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Data Center Design and Airflow Management (Insight into Increasing Performance and Efficiency)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The formation of hot spots in data centers is usually caused by the inability to properly distribute the airflow and not for the lack of capacity by the cooling system. Airflow management is essential to reduce the ... -
Design of a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger in Counter Flow Configuration Using Numerical Analysis
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The Double Pipe Heat Exchanger in counter flow configuration consists of one fluids flow from the inner pipe while the other flows in the opposite direction from the outer pipe. This project analyzed and designed this heat ... -
Development of an Open Source Tool for the Preliminary Structural Design of a Small Wind Turbine Based on National and International Standards
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Wind energy have proven to be a viable option in the production of electricity. The benefits from wind energy sources include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, water conservation and the diversification of the ... -
Difference Between Ribbed or Dimpled Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The purpose of this design project is to compare the heat transfer and pressure drop phenomena in different cases. The project was carried out with two different models, that is, a channel with ribs and another with dimples ... -
Diseño de Programa de Dimensionamiento Preliminar de Compresor Axial de Doble Eje
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)En la actualidad, se están desarrollando en todo el mundo proyectos de gran envergadura relacionados con el desarrollo energético, siendo más comunes los proyectos y creaciones de modelos para la ... -
Do You Stay Connected, or Do You Disconnect?
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This Research Project is based on the lack of knowledge in the area of solar energy in Puerto Rico. Yes, a low percentage of residents have invested in solar systems. The current power grid is not reliable and it’s constantly ... -
Dynamic Modeling and Control System Design for a Passenger Coaxial Dodecacopter
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Personal Aerial Vehicles (PAVs) are drones that provide transportation to passengers. The airframe and propulsion systems of a manned dodecacopter, or Personal VTOL Vehicle, were previously developed by ... -
Enclosure design for an automated vacuum application
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The plastic injection industries make use of the Deflashing Machine, which requires to recycle the filter that collects the plastic shaving dust, down to 0.2um. A series of automated subsystems, located in portable ... -
Enhancements to Cardinal Health NPS Lab to USP-787 Standards
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)As the world develops and populations expand, new diseases arise at an exponential rate. This research is based on employing new modifications to NPS (Nuclear Pharmacy Services) Laboratory at Cardinal Health, Inc. ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Sandwich T-Joints Subjected to Water Slamming Loads
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This article evaluates the structural response of a sandwich ship hull with T-joint longitudinal stiffeners subjected to water slamming. Finite element analysis was conducted using the commercial code LS-DYNA. The ... -
Finite Element Modeling of Water Slamming on Sandwich Hull Structures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)This article evaluates the structural response of ship hull sandwich panels subjected to water slamming. Structural responses were obtained from several finite element (FE) model simulations developed by using the ... -
Free Convection Fresnel Lenses Concentrator
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)This project involves an evaluation of an improved Fresnel lenses solar energy concentrator. Its innovation consists of preventing forced convection heat losses at the receiver area. Heat losses by convection and by ... -
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Design for the Urban Areas in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines are the preferred and most common method for power extraction from wind. In this study, the researcher will test three different airfoils to design a blade that optimizes ... -
Horizontal Fall Arrest and Restraint System Design for High Altitude Construction and Maintenance Work
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Horizontal fall arrest system design and implementation for future construction and maintenance work atop Building 10 of the International Distribution Center facilities of Cardinal Health located in Guaynabo, Puerto ... -
Improvement of Paterson Kelly V-Blender Ventilation System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)This paper presents the successful improvement and implementation of ventilation system modifications in a Patterson Kelly VBlender used in Upjohn (Pfizer Division) Pharmaceutical located at Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. ... -
Inviscid, Incompressible CFD Solver with Coordinate Transformation for Aerodynamic Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Fluid mechanics is a complex field of study with many modern design applications. Mechanical and aerospace engineers frequently have the need to analyze fluid flow patterns for practical design purposes ranging from a ... -
A Modified Computer Model of a Hyperbolic Energy Analyzer to Determining Its Potential for Operating as a Mass Spectrometer
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Conventional energy analyzers are used as a plasma diagnostic tool for the determination of ion and electron energy spectra and temperature, having applications in a broad range of disciplines, including molecular spectroscopy, ... -
New Material and Personal Lifting for Material Management Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)A new elevator will be installed in the materials handling building of Lilly del Caribe. For it, a facility commissioning will be carried out, since where the stairs of the building are, it will be installed there. It ... -
Optimization of a SAE aero design aircraft
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) has participated in SAE Aero Design for the previous years. SAE Aero Design is an international competition in which an airplane is designed by the students into one ... -
Optimization of a SDOF Cantilever Beam Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with a Lump Mass at the End Tip
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)With the development of low power electronics and energy harvesting technology, selfpowered systems have become a research hotspot over the last decade. The main advantage of selfpowered systems is that they require ...