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Modeling and Strength Calculations of Parts Made Using 3D Printing Technology and Mounted in a Custom-Made Lower Limb Exoskeleton
PublicationThis study is focused on the application of 3D-printed elements and conventional elements to create a prototype of a custom-made exoskeleton for lower limb rehabilitation. The 3D-printed elements were produced by using Fused Deposition Modeling technology and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material. The scope of this work involved the design and construction of an exoskeleton, experimental testing of the ABS material and...
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Case Study of Old Steel Riveted Railway Truss Bridge: From Material Characterization to Structural Analysis
PublicationThe structural analysis of an old steel riveted railway truss bridge located over the Maruska River on the Działdowo – Olsztyn, Poland railway line is performed in this paper to check its behaviour under today’s railway loads. The mechanical properties of construction steel extracted from the old steel bridge are investigated by tensile tests, impact tests through the Charpy pendulum impact V-notch, and an optical emission spectrometer....
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Design of residential buildings in architecture education
PublicationThis article is based on an analysis of residential building designs made by students of the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology (FA-GUT), Poland, and on the results of a survey conducted among these students. The purpose of the survey was to verify the broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of the students required in preparation for taking up design issues, as well as their ability to use this knowledge in...
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Estimation of electrode contact in capacitive ECG measurement
PublicationIn the paper a method of electrode’s contact estimation in capacitive electrocardiogram (CECG) is presented. Proposed solution allows estimation of contact quality for each individual electrode. This enables construction of multi-electrode CECG systems, where electrode pairs can be selected on the basis of the individual electrode contact quality.
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Special Issue: Recent Advances in Corrosion Science
PublicationThe dynamic development of the global industry and growing demand for new material technologies generates constantly increasing problems regarding premature material degradation and the requirement to determine corrosion mechanisms and to develop new protection/evaluation approaches. This Special Issue, “Recent Advances in Corrosion Science”, brings together fourteen articles and one review, providing a snapshot of the recent activity...
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Hip endhoprothesis development using rapid prototyping methods
PublicationIntegrated product development based on Rapid Prototyping methods, connected with computer aided 3D design and computer aided engineering enables fast and full new product verification and validation. A case study derived from clinical and technological practice using hip implant construction is also included.
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Analytical methodologies for determination of artificial sweeteners in foodstuffs- a review
PublicationArtificial high-intensity sweeteners are more and more frequently used for food production. Food industry tends to highlight beneficial aspects of their use, such as tooth-friendliness, rising-up quality of life of those suffering from different forms of diabetes and possibility of weight control without sacrificing favorite unhealthy drinks or snacks. On the other hand some of the consumers are deeply concerned about safety of...
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Areas of Fan Research—A Review of the Literature in Terms of Improving Operating Efficiency and Reducing Noise Emissions
PublicationFans as industrial devices are among the most significant single recipients of driving energy. Therefore, they represent an important area of energy savings to reduce CO2 emissions. The ubiquity of fans and their operation under conditions different from the optimum provides an opportunity for more significant global reductions in the energy used to drive them. The second important aspect, besides energy efficiency, related to...
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Nitrogen dioxide gas-sensing detection with GO modified CuO thin films
PublicationGas sensors have been continuously developed over the last few decades for several applications including air quality monitoring, automotive industry and recently for medical use. Gas sensors are usually based on metal oxides (MOXs), such as SnO2, TiO2, ZnO, WO3, CuO. Recently, new materials such as graphene oxide and heterostructures of graphene oxide and metal oxides are utilized for gassensing applications.
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Enzyme immobilization on magnetic nanoparticles
PublicationImmobilized enzymes have been commonly used in many branches of industry, biotechnology, medicine and also in analytical chemistry. Their use provides many advantages in comparison with free enzymes including repeated, easy recovery of the enzyme and improvement in enzyme stability. Enzymes are strong and specific catalysts, but are also expensive and fragile. Their immobilization and stabilization may reduce reaction costs, which...
