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Deterministic versus stochastic modelling of unsaturated flow in a sandy field soil based on dual tracer breakthrough data
PublicationThe 216 km2 Neuenhagen Millcreeck catchment can be characterized as a drought sensitive landscape in NE Germany. It is therefore a fundamental human interest to understand how water that fell as precipitation moves through the unsaturated soils and recharges groundwater. Additionally, a better knowledge of nutrient transport from soil to groundwater is important also, especially in landscapes with light sandy soils. For a better...
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Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity of polyvinyl alcohol/gum arabic/chitosan composite films incorporated with black pepper essential oil and ginger essential oil
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Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity of polyvinyl alcohol/gum arabic/chitosan composite films incorporated with black pepper essential oil and ginger essential oil
PublicationIn this study, biocomposite films based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), gum arabic (GA) and chitosan (CS) incorporated with BPEO and GEO were fabricated by solvent casting method. FTIR, XRD, SEM and DSC were performed with mechanical and antimicrobial properties of PVA/GA/CS films with and without BPEO and GEO. The BPEO and GEO incorporated PVA/GA/CS films were significantly inhibited the growth of Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus,...
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Interactive Prototypes in Teaching User-Centred Design and Business Process Modelling
PublicationThis publication describes experiences gathered during the use of interactive prototyping in two areas: design of user interfaces for a touch screen information kiosk and interactive prototyping of business processes. Prototyping is promoted here as a technique useful for both visualizing design concepts and for stimulating communication within relevant teams. Developing interactive prototypes of use interfaces is discussed here...
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Comparative study of numerical modelling and experimental investigation for vessel-docking operations
PublicationA comparative study between numerical modelling and experimental investigation is performed to validate the developed numerical method for simulating floating dock operations with a vessel on board. Both model-scale and full-scale experimental tests are performed on floating docks with a vessel on board, and the draughts using draught meters, floating positions and bending of the floating dock are measured. The present numerical...
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Heavy duty vehicle fuel consumption modelling using artificial neural networks
PublicationIn this paper an artificial neural network (ANN) approach to modelling fuel consumption of heavy duty vehicles is presented. The proposed method uses easy accessible data collected via CAN bus of the truck. As a benchmark a conventional method, which is based on polynomial regression model, is used. The fuel consumption is measured in two different tests, performed by using a unique test bench to apply the load to the engine. Firstly,...
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Modelling and Measurement of Folk Guitar: Truss Rod and Strings in Numerical Analysis of Tone
PublicationThe study makes an attempt to model a complete vibrating guitar including its non-linear features, specifically the tension-compression of truss rod and tension of strings. The purpose of such a model is to examine the influence of design parameters on tone. Most experimental studies are flawed by uncertainties introduced by materials and assembly of an instrument. Since numerical modelling of instruments allows for deterministic...
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Chemical and biological characterization of Ocimum basilicum L. phenolic extract and essential oil derived through ultrasound and microwave-assisted extraction techniques
PublicationPlant-derived bioactive molecules are increasingly utilized in food processing as natural additives, driven by a growing interest in healthier lifestyles. This trend has spurred industries to reformulate products to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers. This study investigates the phenolic extract and essential oil of O. basilicum L. obtained via ultrasound-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction, respectively. Characterization...
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Marine Fuel Sulphur Limit Impact on Air Pollution
PublicationThe article presents calculation of Sulphur oxides percentage drop rate in marine industry recorded after 01.01.2020 when new limits, provided by International Maritime Organizations legislation, became effective. Ships’ SOx global emission was estimated and compared between 4th quarter 2019 and 1st quarter 2020. For more accurate estimation 3 seaside cities with big harbors were selected for statistical analysis. Noticeable...
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The Application of Chitosan as a Modifier for Lubricating Greases Based on Vegetable Oil
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Effect of lipid phase composition on autoxidation of water - in - oil emulsion
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono ocenę procesu autooksydacji emulsji W/O ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem składu fazy olejowej emulsji na postęp reakcji. Zbadano również wpływ wybranych antyoksydantów i emulgatorów na stabilność sporządzonych układów emulsyjnych.
