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1952
1952 - 1322.PDF
9 MAY 1952 This test house provides "Bristol" engineers with all the facilities necessary for full-scale testing of compressors and turbines up to the largest sizes likely to be required in the foreseeable future. Equipment includes six electric motors with a combined maximum power of 13,120 h.p. which, geared together, are used to drive the compressor under test. Alternatively, these motors may be coupled to a separate engine compressor to provide compressed air for turbine research. A second bank of six coupled motors drive two engine compressors, which also supply compressed air for research purposes. This large and unique test equipment is a tremendous asset, and ensures that "Bristol" turbines and compressors give the maximum possible efficiency, so essential for high output and low fuel consumption. THE B R I ST O L AEROPLANE COMPANY LIMITED ENGLAND
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