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Principle:
This radiator works on the same principle of heat transfer but instead of straight fluid flow line helical path is provided so that heat transfer rate gates increases considerably.
Concept :
The heat transfer by convection Q is given by
Q= hA(∂T) w/m2
What problem does your design idea solve?
With the current available gun-port, there is a greater risk or probability of the gun-man being hit during firing operations. This is because when the gun-port is opened, the mechanism is such that it exposes the vehicle interior and makes the gun-man vulnerable to injuries/death during firing operations. Besides,
The innovation is new engine technology for automotive, aircraft and industrial use, and is designed to provide significant “GREEN” technical and financial benefits:
• Ultra-low exhaust emissions; significantly improved fuel economy;
• Low friction; no prime rubbing components, no lubrication required, no wear, ultra-long life;
• Higher efficiencies - mechanical, volumetric & thermal;
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It is common knowledge that tapping all the feasible sources of energy and systems which prevent losses is the need of the hour. Currently, many such systems have been developed including “REGENERATIVE BRAKING.” The usual method for regenerative braking includes using a dynamo attached to the crankshaft which gets charged when the wheel rotates during idling. However,
Our team consists of four members. We the Team Seyon have come upon to create a jet pack using simple and cost effective materials. Building this prop is not rocket science, even though you're building a "jet pack." We used basic products to build this jet pack. The main concept was to make this jet pack
A gasoline or natural gas powered, computer controlled pogo stick, for clearing mine fields. The ground tip of the pogo stick should be of blast absorbing material and easily changed. Thousands of mine fields exist through out the world. The pogo stick receives GPS signals,
With the growing demands of human needs the utilisation of conventional energy has increased tremendously. Consequently environmental issues like global warming etc. have risen. Keeping these facts in view we are preparing a model to present an idea on how the daily energy requirement can be fulfilled in a more practical,
Holodeck Technology today
A holodeck, in the fictional Star Trek series, a simulated reality facility on starships. Holodeck is depicted as an enclosed room in which objects & people are simulated by projected holographic images.
Star Trek Holodeck was inspired by New York inventor and holographer, Gene Dolgoff. 1973 he met Gene Roddenberry creator of the original Star Trek television series.
USA EPA and other countries’ environmental authorities are requiring a greater reduction of the total contaminants including dust, ash, NOx and SOx levels for all non-natural gas applications such as diesel, furnace, boiler and turbine emissions. It is also challenging the diesel truck fleets and especially the maritime fleets to improve fuel emissions and mileage.
The Laser Attack Missile is either ground launched, air launched, or space launched at a fast moving target. Instead of a warhead, or in addition to a warhead, a missile can contain a powerful laser, lightning laser (electro-laser for use only in the atmosphere), maser or particle emitting beam which is directed towards its fast moving target.
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