Altitude laboratory testing at Bureau of Standards during past 13 years and conclusions drawn as to engine performance under altitude conditions; experimental data on modern 12-cylinder aircraft engine to illustrate (1) effect of pressure and temperature on power and (2) theoretical and practical advantages from supercharging. (see also Flight, vol. 23, no. 52, Dec. 25, 1931, pp. 1264a-1264e, 8 figs)


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    Title :

    Altitude laboratory tests of aircraft engines


    Additional title:

    Am. Soc. Mech. Engrs -- Advance Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Society of Mechanical Engineers -- Meeting ; 1931 Altitude effects



    Publication date :

    1931


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    7 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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