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Influence of cabbage juices on oxidative changes of rapeseed oil and lard
PublicationCelem badań było określenie wpływu soków wyizolowanych z kapusty surowej i kiszonej na przemiany oksydatywne i termooksydatywne tłuszczów roślinnych (na przykładzie oleju rzepakowego podwójnie ulepszonego) i zwierzęcych (na przykładzie smalcu). Tłuszcze te ogrzewano w temperaturze 100 0C z sokami z kapusty w układzie modelowym przez 6 godzin, pobierając co 1,5 godz. próbki do badań.Po procesie ogrzewania tłuszczów w obecnosci soków...
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Concrete corrosion against penetration of mineral oil application of impregnants
PublicationOleje stanowią związki organiczne, w skład których wchodzą kwasy tłuszczowe nasycone i nienasycone oraz gliceryny różnego rodzaju. W zależności od rodzaju i właściwości olejów agresywność ich w stosunku do betonu jest różna. Olej izoluje dostęp wody do składników betonu, dlatego nie następuje dalsza hydratacja i przyrost wytrzymałości. Przesycenie betonu olejami powoduje wskutek obniżenia tarcia wewnętrznego tworzywa obniżenie...
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Scuffing resistance of DLC-coated gears lubricated with ecological oil
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Resistance of Polypropylene Membrane to Oil Fouling during Membrane Distillation
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Optical monitoring of thin oil film thickness in extrusion processes
PublicationPraca porusza problem pomiaru grubości cienkiej warstwy przyściennej -oleju, podczas procesu wyciskania ceramiki modelowej. Szczegółowo opisuje zjawiska fizyczne zachodzące w warstwie przyściennej oraz dynamiczne parametry wykorzystywane do oceny grubości. Autorzy opisują także metodę pomiaru oraz konstrukcję układów pomiarowych.
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Rheological properties and stability of water in Canola oil ethyl esteremulsion.
PublicationWyznaczono krzywe płynięcia i podatność na rozdział dla emulsji fazy wodnej w estrze etylowym oleju Canola. Właściwości te stanowią o podatności tej emulsji jako symulanta ropy naftowej w badaniach terenowych rozlewów olejowych.
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Optical measurements for thin oil film investigation in rheometric processes.
PublicationPrzedmiotem badań jest pomiar parametrów cienkiej warstwy oleju silikonowego AK106, powstającej na ścianach dyszy w trakcie procesu reologicznego wyciskania do form past ceramicznych, przygotowywanych ze sproszkowanego tlenków wodorotlenków AlOOH oraz oleju AK106. Parametrami badanymi były: grubość warstwy oleju, charakterystyka reflektancyjna pasty oraz skład mieszaniny. Przedstawione zagadnienie ma istotne znaczenie dla rozwoju...
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Optimized photodegradation of palm oil agroindustry waste effluent using multivalent manganese–modified black titanium dioxide
PublicationThis article presents a methodological approach to use manganese (Mn3+Mn7+)-modified black titanium dioxide (Mn/BTiO2) as a photocatalyst to optimize and improve visible-light-driven photodegradation of treated agro-industrial effluent (TPOME). A modified wet chemical process was used to prepare BTiO2. The BTiO2 was then wet impregnated with Mn and calcined at 300 °C for 1 h to produce Mn/BTiO2. The activity of Mn/BTiO2 was investigated...
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MAPPING SOUTH BALTIC NEAR-SHORE BATHYMETRY USING SENTINEL-2 OBSERVATIONS
PublicationOne of the most promising new applications of remote observation satellite systems (RO) is the near-shore bathymetry estimation based on spaceborn multispectral imageries. In recent years, many experiments aiming to estimate bathymetry in optically shallow water with the use of remote optical observations have been presented. In this paper, optimal models of satellite derived bathymetry (SDB) for relatively turbid waters of the...
