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Design of an Autonomous IoT Node Powered by a Perovskite-Based Wave Energy Converter
PublicationThis paper presents the results of experimental research focused on wave energy harvesting and its conversion to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The harvesting and conversion process was performed using a wave energy converter (WEC) consisting of a lead zirconate titanate piezoelectric ceramic perovskite material and a prototype power electronic circuit. The designed WEC was considered as a power supply for an end node...
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Low-energy positron scattering from gas-phase benzene
PublicationIn this paper we are presenting calculations of the elastic cross section of positrons with gas-phase benzene for the energy range from 0.25 eV to 9.0 eV. The calculations are done with the molecular R-matrix method for positron-scattering from poly-atomic molecules using a scaling factor to scale the electron-positron interaction. The scaling factor influences the position of the poles of the R-matrix. We adjust the scaling factor...
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A heterogenous wireless system for maritime communication - the netBaltic system architecture
PublicationIn the article, the concept of a heterogeneous wireless maritime mesh network offering transmission for e.g., e-navigation services is presented. The constrains of existing and competitive solutions are discussed showing the need for a new system. The authors present detailed information about a netBaltic node's architecture and networking mechanisms offering different transmission capabilities and proposed for use on different...
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System Weryfikacji Autentyczności Podpisu Odręcznego
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono system statycznej i dynamicznej weryfikacji autentyczności podpisu odręcznego, składanego piórem biometrycznym, wyposażonym w 2 akcelerometry, 2 żyroskopy i 3 czujniki ścisku, na rezystancyjnej powierzchni dotykowej, łączącym się bezprzewodowo z urządzeniami komputerowymi. We wstępie przedstawiono architekturę sieciową wielomodalnego systemu biometrii. Przedstawiono warstwę sprzętową systemu weryfikacji...
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Road safety information system in Poland - supporting tools and their development
PublicationAs a signatory to the UN Declaration on road safety and member of the EU, Poland has an obligation to comply with relevant EU policies and in particular to halve the overall number of road deaths by 2020. To monitor the progress in reaching the targets, the road safety situation must be evaluated and its processes understood. For this purpose regional and national road safety observatories were launched in Poland, which triggered...
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Accurate and continuous adhesive fracture energy determination using an instrumented wedge test
PublicationThe wedge test and the related double cantilever beam test are practical methods of assessing structural adhesive fracture energy. In the former, and to a lesser extent the latter, a recognised problem is the difficulty of following the length of the growing crack, required to calculate fracture energy with any accuracy. We present a novel method of measurement of crack length that has the advantages of being accurate and allowing...
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Phytoremediation—From Environment Cleaning to Energy Generation—Current Status and Future Perspectives
Publication:Phytoremediationis a technology based on the use of green plants to remove, relocate, deactivate, or destroy harmful environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, radionuclides, hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals. Under the general term of phytoremediation, several processes with distinctively different mechanisms of action are hidden. In this paper, the most popular modes of phytoremediation are described and discussed. A broad...
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Application analysis of a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine system for marine power plants
PublicationThe results of theoretical studies of the possibilities of using hybrid solid oxide fuel cell–gas turbine (SOFC-GT) systems for marine power plants are presented. A 500 kW auxiliary marine power plant scheme using stacks of SOFCs in combination with a regenerative gas turbine operating with over-expansion based on our recent patent application is proposed. The results of mathematical modelling showed the opportunity to obtain a...
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If Gravity is Geometry, is Dark Energy just Arithmetic?
PublicationArithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), as well as the calculus they imply, are non-unique. The examples of four-dimensional spaces, R^4 and (−L/2,L/2)^4, are considered where different types of arithmetic and calculus coexist simultaneously. In all the examples there exists a non-Diophantine arithmetic that makes the space globally Minkowskian, and thus the laws of physics are formulated in terms...