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Toxicity of ionic liquid cations and anions towards activated sewage sludge organisms from different sources – Consequences for biodegradation testing and wastewater treatment plant operation
PublicationIonic liquids (ILs) have attracted great interest in academia and industry during the last decade. So far, several ILs have been used in technological processes, from small scale to industrial applications, which makes it more and more likely that they will be released into the environment. Researches have been actively studying the environmental and toxicological bevaviour of ILs, but their influence on the activated sewage sludge...
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A study on fibre-reinforced concrete elements properties based on the case of habitat modules in the underwater sills
PublicationHydrotechnical constructions are mostly objects functioning in extreme conditions and requiring a custom-made construction project. In the case of using prefabricated elements, it is required to develop production, transport, assembly, conservation and repair technology. Concerning the problem of concrete cracks, modern repair systems allow positive effects to be achieved in many cases of concrete elements repair. In this work...
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Knowledge Management for Managing Crisis in Tourism: Theoretical insights
PublicationCOVID-19 has caused an unprecedented crisis affecting the entire tourism industry. Accommodation, food, and travel sectors have been affected by the decreased number of visitors, which had a ripple effect on the financial situation of the whole industry. The purpose of this work is a better understanding of the role of knowledge management in terms of mitigating the crisis in the tourism sector, as well as a development of the...
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Mobile virtual presence in civil engineering education and training
PublicationEducation technologies are on the cusp, emerging technologies connected with each other might reveal new added value in this field. In this paper, the author showed a framework for conducting civil engineering classes with a virtual presence on the construction site. The presented idea might be realized by use of the unnamed aerial vehicle equipped with 360 video camera. On-site activities are transmitted at a distance by GSM and...
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Revitalizing the Sacral Complex of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Gdynia: A Comprehensive Restoration Project in Alignment with Monument Conservator's Guidelines and Technical Prerequisites
PublicationReligiouscomplexes, due to their monumental character, belong to the group of facilities in which carrying out renovation works is difficult. Very often, construction works carried out as part of planned renovation work include not only modernization but also repair works, includingthose related to the reinforcement of structural elements. Renovation work in sacral buildings is particularly difficult when they...
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Testing and sampling devices for monitoring volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in indoor air
PublicationAdults spend most of their time in enclosed spaces (e.g., apartment, office and public buildings). According to research conducted by scientists, air quality indoors is much worse than the ambient air quality outdoors. Hazardous chemicals found in air indoors can adversely affect the functioning of the human body and cause many respiratory and circulatory diseases. Harmful chemical compounds (mainly volatile organic compounds and...
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Assessment of under power ed propulsion machinery in electrically driven small inland waterway passenger ships from classification society point of view
PublicationPaper presents short operat ional a nd engineering analysis of underpowered propulsion in small electrically propelled small inland passenger ships. There is evidence that in certain weather conditions the phenomena of added aerodynamic resistance of small water crafts may have seriou s influence on their speed and manoeuvrability. Existing regulations like class societies rules for ship classification and construction or EU Directive 2006/87/EC do...
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ASSESSMENT OF UNDERPOWER ED PROPULSION MACHINERY IN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN SMALL INLAND WATERWAY PASSENGER SHIPS FROM CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY POINT OF View
PublicationPaper presents short operat ional a nd engineering analysis of underpowered propulsion in small electrically propelled small inland passenger ships. There is evidence that in certain weather conditions the phenomena of added aerodynamic resistance of small water crafts may have serious influence on their speed and manoeuvrability. Existing regulations like class societies rules for ship classification and construction or EU Directive 2006/87/EC do...
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Towards Healthcare Cloud Computing
PublicationIn this paper we present construction of a software platform for supporting medical research teams, in the area of impedance cardiography, called IPMed. Using the platform, research tasks will be performed by the teams through computer-supported cooperative work. The platform enables secure medical data storing, access to the data for research group members, cooperative analysis of medical data and provide analysis supporting tools...
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Inspection of Gas Pipelines Using Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology
PublicationMagnetic non-destructive testing methods can be classified into the earliest methods developed for assessment of steel constructions. One of them is the magnetic flux leakage technology. A measurement of the magnetic flux leakage is quite commonly used for examination of large objects such as tanks and pipelines. Construction of a magnetic flux leakage tool is relatively simple, but a quantitative analysis of recorded data is a...
