Auflistung Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico nach Erscheinungsdatum
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Quality Assessment for the Evaluation of Sample Size Reduction for Continuous In-Process Data
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Statistical tests look for evidence that you can reject the null hypothesis and conclude that your program had an effect. With any statistical test, however, there is always the possibility that you will ... -
Using Lean Methodology to Reduce Changeover Time in Packing Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - One of the metrics to measure efficiency in packing lines is Process Reliability (PR). It has been identified that the PR loss in packing Line X due to changeovers is 16%. The objective of this project is to use ... -
Determination of Punches’ Lubrication Parameters for a Tablet Press Machine Using Single Tip Tooling Configuration to Compress an Analgesic Consumer Healthcare Product
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The main goal of this engineering study is to determine a proper set of values for the lubrication interval parameters used for the punches of a tablet press machine. The values obtained will be referred as the starting ... -
Cost Evaluations for Dredging Projects
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This project was focused on cost evaluations for dredging of five (5) reservoirs in Puerto Rico. These reservoirs were selected because of their importance in Puerto Rico. The cost estimates were made using a disposal site ... -
Workmanship Error at Assembly Line in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract — In a Medical Device Company a production line had an increase of non-conformances in 2011. The category for the increase was workmanship error. These failures result in cost of poor quality due to quality holds. ... -
Optimization of Filters Changes in Dust Collector CPO-1005 for Coating Machine Number 1
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The pharmaceutical industry has dust collectors to remove particulate generated by the coating machines.Actually a pharmaceutical presents a problem in one of the Accela-Cotamachines because ... -
In Process Hardness Test Automation for Tablet Compression Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This article describes requirements to implement new hardness tester. The instrument was specifically for a dedicated product in the compression process area of a pharmaceutical operation. The challenge was to demonstrate ... -
Attribute Data Treatment of Automated Inspection Vision System For Product Mix-Up Detection
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The pharmaceutical industry continues to grow at an exponential pace, with number of medications being mixed, molded, stamped, and packaged every day in the millions. Regardless of the amount, the margin for error never ... -
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 ... -
Thermal Diffusivity of a Single Crystal Silicon Wafer n-type Doped with Manganese
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The thermoelectric-silicon based material is gaining enormous interest since silicon is abundant and cheap. The thermoelectric materials operate in direct conversion from heat to electrical energy with no mobile ... -
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 ... -
Electric Charge Trajectory Simulation: A High Performance Computing Approach
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ A computational model for representing an Electric Charge Trajectory within a magnetic field can be used to establish the basis for further development and research on the plasma physics domain. Regardless the ... -
Hair Salon Process Improvement: A Lean Six Sigma Application to Service Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - In this project the waiting elapsed time of a customer will be analyzed and standardized to reduce or eliminate this time. The main objective of this project is to keep customer waiting time within 0 to 15 ... -
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 ...