About the session
This lecture reviews the work of Sir Henry Royce in electrical machines, motor cars and aero engines prior to and after the formation of Rolls-Royce in 1904. His brilliance as an engineer and his attention to detail earned the company the reputation of building the best motor cars in the world. His legacy for the pursuit of excellence in engineering has been a hallmark of the company ever since. The lecture goes on to cover the launch of the RB211 engine for the Lockheed Tristar and its subsequent development including the very successful Trent engine family that power the wide body airliners in production and under development. The adaptation of aero engines for naval propulsion and power generation is discussed, together with a view of the future of propulsion and power systems and the contribution that will be made by electrical technologies.