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Modification and Optimization of the United-Residue (UNRES) Potential Energy Function for Canonical Simulations. I. Temperature Dependence of the Effective Energy Function and Tests of the Optimization Method with Single Training Proteins
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System detekcji krawędzi
PublicationOpisano system detekcji krawędzi DSDKO, który może realizować różne warianty algorytmów detekcji oparte na pierwszej i drugirj pochodnej funkcji oraz może badać własności dodatkowych - proponowanych masek. W pracy zwrócono szczególną uwagę na algorytm adaptacyjny detekcji krwędzi i jego własności. Ponadto system realizuje algorytm Canny'ego oraz wizualizuje własności wybranych transformacji funkcji jasności obrazu. System ma prosty...
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Consideration of Pseudo Strain Energy in Determination of Fatigue Life and Microdamage Healing of Asphalt Mastics
PublicationRest periods between cyclic loads can lead to recovery of damage and extension of fatigue life. This phenomenon is referred to as healing. Healing is clearly observed in bituminous materials, such as asphalt mastics, which belong to the components of asphalt mixtures. Due to the nature of road pavement traffic loading, which is characterized by series of intermittent pulses with rest periods, consideration of healing is necessary...
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Qualitative Indicators Used to Select the Placement and Parameters of Energy Storage Installed in the Distribution Network
PublicationThe technology related to energy storage has developed in recent years. Continuous improvement of the solutions available on the market resulted in wider usability of energy storage. They are also increasingly used in a distribution network. This study contains a synthesised description of physical features of the energy storage used in distribution networks. Several criteria of algorithms used to determine the placement and...
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Performance of the AMOEBA Water Model in the Vicinity of QM Solutes: A Diagnosis Using Energy Decomposition Analysis
PublicationThe importance of incorporating solvent polarization effects into the modeling of solvation processes has been well-recognized, and therefore a new generation of hybrid quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) approaches that accounts for this effect is desirable. We present a fully self-consistent, mutually polarizable QM/MM scheme using the AMOEBA force field, in which the total energy of the system is variationally minimized...
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Power System Stabilizer as a Part of a Generator MPC Adaptive Predictive Control System
PublicationIn this paper, a model predictive controller based on a generator model for prediction purposes is proposed to replace a standard generator controller with a stabilizer of a power system. Such a local controller utilizes an input-output model of the system taking into consideration not only a generator voltage Ug but also an additional, auxiliary signal (e.g., α, Pg, or ωg). This additional piece of information allows for taking...
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Electric Vehicles and Vehicle–Grid Interaction in the Turkish Electricity System
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Mini Smart Grid system w trakcyjnym układzie zasilania
PublicationWraz ze wzrostem liczby tramwajów i trolejbusów wyposażonych w hamowanie odzyskowe, wzrasta popularność urządzeń zwiększających efektywność odzysku energii. Są nimi głównie superkondensatorowe zasobniki energii oraz układy falownikowe umożliwiające zwrot energii do sieci prądu przemiennego. Jednak wysoka cena tych urządzeń oraz problemy prawno-organizacyjne stanowią znaczną barierę dla ich szerszego rozpowszechnienia. W artykule...
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Examination of the Effect of Selected Factors on the Photovoltaic Response of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
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System sejsmiki refleksyjnej do poszukiwania morskich złóż węglowodorowych
PublicationW poszukiwaniu morskich złóż węglowodorowych wykorzystywane są różne metody zaliczane do tzw. sejsmiki refleksyjnej. Jedną z nich jest wykorzystanie systemu sejsmiki refleksyjnej holowanego za statkiem specjalistycznym przeznaczonym do badań sejsmicznych. Jest to złożony ruchomy układ techniczny składający się z wielu elementów składowych, takich jak: system wzbudzania fal akustycznych, system rejestracji odbijanych fal akustycznych...
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Web based training system TeleCAD. Teleworkers training for CAD system users
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano internetowy system dostarczania kursów do nauczania na odległość. System został opracowany w ramach projektu Leonardo da Vinci TeleCAD (1998-2001). Pokazano jak system wykorzystywany jest obecnie oraz możliwość wykorzystania w projekcie CURE (Research Framework Programme5, 2003-2005).
