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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).
Performance comparison graph of a Supercharged Peregrine engine, testing small versus large inlet valves.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 1\8\  B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page212
Date  8th August 1932 guessed
  
RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} PR 20
SMALL V LARGE INLET VALVES. SUPERCHARGED PEREGRINE.
OPEN EXHAUST POWER: PLUS 1850 CC BLOWER NATURALLY AS RATED C/R 5.85
1 7/8 THROTTLE DIA S.U

INLET VALVE THROAT 1.2" DIA AREA/LITRE 2.69 □"
1.125 2.34 □"

Valve Timing Diagram:
TDC 11
IN .020 CLCE
EX
40

Axes Labels:
B.H.P
B.M.E.P LBS/D"
BOOST PRESS INS HG
  
  


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