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Turboprop engine as a Pusher Configuration with combination of Prop-Brake can be effectively used instead of a Turbo-Shaft Engine as Auxiliary Power Unit on a Multiple Engine Powered Airplane. The Pusher Turboprop engine on ground with Prop-Brakes 'ON' can be used to power the airplane from Bleed-Air to start the Engines, Environmental system, Electrical System,
ABSTRACT
Vehicles lightening is a common goal to all car manufacturers, with the aim to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. It is not always easy, however, to reconcile the use of light alloys and conventional forming or casting technologies with the need to manufacture structural or engine components, with thin walls, complex shapes and adequate mechanical properties.
Forgetfulness and visual impairment are the major common health problems faced by the elderly folks. Apparently, both of these illnesses are indeed dangerous especially for those patients who are under medication. In order to help the elderly patients to be independent and prevent them from forgetting about their vital medications,
The purpose of my project is: bring to dentists the possibility of improving their diagnostic method with a tool device that will enable doctors to see in real-time images over and inside the teeth. It will reach every boundary, orography of each teeth and dental roots inside the patient mouth.
The SM-39 is a next generation air superiority fighter and fighter-bomber. Designed to perform the missions of the F-22, F-15, F/A-18E/F and the now retired F-14 Tomcat and A-6 Intruder, the SM-39 is a twin engine, piloted or unpiloted autonomous, low observable aircraft. With two internal weapon bays,
The Nortilus is a human powered underwater pleasure craft.
Suspended from floatation devices and an integral snorkel, it allows the operator an underwater experience just feet below the water surface. The pedal arrangement turns a rear mounted propeller and hand controlled levers which provide rudder movement for directional control.
Problem Description:
Whenever we start our cars on a gradient, there is always the possibility of it moving down the slope while accelerating and leaving the clutch pedal.
Solution/Idea:
I have designed a wheel hub in which an additional ratchet wheel will be attached which can be engaged or disengaged with the main wheel hub,
An o-ring that is designed to replace standard o-rings in SAE J1453 o-ring face seal hydraulic fitting adapters. The o-ring is designed to eliminate warranty concerns with blowouts at the Face Seal end that also prevent oil leaks in hydraulic fitting adapters.
Features of this design:
Standard O-ring materials such as Nitrile Elastomer, EPDM,
With Technology the solar cell's limits with todays latest advancements are the size of coverage for the power produced.
My idea is to layer the solar cells one on top of the next,
Most of the companies in Mombasa have been recycling plastic waste, glasses,and metallic waste leaving the heap of organic waste which forms 75% of the total garbage.
Open-air markets, beach hotels, fast food restaurants, and homes produce more than 200 tons of organic waste per day. The majority being fruits and vegetables.
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