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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 efficiencies for the STD 40/50 RR and E.A.C-1 configurations, including data on thermal efficiency and valve timing.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\K\November1923\  Scan44
Date  12th July 1923 guessed
  
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COMPARISON OF EFFICIENCIES OF STD. 40/50 RR. & E.A.C-1 WITH THE 'AIR STANDARD' EFFCY:

40/50 RR. Comp: ratio = 3.99
E.A.C.1 " " = 4.6
'Air standard' = 1 - 1/R^(r-1)

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TABLE 1:
| R.P.M. | Indicated Thermal Efficiency % | Indicated thermal efficiency X 100 / standard efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 40/50 RR. | E.A.C.1. | 40/50 RR. | E.A.C.1. |
| 500 | 21.34 | ---- | 50.25 | ---- |
| 600 | ---- | 27.33 | ---- | 59.8 |
| 750 | 21.24 | 27.56 | 50.0 | 60.4 |
| 1000 | 23.69 | 27.31 | 55.8 | 59.8 |
| 1250 | 24.00 | 30.05 | 56.5 | 66.75 |
| 1500 | 24.74 | 29.49 | 58.2 | 64.6 |
| 1750 | 25.50 | 29.26 | 60.0 | 64.0 |
| 2000 | 25.10 | 29.52 | 59.1 | 64.7 |

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TABLE 2: AIR STANDARD EFFICIENCY.
| 40/50 RR. R = 3.99 | E.A.C.1. R = 4.6 |
|---|---|
| .4251 | .4569 |

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VALVE TIMING USED.
Diagram showing:
IN. OP. 2°
EX. CLO. 4°
IN. CLO. 37°
EX. OP. 48°

Timing taken with .010" tappet clearance.
110° Camshaft.
  
  


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