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Title: Statistical process monitoring and disturbance diagnosis in multivariable continuous processes
Creator: Raich, A., Cinar, A.
Date: 1996-04
Publisher: AMER INST CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
Description: Detecting out-of-control status and diagnosing disturbances leading to the abnormal process operation early are crucial in minimizing product...
Show moreDetecting out-of-control status and diagnosing disturbances leading to the abnormal process operation early are crucial in minimizing product quality variations Multivariate statistical techniques are used to develop detection methodology for abnormal process behavior and diagnosis of disturbances causing poor process performance. Principal components and discriminant analysis ave applied to quantitatively describe and interpret step, ramp and random-variation disturbances. All disturbances require high-dimensional models for accurate description and cannot be discriminated by biplots. Diagnosis of simultaneous multiple faults is addressed by building quantitative measures of overlap between models of single faults and their combinations. These measures are used to identify the existence of secondary disturbances and distinguish their components. The methodology is illustrated by monitoring the Tennessee Eastman plant simulation benchmark problem subjected to different disturbances. Most of the disturbances can be diagnosed correctly, the success rate being higher for step and vamp disturbances than random-variation disturbances.
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Title: Alternative Meropolitan Power Strategy (Semester Unknown) IPRO 302: Alternative MetropolitanPowerStrategyIPRO302ProjectPlanSp10
Creator: Alsharief, Yagoob, Ballard, Ray, Crites, Sarah, Drecoll, Daniel, Klug, Allen, Goliya, Akshay, Frey, Brent, Marshall, Ray, Min, Hee-jong, Qiu, Li, Zajkowska, Urszula
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: e federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of...
Show moree federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of electricity from renewable energy. Our goal is to produce a hypothetical design for renewable energy to account for 20% of the City of Chicago’s electricity needs
Sponsorship: Sargent and Lundy
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Title: IIT Sustainability Branding (Semester Unknown) IPRO 311: IITSustainableBrandingIPRO311MidTermPresentationSp09
Creator: Aguilar, Alejandro, Alexander, Richard, Animashaun, Oladipo, Chauhan, Mark, Ellsworth, Seth, Glover, Crystal, Krupp, Kevin, Patel, Nim, Scheer, Colin, Tadros, Nader
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: This is a continuing IPRO with the overall aim of improving and enhancing the image of Illinois Institute of Technology, both as an...
Show moreThis is a continuing IPRO with the overall aim of improving and enhancing the image of Illinois Institute of Technology, both as an institution and a physical campus, in regards to sustainability and “green” practices. To that end, the current semester is focused on several design projects based on concepts generated in the previous semesters along with input from the current semester to enhance a new “green” campus. We will also be providing information on how IIT is currently acting in a sustainable fashion and how students on campus can contribute to our image as a sustainable campus
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Title: Battery System Thermal Management
Creator: Al-hallaj, Said, Selman, Robert
Date: 2013-04-26, 2012-09-25
Description: Electrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal management...
Show moreElectrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal management matrix including a supply of phase change material disposed at least in part in a heat conductive lattice member to effectively dissipate heat produced or generated by or in the battery system such as to minimize or prevent thermal runaway propagation in the electrochemical cells of the system.
Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology
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Title: Education and Technical Support of Prosthetics and Orthotics Education in Latin America (Semester Unknown) IPRO 309
Creator: Bagby, Allison, French, Elise, Gracia, David, Maksimowicz, Peter, Morley, Michael, Pellico, Christopher, Prabhu, Vinit, Rife, Carolanne, Sedacki, Karen, Valls, Nil
Date: 2007-05, 2007-05
Description: Primary Objective The primary objective of this IPRO is to support the development of the first International Society of Prosthetics and...