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Developing Novel Solutions to Realise the European Energy - Information Sharing & Analysis Centre
PublicationFor more effective decision making in preparation for and response to cyberevents in the energy sector, multilevel situation awareness, from technical to strategic is essential. With an uncertain picture of evolving threats, sharing of the latest cybersecurity knowledge among all sector stakeholders can inform and improve decisions and responses. This paper describes two novel solutions proposed during the formation of the European...
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A possibility of vibration surveillance of the hybrid systems by the optimal control at energy performance index.
PublicationPraca poświęcona jest nadzorowaniu drgań niestacjonarnych układów mechanicznych modelowanych metodą elementów skończonych. W celu redukcji poziomu drgań wprowadzono zewnętrzne sygnały sterujące. Zdefiniowano uzmienniony w czasie energetyczny wskaźnik jakości. Uwzględnienie założenia o możliwości podziału układu na podukład modalny, podukład strukturalny oraz podukład łączący umożliwiło opis układu sterowanego we współrzędnych hybrydowych....
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A distributed system for conducting chess games in parallel
PublicationThis paper proposes a distributed and scalable cloud based system designed to play chess games in parallel. Games can be played between chess engines alone or between clusters created by combined chess engines. The system has a built-in mechanism that compares engines, based on Elo ranking which finally presents the strength of each tested approach. If an approach needs more computational power, the design of the system allows...
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A System for Heart Sounds Classification
PublicationThe future of quick and efficient disease diagnosis lays in the development of reliable non-invasive methods. As for the cardiac diseases – one of the major causes of death around the globe – a concept of an electronic stethoscope equipped with an automatic heart tone identification system appears to be the best solution. Thanks to the advancement in technology, the quality of phonocardiography signals is no longer an issue. However,...
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Threshold photoelectron studies of isoxazole over the energy range 9.9-30 eV
PublicationThe threshold photoelectron spectrum of the isoxazole molecule, C3H3NO has been measured over the photon energy range 9.9-30 eV with the use of synchrotron radiation. In the 9.9-10.8 eV range, corresponding to photoionization from the highest occupied molecular orbital 3a"(π3), seven well resolved vibrational series have been observed and their modes are tentatively assigned. A strong adiabatic ionization, with an energy of 11.132...
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A turbine based domestic micro ORC system
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Power and energy measurement problems in transmission line between Poland-Lithuania
PublicationThe paper discusses problem of power and energy metering in double circuit overhead transmission line. Considerations are based on example of transmission line connecting Polish substation Bis Elk and Lithuanian substation Alytus.
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On energy, exergy, and environmental aspects of a combined gas-steam cycle for heat and power generation undergoing a process of retrofitting by steam injection
PublicationThe paper presents a study of retrofitting of a combined heat and power (CHP) plant aimed to increase the electric to heating power ratio. The modification would involve diverting part of the steam to the gas turbine, instead of letting it go to the steam turbine, using injection technique into a combustion chamber. Therefore, two potential retrofitting approaches are analyzed: steam injection gas turbine (STIGT) and combined steam...
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Data and knowledge supporting decision-making for the urban Food-Water-Energy nexus
PublicationCities are hubs of innovation and wealth creation, and magnets for an increasing urban population. Cities also face unprecedented challenges in terms of food, water and energy scarcity, and governance and management. Urban environmental issues are no longer problems for experts to address but have become issues of public debate, in which knowledge from multiple sectors is needed to support inclusive governance approaches. Consequently,...
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Information System for Drivers Within the Integrated Traffic Management System - TRISTAR
PublicationAdvanced traveler information systems (ATIS) for drivers are a very important element of modern traffic management. In recent years ITS infrastructure is being developed also in Poland. It allows for delivering to drivers information related to the conditions in the road network through, inter alia, dedicated Variable Message Signs (VMS). Such information enables drivers to take decisions, contributing to improving the efficiency...