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PROJEKTOWANIE STANOWISK LABORATORYJNYCH WSPIERAJĄCYCH PROCES SZKOLENIA PRAKTYCZNEGO KADR MORSKICH DZIAŁU MASZYNOWEGO W ŻEGLUDZE MIĘDZYNARODOWEJ, PRZYBRZEŻNEJ I KRAJOWEJ
PublicationWithin the article a design offer of the Department of Ship and Power Plants of the Faculty of Ocean Engineering And Ship Technology at the Gdansk University of Technology has been presented. The offer concerns designing laboratory stations which might stand for the equipment of a didactic base of maritime educational centers i.e. maritime (naval) academies and schools as well as maritime affairs' professional training centers,...
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Reliability of Corroded Stiffened Plate Subjected to Uniaxial Compressive Loading
PublicationThe work is focused on the reliability of corroded stiffened plates subjected to compressive uniaxial load based on the progressive collapse approach as stipulated by the Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, employing the limit state design. Two different cases have been investigated. In the first model, the corrosion degradation led to uniform thickness loss, whereas the mechanical properties were unchanged,...
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Analysis of the impact of socio-economic development on road safety based on the example of Baltic Sea Region countries
PublicationBaltic Sea Region (BSR) is a specific region of Europe, bringing together countries with different levels of socio-economic development. The main common point is territorial access to the Baltic Sea and the importance of maritime transport in the transportation of goods. The region consists of 9 countries, including Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Russia (more specifically, Kaliningrad...
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Adaptive Algorithm of a Tap-Changer Controller of the Power Transformer Supplying the Radial Network Reducing the Risk of Voltage Collapse
Publicationhe development of renewable energy, including wind farms, photovoltaic farms as well as prosumer installations, and the development of electromobility pose new challenges for network operators. The results of these changes are, among others, the change of network load profiles and load flows determining greater volatility of voltages. Most of the proposed solutions do not assume a change of the transformer regulator algorithm....
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A New Critical Risk on the Block: Cyber Risks as an Example of Technical Knowledge Risks in Organizations
PublicationThe breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the appearance of many additional technical knowledge risks in organizations. Cyber risks in particular are becoming a great challenge for organizations. At the same time, academic research on cyber risks, their costs, consequences and ability of overcoming them is still scarce and fragmented. In order to fill this gap, the paper is aimed to identify different types of cyber...
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Degradation of the Concrete Railway Track Bed Located in the Vicinity of the Loading Wharf
PublicationThe following article describes the damages of the concrete railway track bed at the place of unloading petroleum products located in the immediate vicinity of the cargo berth. The concrete of the track bed has been a subject to degradation as a result of many years of exploitation resulting, inter alia, in its cyclical flooding of petroleum products during the unloading and loading of rail tankers. Repairs carried out in the previous...
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Modelling tunnelling-induced deformation in stiff soils with a hyperelastic–plastic anisotropic model
PublicationIn this paper, the tunnelling-induced deformation in anisotropic stiff soils is analysed using FE modelling. The influence of material description is investigated rather than an advanced simulation of the tunnelling method. A new hyperelastic– plastic model is proposed to describe the anisotropic mechanical behaviour of stiff highly overconsolidated soil. This model can reproduce the superposition of variable stress-induced anisotropy...
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Large deformation modelling of CPT probing in soft soil—pore water pressure analysis
PublicationThis paper presents the results of finite element modelling with Updated Lagrangian formulation of the Cone Penetration Test in soft soil deposit located in Jazowa, Poland. The numerical calculations are carried out for homogenous, normally consolidated, organic soil layer. The Modified Cam Clay constitutive model for soft soil and Coulomb model for interface are used. The study compares the registered pore water pressure distributions...
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Discrete element method modelling of elastic wave propagation in a meso-scale model of concrete
PublicationThis paper deals with the accurate modelling of ultrasonic wave propagation in concrete at the mesoscopic level. This was achieved through the development of a discrete element method (DEM) model capable of simulating elastic wave signals comparable to those measured experimentally. The main objective of the work was to propose a novel methodology for constructing a meso-scale model of concrete dedicated to the analysis of elastic...
