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Aeration Process in Bioreactors as the Main Energy Consumer in a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Review of Solutions and Methods of Process Optimization
PublicationDue to the key role of the biological decomposition process of organic compounds in wastewater treatment, a very important thing is appropriate aeration of activated sludge, because microorganisms have to be supplied with an appropriate amount of oxygen. Aeration is one of the most energy-consuming processes in the conventional activated sludge systems of wastewater treatment technology (may consume from 50% to 90% of electricity...
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Optimization of the spindle speed during milling of large-sized structures with the use of technique of Experiment-Aided Virtual Prototyping
PublicationIn the paper are presented considerations concerning vibration suppression problems during milling of large-sized workpieces with the use of innovative method of matching the spindle speed of cutting tool. It depends on repeatable change of the spindle speed value as soon as the optimal vibration state of the workpiece approaches. The values of dominant “peaks” in the frequency spectra and the Root Mean Square (RMS) values of time...
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Computer-aided reconstruction of the railway track axis geometrical shape
PublicationIn the paper a method of the railway track axis geometrical shape identification in a horizontal plane, directly from the continuous satellite measurements, is presented. In this method, an algorithm for the design of railway track sections located in the horizontal arc is used. The algorithm uses an analytical description of the layout by means of suitable mathematical formulas. The design procedure has a universal character and...
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Fast and Efficient Four-Class Motor Imagery EEG Signals Analysis Using CSP-Ridge Regression Algorithm for the Purpose of Brain-Computer Interface."
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Marine and Cosmic Inspirations for AI Algorithms
PublicationArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a scientific area that currently sees an enormous growth. Various new algorithms and methods are developed and many of them meets practical, successful applications. Authors of new algorithms draw different inspirations. Probably the most common one is the nature. For example, Artificial Neural Networks were inspired by the structure of human brain and nervous system while the classic Genetic Algorithm...
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Shared processor scheduling
PublicationWe study the shared processor scheduling problem with a single shared processor to maximize total weighted overlap, where an overlap for a job is the amount of time it is processed on its private and shared processor in parallel. A polynomial-time optimization algorithm has been given for the problem with equal weights in the literature. This paper extends that result by showing an (log)-time optimization algorithm for a class...
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Efficient uncertainty quantification using sequential sampling-based neural networks
PublicationUncertainty quantification (UQ) of an engineered system involves the identification of uncertainties, modeling of the uncertainties, and the forward propagation of the uncertainties through a system analysis model. In this work, a novel surrogate-based forward propagation algorithm for UQ is proposed. The proposed algorithm is a new and unique extension of the recent efficient global optimization using neural network (NN)-based...
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Monitoring T-Cell Responses in Translational Studies: Optimization of Dye-Based Proliferation Assay for Evaluation of Antigen-Specific Responses
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Crystal Structure Prediction by Global Optimization as a Tool for Evaluating Potentials: Role of the Dipole Moment Correction Term in Successful Predictions
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Prediction of protein structure using a knowledge-based off-lattice united-residue force field and global optimization methods
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Optimization of Cyclodextrin-Assisted Extraction of Phenolics from Helichrysum italicum for Preparation of Extracts with Anti-Elastase and Anti-Collagenase Properties
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APPLICATION OF RESPONSE SURFACE MODELING FOR OPTIMIZATION AND DETERMINATION OF MALONDIALDIALDEHYDE BY VORTEX-ASSISTED DISPERSIVE LIQUID-LIQUID MICROEXTRACTION AND GC-FID
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A Simulation-Optimization Model for Automated Parcel Lockers Network Design in Urban Scenarios in Pamplona (Spain), Zakopane, and Krakow (Poland)
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Maximizing the output power of magnetically geared generator in low-speed applications using subdomain modeling and particle swarm optimization
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Optimization of a novel procedure for determination of VOCs in water and human urine samples based on SBSE coupled with TD-GC-HRMS.
