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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 ...
American Sign Language Recognition using Electromyographic Signals via Myo Armband
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Human
and computer interaction has become an important tool in the 21 st
century One of the most promising technologies for human/computer interaction
is speech recognition ( which is a system composed of microphones, ...
Surge Tank Behavior in the Presence of a Traveling Pressure Wave
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
This study analyzes the impact of surge tank diameter and pipe friction on pressure
oscillations in the penstock. The results indicate that a specific diameter was identified
where pressure suppression is optimized. ...
Renewable Energy Lab for Wind & Solar Power System Analysis
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Renewable energy resources used to produce electric energy, significantly lower
CO₂ emissions by substituting non-renewable resource based power generators.
Our investigation hopes to support the use of these renewable ...
Algae-Based Carbonated Cementitious Materials and Their Applications in the Concrete Industries
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
This study explores how adding sargassum to concrete affects its
compression strength. The research aims to evaluate the potential of
sargassum as a sustainable material in concrete production. 84 mortar
samples were ...
Sodium Alginate-Infused Hydrogels: A Treatment Approach for Managing Chronic Wounds in the Skin
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
Climate change has increased the growth and dispersal of Sargassum algae across the
Atlantic Ocean, posing significant environmental challenges, especially in the Caribbean.
However, from Sargassum, sodium alginate, a ...
Air-Based Plasma and its Impact on Bacillus subtilis: Implications for Healthcare Sterilization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
This study addresses the limitations of current sterilization
methods in the healthcare industry, which expose operators to
carcinogens and reproductive hazards, the environment to
pollution, and compromise the integrity ...
Development of Conductive Gels for Biomedical Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
Conductive gels are essential in biomedical applications,
particularly in electroencephalography (EEG), but they often
cause skin irritations and evaluation interruptions as they dry
out. This research explores the ...
From Brown Tides to 3D Printers: Fabrication & Characterization of Novel Sargassum Based Polymer Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-09-18)
Study
the effect of the Sargassum weight percent (wt of the pellets on the printability,
microstructure, and thermal mechanical properties of the fabricated
polymer composites
Solutions to Prevent Heat Stroke Deaths in Vehicles: Ensuring Safety for Infants and Pets
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)
The increasing incidence of heatstroke deaths among children and pets left in vehicles highlights the critical need for effective preventive solutions. This research aims to analyze existing technologies, identify their ...