Browsing Revista Politechnê by Subject "Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico--Undergraduates--Research"
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Estudio de transferencia de calor
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1992-12)This paper presents a heat transfer study using the heat transfer device TDl of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. In our research we determine the following heat transfer parameters for a system, t e ea transfer ... -
Evaluación Ergonómica de las Sub-Tareas Montaje y Desmontaje de un Filtro de Proceso
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Estudio ergonómico aplicando la ecuación de levantamiento de NIOSH y Análisis biomecánico a las sub tareas montaje y desmontaje de un filtro de proceso en las etapas iniclal, intermedia y final, considerando las percentilas ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Filtros digitales para el procesamiento de imágenes
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1992-12)The purpose of this paper is to design filters capable of extracting the contours of an image, thus reducing the distortion while processing an image. In order to attain this goal, we developed a group of computer programs ... -
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 ... -
Identifying damage in reciprocating air compressors
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1994-12)We used a parametric analysis for a reciprocating air compressor to determine its working conditions. We also connected measuring devises which allowed us to determine the real performance of our compressor. From this point ... -
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 ... -
Industrial Engineering Facilities Planning: ABC Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-12)The facilities planning's objective is to organize the facilities location to achieve the best flow of information in the company. Due to the increase in the demand of the products and services. ABC is required to expand ... -
Internet Security As An E-commerce Enabler
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-06)In the words of futurist Joel Arthur Barker "when the paradigms shift, everything starts from ground zero". The digital revolution is swiftly reshaping all aspects of life in society "in ways and forms we cannot fully ... -
Lean and Safe Manufacturing for an Antidepressant Tablets Coating Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The Lean and Safe Manufacturing Process (6S event0 was selected for implementation in an antidepressant tablets coating manufacturing process. The coating process was identified due to the utilization of toxic ingredients ... -
Low-volume speech
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1998-06)This project is the outcome of the necessity of a female patient of Parkinson's disorder and hearing disability of having someone to tell her to speak louder when her voice level could not be heard. The idea was to build ... -
Manufacturing Improvements using Lean Manufacturing Tools
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)This project was executed in a Pharmaceutical Company in Guayama PR. The process selected is the manufacturing of a new product produced since July 2008. It is a solid dosage drug or tablets. The manufacturing consists of ... -
Mass Spectrometric Study of Various Coated Targets Utilizing PUPR-MC Plasma Machine for NASA Solar Probe Space Mission
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)The NASA Solar Probe Space Mission will be a historic operation, flying for the first time into one of the last unexplored regions of the solar system, the Sun's atmosphere or corona; hopefully revolutionizing our knowlege ... -
Método analítico para determinar concesiones y análisis de rendimiento
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1994-06)We developed an analytical method to determine allowances and performance ratings based on human physiology. The theory about the human capacity to do work is analogous to the graph of steel fatigue used for structural ... -
Pérdidas de agua en los sistemas fluviales
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1993-12)In this paper we identify those elements that contribute to the undetermined water losses in the Puerto Rico Water and Sewers Authority. We also provide detailed recommendations to reduce these losses. -
Plasma Gas Identification Using the Single Langmuir Probe
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)A novel method to identify mass composition of plasmas was discovered at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mirror Cusp (PUPR-MC) plasma machine using a Single Langmuir probe characteristic. This is a comparative method ... -
Power Electronics Research Experience for Undergraduates
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2004)On the first half of the 20th century many of the electronic devices and machinery used were very expensive, inefficient, unreliable, and robust. With revolutionary advances in semiconductor technology much of these barriers ... -
Preparation of New Drug Application (NDA)/Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Major and Moderate Post-Approval Changes for Parental Drug Products Site Transfer
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Actually, the Food and Drug Administration is the United States Federal Agency responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products ... -
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 ...