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: Method for the Preparation of a Titanium Solution; Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent

: Feedback control of a continuous-flow stirred tank reactor with competing autocatalators; Two types of nonlinear feedback control schemes are introduced and analyzed for their capability of recovering the original state of an isothermal continuous-flow stirred tank reactor with one robust cubic autocatalytic species, perturbed by a temporary disturbance of an invading cubic autocatalytic species in the inflow. The control objectives are to eliminate the invading species from the system and to restore the original state of the host species. The extent of applicability of the control design to different nonrobust invading species is studied, when the controller is tuned for a specific invader. Moreover, a time-delay feature is suggested in one of the control schemes developed to achieve the control objectives in systems with poor detection of invading species., Endnote format citation for DOI:10.1021/ie020427+

: Thin Film Device; A thin film device which may be used as a fuze or fuse. The device comprises a pair of conductive layers separated and joined to opposite faces of a thin insulating layer to thereby form a three layer sandwich. One of the conductive layers and the insulating layer have a plurality of pin holes therein, the sides of each being coated by a bridge element of low density, low specific heat metal so as to short circuit or bridge the conductive layers. Terminal means are connected respectively to the conductive layers to supply electrical energy which passes from one conductive layer to the other conductive layer via the metal bridge elements. When the electrical energy exceeds a predetermined amount, the bridge elements vaporize. The vaporization of the bridge elements can be employed to initiate detonation of an explosive train thereby serving as a fuze. Alternatively, the device may be employed as an electrical fuse wherein the vaporization of the bridge elements caused by electrical energy interrupts the flow of electrical energy in an electrical circuit., Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent

: Halogenated Compounds Sensor; A highly sensitive and selective sensor for the detection of halogenated compounds comprises a bead of sodium lanthanum fluoride silicate, having the molecular formula NaLa.sub.4 (SiO.sub.4).sub.3 F, in which are embedded two noble metal electrodes, preferably a straight platinum wire near the center and a helical platinum wire near the periphery of the bead. A current passing through the helical wire maintains the sensor temperature at about 550.degree. C. by resistive heating. The electrical resistance between the two wires is deduced from measurements of the current passing through a fixed external resistor when a substantially constant voltage, preferably about 4 volts, is applied between the wires. A decrease in the measured resistance is an indication of the presence of a halogenated compound in the sample of air to which the bead is exposed. The sensor is preferably controlled by a microprocessor or microcomputer that also performs data processing. This system not only detects a halogenated compound of interest, but also measures its concentration., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent

: Trandsucer Machine with Slideable Reception of an Automatic Electronic Circuit Connection with a Hand Held Type Self-Contained Tape Recorder; A magnetic transducer system for selective audio or video operation with movable guides for shifting the tape path between audio, video and rewind positions, or with fixed guides defining both an audio and video tape path, the audio tape path being clear of the video head, for example. A video transducer with a receptacle removably receiving and providing external energization for a battery powered audio transducer unit., Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent

: Laser and Waterjet Technology (semester?), IPRO 323; Gather information regarding the detailed specifications of how lasers and waterjets work. Examine the applications that lasers and waterjets can have in a variety of manufacturing processes. Compare which machinery is better suited for a particular task. Determine the feasibility of introducing these machines to a mainstream industrial market., Deliverables for IPRO 323: Laser and Waterjet Technology for the Spring 2006 semester

: Automatic Insulin Pumps Using Recursive Multivariable Models and Adaptive Control Algorithms; A method and device for monitoring or treating patient glucose levels. The device includes a glucose sensor for measuring a glucose level of a patient, a physiological status monitoring system for measuring at least one physical or metabolic variable of the patient, and an automatic controller in communication with the glucose sensor and the physiological status monitoring system. The controller includes a prediction module for automatically predicting a future glucose level using data measured by the glucose sensor and the physiological sensor., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent

: Hybrid Electric School Bus: Simulation, Design and Implementation (semester?), IPRO 342; IPRO 342 aims to create a workable test bed for a hybrid electric school bus. The initial work will include the planning and design of the test bed (carried out this semester), followed by the implementation and testing of the test bed (most of which will be carried out next semester). The goal will be to create a scaled model of the bus with correctly modeled electrical and mechanical systems. A parallel HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system with a permanent magnet electric motor will be used, and research by previous student teams will be utilized and expanded upon., Deliverables for IPRO 342: Hybrid Electric School Bus - Simulation, Design and Implementation for the Fall 2006 semester

: Reduction in Carbon Oxides in Oxidative Pyrolosis of Halogenated Methanes; Reduction of carbon oxides products in oxidative pyrolysis of halogenated methanes in gas phase halogen-catalyzed oxidative-pyrolytic, non-flame, conversion of methane to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons is carried out in the presence of oxygen-containing gas which is primarily introduced in a latter portion of the process sequence reducing the oxygen requirement for effective suppression of formation of carbonaceous deposits thereby reducing carbon oxides product. Conversion of halogenated methanes to high yields of ethylene by conduct of the reaction in the presence of methane further reduces oxygen requirements and results in insignificant solid carbonaceous deposit formation., Sponsorship: Illinois institute of Technology, United States Patent