PublicationPodczas ozanczania lotnych związków chlorowcoorganicznych (t.j. bromodichlorometanu, dibromochlorometanu, bromoformu I tetrachloroetylenu) z próbek wody I moczu ludzkiego wykorzystano technikę ekstrakcji za pomocą ruchomego elementu sorpcyjnego typu Twister połączonego z desorpcją termiczną analitów do kolumny chromatografu gazowego wyposażonego w wysokosprawny spektrometr mas. Przeprowadzono optymalizację czasu (30 min) i prędkości...
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Performance measurements and optimization of visualization of routes traveled in the distributed dispatcher and teleinformation system for visualization of multimedia data for the Border Guard
PublicationMonitoring of country maritime border is an important task of the Border Guard. This activity can be enhanced with the use of the technology enabling gathering information from distributed sources, processing of that information and its visualization. The system presented in the paper is an advancement of the previously developed distributed map data exchange system. The added functionality allows to supplement the map data with...
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Optimization of capillary isotachophoretic method for determination of major macroelements in blue honeysuckle berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) and related products
PublicationA reliable and repeatable isotachophoretic method for the simultaneous determination of K+, Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and ammonium in berries of different blue honeysuckle cultivars was developed. The usefulness of the complex-forming equilibria in determining the cations mentioned above was studied. The addition of 7.5 mM 18-crown-6 and 2 mM α-hydroxyisobutyric acid to sulfuric acid enhanced the separation capacity of the leading electrolyte....
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The evaluation of COD fractionation and modeling as a key factor for appropriate optimization and monitoring of modern cost-effective activated sludge systems
PublicationA study was conducted to characterize the raw wastewater entering a modern cost effective municipal WWTP in Poland using two approaches; 1) a combination of modeling and carbonaceous oxygen demand (COD) fractionation using respirometric test coupled with model estimation (RTME) and 2) flocculation/filtration COD fractionation method combined with BOD measurements (FF-BOD). It was observed that the particulate fractions of COD obtained...
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The optimization of enzyme immobilization at Au-Ti nanotextured platform and its impact onto the response towards glucose in neutral media
PublicationThe market of non-invasive glucose sensors is drastically growing due to increasing number of people suffering from diabetes. Therefore, there is a significant need for any improvement in the field of biosensors that can be used for monitoring glucose level in human body. In recent years the emphasis is put onto the modification of electrode material with enzymes possessing recognition centre specific towards particular molecules....
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Zastosowanie algorytmu ewolucyjnego do uczenia neuronowego regulatora napięcia generatora synchronicznego. Evolutionary algorithm for training a neural network of synchronous generator voltage controller
PublicationNajpopularniejsza metoda uczenia wielowarstwowych sieci neuronowych -metoda wstecznej propagacji błędu - charakteryzuje się słabą efektywnością. Z tego względu podejmowane są próby stosowania innych metod do uczenia sieci. W pracy przedstawiono wyniki uczenia sieci realizującej regulator neuronowy, za pomocą algorytmu ewolucyjnego. Obliczenia symulacyjne potwierdziły dobrą zbieżność algorytmu ewolucyjnego w tym zastosowaniu.
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Multiprocessor implementation of Parallel Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Optimized Allocation of Chlorination Stations in Drinking Water Distribution System - a new water quality model approach
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Reduced-cost design closure of antennas by means of gradient search with restricted sensitivity update
PublicationDesign closure, i.e., adjustment of geometry parameters to boost the performance, is a challenging stage of antenna design process. Given complexity of contemporary structures, reliable parameter tuning requires numerical optimization and can be executed using local algorithms. Yet, EM-driven optimization is a computationally expensive endeavour and reducing its cost is highly desirable. In this paper, a modification of the trust-region...
