• H&K Capsule Filling Equipment Reliability 

      Iglesias, Victor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Encapsulation is a process whereby the dose is charged into a hard gelatin capsule; powder, pellets, tablets or combinations of two or more of these may be filled into the capsules. Capsules provide a convenient way ...
    • 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 ...
    • Hacking Mobile Devices Using WiFi Pineapple Nano 

      Mojica Serrano, Alexis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Nowadays wireless access points can be found everywhere from fast food restaurants to private companies embracing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. These access points present a flexible solution in which different ...
    • Hair Salon Process Improvement: A Lean Six Sigma Application to Service Industry 

      Rivera Camacho, Jorge L. (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 ...
    • Handling and Managing of Vial Rejects 

      Santana Vargas, Gilmaris (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      A large accumulation of filled vial rejects generated in an aseptic filling line of a parenteral medication was identified to be in the custody of the Quality Assurance department indefinitely. Using the DMAIC methodology ...
    • Handling Regulatory Inspections 

      Muñiz Mercado, Yadira (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - As per the International Harmonization Guidelines (ICH) a regulatory inspection is the act by a regulatory authority (ies) of conducting an official review of documents, facilities, records, and any other resources ...
    • Haveenti Prototype – Pilot Brewhouse 

      Jorge García, Emmanuel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      In the last decade, Puerto Rico, has been reached by the wave of craft brewing enthusiasts. Today Puerto Rico has a handful of craft breweries, many of which are flourishing and growing into their own market. To supply ...
    • Headcount Reduction in a Microbiology Laboratory 

      Colón Cordero, Ivelisse (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      A headcount reduction of 20% in the Microbiology Laboratory of a manufacturing company is required. A time study was performed to determine the quantity of time each Microbiology Analyst requires to perform different tasks. ...
    • Healthcare Data Mining and Cleansing: A Study of Improving Data Quality for Effective Data Analysis on NPPES 

      Pérez Medina, Carlos A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      This article examines the use of data mining in the healthcare industry, with a particular emphasis on best practices for increasing data quality, preserving provider information, and applying advanced techniques to extract ...
    • Heat Trace Control Improvements at Appleton Group Houston Facility 

      Ramos Betancourt, Eddie A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Heat Trace products delivery time at Appleton manufacturing company located in Houston Texas has become a problem since a year ago. The causes of this problem are components and mounting pan lead times, as well as assembly ...
    • Hemp-Lime Concrete: A Green Alternative to Conventional CMU Construction 

      Ferrer Rodríguez, Edwin C. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This literature research presents a direct comparison between the hemp-lime concrete usually known as hempcrete, and the commonly used concrete unit blocks as an envelope building material. As in the recent decades ...
    • High Volume Manufacturing Process Transfer 

      Vargas, Gerardo L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
      Transferring a high volume manufacturing product line requires a detail level of information and analysis which could result in either success or failure. Knowledge of the process and product is critical when new ...
    • Honeypots as Computer Forensics Tool 

      Avilés Lugo, Marcos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Cybercrimes were increase in last years. In a near future majority of crime will be cybercrimes. The new technologies like mobile device and networks permit easy access to electronic devices that have Electronic Stored ...
    • Honeywell Radiation Tolerant General Purpose Processor 

      Jiménez Cubero, Adan (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      When designing electronic systems for space applications, engineers must take into consideration the extreme operating conditions of space environment. Electronics devices operating outside the Earth atmosphere are ...
    • Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Design for the Urban Areas in Puerto Rico 

      Castanon Pereira, Angel L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines are the preferred and most common method for power extraction from wind. In this study, the researcher will test three different airfoils to design a blade that optimizes ...
    • Horizontal Fall Arrest and Restraint System Design for High Altitude Construction and Maintenance Work 

      Landron Torres, Milton L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Horizontal fall arrest system design and implementation for future construction and maintenance work atop Building 10 of the International Distribution Center facilities of Cardinal Health located in Guaynabo, Puerto ...
    • Hormigón Expuesto a Altas Temperaturas utilizando Vidrio de Botella como Resistencia contra Incendios 

      Reyes Torres, Héctor L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      El desprendimiento del hormigón es uno de los grandes problemas que se encuentran en una estructura cuando esta es expuesta a incendios. Cuando esto sucede, las estructuras tienden a reducir su resistencia. Se han hecho ...
    • How a Reactive Inventory Can Be Improved with a Computerized Work Tool 

      Martínez García, Wilmary (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      An effective inventory management and reagent tracking control enable the company to reduce cost, save time, and reduce waste, while increasing productivity and business efficiency. It is proposed to create an inventory ...
    • How Serialization can Improve Drug Manufacturing Operations 

      Santana Fortier, Joevan A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      An estimated 10% of the global medicine supply chain is counterfeit with sales of counterfeit prescription drugs estimated to be around $75 billion a year. Although estimates about the magnitude of the global ...
    • How the Different Visual Management Components Have an Impact on Developing a Lean Culture? 

      Valentín Bahamundi, David Rafael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Vulnerable, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment surrounding companies, makes difficult to ensure business continuity and growth. Many companies have decided to deal with such complexity by pursuing a Lean ...