How Differential Gears Work (VIDEO)
The other day I was browsing the tubes and found something amazing. It was a video that explains how differentials work in cars. A differential is a device, usually but not necessarily employing gears, capable of transmitting torque and rotation through three shafts, almost always used in one of two ways: in one way, it [...]
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Free Classical and electronic Music Online. As A wiseman said “Our mental depth perception tells us what sounds right to us among other senses, yet we venture into what is unknown to understand the complications of others to bind our grasp of reality…”
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A humorous story about a Gold Ferrari, education and money. Full story contains the goods.
Full StoryYour Own Rapid Prototyping Machine Here Now
On the 314 x 15^9365 Day Humans created 3D Printers. Have you wished you could manufacture your own parts/creation for your projects? I sure have!
Well wonder no more, rapid prototyping using 3d printer technology is here at last for domestic use. *VIDEO INSIDE Hit the full story for goodies!
Air Conditioning Process to cut from 50% to 90% Energy Consumption
Source: Nrel.gov A process has been developed of air condition that reduces energy uses by 50 to 90%.The process was announced by the US National Renewable energy and its called DEVAP which stands for Dessicant-Enhanced eVaporative air Conditioner)/ It cools air using evaporative cooling( not new) but combine a dessicant liquid for pulling water vapor [...]
Full StoryInfrared Controlled Autonomous Vehicle with video!
How cool would it be to have your own mini autonomous vehicle / drone that generates sounds like 3cp0?
Well that’s what I wanted to found out and so I built a 3cp0 mini brother. This gem has 2 modes, drone mode which is controlled by Air Conditioning Remote and autonomous mode. I will be updating this page more periodically. Hit the read button for more information. UPDATE VIDEO INSIDE!
Autonomous Vehicle for Soldiers
The kids that got third place of the DARPA urban challenge 2007 formed a company called TORC Technology. It was announced they are producing IED- scouting humvee kits to the military and drive by wire platforms for the blinds. They are introducing a TORC kit called (GUSS), or Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate which navigate autonomously [...]
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Your Own Rapid Prototyping Machine Here Now
On the 314 x 15^9365 Day Humans created 3D Printers. Have you wished you could manufacture your own parts/creation for your projects? I sure have!
Well wonder no more, rapid prototyping using 3d printer technology is here at last for domestic use. *VIDEO INSIDE Hit the full story for goodies!
Heat Exchanger Analysis
Abstract This experiment consists on taking measurements from a heat exchanger while varying the direction of the flow of the hot and cold fluids. Heat exchangers makes possible the use of machinery and processes that otherwise would generate too much heat to operate. The goals for this laboratory include determining the amount of heat dissipated [...]
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The BP oil spill is one of the worst man made disaster in the history of the world. An estimated 80,000 barrels per day have been leaking to the ocean since may, causing irreversible havoc to marine life and the ecosystem. What can comedy do to ease the pain? Hit the link to read more!
Full StoryAutonomous Vehicle for Soldiers
The kids that got third place of the DARPA urban challenge 2007 formed a company called TORC Technology. It was announced they are producing IED- scouting humvee kits to the military and drive by wire platforms for the blinds. They are introducing a TORC kit called (GUSS), or Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate which navigate autonomously [...]
Full StoryRefrigeration Cycle Analysis
Abstract Refrigeration technologies have enabled great advances to the modern society. Contrary to what one might think the first civilizations that used some sort of technique to refrigerate a room go back to prehistoric times. On these ancient times ice was stored and packed with hay and other types of insulating materials in order to [...]
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A mechanical engineer trying to make a difference while learning, experimenting and applying different technologies. If you would like to contribute to this blog you can contact him at irvin de la paz @ upr. edu.
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