This page contains links to short versions and to the full versions
of the final projects. Most of the short versions are in a form
of
a business plan. Access to the full version of the projects is password protected. To get such
password, please contact Prof.
Miguel Bagajewicz at
bagajewicz@ou.edu
INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN THE HALL OF FAME BELOW.
FIRST PRIZE WINNERS ($700)
Financial
and Technological Risk Analysis for the Development of New Drugs:
In this project, a vaccine for tuberculosis is proposed using a
protein-carbohydrate
conjugate. Manufacturing, as well as FDA approval process are modeled. The analysis
decision making regarding the level of pre-FDA work, future prices and assessment
of
future demands. Financial risk is managed and optimal decisions are
suggested that maximize profit and others that minimize risk.
Abstract
Full Version
PowerPoint
Presentation
Evaluation of a Novel Petroleum Technology:
This project evaluated a novel proposal for crude fractionation, which claims to
save 30% energy. The project is
confidential and therefore, its contents cannot be made public.
Shale Oil:
In this project the production of light oil from shale oil deposits is
explored. The method uses is called in-situ conversion, which requires heating
the deposits
in place promoting the cracking of kerogen (the constituent of shale oil) and
vaporizing the products. The vapors are removed using production wells.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Engineering Wine:
In this project wine making is modeled and a design is performed. The
emphasis is, however, put in the manipulation of wine properties.
This manipulation is done by constructing a consumer satisfaction function and
with this, a demand-price relations. The most profitable wine is then
designed.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
THIRD PRIZE WINNER ($200 EACH)
Biodiesel Production: In this project algae are considered as a source of precursors to produce bio-diesel. By-products (from the carbohydrate part) are considered.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Autologous Chondrocytes knee implants:
This project designs constructs for knee cartilage reconstruction using
polymers and encapsulated chondrocyte cells.
It also discusses and models mathematically
application procedures. Financial risk is assessed modeling the FDA process
mathematically.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
MENTION OF HONOR
Natural Gas production form Gas Hydrates:
This project considers exploiting gas hydrate at some depth in the peninsula of
Kamchatka (Russia). A model
for the reservoir behavior was constructed. Two alternatives were also
evaluated: a pipeline to china or LNG production and shipping to Japan.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Engineering Skin Lotions: In
this project, a lotion to treat patients with Ichthyosis and Xerosis is
developed. A model of consumer behavior is constructed to obtain
demand-price relationships. Whith this, the most profitable lotion is found. The
"best" lotion is unprofitable.
. Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Arsenic in Bangladesh's Water: This project analyzes how to provide As free water to small villages in Bangladesh. The goal was to find the most affordable system.
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Engineering Perfumes: Perfume
manufacturing is simple, but its formulation is tricky. A consumer satisfaction
model was constructed for this purpose.
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Presentation
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): This project consideres different LNG production methods and the commercialization of South American Gas (pacific Basin) in the US.
OTHER (ALSO GOOD) PROJECTS (No particular Order)
Water Splitting: This project
studies different chemical cycles that can be used to produce hydrogen (and
oxygen) by splitting water. A methodology to screen cycles
was developed.
Abstract
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Flame Retardants: This project developed a new flame retardant and proposes a business plan to commercialize it.
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Insect
Repellents:
This project the commercialization of an existing insect repellent. The new
formulation was found by constructing a consumer satisfaction model and
which
was later used to obtain a price-demand relationship and the most profitable
formulation.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Novel treatment for Osteorthritis: This project studies the use of hyaluronic acid derivatives for injection in the synovial fluid of the knee to alleviate osteorthritis.
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Oxygen production using Ceramic Membranes:
Ceramic oxide membranes are used to produce pure oxygen at high temperatures.
The project aims at the design of
a device.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Oxygen production using pressure Swing Absorption: This project
developed a device to be used in hospitals to produce oxygen in-situ. It
uses a novel PSA method
to remove Argon.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
Refinery Planning: This project
considers a refinery planning model. Given the projected demand and the existing
network of processes, the problem to solve consists of
determining what crudes one needs to buy now, and how the different units have
to be operated (Temperatures mainly, which change product profiles) to meet the
demand.
Abstract Full Version PowerPoint Presentation
The following students
deserve especial recognition for their hard work and . A maximum of 6 students
are recognized here but there was about 6 other hard
workers in the list of qualified students.
Emily L. Burdett
Brian C. Clifton Trang T. Hoang Laura A. Kerr Hunter C. Landrum Kyla B. Patterson