: Capstone Design - Parking Garage (semester?), IPRO 315; The plan for this IPRO is to develop a design for a large scale parking garage that can accommodate about 500 cars and will be located on IIT’s main campus. The objective of this project is to develop a design that is applicable to today’s lifestyles, yet goes beyond the standard parking systems currently used. Features including quick handling of incoming and outgoing cars, efficiency in storage, and aesthetics are all considered in design. Basically, the aim is to develop an innovative and economical concept for parking a car., Deliverables for IPRO 315: Capstone Design - Parking Garage for the Fall 2006 semester

: Crop to Cup Coffee: Building Communities through Coffee (Semester 2) IPRO 333; The mission of IPRO 333 is to assist the Crop to Cup Company with the design and building of an enclosure for a temporary storage facility within the vicinity of their largest producing farming zone for robusta coffee in the Mbale region of Uganda. The sponsor, along with the team, has decided that the best method for addressing the local and global needs of the farmers is to present the research and design personally. Therefore, IPRO 333 will be fundraising to help finance the forthcoming trip to Uganda to present to the farming communities., Sponsorship: Crop to Cup, Deliverables

: Evaluating the Commercial Potential of IIT's Mercury Pollution Prevention Technology (semester?), IPRO 356; Our objective in this IPRO is to develop a business plan for Dr. Clack’s VSB technology. In developing this business plan, we are looking at the marketing strategy, market size, finances, and competition for this product. We are also looking at the government regulations governing this type of technology, at the business risks in developing the VSB and how to market it. The last objective for this IPRO is to develop a set of objectives and a path forward for any future IPROs on this topic., Sponsorship: Sargent & Lundy LLC.; Ed Kaplan Entrepreneurial Studies Program, Deliverables for IPRO 356: Evaluating the Commercial Potential of IIT's Mercury Pollution Prevention Technology for the Spring 2005 semester

: Operator Information Tool to Manage Heat Treat Furnace Parts for A.Finkl & Sons (semester?), IPRO 330;  To generate an accurate survey of temperature distribution within the furnace.  To determine a method of stacking that provides the most uniform temperature distribution.  To create an efficient and intuitive tracking system that allows the exact location of each part in the furnace to be recorded and catalogued for future reference.  To put this knowledge together to create a software package that can be used to quickly and easily generate a stacking sequence that will result in a proper heat treatment for each piece in the furnace each time.  To fulfill all IPRO requirements, Sponsorship: A. Finkl & Sons, Deliverables for IPRO 330: Operator Information Tool to Manage Heat Treat Furnace Parts for A.Finkl & Sons for the Spring 2006 semester

: Method of Treating a Recording Medium; Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent

: Urban Margins : An Architectural Narrative: Phillips - Masters Book; Manhattan’s expansion is limited by its context; for decades its growth has been upward and inward. It fills the remaining gaps and leftover spaces in its own fabric. As time presses on, this layered context grows in density, accumulating a thickness around the alley, the fire escape, and the rooftop. By resisting the city’s tendency to stifle, one can gather these moments of Manhattan’s past, and channel the interplay of space and narrative.

: Green Building Design Concept & Integration (sequence unknown), IPRO 335 - Deliverables; The scope of this IPRO project spans structural, architectural, foundation, HVAC, lighting and electric system designs, as well as building cost estimating and professional ethics. The IPRO team will become informed about and apply principles associated with green design concepts, energy sustainability, post occupancy comfort, acoustic design issues, smart building concepts, health issues (abatement of mold- and allergy-causing agents), and safety considerations., Deliverables for IPRO 335: Green Building Design Concept & Integration for the fall 2009 semester

: Measuring System Using the Resonant Absorption of Gamma Rays; Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent

: Hierarchical Structured Abstract File System; A method in a data processing system of searching a plurality of electronic files identified by filenames in a first hierarchical file structure that is on a recordable medium of the data processing system. A user-defined metalabel is assigned to each of the electronic files. The electronic files are organized as a function of the metalabels into a second hierarchical file structure existing simultaneously with the first hierarchical file structure on the recordable medium of the data processing system. A search query is received from a user and the metalabels of the second hierarchical file structure are searched as a function of the query. Each electronic file having a metalabel matching the query is returned to the user as a search result., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent

: Spherodized Fluorescent Beads for Improved Roadway Pavement Marker Visibility; Retroreflective glass or plastic beads have fluorescent properties when irradiated with ultraviolet light and are emplaced in signs in patterns indicative of alphanumeric characters, or embedded in a hot melt comprising road stripes or embedded in the road asphalt or aggregate during construction of the road, to provide effectively bright and clear indications of signs or the extent and direction of the road. The glass beads comprise spherodized soda lime, borosilicate, phosphosilicate or aluminosilicate glasses with low levels of rare-earth dopants mixed therein, such as compounds containing one of the rare earths, or lanthanides. The plastic beads may have fluorescent materials mixed therein, typically organic pigments or dyes based on coumarin and rhodamine or the like., Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent

: Low-Cost Water Purification System Design & analysis for Applications in Mexico and the US (semester?), IPRO 355; The main objective of the IPRO is to provide direct health services to low-income socieites, specifically Mexico, by the design of a water purification filter. The IPRO will design a clay based filter and a business plan with the aim of introduction into these societies. The filter should be simple to use, affordable, simple to setup, easy to maintain and should be adaptable to a variety of every day househould activities such as drinking, bathing and washing., Deliverables for IPRO 355: Low-Cost Water Purification System Design & analysis for Applications in Mexico and the US for the Spring 2006 semester

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