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System can effectively detect an input and output voltage and adjust the transformer to give the required output voltage for the process. Should include multiple layers of protection including, but not limited to, overvoltage, undervoltage and surge protection.
The ElectriLite (http://omni.mcn.org/ElectriLiteB) Community Electric Vehicle (CEV) is a local transportation system intended to be designed, developed and produced in community settings with a continuing web based coordination presence.
ElectriLite is a 2 place, 300 pound, 3 wheel, gearless dual hubmotor driven,
The Base-Model volume is roughly 26-28 cu.ft. and can have a 4-6 Inch riser platform secured to the base supports for a 74.0 inch.
This is an idea for a more convenient and perhaps even green system to change oil in automobiles. The standard method is to climb under the vehicle and loosen the drain plug from the oil pan and drain fluid, then replace the plug.
Web Packing:
When packing certain web materials it is important to roll the web consecutively on top of the previous portion of the web. This sometimes is difficult due to trapped air between web layers.
This is a rough drawing to show my idea. It consists of a machine that would be lowered over a semi straight area of the 21" diameter pipe. A hinged clamp would then be rotated around and bolts would be tightened.
A super-sized cream separator is to be used to gather the oil slick using a properly equipped ship to take the separated oil into its hold and return to the sea.
This device provides an early warning for earth quakes.
especially when we are asleep. The detector will be housed
in a package similar to the omnipresent fire detectors,
battery operated and wall mounted.
Electronic Moving Freight Train Weighing System.
The system consists of a large concrete pit constructed in a railway freight car marshalling yard over which a structural steel bridge is erected.
Smart e-stick is an electronic interface which has been designed for the visually impaired people to make them walk more efficiently by providing the indication and voice message about the presence of any obstacles on their way.
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