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Analysis of a Slope Failure in Los Canales Road in Carolina Puerto Rico after the Tropical Storm Irene
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract ⎯ Natural slopes are susceptible to instability due to different factors. This study investigates the factors that contributed to the Los Canales slope failure. The main factors that could contribute to the slope ...
Increasing Capacity by Designing a New Drying Process at a Manufacturing Plant
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract ⎯ High oil price is one of the major factors for this twenty-first century global economic recession. Inevitably everyone’s mindset has changed towards energy and the focus is towards finding renewable energy that ...
Improve Material Flow at Supplier
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract ⎯ This project will be focused in reducing the high lead time that characterizes one of the suppliers in a Medical Device Organization. By reducing the lead time of this supplier, the organization expects to have ...
Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 standards in an Environmental, Health and Safety program for a Manufacturing Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) is a multidisciplinary area that concerned with the protecting the safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace. This project aims to create a guide to audit ...
Integration of Lean Six Sigma and Automation for Process Optimization in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - This project was conducted in an Electronic Manufacturing Company that manufactures motor speed controllers for battery-powered and electric vehicles for airport, golf, material handling, and medical mobility ...
Scour Evaluation of Bridge 2487 in Cayey, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Scour at bridges should be monitored constantly using proper procedures in order to secure the safety of the public. According to The US Department of Transportation the most common cause of bridge failures is ...
Space Improvement in a Veterinary Pharmaceutical Warehouse
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract – This project design presents and analyze how a space problem was solved, inside a veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse, located in Panama City, Panama Republic. This veterinary pharmaceutical facility needs more ...
Hydrology and Hydraulic Study of an Existing Bridge on Veguitas River
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - This paper summarizes the hydraulic and hydrology studies perform to determine the capacity and replacement structure of an existing bridge. The studies will be performed at a Bridge in Veguitas River in the ...
Applying International Organization Standardization Guideline for Quality System Management (ISO 9001:2008) in the Aerospace Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - The aerospace industry is based on the continuous improvement on processes and product within a high quality. Many companies are working with outsourcing companies to design most of the components that will be ...
Manufacturing Traceability System Replacement to Maintain Business Continuity in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - This project was focused in the Manufacturing Traceability System Replacement in a Medical Device Company. The existing Manufacturing Traceability System is obsoleted, therefore, a new Traceability system is ...