A few days ago, we had written about the LPG kit for two-wheelers. On Wednesday, I made a visit to Chitradurga, a town 200 KM from Bangalore, to check out this innovative idea of Mr Veerabadraiah and understand more about it.
It was not difficult to find his garage as Chitradurga is quite a small city and many people in the town gave me instructions on how to reach him.
Once I reached the garage of Mr Veeabadraiah, I saw the LPG Hero Honda Bike parked in front of his garage, but without fitment of LPG kit! I wonder why he was not using it daily!
Introduction
After the friendly cup of coffee, we started discussing about the innovation. Mr Veerabadraiah told about his works. To put it in his words, “I started working on this venture about 8 to 10 years back. The urge to find something new, motivated me to do the experiments on my Hero Honda. I worked on whether LPG can be fitted to two wheelers also. Hence I started working on the same and conducted experiments with LPG cylinders fitment to two-wheelers. I did a lot of hard work in designing the jet nozzle that could be fitted for the LPG such as, preparing mould, getting relevant components, designing of the 1 KG cylinder which can be placed conveniently and more.”
Assembly
To get the system working, Mr Veerabadraiah assembled the LPG cylinder to a stand, which had been welded to the grill placed in front side of the bike. The LPG converter was fixed to the rear seat hand grip, and the inlet pipe connected to inlet of the carburetor, and finally a vacuum pipe to the inlet manifold.
Though several people have already put LPG to their two wheelers, Mr Veerabadraiah has gone further and redesigned the carburetor and registered a patent regarding the same.
It is interesting to know that the methods he has used are very systematic and involve a lot of theoretical and practical application of auto technology
Testride
Mr Veerabadraiah was so kind to let me take a test ride of the bike. I switched on the cylinder and started the bike. Though it took a while for starting, there was not much difficulty in starting the bike.
Later on we test rode the bike for about 5 KMs during which I found hardly any difference in the performance and handling with that of a petrol bike. Meanwhile, he also told me that the bike can give mileage of up to 135 KM per kg of LPG. In case LPG gets over, we can switch over to petrol.
Since LPG costs Rs 35 per KG, the KM cost of this bike is 25 paise per KM. Assuming a mileage of 60 KMPL and petrol cost of rs 50, the equivalent cost for petrol is Rs 1.20. This means that the LPG running cost of this bike is a whopping 80% cheaper than with petrol!
Mr Veerabadraiah estimates the cost of the system at Rs 5,000. This means that after about 5250 KMs, you will earn back the cost of the system.
Plans
After returning, the savvy engineer told me that he is already getting many offers from two-wheeler manufacturers and entrepreneurs. He will consider any offers which could bring money to him and fame to Chitradurga.
At present, he has tried to get RTO registration for the conversion to LPG. But, the government has not yet authorized usage of LPG for two wheelers.
On first view, the system does look somewhat vulnerable, which is why maybe the RTO has been reluctant about it. But Mr Veerabadraiah advised me that the system is totally safe.
Conclusions
This was a very important visit. LPG on two-wheelers will be a great development for the world. As the two-wheeler runs quite smoothly in LPG, and in fact as good as petrol, this seems like a very good invention. Except the starting problems, this is technology is perfectly usable.
Obviously, it is a very appreciable thing that a person with no technical qualification in auto technology has worked hard with limited resources with a view of inventing something. We must commend such entrepreneurs who truly drive the country.
With the correct sponsors, hopefully he can take his designs further in putting to two wheelers so that it becomes commercially available to us!
What do you think of LPG in two-wheelers? Do share your thoughts. If you have any questions, please let us know, as Shiva will be happy to help you!
Submitted by Shiva Shankar on August 29, 2
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ayurveda - The Science of Life from India
"In the great teaching of the Vedas, there is no touch of sectarianism. It is of all ages, climes and nationalities and is the royal road for the attainment of the Great Knowledge."-
Thoreau, American Thinker
The central theme of Indian Vedic sciences is to use the body, mind and soul to service the real self (cosmic spirit). Ayur(life) Veda(science) is the knowledge concerning the maintenance of a long and healthy life. Ayurvedic philosophy and teachings encourage people to follow a pure lifestyle, one that gives clarity, peace of mind and true satisfaction.
The research was done by two Indian sages Charaka and Agnivesa. Their work involved looking into the science of healthy living and prolonging life without illness. Charaka has compiled 150 chapters on details of food and drink substances, detailed classification of disease, lines of treatment, use of drugs, diet and practices of achieving good health.
The resulting Ayurvedic tradition is at least 5,000 years old in India. It is an integrated and comprehensive system of health, diet, wellness and balance for the mind, body and spirit.
The Essence of Ayur(life) veda(sciences)
- Elemental Diet - Every element has its own taste. The earth is made of elements. Every season is rules by specific elements. Every individual has specific elements in them. By using diet for a balance in elements results in good health.
- A balance diet in the Ayurvedic tradition does not revolve around fats, carbohydrates, proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals. Ayurvedic Nutrition takes into account body tissues, water levels, salt levels, electrolytes in the body, gunas or properties of food, dosha or element properties of the individual, tastes, qualities present in the food and food sadhana or assimilation by our body.
- Ayurveda is a science of the individual - eating according to one’s unique metabolic and neurological constitutional type and needs
A book that I would recommend for learning Ayurveda is Perfect Health : The Complete Mind/Body Program for Identifying & Soothing the Source of Your Body's Reaction by Dr. Deepak Chopra Perfect Health by Dr. Deepak Chopra
© Kavita Mehta
Thoreau, American Thinker
The central theme of Indian Vedic sciences is to use the body, mind and soul to service the real self (cosmic spirit). Ayur(life) Veda(science) is the knowledge concerning the maintenance of a long and healthy life. Ayurvedic philosophy and teachings encourage people to follow a pure lifestyle, one that gives clarity, peace of mind and true satisfaction.
