Search results for: AIR TREATMENT

• Marine Fuel Sulphur Limit Impact on Air Pollution

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  • D. Kreft

  - International Journal of Ecology and Development - Year 2021

  The 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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• Combinated treatment of landfill leachates with wastewater in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR)

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  • S. Fudala-Książek
  • A. Łuczkiewicz
  • E. Kulbat
  • K. Jankowska
  • K. Czerwionka
  • B. Quant
  • K. Olańczuk-Neyman

  - Year 2010

  Sanitary landfill leachates are treated usually by multistage systems using physical, chemical and biological processes. One of the most economic and efficient method is combined treatment of landfill leachates with municipal wastewater in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR. The main advantage of such co-treatment is that landfill leachates variability (in quality and quantity) do not influence the effectiveness of biological processes....

• AIR QUALITY INFLUENCE OF SELECTED POLLUTANTS EMITTED FROM A FIRE OF 300 MG OF MUNICIPAL WASTE ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY: AN EXAMPLE OF MODELLING WITH HYSPLIT

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  • W. Rogula-Kozłowska
  • J. Bihałowicz

  - Zeszyty Naukowe SGSP - Year 2022

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• The process generation of WWTP models for optimization of activated sludge systems

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  • J. Drewnowski
  • K. Wiśniewski
  • A. Szaja
  • G. Łagód
  • C. Hernandez

  - Year 2017

  The objective of water and wastewater utilities, which are responsible for optimization of wastewater treatment plant operation, is threefold: environmental protection, saving money, and mitigation of pollutant emissions, both to water and air. The performed study aimed to assess the process generation of WWTP models that improve activated sludge systems operation, by means of new developed Mantis2 model. This model accounts for...

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• The Use of Sensory Analysis Techniques to Assess the Quality of Indoor Air

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  • P. Kolasińska
  • T. Dymerski
  • J. Gębicki
  • J. Namieśnik

  - CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - Year 2017

  The quality of indoor air is one of the significant elements that influences people's well-being and health inside buildings. Emissions of pollutants, which may cause odor nuisance, are the main reason for people's complaints regarding the quality of indoor air. As a result, it is necessary to perform tests aimed at identifying the sources of odors inside buildings. The article contains basic information on the characteristics...

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• Mobile Systems (Portable, Handheld, Transportable) for Monitoring Air Pollution

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  • M. Marć
  • B. Zabiegała
  • J. Namieśnik

  - CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - Year 2012

  The monitoring and analysis of atmospheric air pollutants is a rapidly developing branch of analytical chemistry. The in situ analysis of atmospheric air quality using mobile instrumentation is becoming routine. The article provides information on devices used in various kinds of mobile laboratories. It reviews the portable gas chromatographs and handheld devices used for detecting and determining specific harmful substances in...

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• Analytical techniques used in monitoring of atmospheric air andstack gases

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  • W. Wardencki
  • J. Namieśnik

  - Year 2003

  Przedstawiono klasyfikację metod i technik analitycznych wykorzystywanych w badaniach powietrza atmosferycznego i gazów odlotowych. Przedstawiono również typowe urządzenia wykorzystywane na etapie pobierania próbek.

• Electrochemical sensors of air pollutants. Elektrochemiczne czujniki zanieczyszczeń powietrza.

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  • B. Chachulski

  - Year 2004

  Przedstawiono aktualny stan wiedzy na temat elektrochemicznych czujników gazów. Opisano najnowsze rozwiązania konstrukcyjne czujników amperometrycznych i potencjometrycznych a także ich zastosowania w ochronie środowiska.

• Experimental investigations of solar driven ejector air-conditioning system

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  • K. Śmierciew
  • J. Gagan
  • D. Butrymowicz
  • J. Karwacki

  - ENERGY AND BUILDINGS - Year 2014

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• Permeation passive sampling as a tool for the evaluation of indoor air quality

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  • B. Zabiegała
  • T. Gorecki
  • E. Przyk
  • J. Namieśnik

  - ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT - Year 2002

  Określono stężenie średnie ważone w czasie wybranych lotnych związków organicznych w powietrzu ośmiu pomieszczeniach mieszkalnych na terenie miasta Gdańska. Do pobierania próbek analitów z powietrza wewnętrznego zastosowano permeacyjny dozymetr pasywny typu pudełkowego oraz technikę dynamiczną (urządzenie przepływowe z rurką sorpcyjną). Porównano wyniki uzyskane w wyniku zastosowania w/w technik pobierania próbek analitów.

