By Dalano Bass
A team of researchers from the Universidad Carlos De III
Madrid have created a project called MAGDRIVE in hopes of successfully creating
a prototype design for a non-contact transmission. MAGDRIVE is coordinated in
the European space area of the 7th Framework Program. Magnetic fields would be used to ensure no
wear and tear, as well as making lubrication optional. No wear and tear
eliminates frictions and optimizes performance from the transmission. These
mechanical transmissions would be placed in environments in which humans may
have trouble with maintenance. With no human maintenance required, this
prototype may possibly allow spaceships and satellites to reach depths of space
where weight and mass become factors. These transmissions may eventually be
placed in automobiles and be a possible alternative to help reducing oil usage.
For more information of this project check out
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100920081326.htm
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