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Comparative Study: Electric Vehicles vs. Combustion Vehicles
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
In 2017, a study for Greenhouse emissions discovered that 82% of these
emissions are Carbon Dioxide and its main cause is the production of gasoline
and diesel for transportation. It’s believed that Electric Vehicles may ...
Development of a Hydrokinetic Turbine for Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
The island of Puerto Rico has struggled for decades with antiquated power plants that
produce excess greenhouse gases In 2017 the delicacy of the overall power system on the
island was demonstrated when two Category 5 ...
Analysis of Surface Electromyography Signals of the Arm in Adults
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
In human history, medicine has always sought to improve the quality of life of patients with disabilities by designing what is now known as either an assistive device or prosthesis For a person who has an amputated arm, ...
Vulnerability of Bridges to Natural Events
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
This project utilized the HAZUS program and ArcGIS to perform vulnerability assessments on the bridges in Puerto Rico After conducting earthquake scenarios, the
most probable bridge to experience failure or distress was ...
Infrastructure Condition Assessment Using Drones
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
The condition assessment in pavement is carried out by performing a
traditional visual inspection, and by applying the Pavement Condition Index
-PCI (Vásquez, 2002). The visual inspection implies to access the roadway
and ...
Nickel Doped Carbon Nitride for Applications in Electrochemical Energy Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
Alkaline
fuel cells and supercapacitors have attracted considerable
attention over the last decades, mainly because these systems offer the
possibility to produce and store energy in a sustainable manner Since the
current ...
Cheating in Engineering College Student: Reasons, Techniques, and Mitigations
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)
On August 2020, the main researcher was selected to be part of the Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students (URP-HS) within
the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico with the assigned topic of cheating (academic ...
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Mycelium Based Composite Materials
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)
This investigations focuses on characterizing innovative mycelium based composite material The goal is to create sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials that combat
waste accumulation By comparing Pleurotus ...
Improving Operational Efficiency and Downtime Reduction: Applying Lean Six Sigma in Material Recovery Facilities
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)
In response to challenges within the solid waste industry, this research focused on enhancing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operations using Lean Six Sigma. Employing the DMAIC framework, the study tackled recurring ...
Exploring Solutions to Fast Fashion: Development of Sustainable Fabrics Made from Bacterial Cellulose Grown in a Novel Seaweed-Based Medium
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)
This research project explores innovative solutions to address two environmental concerns: the detrimental impact of fast fashion on the environment and the widespread macroalgae bloom. The proposed approach involves the ...