• The application of an open tubular trap in analysis of organic air pollutants

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  • M. Dudek
  • L. Wolska
  • M. Pilarczyk
  • B. Zygmunt
  • J. Namieśnik

  - CHEMOSPHERE - Year 2002

  Opisano możliwości wykorzystania odcinka handlowej kapilarnej kolumny chromatograficznej do pobierania próbek analitów z powietrza w celu ich chromatograficznego oznaczenia. Opracowany sposób opary jest na wykorzystaniu techniki równowagowej. Stężenia analitów w badanym medium mogą być obliczone na podstawie znajomości wartości odpowiednich współczynników podziału wyznaczonych w trakcie badań modelowych.

• Critical conditions of hydrogen-air detonation in partially confined geometry

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  • W. Rudy
  • M. Kuznetsov
  • R. Porowski
  • A. Teodorczyk
  • J. Grune
  • K. Sempert

  - PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE - Year 2013

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• Supply of electric vehicles via magnetically coupled air coils

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  • S. Judek
  • K. Karwowski

  - Year 2008

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• Association between the long-term exposure to air pollution and depression

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  • A. Gładka
  • T. Zatoński
  • J. Rymaszewska

  - Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Year 2022

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• Healthcare Supply Chain Reliability: The Case of Medical Air Transport

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  • B. Skowron-Grabowska
  • M. Wincewicz-Bosy
  • M. Dymyt
  • A. Sadowski
  • T. Dymyt
  • K. Wąsowska

  - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Year 2022

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• Mathematical Model of the Vehicle Exploitation System of the Tactical Air Base

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  • T. Chukowski
  • J. Bartoszewicz
  • M. Kiciński

  - Year 2021

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• The influence of air humidity on human heat stress in a hot environment

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  • A. Sobolewski
  • M. Młynarczyk
  • M. Konarska
  • J. Bugajska

  - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Year 2021

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• Investigation of the outdoor illuminated and air-cooled silicon solar cell

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  • M. Klugmann
  • D. Mikielewicz

  - Year 2006

  Przedstawiono metodę wyznaczania współczynnika nieidealności ogniwa słonecznego w oparciu o zmiany napięcia otwartego obwodu w funkcji nasłonecznienia. Zastosowano chłodzenie ogniwa przy użyciu radiatora i strumienia powietrza celem utrzymania jego temperatury na stałym poziomie podczas eksperymentu. Omówiono wpływ nasłonecznienia i temperatury ogniwa na kształt charakterystyki i położenie punktu maksymalnej mocy.

• Chapter 4. Use of permeation passive samplers in air monitoring

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  • B. Zabiegała
  • J. Namieśnik

  - Year 2007

  Technika dozymetrii pasywnej znalazła szerokie zastosowanie w monitoringu powietrza. Z uwagi na posiadane zalety stanowi ona alternatywne rozwiązanie w stosunku do aktywnych technik wykorzystywanych w monitorowaniu poziomu zanieczyszczeń powietrza.

• Analysis of magnetic disturbances of air platform caused by induced magnetisation

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  • M. Wołoszyn

  - Year 2009

  Magnetometric systems installed on air platforms like airplanes or helicopters are equipped in compensators of magnetic disturbances. Time changes of the platform's position caused generation of magnetic disturbances. The permanent and induced magnetization of ferromagnetic elements and eddy currents induced in conducting parts of the platform are sources of these disturbances. The linear model of magnetic disturbances of platforms...

• TiO2-based photocatalysts in indoor swimming pool air purification

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  • A. Hänel
  • A. Grabowiec
  • J. Hupka

  - Year 2011

  Wzrastająca ilość basenów kąpielowych i aquaparków jest obecnie wyzwaniem dla naukowców zajmujących się badaniem i kontrolowaniem powietrza hali basenowej. Mikroorganizmy powstałe w powietrzu hali stanowią ogromne zagrożenie dla zdrowia. Ponadto, w fazie gazowej obecne są także uboczne produkty dezynfekcji (DBP), które mogą mieć szkodliwy wpływ zarówno na kąpiących się, jak i personel. W pracy omówiono potencjalne zagrożenia spowodowane...