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Original footbridge in Mikolajki, Poland
PublicationIn summer 2016, a new footbridge in the town of Mikołajki (Poland) was built, over a stream connecting two adjacent lakes – Talty and Mikołajki. Its modern construction, based on the shape of a DN ice-boat, makes it inique in Poland, and probably in the world as well. This novel and dynamic shape became a significant landmark associated not only with Mikołajki, but also with the whole region of Mazury, as well as with sailing...
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Application development for Android, iOS and BlackBerry mobile platforms
PublicationMobile devices, along with dedicated operating systems, have become a substantial and rising trend in software development. Computer industry has significantly changed in order to fulfil the needs of this new segment of the market. Authors have participated in projects, which involved programming on Android, iOS and BlackBerry operating systems. In this paper the most popular mobile platforms (and multiplatform Unity3D environment)...
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MOOCs in SP4CE - case studies (Strategic Partnership for Creativity and Entrepreneurship)
PublicationSP4CE stands for Strategic Partnership for Creativity and Entrepreneurship project which has been funded with support from the European Commission under the ERASMUS+ Programme in the period 1st September 2014 - 31st August 2017. The main purpose of SP4CE project is to design innovative e-learning tools for collaboration between students, enterprises and teachers. It concentrates on identifying users’ needs and supports the development...
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Engineering education for smart grid systems in the quasi-industrial environment of the LINTE^2 laboratory
PublicationSmart grid systems are revolutionising the electric power sector, integrating advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, reliability and sustainability. It is important for higher education to equip the prospective smart grid professional with the competencies enabling them to navigate through the related complexities and drive innovation. To achieve this, interdisciplinary education programmes are necessary, addressing inter...
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Digital data and tools in transformative education to preserve architecture and cultural heritage: case studies from Italy and Poland
PublicationIn this article, the authors present the findings and results of a recent study focused on various collaborative activities mostly between Italy and Poland, and digital teaching platforms aimed at educating future architects. These architects are envisioned as curators of digital data and experts in using digital tools in the field of architecture and architectural heritage. The investigation had two main objectives. Firstly, it...
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Thematic Areas in the Polish Countryside and Their Role in Local Development
PublicationThe article defines the phenomenon of space thematisation with regards to rural areas in Poland. The typology of thematic spaces and criteria of their comparative description have been proposed. Thematic villages, home gardens, amusement parks and housing estates have been distinguished. They have been compared in terms of spatial availability, the degree of user participation and the commercial vs. non-commercial creation purpose....
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Stability and load bearing capacity of a braced truss under upward wind loading
PublicationThe paper is focused on the numerical and experimental investigation of stability of a steel truss under upward wind loading. The structure was stiffened by elastic braces situated at the top and bottom chord. Usually the lateral (translational) brace stiffness is considered. However, the rotational stiffness of braces caused by interaction between torsional stiffness of the truss top chord and bending stiffness of the roof elements...
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The effect of an active force while slide diamond burnishing of wooden shafts upon process quality
PublicationThe quality of the surface of wooden elements that have been turned and burnished has got a crucial meaning in the whole production process flow, since the obtained effects affect the quality of the wooden surface after finishing (coating, painting). In the paper, selected results of the investigation of the effect of the burnishing process on the surface quality of the elements after turning are presented. Research experiments...
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublicationThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Electrolytic corrosion of water pipeline system in the remote distance from stray currents– case study
PublicationCase study of corrosion failure of urban water supply system caused by the harmful effects of stray currents was presented. The failure occurred at a site distant from the sources of these currents namely the tramway and railway traction systems. Diagnosis revealed the stray currents flow to pipeline over a remote distance of 800 ÷ 1,000 meters from the point of failure. At the point of failure stray currents flowed from the pipeline...
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Research on causes of corrosion in the municipal water supply system
PublicationThis paper presents results of failure analysis study to characterize the corrosion damage that occurred in the water supply system in Krakow. This analysis includes: electrochemical noise, linear polarization and resistometric measurements. Water aggressiveness of four water intakes was defined using Langelier and Ryznar indices. Results from this indices did not reveal the causes of considerable corrosion losses in water systems....
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Critical analysis of laboratory measurements and monitoring system of water-pipe network corrosion-case study.