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Corrigendum: Monitoring T-Cell Responses in Translational Studies: Optimization of Dye-Based Proliferation Assay for Evaluation of Antigen-Specific Responses
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Optimization of a procedure for the simultaneous extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and metal ions by functionalized and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes as effective sorbents
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Ultra-high performance liquid chromatographic determination of levofloxacin in human plasma and prostate tissue with use of experimental design optimization procedures
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A Salp-Swarm Optimization based MPPT technique for harvesting maximum energy from PV systems under partial shading conditions
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Optimization of the UNRES Force Field by Hierarchical Design of the Potential-Energy Landscape. 2. Off-Lattice Tests of the Method with Single Proteins
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Adaptive traffic optimization using Variable Speed Limits; Adaptacyjna optymalizacja ruchu drogowego przy pomocy zmiennych ograniczeń prędkości
PublicationVariable speed limits (VSL) is an intelligent transportation system (ITS) solution for traffic management. The speed limits can be changed dynamically in order to adapt to traffic, weather, or road surface conditions. This paper presents an approach for such an adaptive traffic control where the primary goal is to ensure traffic safety and efficiency of the traffic control system (fast response to dynamically changing traffic,...
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Copper and copper-manganese 1D coordination polymers: Synthesis optimization, crystal structure and preliminary studies as catalysts for Baylis–Hillman reactions
PublicationThis work reports the influence of experimental parameters (pH and counter-ion) in the synthesis of the 1D coordination polymer [Cu(IDA)(H2O)2]n (IDA = iminodiacetate), named here Cu-IDA. Copper-manganese bimetallic coordination polymers were also obtained by isomorphic replacement into Cu-IDA structure, with different molar ratio of Cu2+ and Mn2+ ions, denoted here as Cu/Mn-IDA (0.9/0.1; 0.7/0.3 and 0.5/0.5). New coordination...
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Optimization of a microplate reader method for the analysis of changes in mitochondrial membrane potential in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii cells using the fluorochrome JC-1
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Optymalizacja zasad koegzystencji sieci standardów Bluetooth i IEEE 802.11 = Optimization of Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 networks co-existence
PublicationZ uwagi na rosnącą popularność standardów Bluetooth (BT) i IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi ) można się z nimi spotkać praktycznie wszędzie. Gwałtowny wzrost liczby urządzeń różnych technologii ma także swoje negatywne strony. Stosowanie coraz większej liczby urządzeń różnych systemów radiokomunikacyjnych powoduje wzrost poziomu zaburzeń elektromagnetycznych. W konsekwencji działanie różnych sieci bezprzewodowych pracujących w bliskim zasięgu...
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Optimization of Trans-esterification Process and Characterization of Biodiesel from Soapstock Using Silica Sulfuric Acid as a Heterogeneous Solid Acid Catalyst
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An integrated approach to optimization of fermentation conditions for bioethanol production from local leftover Injera waste using central composite design
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Optimization and evaluation of the process variable’s effect on color and turbidity removal from coffee processing wastewater: Using a photoelectrochemical oxidation process
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A Dynamic Forecast Demand Scenario Analysis to Design an Automated Parcel Lockers Network in Pamplona (Spain) Using a Simulation-Optimization Model
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Evaluati on of long-term start up costs impact on short-term price based operational optimization of a CCGT using MILP
PublicationAn increasing share of the weather-dependent RES generation in the power system leads to the growing importance of flexibility of conventional power plants. They were usually designed for base load operation and it is a challenge to determine the actual long-term cycling costs, which account for an increase in maintenance and overhaul expenditures, increased forced outage rates and shortened life expectancy of the plant and components....
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Diagnostic Utility of Selected Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-11, MMP-26), HE4, CA125 and ROMA Algorithm in Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
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Power efficient thrust allocation algorithms in design of dynamically positioned ships
PublicationAssessment of power consumption on a Dynamically Positioned (DP) ship in the early design stage can assist crucial design choices. The study presents a comparison between two algorithms of optimal thrust allocation in a propulsion system for an over-actuated DP ship. Applied algorithms were Quadratic Programming (QP) and Non- dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGAII). Based on both approaches, tools were developed for ship...
