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Title: Capstone Design - Parking Garage (semester?), IPRO 315: Capstone Parking Garage IPRO 315 Project Plan F06
Creator: Featherstone, Amanda, Ganason, Vina, Grosse, Christopher, Hiner, Ross, Jang, Young, Kazimi, Syed, Lee, Linda, Netherton, Daniel, Olson, Justin, Purpura, John, Rossman, Justin, Suik, Bradley, Thakkar, Chintan, Virani, Minaz
Date: 2006-12, 2006-12
Description: 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...
Show moreThe 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
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Title: Self-Regulating Class E Resonant Power Converter Maintaining Operation in a Minimal Loss Region
Creator: Troyk, Philip R., Schwan, Martin A. K.
Date: 2009-05-11, 1993-01-12
Description: A self-regulating Class E/resonant power converter includes a power switching device which is gated on at each transition between negative and...
Show moreA self-regulating Class E/resonant power converter includes a power switching device which is gated on at each transition between negative and positive half cycles of the load current by drive signals generated by a drive circuit, the rate at which the drive signals are generated being controlled by a zero crossing detector which monitors the load current and adjusts the frequency of the drive signals in correspondence with changes in the time between successive negative-to-positive zero crossings of the load current such that the power switching device continues to be switched on at substantially zero voltage, zero slope conditions to maintain the power converter operating at the optimal Class E frequency.
Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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Title: Piston and Piston Pin Manufacturing Process Improvement (Semester Unknown) IPRO 339
Creator: Akhambay, Assyl, Barrera, Edilberto, Binder, Dylan, Douh, Wahib, Seon Heo, Yun, King, Terrance, Ko, Hyunseok, Kolesnikov, Andrey, Simen, Sandrine, Perle, Collin, Truong, Guy, Ustupski, Krystian
Date: 2011, 2011-05
Description: The team of IPRO 339’s main objective is to assist Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company with eliminating a persisting problem that has been...
Show moreThe team of IPRO 339’s main objective is to assist Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company with eliminating a persisting problem that has been affecting the company for many years. Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of piston pins, as well as the leading producer of powder metal parts. Supplying many major car companies across the world, Burgess-Norton thrives on maintaining a high standard of quality in both their products and services. Recently there has been a change in the automobile industry that has affected the way piston pins are manufactured. These changes have brought on difficulties for the company as they must now change their product specs and adapt to the evolving market. Their main problem is the existence of nicks on the piston pins. The main goal of this IPRO team is to find a way to eliminate these nicks that occur throughout the company’s manufacturing process. This document will outline the main objectives and tasks that the team has been assigned with. Team structures, time lines and other plans are included. Also, a further company history and description of Burgess-Norton will be provided in order to make the objectives more clear.
Sponsorship: Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company
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Title: Emotional reactions to variations in contract language
Creator: Menches, Cindy L., Dorn, Lawrence
Date: 2012-07-20, 2012-07-25
Description: This article introduces a theory of emotion-driven behavior in construction contracting and provides support for this theory by presenting the...
Show moreThis article introduces a theory of emotion-driven behavior in construction contracting and provides support for this theory by presenting the quantitative results of a study on the emotional reaction of individuals to the language in contract clauses. Four different versions of the standard Delay Clause found in most construction contracts were extracted from four different contracts and were presented to a group of 27 individuals. Participants rank ordered the clause versions from 1 (most negative) to 4 (most positive). Overall, Clause Version 2 was ranked as having the most negative contract language, with nearly 75% of the participants ranking it as most negative. In contrast, Clause Version 4 was ranked as having the most positive contract language, with over 50% of the participants ranking it as most positive. Participants likewise selected negative emotion words to describe their reaction to Clause Version 2 and positive emotion words to describe their reaction to Clause Version 4. The findings suggest that contract clauses that contain negative language do tend to generate negative emotional reactions while positive contract language do tend to generate positive emotional reactions.
