2005-2006: In collaboration with GE Plastics, this student team improved the design of the dewatering and conveyance system used for wastewater treatment in GE’s Ottawa, IL facility to minimize water usage and reduce waste disposal costs at the plant. The…
Ergonomic Improvements for the Selkirk Finishing Operation
2004-2005: In collaboration with GE Advanced Materials, this student team assessed material handling operations at the Selkirk (NY) Finishing Plant and designed a solution to minimize ergonomic risk to the operators. Ergonomic improvements increase efficiency by focusing on safety, health…
PowerPal: Design for Increased Energy Efficiency in GE Plastics Operations
2003-2004: In collaboration with GE Plastics, this student team designed an energy efficiency evaluation product called PowerPal for use in GE Plastics’ office complexes. The project was motivated by GE’s increasing interest in promoting energy efficiency in order to protect…