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Reduced-cost constrained miniaturization of wideband antennas using improved trust-region gradient search with repair step
PublicationIn the letter, an improved algorithm for electromagnetic (EM)-driven size reduction of wideband antennas is proposed. Our methodology utilizes variable-fidelity EM simulation models, auxiliary polynomial regression surrogates, as well as multi-point response correction. The constraint handling is implicit, using penalty functions. The core optimization algorithm is a trust-region gradient search with a repair step added in order...
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Novel Versatile Topologies and Design Optimization of Wide-Bandstop Frequency Selective Surfaces for X-Band, Ku-Band and Millimeter-Wave Applications
PublicationNovel designs of frequency selective surface (FSS) are presented for wideband applications in X, Ku and mmWave (millimeter Wave) bands. Two identical metallic layers of FSS are imprinted on both sides of the RO4003 substrate. The geometry parameters are optimized to maximize the bandstop at the specified in-band maximum transmission level of –10 dB; satisfaction of the latter condition is enforced through appropriate formulation...
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Determination of mercury in mosses by novel cold vapor generation atmospheric pressure glow microdischarge optical emission spectrometry after multivariate optimization
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Optimization of the UNRES Force Field by Hierarchical Design of the Potential-Energy Landscape. 1. Tests of the Approach Using Simple Lattice Protein Models
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Curve Curvature Analysis of a Grain Trajectories in Variable Honing of Cylindrical Holes of Thin Wall Cylinder Liners as a Honing Process Optimization Strategy
PublicationThe main problem of honing of thin wall cylinder liners is a thermal distortion of honed holes. The higher the value of the temperature of the honed workpiece, the greater its holes deformation. The paper presents a method of reducing the temperature occurring in the honing process as a result of the application of a variable honing kinematics conditions with particular emphasis on the analysis of the effect of the value of the...
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Process Optimization for Acid Hydrolysis and Characterization of Bioethanol from Leftover Injera Waste by Using Response Surface Methodology: Central Composite Design
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Volume optimization of high-speed surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor based on sequential quadratic programming technique and analytical solution
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Unlocking the biosynthetic potential of Penicillium roqueforti for hyperproduction of the immunosuppressant mycophenolic acid: Gamma radiation mutagenesis and response surface optimization of fermentation medium
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Optimization of vortex-assisted hydrophobic magnetic deep eutectic solvent-based dispersive liquid phase microextraction for quantification of niclosamide in real samples
PublicationIn this manuscript, a green and fast vortex-assisted hydrophobic magnetic deep eutectic solvent-based dispersive liquid phase microextraction (VA-HMDES-DLPME) method was developed for the selective extraction and determination of niclosamide in read samples, including rice, medicine tablets, and water samples. Here, hydrophobic magnetic deep eutectic solvents were used as the extracting solvent without requiring any centrifugation...
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Evolutionary Sets of Safe Ship Trajectories: problem dedicated operators
PublicationThe paper presents the optimization process of the evolutionary sets of safe ship trajectories method, with a focus on its problem-dedicated operators. The method utilizes a customized evolutionary algorithm to solve a constrained optimization problem. This problem is defined as finding a set of cooperating trajectories (a set is an evolutionary individual) of all the ships involved in the encounter situation. The resulting trajectories...
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Expedited Trust-Region-Based Design Closure of Antennas by Variable-Resolution EM Simulations
PublicationThe observed growth in the complexity of modern antenna topologies fostered a widespread employment of numerical optimization methods as the primary tools for final adjustment of the system parameters. This is mainly caused by insufficiency of traditional design closure approaches, largely based on parameter sweeping. Reliable evaluation of complex antenna structures requires full-wave electromagnetic (EM) analysis. Yet, EM-driven...
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Green energy extraction for sustainable development: A novel MPPT technique for hybrid PV-TEG system
PublicationThe Photovoltaic (PV) module converts only a small portion of irradiance into electrical energy. Most of the solar energy is wasted as heat, resulting in a rise in PV cell temperature and a decrease in solar cell efficiency. One way to harvest this freely available solar thermal energy and improve PV cell efficiency is by integrating PV systems with thermoelectric generators (TEG). This cogeneration approach of the hybrid PV-TEG...