• Clean Steam Energy Conservation Process Design 

      Guevara Brugman, Kenneth L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract ― The objective of this article is to design the sterilization methodology and processes needed in a product or equipment that requires the injection of clean steam to create a sterile environment. Clean steam is ...
    • Implementing Lean Manufacturing to the Breaker X Final Assembly Line 

      Quiles Sosa, Johnny (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - Lean manufacturing is a practice based on preserving the value of a product or service, with the minimum work and materials required to complete it. It is derived from the Toyota Production System and concentrates ...
    • Electronic Report Improvement Using Six Sigma DMAIC Tools 

      Pérez Acosta, Javier A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - The purpose of this project is to evaluate the application and benefits of Six Sigma tools to electronic reporting. In this particular case the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement and Control) method is ...
    • Packaging Preventive Maintenance Rationalization and Lean Pilot at a Pharmaceutical Company 

      Cuadrado Torres, Juan L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - The downtime developed by the poor maintenance scheduling techniques used in a manufacturing plant produces a huge amount of loses, financially and timely speaking. This project looks to use DMAIC methodology ...
    • Evaluation of Material Management System for Construction Projects 

      Alvarado Centeno, Aurealiz (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      The Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) made several improvements at a Water Treatment Plant located on the North Coast, of Puerto Rico with the intention of addressing several compliance issues that were identified by ...
    • Steganography and Steganalysis in Digital Images 

      Cruz Vélez, Marcus D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract ⎯ Steganography (from the Greek for "covered writing") is the secret transmission of a message. Its main distinction from encryption relies on the capacity of making a message altogether invisible. A steganographic ...
    • Output Improvement for a Blister Packaging Line using Lean/Six Sigma 

      Feliciano Machado, Omar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - With the pass of the years industries are looking to reduce costs associated to packaging process. In the packaging line analyzed for this project product is packed in blister cells at primary packaging by two ...
    • Reducción del Tiempo de Proceso para la Manufactura del Catéter de Bonanno 

      Aguilar Cepeda, Myrelis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstracto - Este proyecto fue llevado a cabo en una planta de dispositivos médicos. Su propósito fue estudiar el proceso de manufactura del catéter del producto Bonanno para encontrar oportunidades reduciendo un 15% el ...
    • Automation Process of testing scripts in the Aerospace Industry using VBA 

      Granda Marulanda, Nelson A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - The use of computers and their computer languages, created to help with the manually tasks done by an operator has become now days really imperative. The evolution of the software used on normal work environment ...
    • Hacking Facebook Privacy and Security 

      Galban, Omar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract ⎯ When people talk about hacking and social networks, they're not referring to the common definition of hacking, which is using malicious code or backdoors in computer networks to damage systems or steal proprietary ...
    • Quality Management Applied on a Food Industry 

      Rodríguez Molina, Christian Miguel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract – The research project was focused in transforming the quality engineering perspective from one that solves problems directed to engineers to one that solves routine problems that affects the entire society. ...
    • The Application of Lean Tools Using the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle 

      Rodriguez Muñoz, Felix R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - This kaizen event is going to illustrated how to apply Lean principles and tool using the PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT methodology. Throughout the project it will be demonstrated how important the Lean principles are for ...
    • Computer Forensic Laboratory for the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 

      González Acevedo, Carlos J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract ⎯ Computer Forensic is the discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices in a way that is ...
    • Evaluating Productivity in a Structural Steel Installation Construction Project in Puerto Rico 

      Rivera, Erika Judith (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - The research project was focused on the evaluation of the productivity in a structural steel installation project in Puerto Rico. The two projects evaluated have similar site conditions and safety requirements. ...
    • Improvement to a Medical Device Packaging Output Using Lean Six Sigma Tools 

      Matos Rolon, Idiana (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Mainly, the packaging of a product assures the quality of the product to the end user after its ...
    • Modeling of a Residential Building to Compare the Structural Performance of Structural Concrete Insulated Panels vs. Reinforced Concrete 

      Rosario Ruiz, Johnny (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract –— This paper presents the modeling of a 4 story residential building currently under development in San Juan, P.R., to compare the structural performance of structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP) vs. reinforced ...
    • A Forensic Memory Image Acquisition Protocol Based on Windows Memory Analysis 

      de la Cruz Echeandía, José R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Computer Forensics has become an extremely important evidence gathering and analysis field in the modern electronic driven world. Most of the evidence acquired, preserved, processed and analyzed originates from long term ...
    • Implementación de Herramientas que Aseguran la Calidad del Servicio en Centros de Contactos 

      Pagán Roldán, Randy (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstracto ⎯ Este proyecto envuelve la integración de herramientas de calidad en nuestro centro de contactos conocido como la Red Interactiva de Servicio (RIS). El objetivo es comprender la importancia de calidad y a su vez ...
    • Multithreading & Sequence Validation Algorithm: Solving Cryptarithmetic Problems 

      Díaz Muñiz, Orlando (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - Cryptarithmetic problems are mathematical equations of unknown numbers that are represented by letters. The goal is to identify the number that represents each letter. There are algorithms that provide a simple ...
    • Improvement of the Statistical Techniques Quality System Element in a Medical Device Industry 

      Murillo Pagán, Roberto M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - This project is focused on reducing the compliance risk of a Medical Device Manufacturer by improving its Statistical Techniques Quality System Element. Lean Sigma Methodology was used to identify the inputs or ...