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The present invention is related to a mechanism and method to extract electrical energy from mechanical energy using piezoelectric materials such that the resulted voltage and power is higher compared to present mechanisms. In the following description, the different configuration of the ‘high voltage piezoelectric electrical energy producing mechanism’ which hereinafter is called ‘electric generator’ is presented.
The major disadvantage of most chemotherapeutic approaches to cancer treatment is that most are non-specific which results in the well-known side effects. Magnetic drug targeting offers a major advantage through targeting a specific site, such as a tumor.
This particular design idea solves the issue of safety when installing new roofs on new constructions and provides an alternative method of saving energy and at the same time provides a roof that is also maintenance free and will reduce pollution by implementing clean renewable energy.
Problem :
The world is booming with smart technology. In this generation people wish to have things done at their fingertips. Along with this we also need to conserve electricity to face the power crisis. A lot of power is wasted when the loads are on when not required.
Engines are the commonly power producing machine running on either Petrol or Diesel or Gas. Engines are widely used in automobiles.
Newer technologies have made engines lighter and super-efficient. But still there are a lot more things that can happen.
Introducing the world's first “Engitronics”-Camless Engine. Engine made with mechanical and electronic technologies.
Often in our life we come across people with upper limb amputation. They face many troubles in performing chores of their daily life. The present assistive techniques available in the market are either only for cosmetic purpose or mechanical that is bulky and is highly expensive.
Our proposal is all about a “smart” mirror in a fitting room of a store that suggests us to have a jeans with the red shirt you brought in. It snaps a video so you can compare the image side by side with other colorful shirts you try on.
Millions of people and tons of cargo are daily transported by the air daily all over the world. Still, the safety of air transport is questionable due to the number and the frequency of accidents reported worldwide.
The survival of the passengers or the crew is with an utmost importance since the human factor is invaluable.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles with internal combustion engines all have in common one dirty little secret. After the engine is started, and until the catalytic converter is up to operating temperature, the engine's exhaust gases are emitting pollutants as if the vehicle did not have a catalytic converter installed.
The Problem
• Conventional sources of electricity are ultimately unsustainable.
o Nonrenewable
o Generate pollution and waste
o Toxic and dangerous materials
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