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The Influence of COD Fraction Forms and Molecules Size on Hydrolysis Process Developed by Comparative OUR Studies in Activated Sludge Modelling
PublicationThe activated sludge models (ASMs) commonly used by the International Water Association (IWA) task group are based on chemical oxygen demand (COD) fractionations. However, the proper evaluation of COD fractions, which is crucial for modelling and especially oxygen uptake rate (OUR) predictions, is still under debate. The biodegradation of particulate COD is initiated by the hydrolysis process, which is an integral part of an ASM....
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Modelling of cutting by means of fracture mechanics
PublicationThe suitability of modern fracture mechanic theory was proved for the estimation of the cutting force and the cutting specific resistance. This paper shows modification of Ernst-Merchant theory and its application for determination some other properties of wood sample. This theory is acceptable for evaluation of shear yield stresses and shear plane angle. Sawing by gang saw machine was used as a process similar to the orthogonal...
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MODELLING OF CUTTING BY MEANS OF FRACTURE MECHANICS
PublicationThe suitability of modern fracture mechanic theory was proved for the estimation of the cutting force and the cutting specific resistance. This paper shows modification of Ernst-Merchant theory and its application for determination some other properties of wood sample. This theory is acceptable for evaluation of shear yield stresses and shear plane angle. Sawing by gang saw machine was used as a process similar to the orthogonal...
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Modelling an accelerometer for robot position estimation
PublicationThe article describes a new model of a MEMS accelerometer for usage in inertial measurement units (IMU). Such units allow to measure orientation and location of the sensor/system and therefore can be applied for systems positioning. The main purpose of the paper is to model pertinent accelerometer functions substantial in determination of the location of the sensor by means of double integration of acceleration. The model takes...
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GIS Integrated Modelling of a Himalayan Landscape
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Study of a plate modelling a dock gate
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Control System Modelling for Superconducting Accelerator
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Equilibrium price - modelling, forecast and application
PublicationNowoczesną gospodarkę charakteryzuje wzrastające znaczenie cen. Znajomość ogólnych zasad mechanizmu kształtującego ceny oraz analizy cen umożliwiają przedsiębiorstwom przewidzenie ceny równowagi i podjęcie przynoszącej zyski decyzji, zwłaszcza na rynku oligopolu homogenicznego, gdzie przedsiębiorcy muszą brać pod uwagę reakcję konkurencji. Przedstawiony w artykule, dynamiczny model ekonometryczny cen benzyny, na rynku paliw płynnych...
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Modelling of elastic response of granular media
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono opis gruntowego ośrodka ziarnistego w ujęciu jego nieciągłości.Podano przejście opisu tego ośrodka do opisu ośrodka gruntowego ciągłego. Podano rozwiązania ciągłe stanu naprężenia wg. rozwiązania Mindlina. Podano określenie wartości parametrów sprężystych ośrodka ciągłego przy bardzo małych odkształceniach. Przeanalizowano wpływ różnych czynników na określenie modułu odkształcenia sprężystego. Podano sposób...
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Modelling of spirometry - the application for diagnostic purposes
PublicationThe process of the tissue oxygen supply is the fundamental process of the human life. The lung functioning consists of three processes: the ventilation, the perfusion and the diffusion. The paper deals with one of these processes which is the ventilation process. The quality of the pulmonary ventilation has a strong influence on the patient's health condition. Numerous limitations are imposed on conditions of the lung quality measurement,...
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Modelling of dryout process in an annular flow
PublicationW pracy pokazano teoretyczny model kryzysu wrzenia przy wysokich stopniach suchości, który jest modyfikacją modelu proponowanego wcześniej przez Sedlera i Mikielewicza. Model wysychania filmu cieczowego w przepływie pierścieniowym składa się z różniczkowych równań bilansu masy zapisanych dla filmu na ściance i kropel w rdzeniu przepływu. Rozwiązanie układu równań wymaga znajomości gęstości strumienia masy kropel wytrącających się...
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Thermal imaging and modelling of burned skin
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki eksperymentów in-vivo na zwierzętach w diagnostyce oparzeń z wykorzystaniem metod obrazowania termicznego w podczerwieni. Wyniki skorelowano z rezultatami otrzymanymi w symulacjach numerycznych tkanki skóry.