PublicationCase study of corrosion failure of urban water supply system caused by environmental factors was presented. Nowadays corrosion monitoring of water distribution systems is an object of major concern. There is possibility of application broad range of techniques like gravimetric and electrochemical. Both kinds of techniques can be applied in laboratory and field conditions. In many cases researches limit the case analysis to measurements...
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublicationThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Towards development of sustainable lightweight 3D printed wall building envelopes – Experimental and numerical studies
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Stresses in the zone of process openings in the shell of a vertical cylindrical steel tank
PublicationW dolnej części płaszcza zbiornika walcowego na ciecze konieczne jest wykonanie różnego rodzaju otworów technologicznych. Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie stanu naprężeń w strefie wzmocnień wykonywanych w sąsiedztwie otworów na rurociągi oraz na włazy wyczystkowe w płaszczu zbiornika. Ponieważ charakter zmian naprężeń, a więc i wzmocnień w strefie obu rodzajów otworów jest różny dlatego artykuł podzielony jest na dwie części, z...
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Diagnostyka obiektów przemysłowych z wykorzystaniem wspólnej magistrali usług DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE BUS DSB
PublicationKorzystając ze znanego pojęcia magistrali, w pracy przedstawia się sposób przystosowania i wykorzystania magistrali usług w systemie diagnostyki obiektów przemysłowych. Koncepcja takiego środka komunikacyjnego opiera się na architekturze SOA (z architekturą zorientowanej na usługi). Koncepcja ta stanowi metodę rozwiązania problemów wydajnościowych rozwijanego projektu pt. "Sieciowy Monitor Obiektu" (SMO). Wspólna szyna danych zwiększa...
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Metody sprzęgania modeli dynamiki rurociągów przemysłowych
PublicationArtykuł opisuje dwie metody sprzęgania modeli dynamiki rurociągów przesyłowych. Stanowią one niezbędny element przy budowie efektywnych systemów symulacji rozległych i złożonych instalacji rurociągów stosowanych w przemyśle. Pierwsza z proponowanych metod (globalna metoda sprzęgania - GMS) wykorzystuje 'globalne' (w skali modelu) zależności (oraz fizyczne przybliżone zależności) pomiędzy ciśnieniem i przepływem masowym medium w...
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Raman modular system with fibre-optic probes for remote monitoring of CVD process
PublicationW pracy opisano konstrukcję modułowego spektroskopu ramanowskiego umożliwiającego monitorowanie wzrostu warstw w procesach CVD. Przedstawiono rezultaty testów skostruowanego układu oraz wstępne wyniki pomiarów warstw diamentowych.
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Insight into the microstructural and durability characteristics of 3D printed concrete: Cast versus printed specimens
PublicationThis study presents the comparison of microstructural and durability characteristics of 3D printed concrete (3DPC) depending on its production method (printing or casting). Printed samples with different numbers of layers, as well as a cast specimen with an identical mix composition, were produced and compared, with their microstructural pore and solid characteristics quantitatively and qualitatively investigated. For this purpose,...
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Morfologia napawanych warstw na bazie kobaltu po utlenianiu i korozji w gazach spalinowych
PublicationPrzedmiotem badań były warstwy wytworzone z proszku na bazie kobaltu, napawane laserowo i plazmowo na przylgnie zaworów wylotowych silników Diesla. Dla wszystkich warstw stwierdzono dobrą jakość, brak pęknięć i jednorodność struktury na powierzchni. Badania degradacji wykonano w specjalnie wykonanej komorze w gazach spalinowych silnika okrętowego. Badania napoin przeprowadzono po 2 miesiącach ekspozycji w podwyższonej temperaturze...
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Zastosowanie metody analizy obrazu w określaniu odporności kawitacyjnej materiałów
PublicationPrzedstawiono optyczną metodę określania właściwości kawitacyjnych materiału oraz charakterystyki kawitacyjnej stanowiska przy zastosowaniu komputerowej analizy obrazu erodowanej powierzchni uzyskanego w mikroskopie świetlnym.
