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IIT Delhi wows with 'tornado' bike:GMI
At the 16th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF-2005) organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi amazed with their innovative tornado bike that was a cross between a moped and bike. Sponsored by Montu Motors, this bike for teenagers was built on 16-inch wheels with a 50cc engine. The concept was to minimise size without compromising on features, which should appeal to the youth. Another IIT innovation displayed at the four-day fair, which provided a window to innovative technologies being developed in India, was a portable coffee maker. Still in the designing stage, the portable, battery-operated coffee maker is foldable and can be carried around in a handbag. Another interesting product was a briefcase that generates a loud alarm and high-voltage shock. Developed by New Delhi-based security systems company Gardvel, the device is operated through remote control. If stolen, the suitcase would generate a loud alarm via the remote control. Gunnebo Steelage, a subsidiary of the Sweden-based Gunnebo Group, showcased a unique entrance control system that allows only one authorised person to enter. The Gunnebo Entrance Control requires swiping of a card that would open an adjacent door and allow entry to just one person. State-owned engineering major Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) showcased a new compensation scheme - Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) - for enhancing power transfer capability and reducing transmission losses. Another BHEL device showcased was an automatic system that in 10 millisecond helps to cut losses and improve power system stability in high-voltage transmission lines. Developed in-house by BHEL, the Controlled Shunt Reactor is already installed at Power Grid's 400 KV Itarsi sub-station on the Itarsi-Jabalpur transmission line. A gas-insulated substation and dry type transformer were also displayed by BHEL, identifying transmission and distribution as thrust areas to drive future growth. The fair attracted over 30,000 visitors and saw 450 exhibitors in 11 focussed business pavilions and the participation of 17 overseas countries.
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