Originally designed for industrial purposes Roots blower was developed for aircraft-engine use by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics; design and construction are outlined; supercharger weighs 88 lb. and is operated from rear of engine at one-half times crank-shaft speed; its rotors are cycloidal in form, 9 1/2 in. in diameter and 11 in. long; displacement is 0.51 cu. ft. of air per revolution of rotors; results of tests made by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.


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    Title :

    Roots supercharger on Soucek plane proves efficiency of blower type


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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