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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).
Table detailing the value of various types of bonnet ventilation on a '20/4' matrix at 30 and 40 M.P.H.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 24\4\  Scan305
Date  25th November 1924 guessed
  
SHEET 2.

VALUE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF VENTILATION
20/4" MATRIX.

| BONNET DETAILS. | SG{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | % difference from 'A'. | Critical atmospheric temperature. |
|---|---|---|---|
| **30 M.P.H.** | | | |
| Standard - shutters closed. | 77°C | 'A' | 18°C |
| Open - small shutters. | 71.2°C | 7.5% Improvement. | 23.8°C |
| Open - louvres. | 70.5°C | 8.5% Improvement. | 24.5°C |
| Open - larger shutters. | 69.0°C | 11.5% Improvement. | 26°C |
| Top panels off. | 65.2°C | 15.3% Improvement. | 29.8°C |
| Side panels off. | 62.4°C | 19% Improvement. | 32.6°C |
| **40 M.P.H.** | | | |
| Standard - all closed. | 71.6°C | 'A' | 23.4°C |
| Front large shutters open. | 63.0°C | 12% Improvement. | 32.0°C |
| Rear " " " | 64.4°C | 10% Improvement. | 30.6°C |
| All " " " | 60.8°C | 15% Improvement. | 34.2°C |

Small shutter - dimension - 4" X 10.5".
Large " " - 8" X 14.5".

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