• Monitoring and analytics of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in indoor air

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  • S. Król
  • B. Zabiegała
  • J. Namieśnik

  - ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - Year 2011

  This paper reviews literature information on the behaviour of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in the indoor environment, as well as the most likely emission sources. The consecutive stages of analytical procedures used for monitoring SVOCs in indoor environments are described. The most common approaches used for collecting samples from the gas and particulate phases are mentioned. The paper discusses and compares various...

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• Measurement of benzene concentration in urban air using passive sampling

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  • S. Król
  • B. Zabiegała
  • J. Namieśnik

  - ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - Year 2012

  Abstract The concentration of benzene in urban air in theTri-City area of Poland (Gdańsk-Sopot-Gdynia, andTczew) was assessed using diffusive passive samplers (Rad-iello). Samples were collected during a four-year monitoringcampaign (2007-2010) at selected monitoring stations man-aged by the Agency of Regional Air Quality Monitoring inthe Gdańsk Metropolitan Area (ARMAAG) Foundation.The performance of the passive samplers was investigatedin...

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• An advanced thermal-FSI approach of an evaporation of air heat pump

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  • F. Judyta
  • Z. Paweł
  • B. Janusz

  - Transactions of the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery - Year 2015

  The paper presents selected problems of numerical modeling of an advanced thermal-FSI approach of evaporator of air heat pomp. The example of a fin-tube evaporator has been studied, focusing on obtaining of heat exchanger characteristics applying two-phase flow model for the in-tube refrigerant flow. Special attention is given to heat transfer between separated medium for different air velocity and changed refrigerant mass flow...

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• Urban Vegetation in Air Quality Management: A Review and Policy Framework

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  • J. Badach
  • M. Dymnicka
  • A. Baranowski

  - Sustainability - Year 2020

  Recent episodes of high air pollution concentration levels in many Polish cities indicate the urgent need for policy change and for the integration of various aspects of urban development into a common platform for local air quality management. In this article, the focus was placed on the prospects of improving urban air quality through proper design and protection of vegetation systems within local spatial planning strategies....

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• Innovative Turbine Intake Air Cooling Systems and Their Rational Designing

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  • A. Radchenko
  • E. Trushliakov
  • K. Kosowski
  • D. Mikielewicz
  • M. Radchenko

  - ENERGIES - Year 2020

  The improved methodology of the engine intake air cooling system designing based on the annual effect due to cooling was developed. It involves determining the optimal value of cooling capacity, providing the minimum system sizes at maximum rate of annual effect increment, and its rational value, providing a close to maximum annual effect without system oversizing at the second maximum rate of annual effect increment within the...

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• Very high altitude micro air vehicle deployment method

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  • P. Burdziakowski
  • L. Galecki
  • M. Mazurkiewicz
  • J. Struzinski

  - IFAC-PapersOnLine - Year 2019

  The paper presents the original work and method for high altitude micro air vehicle deployment. The method is based on the scientific ballooning, and adapted for stratospheric flight of commercial off-the-shelf micro air vehicle in flying wing configuration. The High Altitude Micro Air Vehicle, built for this research, was deployed during a test experiment at the lower level of the stratosphere. The results of the experiment and...

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• Concept of the mobile monitoring system for chemical agents control in the air

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  • R. Katulski
  • J. Stefański
  • W. Wardencki
  • J. Żurek

  - Year 2006

  W artykule przedstawiono koncepcję mobilnego systemu monitoringu związków chemicznych zanieczyszczających powietrze. Nowością w przedstawionej koncepcji monitoringu jest pomiar zanieczyszczeń powietrza wzdłuż ciągów komunikacyjnych, co do tej pory nie jest realizowane. W tym celu przedstawiono propozycję rozwiązania stosunkowo małego, bezobsługowego modułu do pomiarów związków chemicznych, który z łatwością będzie montowany na...

• Exploring synergistic effects in physical-chemical activation of Acorus calamus for water treatment solutions

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  • B. Barczak
  • J. Łuczak
  • P. Kazimierski
  • E. Klugmann-Radziemska
  • G. Lopez
  • K. Januszewicz

  - JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - Year 2023

  The research proposed a novel method of obtaining sorption material from readily available Acorus calamus bio- mass through a combination of physical and chemical activation processes. The material with the highest specific surface area (1652 m2 g−1) was obtained by physical activation with CO2, followed by chemical activation with KOH. Reversing the order of activation methods resulted in a lower specific surface area (1014 m2...