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Evaluation of electrical parameters of traction supply system for complex railway traffic conditions, using simulation methods
PublicationDevelopment of electrified transport systems, railways modernization, expansion of urban transport networks, purchases of modern rolling stock causes that updating of electric traction supply system is necessary. This chapter presents an effective method for electrical parameters of traction supply system evaluation, using simulation methods.
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Person Tracking in Ultra-Wide Band Hybrid Localization System Using Reduced Number of Reference Nodes
PublicationIn this article a novel method of positional data integration in an indoor hybrid localization system combining inertial navigation with radio distance measurements is presented. A point of interest is the situation when the positional data and the radio distance measurements are obtained from less than thee reference nodes and it is impossible to unambiguously localize the moving person due to undetermined set of positional equations....
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Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Technique for Underwater Acoustic Communication System
PublicationThe performance of an underwater acoustic communication (UAC) system is limited due to tough propagation conditions in the UAC channel. Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technique can improve the reliability of the data transmission system, increase its speed, increase its range, and reduce the energy consumption. The paper presents an implementation method of MIMO technique in the form of coding the Space-Time Block Code and...
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The Energy Potential of the Lower Vistula River in the Context of the Adaptation of Polish Inland Waterways to the Standards of Routes of International Importance
PublicationBased on new policies of the European Union, green technologies are to be mostly considered for power generation. Hydropower generation is one of the essential elements of sustainable energy production. Therefore, specific attention, both economically and technically, needs to be given to this sector of energy production. The Vistula River in Poland is considered an international waterway. The power production potential of the...
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Grid-Forming Operation of Energy-Router Based on Model Predictive Control with Improved Dynamic Performance
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Integration of inertial sensors and GPS system data for the personal navigation in urban area
PublicationGPS and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) have complementary properties and they are therefore well suited for integration. The integrated solution offers better long-term accuracy than a stand-alone INS and better integrity, availability and continuity or a stand-alone GPS receiver, making it suitable for demanding applications. The complementary features of INS and GPS are the main reasons why integrated GPS/INS systems are becoming...
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Structural optimization of microjet array cooling system
PublicationThe single phase heat transfer from an upward facing, horizontal copper surface to arrays of impinging water jets was experimentally investigated. Experimental configuration allows for a free-surface unconfined jets flow. Square nozzles 50 × 100 μm arranged in four different geometries were used. Additionally, for the set of two jets array geometry was varied by adjusting the nozzle to nozzle distance. The area averaged heat transfer...
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Low energy elastic electron scattering from benzonitrile (C6H5CN)
PublicationWe present experimental differential elastic scattering cross sections (DCSs) for low energy electron scattering from benzonitrile along with integral and momentum-transfer cross sections that are determined from these DCSs. The measurements of DCSs are obtained using the relative flow method with helium as the standard gas, in a crossed electron-molecular gas beam arrangement. Our measurements are made at incident electron energies...
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System do prototypowania bezprzewodowych inteligentnych urządzeń monitoringu audio-video
PublicationW komunikacie przedstawiono system prototypowania bezprzewodowych urządzeń do monitoringu audio-video. System bazuje na układach FPGA Virtex6 i wielu dodatkowych wspierających urządzeniach jak: szybka pamięć DDR3, mała kamera HD, mikrofon z konwerterem A/C, moduł radiowy WiFi, itp. Funkcjonalność systemu została szczegółowo opisana w komunikacie. System został zoptymalizowany do pracy pod kontrolą systemu operacyjnego Linux, zostały...
