About the Journal
“The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, LACCEI”, is a non-profit organization consisting of institutions that offer academic programs in Engineering and Technology with the goal of collaborating with other LACCEI partners. The word “institution” includes universities, colleges and schools.
Current Issue
Vol. 1 No. 8 (2023): LACCEI 2023
In 2023, working within the framework of the LACCEI-CONFEDI inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement and in collaboration with the OAS, the joint development was initiated in a hybrid format of the conferences: “OAS Summit of Engineering for the Americas”, the “21st LACCEI International Multiconference for Engineering, Education and Technology”, the “4th Latin American Congress of Engineering”, and the “2nd Latin American and Caribbean Tribology Conference” . It was held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and organized by Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (FIUBA), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN).
Published:
2024-04-16
Articles
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Design of improvement proposal for the reduction of waste through the 5s methodology and systematic layout planning under a kaizen environment in a bakery company in the food sector, 2022
The objective of this research is to determine the impact of the design of the improvement proposal through the 5S Methodology through the 5S Methodology and the Systematic Layout Planning technique under a KAIZEN environment for the reduction of ... -
Computational Numerical Control (CNC) Machines: A Systematic Review From 2015 To 2022
The following systematic review tries to group together the most information about machines by computational numerical control (CNC) in order to find the benefits and limitations for the mechanical industry that will lead to optimize the approache... -
Design of a fixed-wing drone for blood packet delivery applications
This paper proposes a fixed-wing drone design for blood packages delivery applications to solve the slow and inefficient transport system of blood units for transfusions in emergency operations in regions surrounding Lima, Peru. What is sought in ... -
A design of an autonomous ground vehicle to automate the process of transplanting rice
Precision agriculture brought with it the implementation of new digital technologies, mainly autonomous vehicles, satellite images and IoT, to provide economic, productive and environmental benefits in the agricultural field. However, the main app... -
Variation of concrete compressive strength of f'c 210 kg/cm² when incorporating abutments and spirals as transverse reinforcements in the region of Cajamarca-2022
The main objective of this research was to determine the variation of the compressive strength of concrete specimens of f'c 210 kg/cm2 by incorporating stirrups and spirals as transversal reinforcements in different distributions in the Cajamarca-... -
Digital information in user satisfaction mediated by digital inclusion in university students in extreme economic situation
The research sought to ascertain the relationship between digital information, which includes the exchange of digital information, information exchange, information need, and information search, as predictor variables in user satisfaction, and dig... -
Benefits of the 5’s methodology in the Manufacturing Industry: A literature review 2017-2022
This literature review proposes to describe the benefits of implementing the 5's in the manufacturing industry, for this purpose 50 articles from journals indexed to databases such as Scopus, Latindex, Crosreff, Ebsco, Dialnet, Redalyc, among othe... -
Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of the peel and seed of grapes Quebranta (Vitis vinifera L.) obtained in the pre-fermentation stage of the elaboration of Pisco
Pisco is the denomination of origin of a brandy produced by distilling fresh grape musts from the so-called pisco grapes, harvested on the southern coast of Peru. During the conventional process, a pomace is generated, a mixture of peels and seeds... -
Analysis of the Work Experience and Level of Training Required for the Recruitment of Computer Science Professionals in Peruvian Public Institutions
This article presents a descriptive analysis of the work experience and level of training required by Peruvian public institutions for the recruitment of professionals related to information technology, computing or systems. The study proposes: id... -
Specialized social networks as a method of assistance in cancer prevention and control: a case study in northern Peru
This research aimed at developing a specialized social platform for individuals affected by cancer. The goal was to improve their quality of life and promote prevention through the sharing of experiences and knowledge, fostering a prevention cultu... -
Design and validation through finite elements of a crusher for the plastic industry
The increase in the volume of plastic consumption is a current problem and its reuse becomes necessary to care for the environment. That is why in the present work a pre-experimental investigation of a crusher for PET waste was carried out through... -
Registration system for geotechnical logging and stereographic projection generation using Barton's Q index
The geotechnical logging process of oriented boreholes is a crucial task in preventing rock slides and falls in mines. However, this process is tedious and requires the recording of a large amount of information, which can increase the risk of err... -
A route-creating algorithm for Saildrones by comparing a pseudo straight-line route and wind direction
Control algorithms for drones are commonly focused on transporting the robot from point A to point B, this type of straight route becomes sufficient in the case of aerial drones, but in the case of a Saildrone (Marine drone propelled partially or ... -
Numerical simulation of three degrees of freedom ball joint crossed spherical gear for a robotic arm prosthesis
The objective of this article was to evaluate through finite elements the design of a crossed spherical gear with two different materials (polyether ether ketone - PEEK and titanium alloy - Ti-6Al-4V) for a robotic arm prosthesis. ANSYS mechanical... -
Didactic digital skills and virtual education in times of COVID-19.
