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Inviscid, Incompressible CFD Solver with Coordinate Transformation for Aerodynamic Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Fluid mechanics is a complex field of study with many modern design applications. Mechanical and aerospace engineers frequently have the need to analyze fluid flow patterns for practical design purposes ranging from a ... -
A Modified Computer Model of a Hyperbolic Energy Analyzer to Determining Its Potential for Operating as a Mass Spectrometer
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Conventional energy analyzers are used as a plasma diagnostic tool for the determination of ion and electron energy spectra and temperature, having applications in a broad range of disciplines, including molecular spectroscopy, ... -
Crecimiento de las Microcavidades en el Área del Cuello bajo la Prueba de Tensión
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)En esta investigación usted encontrará unos registros de datos e ilustraciones que fueron analizados sobre una serie de pruebas realizadas a varios especímenes de aleación de Aluminio 6061- T6 bajo la prueba de tracción ... -
Optimization of a SDOF Cantilever Beam Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with a Lump Mass at the End Tip
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)With the development of low power electronics and energy harvesting technology, selfpowered systems have become a research hotspot over the last decade. The main advantage of selfpowered systems is that they require ... -
Finite Element Modeling of Water Slamming on Sandwich Hull Structures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)This article evaluates the structural response of ship hull sandwich panels subjected to water slamming. Structural responses were obtained from several finite element (FE) model simulations developed by using the ... -
Assembly fit-up issue: investigation of a first stage high pressure gas turbine rotor
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)A Gas Turbine engine generates mechanical energy from a combustible fuel. This mechanical energy could be converted into electrical power by means of a rotating shaft as opposed to the pressurized thrust generated on ... -
Vertical Packaging Accumulator
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The beverage manufacturing process is based on filling a product with a defined structure or flexible structure. If that product is pasteurized, there are different considerations that must be met, such as the filling ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Sandwich T-Joints Subjected to Water Slamming Loads
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This article evaluates the structural response of a sandwich ship hull with T-joint longitudinal stiffeners subjected to water slamming. Finite element analysis was conducted using the commercial code LS-DYNA. The ... -
The Use of Vibration to Neutralize the Parkinson Disease Hand Tremor
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Today there are some treatments available for the Parkinson Disease. Even though there is no standard treatment for the disease, because it’s progressive and has no cure, there are some technologies that help the ... -
Enclosure design for an automated vacuum application
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The plastic injection industries make use of the Deflashing Machine, which requires to recycle the filter that collects the plastic shaving dust, down to 0.2um. A series of automated subsystems, located in portable ... -
Improvement of Paterson Kelly V-Blender Ventilation System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)This paper presents the successful improvement and implementation of ventilation system modifications in a Patterson Kelly VBlender used in Upjohn (Pfizer Division) Pharmaceutical located at Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. ... -
Optimization of a SAE aero design aircraft
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) has participated in SAE Aero Design for the previous years. SAE Aero Design is an international competition in which an airplane is designed by the students into one ... -
Horizontal Fall Arrest and Restraint System Design for High Altitude Construction and Maintenance Work
(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 ... -
Analysis of Airfoils Modifications on Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blades
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)This project investigates the combination of upper surface dimples and trailing edge serrations of a 3D thin airfoil and their effect on aerodynamic performance. Dimples are known to reduce a golf ball’s drag while a ... -
Enhancements to Cardinal Health NPS Lab to USP-787 Standards
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)As the world develops and populations expand, new diseases arise at an exponential rate. This research is based on employing new modifications to NPS (Nuclear Pharmacy Services) Laboratory at Cardinal Health, Inc. ... -
CFD-Based Method for Validation of DATCOMand Potential Flow Stability and Control Derivatives
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)DATCOM wasuse traditionally as the method to determine the aircraft downwash, and longitudinal stability and control derivatives for small unmanned air vehicles conceptual designat the Polytechnic ... -
Cost Improvement Process - LAL Sample Selection Procedure
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)The Cost Improvement Process for LAL (Limulous Amoebocyte Lysate) Sample Selection Procedure was identified with the purpose of reduction of cost and increase in revenue. This process was analyzed and overviewed, estimating ... -
Diseño de Programa de Dimensionamiento Preliminar de Compresor Axial de Doble Eje
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)En la actualidad, se están desarrollando en todo el mundo proyectos de gran envergadura relacionados con el desarrollo energético, siendo más comunes los proyectos y creaciones de modelos para la ... -
Dynamic Modeling and Control System Design for a Passenger Coaxial Dodecacopter
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Personal Aerial Vehicles (PAVs) are drones that provide transportation to passengers. The airframe and propulsion systems of a manned dodecacopter, or Personal VTOL Vehicle, were previously developed by ... -
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Design for the Urban Areas in Puerto Rico
(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 ...