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Energy Efficiency Improvement of an Air Handling Unit at a Pharmaceutical Facility by Integration of an Economizer Cycle
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This project presents the design of an economizer cycle for an existing Air Handling Unit (AHU) located at a pharmaceutical facility. At certain low temperatures, the integration of the economizer cycle will allow the AHU ...
Comparison of the Quality System Requirements of Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 and International Standard ISO 13485
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This paper compares the quality system requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR part 820 with the quality system requirements of the International Standard ISO 13485. The medical devices industry that distributes ...
Experimental Design of a High Vacuum System for PUPR-MC Plasma Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
In vacuum technology it is customary to divide a large pressure region (as of today, covering 16 orders of magnitude) into single, smaller regions. These divisions are somewhat arbitrary. Thus, the chemists frequently refer ...
Reduce Scrap Loss of a Pacemaker Lead Applying Lean-Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
A pacemaker is an electronic device that is placed under the skin to help control abnormal heart rhythms. It consists of a battery, a computerized generator, and lead (wires) with electrodes on one end. in a pacemaker leads ...
Faster Sample Delivery to the Microbiology Laboratory using Lean Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This article presents the Lean Six Sigma tools used to identify the factors that impact the timely arrival of environmental water samples to a Microbiology Laboratory in a biotechnology industry. The inherent variations ...
Changing Behaviors: Re - Conceptualization of a Tutoring Center
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2004)
The following article introduces a novel constructivist tutoring system, its origins, concepts, methods and its impact in the student population. To optimize the performance and strategic planning of the Center, a software ...
Automation of Plasma Diagnostics at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
This work presents an ongoing effort to develop an automatic measurement system for plasma diagnostics at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, along with an example of its operation. ...
High Density Plasma Nitriding on Stainless Steel Alloys at PUPR-MC Plasma Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
A novel method of nitriding at high current levels at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mirror Cusp plasma machine (PUPR-MC) has been performed. Nitrogen ions implantation or plasma nitriding increases the hardness at ...
Improving Performance on Information and Technology Systems and Services at a Life Sciences Manufacturing Plant for the Graduate Programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
The establishment of a continuous improvement program and culture at a Life Sciences company has giving them great business results. By using Lean ,Six Sigma and Team involvement methodologies areas like Information ...
Production Optimization in the Packaging and Inspection Process at a Thermoforming Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This research is conducted in a manufacturing packaging company that makes the packages (plastic trays) for medical device companies. It is intended to increase the packaging and inspection production line by considering ...