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Title: Conversion of a Commercial-Grade Riding Lawnmower to Hydrogen Fuel in conjunction with John Deere and the Chicago Parks District (semester?), IPRO 310: Hydrogen Fuel Lawnmower IPRO 310 Midterm Report Sp06
Creator: Evanoff, Steffany, Taulbee, Daniel, Abraham, Preeti, Gim, Yewon, Shoulders, Shawn, Fenner, Joel, Neale, Jason, Jung, Minsuk, Kim, Minjoong, Kim, Chungyun, Gates, Nate, Knopp, Nathan, Lemons, Melissa, Nihei, Jim, Sedacki, Karen, Costanzo, Frank
Date: 2006-05, 2006-05
Description: This semester, the IPRO 310 team is continuing the work started by the previous semester’s team. Our work will build off of the previous team...
Show moreThis semester, the IPRO 310 team is continuing the work started by the previous semester’s team. Our work will build off of the previous team’s work and many of our objectives will be an extension of their original objectives. This semester, the team has set forth the following objectives:  Finish benchmark testing on the lawnmower including gas emissions  Further research the safe storing and usage of hydrogen as a fuel  Develop guidelines to create and maintain a safe laboratory area  Investigate avenues to decrease overall conversion cost  Perform the engine conversion  Write a step-by-step conversion manual keeping in mind safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards Although the team’s main objective is to provide a safe way to convert a gas-powered lawnmower to a hydrogen-power lawnmower, the team will strive to create an environment in which team collaboration, the application engineering knowledge and ability, and individual passion for the project can flourish thus providing a rewarding and educational experience for all of the participants.
Deliverables for IPRO 310: Conversion of a Commercial-Grade Riding Lawnmower to Hydrogen Fuel in conjunction with John Deere and the Chicago Parks District for the Spring 2006 semester
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Title: Fab Lab (Semester Unknown) IPRO 333: FabricationLabIPRO333FinalReportSp09
Creator: Boyer, Robert, Chung, Lawrence, Gajdorus, Michael, Gottschall, Keenan, Hendricks, Rachel, Luciani, Joseph, Mallinger, Nicolle, Marks, Paul, Murman, Patricia, Nadler, Anne, Nakano, Shunsuke, Obst, Leslie, Ptak, Treyson, Reyes, Ivan, Winterbauer, Adam
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: Fabrication Laboratories, or Fab Labs, were started as a community outreach program by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology providing...
Show moreFabrication Laboratories, or Fab Labs, were started as a community outreach program by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology providing digital fabrication tools for rapid prototyping to the general public. The Museum of Science and Industry has partnered with IPRO to further develop the Fab Lab at their site. IPRO 333 has been rendered the task of working with the administration in the Fab lab of MSI to design methodologies for furthering the use of the laboratory and assisting in determining its end goals for both the museum and the community by working with the lab directors to broaden the possible uses of the lab, promoting membership at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and involving the community in science and technology programs at the museum. In order to accomplish our tasks we have broken into three main teams, each of which will focus on a different aspect of the lab. The first team will be responsible for creating events specific to the museum members, creating proposals for low‐cost, high‐profit activities for the lab, and possibly creating a website where users of the lab may sign up for time in the lab, reserve or order materials, and rent storage space for long term projects they wish to work on. The second team is responsible for integrating the Fab Lab into the current working exhibits as well as future exhibitions. The third team will be responsible for designing and creating new programs for users of the Fab Lab, such as the students enrolled in the Science Achievers program or museum members.
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Title: Delta Hook Technologies (DHT) EnPRO 358: DHT EnPRO358BrochureSu10
Creator: Alkhovsky, Julie, Benjamin, Bryan, Carimichael, Jake, El-natour, Ibrahim, Lozanoski, Phillip, Pierce, Nicholas, Prout, Savannah, Richie-smith, Robert, Steponavicius, Nerijus, Tchobanova, Natacha, Walther, Alyssa, Winstanley, Samuel
Date: 2010, 2010-07
Description: Recreational fishing in the United States generates over a billion dollars of economic output and providing well over a million American’s...
