• Streak2O: Data Augmentation for Handwritten Text Recognition in Neural Networks 

      Beltran Feliciano, Eduardo J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Streak2O is a machine learning data augmentation algorithm based on the combination of two other independent algorithms: Streak and Droplet. These three augmentations are implemented as non-trainable TensorFlow custom Keras ...
    • Streamlined Procedures for Encapsulation Area 

      Rivera Resto, Abner E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      A streaming analysis in the Encapsulation Manufacturing Area was performed with the purpose to identify opportunities of improvements for current changeover process. Current changeover process has the following steps; waste ...
    • Streamlining Manufacturing Operations Through Lean Six Sigma and Industrial Automation 

      Rivera Sánchez, Yaití (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      This pharmaceutical packaging design project integrates Lean Six Sigma principles and industrial automation to optimize a manual intensive process. Focused on loading/unloading, visual inspection, and palletizing, the ...
    • Streamlining Multi-Departmental Coordination for Timely Healthcare Facility Launch 

      Sepúlveda Navarro, Ana (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      This paper addresses the formidable challenge of establishing a new primary care facility in response to the healthcare needs of a 5,000- member community in Florida within a stringent one-year timeframe. The synchronization ...
    • Strength Comparison of Flat Roof Solar Panel Mounting Systems 

      Rivera Pagán, Carlos A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      The trend of installing solar panels in residential buildings has been primarily driven by efforts to lower energy costs, signifying a notable shift towards embracing solar energy solutions. The market offers a wide range ...
    • Structural Assessment of ASSHTO Girder Bridge Overpass after Traffic Impact to Exterior Girder 

      Collazo Cariño, Juan Rubén (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Bridges are essential structural components to a country to connect important cities, villages to develop the economic and social of the people. The objective of the investigation was to evaluate the bridge located in ...
    • Structural Capacity Evaluation for Existing Building Previously Repaired 

      Rivera Hoffmann, Luis A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      In the review of as-built construction of one story steel frame with reinforced masonry walls, a number of aspects on the quality control of the construction were found to be substandard by falling to comply with current ...
    • Structural Evaluation and Rehabilitation Design of Puente Blanco in Quebradillas 

      Vargas Andino, Lismarie (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Puente Blanco is an arch bridge located in the municipality of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. This reinforced concrete structure, which dates from 1922,was initially designed and built as a railroad bridge but was later ...
    • The Structure of a Composite Galaxy Model 

      Talavera Balbuena, Claudia E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      The algorithms and numerical methods describes the way of implementing a composite galaxy –bulge area, disk, and galaxy halo- which is modeled as a full three-dimensional entity, using spherical and disk models as ...
    • Structured Approach for Compliance Determination of FDA Regulated Tablet Compression Process 

      Madera, Juan Carlos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
      Tablets are the most popular unit dosage form used by the Pharmaceutical Industry to provide health treatment to patients in the United States. It is important to control process critical parameters (variables) such ...
    • A Study in Wireless Attacks and its Tools 

      Flores, José J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - Every day the world is becoming more connected through the use of networks, specifically wireless local area networks (WLANs). At the same time, the significance of wireless security continues to grow. Similar ...
    • A Study of Green IT Technology 

      Del Valle Caraballo, Fabián A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      Each year the global production and development of computer systems increases, this in turn increases the energy demand that these systems require to function. Information technology has a role to play in the ever-increasing ...
    • Study of Preventive Seismic Retrofitting for an Existing Industrial Pharmaceutical Steel Building at Humacao, Puerto Rico 

      Vidal Cordero, Harold (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - The project consists on the development of a comprehensive seismic evaluation and possible retrofit for an industrial pharmaceutical steel building. The building was originally constructed during the 1970s ...
    • Study on Blockchain Technologies for Modern Enterprise Applications 

      Rodríguez Pérez, David A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      We are living on a time where emerging technologies are disrupting the way we work in multiple industries. One of these technologies is distributed ledgers called Blockchains. Within the enterprise, we are analyzing and ...
    • A Study on the Effects of Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Shotcrete Mixes Applied over a Dry Clay Base While Exposed to the Sun and Wind 

      Dávila Velázquez, Jorge A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Thin concrete shells used as concrete liners over dry clay dikes suffer from plastic shrinkage cracking for two main reasons: the dry clay base absorbs some of the water in the concrete from below, and high heat coupled ...
    • Sub Assembly Acceptance Optimization 

      Rosa-Delgado, Ann Marie (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      A transactional process has the same opportunities for improvement as a traditional manufacturing process. This article provides a successful example of how the tools and concepts of Transactional Six Sigma can improve ...
    • Subcon Report Automation 

      Jiménez Orench, Gilberto (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      This project consists of the automation of a report that is done manually on a daily basis at the Finance Department of an aerospace company in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. By automating the report generation, it is expected ...
    • Substation Transformer Replacement Plan 

      Sanchez, Josue (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      About half of the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) substation transformers are above their industry usage limit standard of 45 years and are prone to catastrophic failure. This study critical health data was captured ...
    • Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Technology an Alternative to the Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plant 

      Serrano Ortiz, Nilsa M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      Clean water is essential for human survival. One issue to be face is the impact of wastewater treatment on water sources. Is essential to bring alternative solution for the wastewater treatment. There are many technologies ...
    • Supplier Request (SR) Process Streamline and Optimization 

      Santiago Pedroza, Ramón L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      The Supplier Request (SR) process is used by the supply base to electronically submit Process or Engineering change requests against the contractual relationship or approved technical baseline. The process is not optimized ...