Show morePrimary Objective The primary objective of this IPRO is to support the development of the first International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) accredited Category 3 program in Latin America. Secondary Objectives The secondary objectives are necessary for accomplishing the primary objective. To ensure that the program will be accredited, many guidelines must be followed; these guidelines have set the secondary objectives as follows: • Develop several educational modules concerning common diseases and their orthotic treatments • Develop several low-cost demonstrations and hand-outs to compliment the educational modules • Carefully follow ISPO requirements to ensure accreditation • Translate all material to Spanish for use in Latin America • Develop a three day short course to be presented at a Prosthetics and Orthotics conference at Bogotá, Colombia in May 2007 • Work with educators in Colombia to develop a program similar to IPRO 309
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Title: Reversal in Spreading of a Tabbed Circular Jet Under Controlled Excitation
Creator: Zaman, Kbmq, Raman, G.
Date: 1997-12
Publisher: American Inst Physics
Description: Detailed flow field measurements have been carried out for a turbulent circular jet perturbed by tabs and artificial excitation. Two ''delta...
Show moreDetailed flow field measurements have been carried out for a turbulent circular jet perturbed by tabs and artificial excitation. Two ''delta tabs'' were placed at the nozzle exit at diametrically opposite locations. The excitation condition involved subharmonic resonance that manifested in a periodic vortex pairing in the near flow field. While the excitation and the tabs independently increased jet spreading, a combination of the two diminished the effect. The jet spreading was most pronounced with the tabs but was reduced when excitation was applied to the tabbed jet. The tabs generated streamwise vortex pairs that caused a lateral spreading of the jet in a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the tabs. The excitation, on the other hand, organized the azimuthal vorticity into coherent ring structures whose evolution and pairing also increased entrainment by the jet. In the tabbed case, the excitation produced coherent azimuthal structures that were distorted and asymmetric in shape. The self-induction of these structures produced an effect that opposed the tendency for the lateral spreading of the streamwise vortex pairs. The passage of the distorted vortices, and their pairing, also had a cancellation effect on the time-averaged streamwise vorticity field. These led to the reduction in jet spreading. [S1070-6631(97)03012-2].
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Title: Solar Decathlon 2011 (Semester Unknown) IPRO 352: Solar Decathlon EnPRO 352 Midterm Report Sp08
Creator: Johnson, Daniel, Carroll, John, Ruffolo, John, Mast, Laura, Mejsak, Marcin, Calizo, Milagros, Pollina, Matt, Hollister, Nathaniel, Steffen, Trent, Amber, Jamie, Demarco, Juan
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: This EnPRO project is the first of several designed to position IIT for a competitive proposal entry in 2009 for the Solar Decathlon 2011...
Show moreThis EnPRO project is the first of several designed to position IIT for a competitive proposal entry in 2009 for the Solar Decathlon 2011 competition. The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design. This year the event will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. October 12 - 20. The team houses are open for touring everyday except Wednesday, October 17, when they will close for competition purposes. An overall winner is announced on Friday, October 19 at 2 p.m. Teams of college students design a solar house, knowing from the outset that it must be powered entirely by the sun. In a quest to stretch every last watt of electricity that's generated by the solar panels on their roofs, the students absorb the lesson that energy is a precious commodity. They strive to innovate, using high-tech materials and design elements in ingenious ways. Along the way, the students learn how to raise funds and communicate about team activities. They collect supplies and talk to contractors. They build their solar houses, learning as they go. The 20 teams transport their solar houses to the competition site on the National Mall and virtually rebuild them in the solar village. Teams assemble their houses, and then the active phase of the Solar Decathlon begins with an opening ceremony for students, media, and invited guests. The teams compete in contests, and even though this part of the Solar Decathlon gets the most attention, the students really win the competition through the many months of fundraising, planning, designing, analyzing, redesigning, and finally building and improving their homes. The public is invited to tour the solar homes and event exhibits during much of the competition.
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Title: Laboratory Notebook 123
Creator: Didsatha-amnarj, Yanan, Slade, Peter
Date: 2010-03-03T21:24:34Z
Description: This laboratory notebook relates to the "Furans in food; Mechanism in food" project which is under the Chemical Constituents and Allergens...
Show moreThis laboratory notebook relates to the "Furans in food; Mechanism in food" project which is under the Chemical Constituents and Allergens Platform with Peter Slade as the Principle Investigator.