Show moreRecreational fishing in the United States generates over a billion dollars of economic output and providing well over a million American’s with jobs. There are many variations of fishing hooks available that retain the same basic shape and structure, the most popular examples being, the standard J-hook and the standard treble hook. However, there are many limitations associated with existing fishing hooks. One such limitation is that fishing hooks are not able to reliably hold the fish after embedding. Introducing a barb to the hook helps resolve this issue, doing so however creates problems when setting the hook and furthermore, barbs can cause damage to the fish during the removal of the hook. Another concern is that contemporary fishing hooks have problems with snagging on nearby rock formations, algae, weeds, or other vegetation in the water.
Sponsorship: DHT
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Title: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development (Summer 2011) IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development IPRO350 Summer2011 Brochure
Creator: Arzu, Ricardo, Avant, Denzel, Bogoevski, Aleksander, Caven, Daniel, Daniel, Andy, Fisher, Courtney, Lavania, Bharat, Marcha, Emmanuel, Mouddou, Khadija, Nunes, Guilherme, Popa, Ana, Quach, Dot, Scorzo, Anthony, Tadros, Nader
Date: 2011, 2011-07
Description: Coal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing....
Show moreCoal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing. Coal City is located just south of I-80 along the I- 55 corridor and less than an hour from Bolingbrook and Oakbrook. Along the northern border of Coal city, are adjoining lakes and abandoned coal mines. Small town atmosphere is conducive to community interaction and pride. The purpose of this project was to provide the framework for creating the most feasible and sustainable economic development model for the village of Coal City using generalized approaches that could be emulated in other small towns. the objectives that the team has set are: Gather information that will lead to the creation of an effective plan. Study models and components of Sustainable Economic Development focusing on small towns and rural areas. Study the demographics, human systems, existing industry systems, bio-physical systems, government and social policy systems and the existing industry clusters. Understand community, local, and regional assets and talent pool, town vision, mission and economic development plans.
Sponsorship: NA
Project Plan for IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development for the Summer 2011 semester
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Title: Assisting Blind and Visually Impaired Swimmers (semester?), IPRO 310
Creator: Aouissa, Abdelmalek, Dietrich-blocker, Matt, Galbraith, Nicole, Glennon, Thomas, Hmadouch, Ahlam, Kerstens, Wesley, Lamonica, Regina, Cruz Lima, Pedro, Mokhnach, Svetlana, Nikhat, Sumayya, Patel, Shital C., Schillaci, Michael
Date: 2007-12, 2007-12
Description: This objective of this IPRO is to develop devices to aid visually impaired persons swim. The team has chosen to work on two separate devices...
Show moreThis objective of this IPRO is to develop devices to aid visually impaired persons swim. The team has chosen to work on two separate devices to accomplish this task. One approach is to use a passive device, which is located in the pool, to guide the swimmers through the lane. A picture of the latest version of the device is pictured below in figure 1 with several key features identified.
Deliverables for IPRO 310: Assisting Blind and Visually Impaired Swimmers for the Fall 2007 semester
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Title: Sustainability Planning of IIT Buildings (semester?), IPRO 320
Creator: Dantapalli, Sushma, Tamakia, Edwards, Roca, Dario, Jahnke, Nicholas, Gerges, Shahir, Huang, Thomas, Oh, Sang Mi, Lau, Wingyin
Date: 2006-07, 2006-07
Description: The main objectives of this project are to gather Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning performance data (Temperature, Humidity, Air Speed,...
Show moreThe main objectives of this project are to gather Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning performance data (Temperature, Humidity, Air Speed, Light) of each building on campus and to analyze it to provide feasible solutions to the problems found.
Deliverables for IPRO 320: Sustainability Planning of IIT Buildings for the Summer 2006 semester
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Title: Health Physics Computer Training Simulation (Semester Unknown) IPRO 329: Health Physics Training Simulation IPRO 329 Final Presentation Sp08
Creator: Akram, Asad, Hammer, Natalie, Huish, Joel, Iwata, Ippei, Kaska, Michal, Lee, Heajin, Lloyd, Lee, Rebacz, Jeff, Runge, James, Rutherford, Dan, Sharma, Shubhi, Zaturenskiy, Mikhail
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description:  Refine the training simulation created last semester into a more robust, complete product. o Improve the simulation’s graphics into a 3D...