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Charakterystyka kawitacyjna laserowo obrabianych napoin Fe-Cr-Mn
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania odporności kawitacyjnej napoin Fe-Cr-Mn w dwóch przypadkach: bez dodatkowej obróbki powierzchniowej oraz po przetapianiu powierzchni napoiny wiązką lasera CO2 o mocy 1000W. Oceniano głębokość i stopień umocnienia warstwy wierzchniej.
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Ocena ryzyka kruchego pękania wspomaganego przez wodór złączy spawanych stali okrętowej o wysokiej wytrzymałości
PublicationOceniano podatność na niszczenie wodorowe stali 14HNMBCu (S690Q) o wysokiej wytrzymałości i jej połączeń spawanych przy obciążeniu monotonicznie rosnącym oraz stałym w wodzie morskiej. Badania przeprowadzono w powietrzu, oraz w środowisku wody morskiej przy potencjale korozyjnym i przy polaryzacji katodowej. W próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcenia próbek gładkich jako mierniki podatności na kruchość wodorową przyjęto:...
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Przyczyny pękania wspomaganego przez wodór rozdzielaczy paliwa w silnikach okrętowych
PublicationWykorzystano badania skłonności stali 26H2MF i 34HNM do niszczenia środowiskowego przy rozciąganiu próbek ze stałą małą prędkością, przy obciążeniu stałym dla próbek z karbem oraz przy obciążeniu cyklicznie zmiennym w środowiskach paliwa kotłowego i przepracowanego oleju mineralnego. Obserwowano szybkie pękanie stali w badaniach zmęczeniowych, niewielką utratę plastyczności w próbach statycznego rozciągania oraz brak efektu w próbie...
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Badania i modelowanie degradacji materiałów pod wpływem oddziaływania czynników mechanicznych i korozyjnych
PublicationOpisano formy niszczenia materiałów pod łącznym działaniem czynników mechanicznych i korozyjnych. Dokonano przeglądu metod stosowanych do badań degradacji materiałów poddanych działaniu naprężeń w środowisku korozyjnym. Przedstawiono przykłady badań modelowych procesów niszczenia wodorowego, korozji naprężeniowej i zmęczenia korozyjnego.
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Intensywność skażenia grafitu w żeliwie sferoidalnym niestopowym docieranym luźnym ścierniwem.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań skażenia powierzchni żeliwa sferoidalnego niestopowego docieranego luźnym ścierniwem. Ta wada docierania materiałów miękkich lub zawierających składniki o niskiej twardości ma istotne znaczenie zarówno ze względów technologicznych jak i eksperymentalnych. W przeprowadzonych eksperymentach skażenia grafitu wykorzystano mikroskopy skaningowe i mikroanalizę rentgenowską powierzchniową.
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Characterization of corrosion in reinforced concrete beams using destructive and non-destructive tests
PublicationThe paper presents both non-destructive and destructive experimental tests on steel-reinforced concrete beams subjected to electrochemical corrosion. To examine the condition and behavior of the specimens, destructive tests were carried out, i.e., a three-point bending together with a modulated ultrasonic wave test. In addition, a series of non-destructive experiments were conducted, such as the potential measurement method, low-frequency...
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Wpływ jakości pomiarów eksploatacyjnych bloków energetycznych na wyznaczanie symptomów niesprawnej pracy
PublicationW pracy opisano jedną z metod zminimalizowania błędów pomiarowych pojawiających się przy funkcyjnym wyznaczaniu wzorca sprawnej pracy obiektów energetycznych dużej mocy. Zajęto się problemem oceny jakości pomiarów związaną z występującą koniecznością okresowych wymian czujników pomiarowych ze względu na ich rozkalibrowywanie eksploatacyjne. Przedstawiono obliczenia symulacyjne wpływu takich wymian na niepewność wyznaczania wzorca...
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Ocena bezpieczeństwa statku w czasie katastrofy na morzu
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono podstawowe charakterystyki statku w stanie uszkodzonym. Omówiono metody oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym. Przedstawiono proponowaną metodę oceny bezpieczeństwa statku w stanie uszkodzonym wraz z procedurą możliwą do wykorzystania w warunkach operacyjnych. Opisano całościowy model ryzyka wypadku.
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Dynamic analysis of the first stage compressor bladed disc of an aircraft engine
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