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System dozoru technicznego
PublicationSystem dozoru technicznego1. Podstawa działania2. Struktura organizacyjna i kompetencje3. Strategia działania
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AMCA to TAMRA long range resonance energy transfer on a flexible peptide
PublicationFörster resonance energy transfer between 7-amino-4-methyl-3-coumarinylacetic acid, (AMCA, donor) and 5- carboxytetramethylrhodamine, (TAMRA, acceptor) bound to Lys(AMCA)-Gly-Pro-Arg-Ser-Leu-Ser-Gly-Lys (TAMRA)-NH2 peptide is demonstrated by various spectroscopic techniques in glycerol at room temperature. In particular, nonexponential character of fluorescence intensity decay evidences the distance distribution between the donor...
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Nonlinear Fuzzy Control System for Dissolved Oxygen with Aeration System in Sequencing Batch Reactor
PublicationBiological processes at a wastewater treatment plant are complex, multivariable, time varying and nonlinear. Moreover, interactions between the components are very strong. Control of dissolved oxygen is one of most important task at the plant. The level of dissolved oxygen in aerobic tanks has significant influence on behaviour and activity of microorganisms at the plant. Air for aerated tanks is supplied by the aeration system...
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Optimal control at energy performance index of the mobile robots following dynamically created trajectories
PublicationIn practice, the problem of motion control of the wheeled mobile robots is often neglected. Wheeled mobile robots are strongly nonlinear systems and restricted by non-holonomic constraints. Motion control of such systems is not trivial task and usage of non-optimal control signals can lead to deterioration of the overall robot system’s performance. In case of autonomous application of the mobile robots all parts of its control...
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Extended investigation of performance-energy trade-offs under power capping in HPC environments
Publication—In the paper we present investigation of performance-energy trade-offs under power capping using modern processors. The results are presented for systems targeted at both server and client markets and were collected from Intel Xeon E5 and Intel Xeon Phi server processors as well as from desktop and mobile Intel Core i7 processors. The results, when using power capping, show that we can find various interesting combinations of...
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Key activities to improve energy management in DC microgrids connected by urban traction
PublicationDC MicroGrids must have Energy Management Systems to guarantee efficient, dependable, and environmentally friendly electricity. The application of Model Predictive Control, proved to be helpful due to its adaptability and capacity to use non-linear models. This paper, based on an extensive literature review, identifies and discusses the three key activities to improve the characteristics of DC MicroGrids, i.e.: the use of Energy...
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Energy conversion in systems-contained laser irradiated metallic nanoparticles - comparison of results from analytical solutions and numerical methods
PublicationThis work introduces the theoretical method of metallic nanoparticles’ (NPs’) heat and mass transfer where the particles are coated on a surface (base), together with considering the case wherein nanoparticles move freely in a pipe. In order to simulate the heat transfer, energy and radiative transfer equations are adjusted to the considered issue. NPs’ properties are determined following the nanofluidic theories, whereas absorption...
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Low to intermediate energy elastic electron scattering from dichloromethane (CH2Cl2)
PublicationWe report a theoretical-experimental investigation of electron scattering by dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) in the low- and intermediate energy ranges. Experimental elastic differential cross sections (DCS), in the incident electron energy range of 0.5-800 eV and scattering angle range of 10°–130°, were measured using a crossed beam relative flow technique. Integral and momentum- transfer cross sections were determined from the experimental...
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Security Requirements and Controls for Incident Information Sharing in the Polish Power System
PublicationAmong the strategies of protecting information assets of the power system, sharing of information about current cybersecurity incidents between energy operators appears to be a prerequisite. Exchange of information leads to the effective detection of attacks and exploited vulnerabilities as well as the identification of countermeasures. This paper presents the results of continuation of our works on developing a secure and efficient...
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Hybrid geothermal-fossil power cycle analysis in a Polish setting with a focus on off-design performance and CO2 emissions reductions
PublicationGrowing demand for electricity due to economic development contributes to increased greenhouse gas production, especially CO2. However, emissions can be limited by enhancing the efficiency of primary energy conversion, such as integrating geothermal energy into coal-fired power plants. Therefore, this paper proposes replacing conventional feed-water heaters with geothermal preheaters to create a hybridized system. This study was...