The research was done by two Indian sages Charaka and Agnivesa. Their work involved looking into the science of healthy living and prolonging life without illness. Charaka has compiled 150 chapters on details of food and drink substances, detailed classification of disease, lines of treatment, use of drugs, diet and practices of achieving good health.
The resulting Ayurvedic tradition is at least 5,000 years old in India. It is an integrated and comprehensive system of health, diet, wellness and balance for the mind, body and spirit.
The Essence of Ayur(life) veda(sciences)
- Elemental Diet - Every element has its own taste. The earth is made of elements. Every season is rules by specific elements. Every individual has specific elements in them. By using diet for a balance in elements results in good health.
- A balance diet in the Ayurvedic tradition does not revolve around fats, carbohydrates, proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals. Ayurvedic Nutrition takes into account body tissues, water levels, salt levels, electrolytes in the body, gunas or properties of food, dosha or element properties of the individual, tastes, qualities present in the food and food sadhana or assimilation by our body.
- Ayurveda is a science of the individual - eating according to one’s unique metabolic and neurological constitutional type and needs
A book that I would recommend for learning Ayurveda is Perfect Health : The Complete Mind/Body Program for Identifying & Soothing the Source of Your Body's Reaction by Dr. Deepak Chopra Perfect Health by Dr. Deepak Chopra
© Kavita Mehta
Friday, August 14, 2009
A Good news between Hindu & Muslim
Thu, Aug 13 08:49 PM
Anisur Rahman Dhaka, Aug 13 (PTI)
Muslim majority Bangladesh today celebrated Janmashtami with devotional songs and beating drums, while President Zillur Rahman and Premier Sheikh Hasina extended greetings to the people on the occasion. Colourful street marches joined by hundreds of men, women and children beating drums and playing bugles featured the Janmashtami, Lord Krishna''s birthday with festivities while Rahman hosted a reception for distinguished members of the community at the Bangabhaban presidential palace.
Hasina had yesterday hosted another reception for leaders of the Hindu faiths at her official residence and main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia issued a statement greeting them on the occasion. The day is a public holiday in Bangladesh while the members of the Hindu community constitute nearly 12 per cent of country''s 130 million populations.
Mayor of Dhaka Sadek Hossain Khoka inaugurated the main Janmashtami procession at Palashi area of the city as it paraded the main thoroughfares with the marchers carrying the images of Lord Krishna, sketches on different events of his life with choirs of religious songs amid rhythm of drumbeat. The other programmes of the day included puja, prayer and Geeta Yagya, discussions, cultural functions, distribution of `prasad'' and feeding to the poor while tight security was in place around the festival grounds and temples.
(MORE) PTI AR.
Anisur Rahman Dhaka, Aug 13 (PTI)
Muslim majority Bangladesh today celebrated Janmashtami with devotional songs and beating drums, while President Zillur Rahman and Premier Sheikh Hasina extended greetings to the people on the occasion. Colourful street marches joined by hundreds of men, women and children beating drums and playing bugles featured the Janmashtami, Lord Krishna''s birthday with festivities while Rahman hosted a reception for distinguished members of the community at the Bangabhaban presidential palace.
Hasina had yesterday hosted another reception for leaders of the Hindu faiths at her official residence and main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia issued a statement greeting them on the occasion. The day is a public holiday in Bangladesh while the members of the Hindu community constitute nearly 12 per cent of country''s 130 million populations.
Mayor of Dhaka Sadek Hossain Khoka inaugurated the main Janmashtami procession at Palashi area of the city as it paraded the main thoroughfares with the marchers carrying the images of Lord Krishna, sketches on different events of his life with choirs of religious songs amid rhythm of drumbeat. The other programmes of the day included puja, prayer and Geeta Yagya, discussions, cultural functions, distribution of `prasad'' and feeding to the poor while tight security was in place around the festival grounds and temples.
(MORE) PTI AR.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Indian natural herb Tulsi to fight back swine flu
Ayurveda, the traditional 'science of life', has a remedy for diseases when every other stream of medicine fails. Now, at a time when swine flu is spreading like wildfire across the world, Ayurveda has the remedy in the form of the miraculous herb, the basil leaves commonly known as Tulsi.
Tulsi, the purest and most sublime plant, has been known and worshipped in India for more than five millennia for its remarkable healing properties. Considered as an 'Elixir of Life', this wonder herb has now been claimed to keep the deadly swine flu at bay and help fast recovery in afflicted persons.
"The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner says.
Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster.
"Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body," he claims.
Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of the view that Tulsi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.
"Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach." This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu," believes Patel.
As its name suggests, Tulsi has again proved to be the 'the incomparable' medicine - this time, in the prevention and cure of swine flu.
The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. However, Please consult a practitioner in case of any such symptoms. Doctors have strictly advised against self medication.
(With PTI inputs)
Tulsi, the purest and most sublime plant, has been known and worshipped in India for more than five millennia for its remarkable healing properties. Considered as an 'Elixir of Life', this wonder herb has now been claimed to keep the deadly swine flu at bay and help fast recovery in afflicted persons.
"The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner says.
Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster.
"Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body," he claims.
Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of the view that Tulsi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.
"Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach." This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu," believes Patel.
As its name suggests, Tulsi has again proved to be the 'the incomparable' medicine - this time, in the prevention and cure of swine flu.
The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. However, Please consult a practitioner in case of any such symptoms. Doctors have strictly advised against self medication.
(With PTI inputs)
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