The comparative performance of an aviation engine at normal and high inlet air temperatures
Description:
"This report presents some results obtained during an investigation to determine the effect of high inlet air temperature on the performance of a Liberty 12 aviation engine. The purpose of this investigation was to ascertain, for normal service carburetor adjustments and a fixed ignition advance, the relation between power and temperature for the range of carburetor air temperatures that may be encountered when supercharging to sea level pressure at altitudes of over 20,000 feet and without int…
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Date:
February 11, 1927
Creator:
Gardiner, Arthur W. & Schey, Oscar W.