This study aims to establish the relationship between instrumental digital competencies and virtual education in times of covid-19. Its approach is quantitative, descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional. The population consisted of 5940 stu... -
AGAVE AMERICANA FIBERS AND CONTROL OF CRACKS DUE TO PLASTIC SHRINKAGE IN RIGID PAVEMENTS
The cracks by Plastic Contraction are a pathology of the rigid pavements (hydraulic) that are studied in the present work that aims to identify if the vegetable fibers of the American Agave L. They control the frequency of cracks by plastic shrink... -
Using a business intelligence framework and data mining as computational tools in SMEs: Production forecasting of a hydroelectric power plant as a case study
The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the utility of using the CRISP-DM (Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) reference model as a data mining methodology within a commercial business intelligence (BI) platform for Small and Medium E... -
An adaptable vacuum gripper design for egg packaging, attached to the KUKA KR 60-3 industrial robot
Packaging is one of the main processes for a company to satisfy the requirements imposed by the consumer within the production chain however, at present, the automation of this process has not been fully developed in the poultry industry in Peru, ... -
Deep Learning to support the recognition of pests and diseases in Yungay potato crops in the province of Cutervo, Angurra hamlet, Perú
The present investigation efficiently covers the need to classify according to the diseases or pests of the Yungay potato leaf in the province of Cutervo, Angurra village (Peru),specifically classify them as fly plague (PM=1), weevil plague (PG=2)... -
New Model for the Identification of Flow Units and Optimization of Results Through a Clustering Algorithm
Petrophysical characterization employs the concept of Hydraulic Flow Units (HFU) as an essential part of the workflow. The determination of these is possible through several methods and using the Kozeny-Carman equation. However, the models to iden... -
Performance of Image Recognition with Machine Vision: A Systematic Review
The objective of this work was to identify the existing techniques, applications, equipment, and technologies applied in the recognition of images with artificial vision through a systematic review of the literature during the period 2020 – 2022. ... -
The importance of using simulations in industrial process automation: a case study in a water bottling company
In this article, the automation of a bottling plant in northern Peru is presented with the aim of improving efficiency and productivity. The main problem identified in the plant was the lack of use of any simulation software to analyze possible ev... -
Critical success factors for implementing Industry 4.0 in Latin American manufacturing pymes
Industry 4.0 is a strategic tool that allows the integration of processes and areas in an organization through two basic pillars: automation and digitization, turning this into a competitive advantage of interest for small and medium-sized compani... -
Simulation to Improve the Thermal Comfort of a High Andean Hotel Employing Insulating Materials and Air Conditioning Equipment
Thermal comfort is one of the essential elements to improve the comfort and satisfaction of hotel guests. In Andagua, a Peruvian high Andean town where temperatures can drop below 0°C, buildings do not provide adequate thermal comfort for occupant... -
Modelo de optimización de flotas refrigeradas anchoveteras en una empresa pesquera peruana
This paper shows a linear programming model whose main objective is the conversion of conventional fleets to refrigerated fleets with RSW system, in order to guarantee a better quality in the preparation of anchoveta fishmeal. Likewise, the propos... -
Removal of a dye used in the textile industry using avocado seed Hass variety as a bio-adsorbent
Arequipa is a Peruvian city that produces a significant amount of avocado. This generates a significant amount of avocado seeds that are discarded without any use. The present research proposes Hass avocado seed as a promising bio-adsorbent of a t... -
IoT-based system prototype for particulate matter monitoring in the city of Chitre, Panama
Air pollution is a global problem that has been increasing in recent years due to industrial growth in countries. One of the most harmful air pollutants is particulate matter due to its possible effects on human health and its rapid dispersion ove... -
Feasibility of Using Pervious Concrete in Tropical Climate
Floods are one of the costliest natural disasters in the world and represent a common hazard to the Caribbean, specifically to Puerto Rico. Floods can be local, impacting neighborhoods and communities, or large-scale, impacting regions or the enti... -
Bio-based carrageenan composite coatings for food packaging application
Biopolymers has been considered suitable materials for the development of alternative packaging in particular, carrageenan and its composites has been explored for the development of flexible films and coatings because of its properties. The aim o... -
Biosafety to Reduce Industrial Worker Illnesses Caused by Exposure to Antioxidants in Fish Meal
The objective of this study is to use biosafety to reduce illnesses in packing personnel caused by exposure to antioxidants in fish meal in an industrial plant. The work was carried out in the packing area of Hayduk S. A. in Chincha, Peru. A pre-e... -
Sensory perception of a sorbet-type ice cream based on yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), Peru-2023
There are Andean tubers, such as yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), whose consumption is limited despite the multiple functional properties it possesses preparations made from this tuber are scarce. Previous studies indicate that Andean tubers cont... -
Tax planning and compliance with tax obligations. A case study, Peru
The objective of the research was to determine the impact of tax planning on compliance with tax obligations of a small company dedicated to construction, during the periods 2017-2019. The methodology used was a quantitative, cross-sectional, expl... -
Design of a Technified Automated Irrigation System in Las Lomas de Villa María remotely controlled using IoT
This project proposes an automatic system in Lomas de Paraíso, which allows tara plantations to be irrigated automatically and manually throughout their vegetative process. This technified irrigation system can be operated both locally with a pane...