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Title: Campus Branding/ Sustainability Image (Semester Unknown): IIT Campus BrandingSustainability IPRO 311 MidTerm Presentation Su08
Creator: Barlow, Elliot, Chamales, Michael, Nadler, Anne, Contreras, Abraham, De Vita, Neils, Ishaq, Mohammad, Stultz, Adam, King, Richard, Gupta, Prairna, Song, Yunseok, Ono, Ashley, Ae Park, Ji, Korol, Phil, Mindock, Rae
Date: 2008, 2008-07
Description: The overall aim of the project is to improve and enhance the image of IIT, both as an institution and a physical campus, as regards...
Show moreThe overall aim of the project is to improve and enhance the image of IIT, both as an institution and a physical campus, as regards sustainability and “green” practices. To that end, the current semester is focused on several design projects based on concepts generated in the previous semester. These projects will then be analyzed regarding their appeal, both direct and methodological, to other members of the IIT community in order to inform the best model for sustainability develop to be promoted by future semesters of this project.
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Title: Collapsible Isolation Apparatus
Creator: Gauger, James R., Mullins, Robert L., Stefanek, George L., Petrovic, Joseph J.
Date: 2009-05-11, 2001-11-27
Description: A collapsible personnel isolation apparatus for preventing unwanted contaminations of hazardous biological and chemical materials including a...
Show moreA collapsible personnel isolation apparatus for preventing unwanted contaminations of hazardous biological and chemical materials including a base. A cover connects to the base by way of a zipper. A plurality of glove box ports are provided to allow rapid and convenient treatment of the patient.
Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute
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Title: MODELING, CONTROL, AND DESIGN OF HYBRID FUEL CELL VEHICLES
Creator: Ahmed, Syed
Date: 2011-12, 2011-12
Description: The Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) has been projected to be the fuel cell of choice for future automotive applications. Among...
Show moreThe Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) has been projected to be the fuel cell of choice for future automotive applications. Among the challenging aspects of this application is maintaining highly efficient operation of the fuel cell. The key component of the PEMFC, the Nafion Membrane, can reach two critical states: drying and flooding. In drying, high resistance prevents normal operation of the fuel cell. In flooding, reactants are prevented from reaching reaction sites and there is a reduction of performance of the fuel cell. To address the first point, a spatially distributed along the plane membrane model was developed and tested with proportional-integral control of voltage and temperature. To analyze the occurrence of severe and frequent changes in power demand, a model aimed at mimicking the load expected in a fuel cell vehicle, including a DC motor, DC-DC converters and a rechargeable battery for peak-shaving and regenerative braking was developed. The model includes rotational and translational inertia as well as a simple wind resistance model for a vehicle. In contrast to simple lab-focused loads where load impendence is directly manipulated, the manipulated variable within this load is the DC-DC converter gain. Based on this model a control system architecture was developed consisting of a number of low level regulatory loops, a power distributor for peak-shaving and finally a high level loop for tracking vehicle speed. After understanding the load demands to a fuel cell vehicle with only a battery, the issue of multiple energy storage technologies is addressed. Designing a vehicle with these technologies poses an optimization problem. A high-level model of a fuel cell vehicle with two storage technologies, a battery and super-capacitor was developed. The model accounted for the constraints of each component and a drive cycle characterized the power demand. An economic-based optimization problem xv was posed whereas its objective was to minimize the capital cost of the system, while meeting power demand and keeping the technologies within their constraints. The result of the optimization provided a controller from which a high-level power coordination unit can be developed for the fuel cell vehicle.
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Title: Chicago Embroidery Company: A Living Business Case (Semester Unknown) IPRO 356: Chicago Embroidery Company A Living Business Case IPRO 356 Business Plan Sp08
Creator: Correa, Jessica, Kim, Jung-jae, March, Paul, Natale, Vito, Nystrand, Tim, Puschkar, Jackie, Roman, John-paul, Wilke, Kara, Wong, Jacintha
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: Our goal for this IPRO is to update the Chicago Embroidery Co. market position in order to generate growth for the business. We expect the...