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• Effects of CO2 and Nd:YAG Laser Remelting of the Ti6Al4V Alloy on the Surface Quality and Residual Stresses

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  • M. Jażdżewska

  - Advances in Materials Science - Year 2020

  The titanium alloys are materials susceptible to tribological wear and the laser treatment can be applied in surface treatment processes to obtain for example higher hardness level. From the other side, it is important to take into consideration, that hardness increase that can be connected with cracks . The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of different lasers and the process parameters on the form and level...

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• Packing Incubation and Addition of Rot Fungi Extracts Improve BTEX Elimination from Air in Biotrickling Filters

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  • P. Rybarczyk
  • K. Cichon
  • K. Kucharska
  • D. Dobrzyniewski
  • B. Szulczyński
  • J. Gębicki

  - MOLECULES - Year 2024

  The removal of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) from air was investigated in two similar biotrickling filters (BTFs) packed with polyurethane (PU) foam, differing in terms of inoculation procedure (BTF A was packed with pre-incubated PU discs, and BTF B was inoculated via the continuous recirculation of a liquid inoculum). The effects of white rot fungi enzyme extract addition and system responses to variable VOC...

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• Jakość powietrza wewnętrznego - lotne związki organiczne jako wskaźnik jakości powietrza wewnętrznego = Indoor air quality - volatile organic compounds as an indicator of the quality of indoor air

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  • B. Zabiegała

  - Year 2009

  Pomieszczenia zamknięte z jednej strony są barierą chroniącą przed negatywnymi czynnikami środowiska, zmiennymi warunkami pogodowymi - deszczem, wiatrem, niską lub wysoką temperaturą, z drugiej jednak strony - w zamkniętych wnętrzach nastepuje często kumulacja toksycznych związków organicznych i nieorganicznych, co nie pozostaje bez wpływu na ludzkie zdrowie.Głównym celem badań jest oszacowanie jakości powietrza wewnętrznego pod...

• Photocatalytic Decomposition of Air Pollutants using Electrodeposited Photocatalysts on Stainless Steel

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  • A. Haenel
  • M. Janczarek
  • M. Lieder
  • J. Hupka

  - POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - Year 2019

  The aim of research was to develop an immobilization method for photocatalysts, which is an alternative to the sol-gel or dip coating methods and can be simply scaled up for technical applications. The investigated photocatalyst was TiO2, which was electrochemically deposited onto a cathode made of stainless steel. This deposited film was photocatalytically active. In order to enhance the photoactivity of the TiO2 film, commercially...

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• Evaluation of the Commercial Electrochemical Gas Sensors for the Monitoring of CO in Ambient Air

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  • G. Jasiński
  • M. Dmitrzak
  • P. Jasiński

  - Year 2018

  Air pollution is a growing concern of civilized world, which has a significant impact on human health and the environment. Recent studies highlight that the exposure to polluted air can increase the incidence of diseases and deteriorate the quality of life. Hence, it is necessary to develop tools for real-time air quality monitoring. For air pollution monitoring a wide range of stationary gas and particulate analysers can be used....

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• Sea to air transport of trace gases in the coastal zone: a literature review

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  • J. Pacyna
  • O. Hov

  - Regional Environmental Change - Year 2002

  W pracy przedstawiono informacje i dane liczbowe dotyczące zjawiska wymiany składników śladowych (CO2, N2O, CH4, DMS, COS, NH3, metyloaminy, lotne związki halogenoorganiczne, CO) pomiędzy powierzchnią morza i powietrzem atmosferycznym w strefie przybrzeżnej. Dokonano oceny ogólnej emisji tych związków oraz podano informacje o stężeniach i o strumieniach (w skali rocznej).

• Air-sparged hydrocyclone (ASH) technology for separation and environmental clean-up

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  • J. Hupka
  • J. D. Miller

  - Year 2005

  Przedstawiono zastosowanie technologii wykorzystującej napowietrzany reaktor cyklonowy w oczyszczaniu środowiska. W pierwszych opracowaniach reaktora cyklonowego wykorzystano wkłady ze stali porowatej i polietylenu jako kontaktory fazy gazowej z ciekłą. Jako wynik badań nad rozwojem technologii wkłady porowate zostały zastąpione metalowymi siatkami, co wyeliminowało problem zatykania się elementów. Przeprowadzone badania laboratoryjne...

