battle-ships for the electric lighting plant, are considering the advisability of co-operating with some manufacturers for the production of a fuel from coal-tar, and there is a great likelihood of this source of liquid fuel being developed to a large extent in the near future. We should propose to install 3-phase generators. This would enable us to make use of the motors which we have in our shop after they have been changed by the Corporation. | ||