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The idea is that by means of renewable energy (solar wind power) cold deep sea water is pumped up to a thermo isolated storage holder at an increased height so that it provides a natural means of building pressure in the pipe lines.
The water is routed from this container to two spiral columns in an enclosed green house.
Here the table is tilted at 12 degrees so a worker can do his work without any troubles. At one side of the table there is a space for keeping lamps. Under the table there is a support to stretch out legs. At another side of the table,
Leg Drive is a concept that enables the differently abled (hand related disabilities) to improve their mobility and independence.
The concept aims at enabling the differently abled to drive cars (control & navigate) using only their legs.
Using 4 pedals instead of the regular 2, the user can control the vehicle (accelerate & brake) and also navigate (left &
The present condition of our nation is not pleasant, especially in the field of fuel consumption. Our nation is struggling to meet the demand and need of fuel expenditure. Due to the depreciation of primary sources the cost of all the fuel commodities are increasing drastically,
Challenges
1. Increasing vehicle population contributing to higher emission levels of CO2 that causes global warming. 2. Ever spiraling fuel price. 3. Need for an alternate source of power to drive vehicles for a cleaner environment.
Project Objective:
1. To reduce the emission of CO2, HC and other harmful gases.
The Survival Capsule comes in a number of different sizes ranging from a two-person to ten-person. Larger capsules are on the drawing board. It is a personal safety system designed to protect the occupants from Tsunamis, Typhoons, Hurricanes, Cyclones, Tidal Surge etc.
The Tsunami is a very real threat for many people around the world.
The Industrial Revolution started with James Watt's steam engines, but did you know they were atmospheric ones? It was not the fuel that gave the output work of his machines, but the atmosphere instead. The fuel was only needed to generate steam and an under-pressure by condensing it,
My design idea/invention has a 100% success rate for the alleviation of foot pain as described by the 10 people who have used my home built prototypes. Also, test subjects who previously suffered from other ailments such as diabetic neuropathy, foot pain from arthritis, occular myathemia gravis, and tenosynovitis had documented benefits from the use of my prototypes.
This is my concept of a flying military drone craft carrier. The problem facing the military with drones is finding a suitable place for the drones to take off and land, one that doesn't require permission on distant lands. With such a transporter,
This entry comprises a solution to increase the efficiency of water coolers by using the same water which is wasted in drainage. Water that is allowed to drain directly can be used effectively to increase the efficiency of the system to good extent.
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