Show moreOur goal for this IPRO is to update the Chicago Embroidery Co. market position in order to generate growth for the business. We expect the company to grow to a 5 million dollar business in three years. By the end of the IPRO, we plan on having an updated website, new products for new markets, and important research data that shows which new markets will take best to patches.
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Title: Semantic Web News Engine (Semester Unknown) IPRO 327: SemanticWebNewsEngineIPRO327MidTermPresentationSp09
Creator: Copeland, Daniel, Estola, Evan, Kaim, Max, Mundrawala, Jay, Peterson, Steven, Price Jr, Daniel, Rawlings, Ori, Rodriguez, Laura, Sirotzke, Daniel
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: The Swyne Project‟s objective is to extend the capabilities of the semantic search engine developed in the previous semester of this...
Show moreThe Swyne Project‟s objective is to extend the capabilities of the semantic search engine developed in the previous semester of this particular IPRO project. Proposed extensions include the ability to search for “entities” (e.g., people) and their relationships to other entities in a fact database and implementing user interface support for the extensions. Another goal of the Swyne Project is to work on our collective soft skills. These include, but are not limited to, interpersonal communications, presentations, management functions, and time management. These skills are all critical to not only a successful project, but also a successful career outside of college. Our search engine will hopefully be an inspiration to others who are interested in working on a semantic search engine in the future and expanding upon our results.
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Title: The Effects of Green Technology on Electrical Contractors (Semester Unknown) IPRO 338: The Effects of Green Technology on Electrical Contractors IPRO 338 Final Report Sp08
Creator: Althoff, Sarah, Boonstra, David, Dilger, Andrew, Haque, Sabeen, Kamdar, Amit, Marrari, Giuseppe, Mitchell, Jason, Patel, Vrudhdhi, Saulog, Jeremy, Sin, In Seok, Standard, Steve, Wright, James
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: Electrical Contractors’ Association of the City of Chicago
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Title: Interdisciplinary Design Education And Strategy (Semester Unknown) IPRO 301: InterdisciplinaryDesignEducationAndStrategyIPRO301Poster2Su09
Creator: Scanlon, Ed, Brierley, Philip, Choe, Mihee, Cornelius, Joel, Hansen, Kai, Horozova Nalls, Gergana, Hussain, Faraz, Krupp, Kevin, Laurence, Alexis, Lucchesi, Kristin, Mceneff, Aaran, Natale, Vito, Nikamalfard, Mehrdad, Phillips, Timothy, Radtke, Dennis, Robledo, Ruben, Workman, Jessica, Valadez, Julia
Date: 2009, 2009-07
Description: For years, the IPRO Program at IIT has been forced to operate wherever space can be found. Often, facilities are not equipped for the needs of...
Show moreFor years, the IPRO Program at IIT has been forced to operate wherever space can be found. Often, facilities are not equipped for the needs of the program. It has become necessary to find a way to give the IPRO Program its own dedicated space. If we give the program its own space, then what is needed in that space? What needs to be done with it? What types of spaces are necessary? What technologies will be used? IPRO 301 exists to answer these questions. We will provide ideas to IIT that can solve these problems. ii
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Title: Green Class Community (Semester Unknown) IPRO 358
Creator: Beck, Steve, Snyder, Mark, Eshleman, Justin, Krebs, Byron, Nguyen, Trang, Oraziman, Indira, Qi, Tianshu, Shehada, Hazem, Skopek, Paul, Varghese, Danny, Warnes, Michael, Cho, Moses
Date: 2010, 2010-12
Description: Our purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of...
Show moreOur purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of Evanston, will first minimizes its energy consumption and then uses the most sustainable methods to fulfill the remaining needs of the inhabitants. Ideally we will design a model community which will challenge conventions within the fields of design, planning, engineering, and everyday living. This community will also serve as an example to Chicago-area municipalities about the benefits of affordable sustainable planning, design, and living. It will also be an attractive marketable solution to the current home buyers within our given demographic.