Show more Refine the training simulation created last semester into a more robust, complete product. o Improve the simulation’s graphics into a 3D more real life model. o Update the navigation systems to make them more intuitive. o Revise the game scenario to make the game more plausible. o Update the in-game tools to current tools used in industry. o Refine the question database algorithm to make the questioning easier. o Provide additional question/answer entries to the game’s database.  Put together a final product including a final packaged game.
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Title: Innovating Process Improvements in Manufacturing Operations (Semester Unknown) IPRO 304: InnovatingProcessImprovementsInManufacturingOperationsIPRO304ProjectPlanSp09
Creator: Abhay, Anandha, Bergeron, Anthony, Catalina, Christopher, Entler, Jason, Estrada, Maximillian, Huish, Joel, Patel, Vishal, Quach, Vien, Taggart, Jay, Sunghwan, Yeo
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: The purpose of this IPRO is to develop a robust, working prototype that can automatically monitor and detect a problem with a milling machine...
Show moreThe purpose of this IPRO is to develop a robust, working prototype that can automatically monitor and detect a problem with a milling machine at A. FInkl & Sons Co. This IPRO is in its fourth semester and there are two challenges remaining: (1) alerting management to the detection of broken teeth during machining; and (2) developing spatial representations of items undergoing heat treatment. However, A. Finkl & Sons has asked us to concentrate solely on the goal of finding a way to detect when a break occurs in one of the milling teeth and then alert the mechanic monitoring the machine in order to replace it. This system will involve measuring vibrations using an accelerometer or by the use of laser detection. The goal of this IPRO is to research, test, and inform A. FInkl & Sons of the best solution to invest in, therefore they can decide what is better for their company.
Sponsorship: A. Finkl & Sons Co.
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Title: IIT Sustainability Branding (Semester Unknown) IPRO 311: IITSustainableBrandingIPRO311ProjectPlanSp09_redacted
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: Affordable and Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements (Semester Unknown) IPRO 325: AffordableandSustainableQualityOfLifeImprovementsIPRO325MidTermPresentationSp10
Creator: Collins, Dorothy, Jung, Young, Kimball, Mark, Lange, William, Parks, Nikki
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: 3 billion people cook their meals over open fires on primitive stoves inside their homes. Indoor air pollution from those primitive stoves...
Show more3 billion people cook their meals over open fires on primitive stoves inside their homes. Indoor air pollution from those primitive stoves kills 1.5 million people worldwide. Furthermore, indoor air pollution is fifth most costly environmental degradation issue in the Peru. Previous IPRO 325 classes have made stove for Peru. However, the stoves made from previous IPRO 325 classes did not work properly. The purpose of this subteam of the spring 2010 IPRO 325 is to improve the stove and help Peru realistically.
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Title: Power Measurement for Road Bicycles: Towards a Universal Solution (sequence unknown), IPRO 324 - Deliverables: IPRO 324 Project Plan F09_redacted
Creator: Adrianzen, Luis, Allen, Ross, Antonio, Chris, Callan, Mark, Claxton, Sara, Diesse, Patrick, Gaylord, Matthew, Herbert, Greg, Shaffer, Dan, Wegrzyn, Celeste
Date: 2009-12
Description: The goal of the IPRO is to try to find an inexpensive, but accurate way of measuring the power output of a rider on a bicycle. Problems with...
Show moreThe goal of the IPRO is to try to find an inexpensive, but accurate way of measuring the power output of a rider on a bicycle. Problems with systems currently available are: some products are not compatible with all bike systems causing the need to purchase new parts, the cost of the available products is expensive, and some of the available measuring systems are not very accurate.
Deliverables for IPRO 324: Power Measurement for Road Bicycles: Towards a Universal Solution for the fall 2009 semester
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Title: HACCP with multivariate process monitoring and fault diagnosis techniques: application to a food pasteurization process
Creator: Tokatli, F., Cinar, A., Schlesser, J. E.
Date: 2005-06
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD
Description: Multivariate statistical process monitoring (SPM), and fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) methods are developed to monitor the critical...