• Changes in the frequency and temperature of air masses over east‐central Europe

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  • K. Bartoszek
  • B. Kaszewski

  - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY - Year 2022

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• Influence of bitumen grade and air voids on low-temperature cracking of asphalt

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  • B. Budziński
  • M. Ratajczak
  • S. Majer
  • A. Wilmański

  - Case Studies in Construction Materials - Year 2023

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• Natural modes of an active slab microcavity with air-filled periodic inclusions

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  • V. Byelobrov
  • T. Benson

  - Year 2014

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• Detonations in hydrogen-methane-air mixtures in semi confined flat channels

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  • W. Rudy
  • M. Zbikowski
  • A. Teodorczyk

  - Energy - Year 2016

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• A new relevant membrane application: CO2 direct air capture (DAC)

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  • R. Castro Munoz
  • M. Zamidi Ahmad
  • M. Malankowska
  • J. Coronas

  - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL - Year 2022

  Since carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere due to human activities, strong research efforts have been developed towards capturing and decreasing its production. Unfortunately, specific processes and activities make it impossible to avoid CO2 emissions. Among the different strategies scientists propose for CO2 reduction, direct CO2 capture from the atmosphere, also known as direct air capture...

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• Window frame integrable air recuperation minichannel/minigap heat exchanger

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  • P. Dąbrowski
  • R. Andrzejczyk
  • M. Wacławik
  • D. Mikielewicz

  - APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING - Year 2024

  This article describes an evaluation of mini heat exchangers operation as a decentralized mechanical ventilation system with recuperative heat recovery that can be integrated into the window frame. The relatively small yet efficient air recuperation system allows for retrofitting existing buildings by reducing the overall energy consumption and thus the CO2 emissions. The proposed design, unlike existing systems, is easy to scale...

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• Properties of an innovative multi-functional finish for the improvement of indoor air quality

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  • C. Giosuè
  • M. Pierpaoli
  • C. di Perna
  • B. Citterio
  • G. Mangiaterra
  • M. L. Ruello
  • F. Tittarelli

  - BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT - Year 2023

  Due to lifestyle changes, people spend most of their time indoors at present; thus, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a matter of utmost importance. Multi-functional and innovative finishes can help to passively improve the IAQ, benefitting the health and comfort of occupants. For this study, reference and pre-mixed commercial mortars are compared to a new multi-functional hydraulic lime mortar for indoor finishes, in which conventional...

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• Optimization of the distance between the vertical plates in the convective air heat exchanger

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  • M. Ryms
  • K. Tesch
  • W. Lewandowski

  - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES - Year 2023

  This paper examines the influence of the distance between vertical plates on the intensity of free convective heat transfer along with the optimization of this distance. Experimental tests were carried out for one model channel of such an heat exchanger with widths , 0.085 and 0.18 m. This channel, open at the top and sides, was formed by two isothermal symmetrically heated parallel vertical plates of dimensions m and m. The influence...

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• Air Pollution, Oxidative Stress, and the Risk of Development of Type 1 Diabetes

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  • K. Zorena
  • M. Jaskulak
  • M. Michalska
  • M. Mrugacz
  • F. Vandenbulcke

  - Antioxidants - Year 2022

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• Application of photocatalytic paint for destruction of benzo[a]pyrene. Impact of air humidity

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  • P. Homa
  • B. A. Tryba

  - Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies - Year 2017

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• Temperature-dependent interactions in the chitosan/cyclosporine A system at liquid–air interface

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  • M. Jurak
  • A. Wiącek
  • K. Przykaza
  • A. Ładniak
  • K. Woźniak

  - JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY - Year 2019

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• Low-temperature air plasma modification of chitosan-coated PEEK biomaterials

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  • A. Wiącek
  • K. Terpiłowski
  • M. Jurak
  • M. Worzakowska

  - POLYMER TESTING - Year 2016

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• Distribution of the International Marine Traffic Air Pollutant Emissions in the Port of Split

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  • L. Mihanovic
  • B. Lalic
  • K. Bratic
  • L. Stazic

  - TransNav - The International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Year 2021

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• Scenarios of mercury emission to air, water and soil in Poland to year 2020

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  • D. Panasiuk
  • A. Głodek
  • J. Pacyna

  - Ecological Chemistry and Engineering A - Chemia i Inżynieria Ekologiczna A - Year 2012