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Many hospitals run physical therapy for rehabilitation of people involved in accidents or recovery of body mobility after surgery and/or a long term disease. On the other hand, there are people which do not precisely fit into such categories; people who might need just some relaxation, but they need it on a frequent basis.
Future Helicopter
it is a concept of a helicopter with advanced technology. It is basically designed for military purposes..It's a conceptual design for a helicopter........A future spaceship.....can be used for defense and also for rescue mission..It can also be used for carrying huge loads from one place to another..
We replace conventional spark plug by laser ignition. Since spark plug are less efficient, we have chosen a laser ignition system. Laser has many advantages over spark. It wil help to increase efficiency of the engine.
Why Laser Ignition....
Regulations on NOx emissions are pushing us toward leaner air/fuel ratios (higher ratio of air to fuel).
My invention is simple; I just haven't had the money to see if it works. It is called a fluid dynamic generator. It uses the simple refrigeration cycle except a condenser and evaporator are replaced with two cold plates, one hot and one cold. The compressor is a 12-24 volt danfoss 40 watt.
The WAISSI ENGINE
The next generation, opposed piston (“boxer”) internal combustion engine.
Offered in our works is a conception of new technology for production of solar panels, which provides a high level of heat removal from these batteries operating under intense solar radiation. Using thermography,
The Beowulf Plateau is a variation of a b-cluster with some unique differences. Unlike a traditional b-cluster, the nodes are contained within one centrally located form-factor, a desk. Although it’s true that there are other similar types of clusters (such as those created using Raspberry PIs and Beagle Boards),
The idea is to take the workings of a vehicle and use them to drive on water. All the scales in the drawing are just a guess. It seems to me though that instead of a propeller a track should be used to poke into the water to push the vehicle along.
Slowly flying at the altitude of a quad copter, or cruising on a cushion of air as a ground effect hovercraft, this circular amphibious aircraft can also land on, ride on, and float on water.
Reduced in total weight by its helium (or hot air) inflated circular floatation skirt (creating a plenum chamber) and inflated enclosed- under-chassis-spaces,
PRINCIPLE:
Permanent magnetic suspension works on the principle of ''like poles of magnets repel each other''. Based on this I have made an attempt to build a prototype of this system which is a successful one.
Making it electromagnetic suspension gives more strength so it can be applied to lightweight vehicles.
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