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On FE modelling of fully saturated soils
PublicationPrzedstawiono podstawy modelowania gruntów nasyconych w ramach metody elementów skończonych. Przedstawiono szczegółowo podstawowe równania różniczkowe problemu oraz ich słabą formę potrzebną w dyskretyzacji w metodzie elementów skończonych. Porównano dwie podstawowe metody formułowania elementów skończonych: uproszczoną u-p oraz pełną u-p-w. Omówiono podstawowe różnice i ograniczenia metody uproszczonej. Artykuł w swej rozszerzonej...
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Systemic approach to modelling the human brain
PublicationW prezentacji przedstawia się ogólną koncepcję w pełni autonomicznego systemu decyzyjnego dla robota (awatara, linguabota), zdolnego reagować na bodźce ze środowiska oraz opartego na opracowanym matematycznym modelu psychologii poznawczej człowieka, z elementami psychologii osobowości., uwzględniającymi 'potrzeby', 'emocje', 'nastrój' oraz elementy 'woli'.
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Modelling Signalised Intersections Reliability of Functioning
PublicationThe article addresses a fundamental aspect of traffic, i.e. the operation of traffic signals at intersections, in reference to the reliability theory. In many cases, when intersections carry substantial amounts of traffic, selecting control parameters to produce satisfactory traffic conditions is quite difficult. Design methods do not cover all possible situations which are the result of intersection geometry and location...
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Modelling of MV and HV Cable Lines
PublicationOverhead and cable lines are fundamental elements of power systems. Participation of cable lines is smaller and their percentage decreases as voltage is increased. HV cable lines are often built with the use of cables which are composed of coaxial metallic sheaths. Such cables are also often used in MV networks. The sheath may operate in different confgurations. In the case of Polish MV network the sheaths are earthed at both ends....
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Modelling fatalities on regional road networks
PublicationDuring the last decade Poland’s road fatalities went down by 44%. The trend differs from region to region. Effective road safetymanagement in regions requires tools for forecasting road safety measures and identifying factors influencing road fatality numbers. Mathematical models can provide such tools. They take into account local characteristics such as: demography, economy, infrastructure and motorization. Such models could...
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Molecular modelling of a psychrophilic β-galactosidase
PublicationAntarktyczny szczep, gram-ujemnych bakterii, wyizolowanych z przewodu pokarmowego kryla z gatunku Thyssanoessa macrura, sklasyfikowany na podstawie analizy sekwencji nukleotydowej geny 16S rDNA jako Pseudoalteromonas sp. 22b jest producentem wewnątrzkomórkowej zimnolubnej beta-galaktozydazy. Ponieważ enzym ten wykazuje wysoką aktywność katalityczną w zakresie temperatur od 0 do 30 stC, stanowi on atrakcyjny biokatalizator, użyteczny...
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Modelling of heat transfer in flow boiling
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z modelowaniem wrzenia w przepływie w kanałach o małej średnicy. Przedstawiono modyfikację rozwijanej przez autorów korelacji umożliwiającej wyznaczanie współczynnika przejmowania ciepła podczas wrzenia w przepływie.
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Modelling of dryout process in annular flow
PublicationW pracy pokazano teoretyczny model kryzysu wrzenia przy wysokich stopniach suchości, który jest modyfikacją modelu proponowanego wcześniej przez Sedlera i Mikielewicza. Model wysychania filmu cieczowego w przepływie pierścieniowym składa się z różniczkowych równań bilansu masy zapisanych dla filmu na ściance i kropel w rdzeniu przepływu. Rozwiązanie układu równań wymaga znajomości gęstości strumienia masy kropel wytrącających się...
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Computational modelling of the modification of epoxy resins
PublicationSymulacja komputerowa właściwości fizycznych sieci żywic epoksydowych (DGEBA/DDM) modyfikowanych związkami akrylowymi przy użyciu programu Cheops® MillionZillion Software.