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Title: Information Design for Plant Management to Predict Equipment Failure (Semester Unknown) IPRO 303: Information Design for Plant Management to Predict Equipment Failure IPRO 303 MidTerm ReportSp08
Creator: Dodds, Jacob, Erogbogbo, Samad, Fleming, Rachel, Fujimoto, Haruko, Hazariwala, Nirav, Kim, Jihyung, Lee, Sangwook, Mcanally, Arthur, Simons, Ray
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: IPRO 303 is working on the user interface for SmartSignal Corporation’s software which predicts equipment failures in coal fired power plants....
Show moreIPRO 303 is working on the user interface for SmartSignal Corporation’s software which predicts equipment failures in coal fired power plants. We are now in the third stage of the project. We are to deliver the user interface of the software based on the studies done by two previous semesters. SmartSignal suggested that we also consider specific elements of the software such as the clear presentation of developing fault information, and the efficient communication system between users. An appropriate UI will utilize SmartSignal’s predictive analysis software to provide an efficient and clear means for power plant personnel to: · Predict or identify equipment faults · Understand the predicted faults · Prioritize the disposition of the predicted faults or highlight urgent or important faults · Reduce the need for plant personnel to have many years of experience or “institutional knowledge” The ultimate goal of this project is to introduce an innovative approach to the user interface which SmartSignal can use for predicting equipment failures in coal fire power plants. To realize this, we set these objectives. · Research and collect information relative to the User Interfaces [UI] from the first hand users of the software while examining the study done by the previous IPRO303. · Create the Requirements Document for the UI in light of the concerns expressed by SmartSignal and the results of research. · Generate several possible UIs based upon the Requirements Document stated above. · Select one of the Several UI for development of details and revise it based upon the input from SmartSignal. · Add details and finalize the design of the selected UI.
Sponsorship: SmartSignal
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Title: Method of Making a Magnetic Head
Creator: Camras, Marvin
Date: 1964-08-25
Description: Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute
United States Patent

Title: Environments and Urban Wood Reclamation (Semester Unknown) IPRO 350
Creator: Stepniewski, Jesse, Haywood, Philip, Ostapenko, Maksym, Cabrera, Joshua, Springfield, Keegan, Perkins, William, Connelly, David, Sahm, Nic
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: The Urban Wood Reclamation project is an enormous movement that has a great number of current supporters and the promising future of many more...
Show moreThe Urban Wood Reclamation project is an enormous movement that has a great number of current supporters and the promising future of many more. Our objectives will work in conjunction with the grand scheme of the project. Overall, our combined purpose is to promote the use of reclaimed timber. In this IPRO, we would like to study the finer details of the project. We will discuss the grand picture as well as the minute details with experts in the field. In the end, we hope to be one step closer to our goal of awareness.
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Title: Zoo Tech (Semester Unknown) IPRO 318: ZooTechIPRO318FinalPresentationF10
Creator: Azodoh, Chinedu, Chiba, Mitsuru, Kobayashi, Jonathan, Perez De Tejada, Antonio, Schneider, Erick, Blosky, Mitchell, Dreher, Taylor, Mis, Ashlie, Puzewski, Jennifer, Callas, Kathleen, Jeffcoat, Brooke, Pauley, Erica, Rojas, Catalina
Date: 2010, 2010-12
Description: Do you love the zoo? Do you wish you could see all of the animals and learn about them too in just one easy visit? Our IPRO team is creating...
Show moreDo you love the zoo? Do you wish you could see all of the animals and learn about them too in just one easy visit? Our IPRO team is creating an iPhone application to do just that. We’re working with the Brookfield Zoo education staff and animal researchers to develop a guided inquiry process that will assist users in finding and identifying animals. Getting closer to an animal is a breeze. Because the animals’ locations are mapped, you can find them easily on foot or identify them by their color, pattern, and shape. Learn fun facts about any animal you choose while watching videos and scrolling through pictures. We’re working to create the best tour guide for the zoo that fits in your pocket.
Sponsorship: Brookfield Zoo
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