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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 ...
Tip Optimization for Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy by Laser-Heated Pulling
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2005)
The ability to manufacture reproducible and low-cost probe tips is critical for the improvement of near-field scanning optical microscopy as both the resolution and efficiency of the apparatus depend on the tip's geometrical ...
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 ...
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 ...
Design of an Automation and Control System for PUPR-MC Plasma Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
The automation of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mirror-Cusp (PUPR-MC) plasma machine is part of the work performed by the Plasma Engineering Laboratory in the experiments of the NASA Solar Probe Mission Thermal ...
Design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1996-12)
In this report the preliminary design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft to be used on four-rotor Wankel rotary engine is discussed. Only a static analysis was performed due to time constraints. This novel design ...
Determination of soil strength parameters from unconfined compression testing on partially saturated soils
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1996-12)
The uneonfined compression test is used in most geotechnical studies to y -determine soil strength parameters. This test is recommended for fine cohesive > ^ soils with a degree of saturation of more than 90%. It has been ...