Show moreMultivariate statistical process monitoring (SPM), and fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) methods are developed to monitor the critical control points (CCPs) in a continuous food pasteurization process. Multivariate SPM techniques effectively use information from all process variables to detect abnormal process behavior. Fault diagnosis techniques isolate the source cause of the deviation in process variable(s). The methods developed are illustrated by implementing them to monitor the critical control points and diagnose causes of abnormal operation of a high temperature short time (HTST) pasteurization pilot plant. The detection power of multivariate SPM and FDD techniques over univariate SPM techniques is shown and their integrated use to ensure the product safety and quality in food processes is demonstrated.
Endnote format citation for DOI:10.1016/j.foodcont.2004.04.008
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Title: Develping a Prototype Display for the Prenatal-to-Newborn Blood Flow System (semester?), IPRO 341: Cardiovascular display for Pre and Post Natal IPRO 341 Project Plan Sp05
Creator: Lin, Grace, Barta, Jennifer, Shrivastava, Archita, Vasu, Kedari, Sloan, Michael, Pitroda, Sean, Zaboli, David, Vankawala, Anand, Wright, Michael, Tuthill, Chris, Thakore, Suruchi, George, Ryan, Perez, Armando
Date: 2005-05, 2005-05
Description: The purpose of the IPRO this semester was to further develop the prototype of a cardiovascular display for the prenatal to newborn blood flow...
Show moreThe purpose of the IPRO this semester was to further develop the prototype of a cardiovascular display for the prenatal to newborn blood flow system for the Museum of Science and Industry. The museum’s main goal was to have a display that would emphasize the changes in pressure within the body before, during, and after birth. To accomplish this, the group decided the goal of the semester was to recreate a visual presentation, which could 5 ultimately be on a touch screen monitor, and bench-top model as the display. In addition to the creation of the prototype, it was then brought to the museum for testing.
Sponsorship: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Deliverables for IPRO 341: Develping a Prototype Display for the Prenatal-to-Newborn Blood Flow System for the Spring 2005 semester
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Title: Heat Treat (semester?), IPRO 304: A Finkl Tooth Breakage Detection IPRO 304 Abstract F07
Creator: Antal, Vlad, Banaska, Steven, Biyawerwala, Hussain, Groszko, John, Jay, Ryan, Koning, Kyle, Lee, Sangwook
Date: 2007-12, 2007-12
Description: IPRO 304 is the continuation of IPRO 330 (Spring 2006) and was created to develop an Information Tool for the Metals Industry with a focus on...
Show moreIPRO 304 is the continuation of IPRO 330 (Spring 2006) and was created to develop an Information Tool for the Metals Industry with a focus on Heat Treatment, in this case. The development of an Information Tool for Heat Treatment requires across-disciplinary knowledge of the fundamentals of heat treatment process, as well as an in-depth understanding of and the practical skills required for the development of computer software
Deliverables for IPRO 304: Heat Treat for the Fall 2007 semester.
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Title: Swimming Aid for Visually Impaired Swimmers (Semester Unknown) IPRO 310: Swimming Aid for Visually Impaired Swimmers IPRO 310 Poster2 F08
Creator: Chiu, Daniel, Gupta, Vaibhav, Teves, Jan, Turrentine, Lorne, Yew, Hsuen, Soleja, Sikander, Sood, Arun, Warns, Jodi, Padwal, Neha, Reed, Lisa, Sajjad, Sunny
Date: 2008, 2008-12
Description: The primary focus of this project is to help blind and visually impaired individuals to swim independently. The team will be divided into two...
Show moreThe primary focus of this project is to help blind and visually impaired individuals to swim independently. The team will be divided into two sub-teams. One sub-team will create a passive device, which uses a mechanical device to provide tactile feedback to the swimmer. The other sub-team will create an active device which uses special electronic devices such as a sonar based device to help guide the swimmer. These devices will be repeatedly tested and updated to help increase the independence of blind and visually impaired individuals exercise and further improve their quality of life.
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Title: Ozone Delivery System Binder
Creator: Cooper, Kerri, Lee, Alvin, Slade, Peter
Date: 2010-09-10T18:51:34Z
Description: Development and validation of the Ozone Delivery System

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