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Resonant DC link inverters for AC motor drive systems – critical evaluation
PublicationIn this survey paper, resonant and quasiresonant DC link inverters are reexamined for AC motor drive applications. Critical evaluation of representative topologies is based on simulation and waveform analysis to characterize current/voltage stress of components, control timing constraints and feasibility. A special concern over inverter common-mode voltage and voltage gradient du/dt limitation capacity is discussed for motor bearing...
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Expert opinion on the effectiveness of protection against electric shock in case of fault in an installation for electric vehicles charging
PublicationThe opinion concerns the use of residual current devices for protection against electric shock by automatic disconnection of supply in a Norwegian installation intended for charging of electric vehicles.
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AUGMENTATION OF THE CRITICAL HEAT FLUX IN WATER-Al2O3, WATER-TiO2 AND WATER-Cu NANOFLUIDS
PublicationThe main aim of the proposed study is therefore recognition of the phenomena accompanying nucleate boiling crisis of selected nanofluids during boiling on horizontal tubes of various outside diameters. Of particular interest is impact of contact angle and tube diameter on the value of critical heat flux. The results obtained should give more light on the nature of nucleate boiling crisis and will serve as a basis for future theoretical...
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The upper critical field in doped MgCNi3
PublicationDyskutowany jest wpływ domieszkowania MgCNi3 na górne pole krytyczne (H_c2). H_c2 monotonicznie maleje wraz ze wzrostem koncentracji domieszki. Silniejszy wpływ widoczny w przypadku domieszkowania Fe może być tłumaczony poprzez efekt rozrywania nadprzewodzących par Coopera poprzez centra magnetyczne tworzone przez domieszki Fe.
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Weakly connected domination critical graphs
PublicationPraca dotyczy niektórych klas grafów krytycznych ze względu na liczbę dominowania słabo spójnego.
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Determination of the minimal critical rotational speeds of the circular saw blades with the quasi-twin resonant frequencies
PublicationTo determine the minimal critical rotational speeds of the circular saw blades is the fundamental aspect of obtaining the range of the rotational operating speeds, by which the circular saw blade can work with required stability. While for the circular saw blades with full-homogeneous bodies the determination of such rotational speeds is the relatively low level of difficulty function, whereas for circular saw blades with more...
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Functional safety with cybersecurity for the control and protection systems on example of the oil port infrastructure
PublicationSafety and cybersecurity aspects consist of two different group of functional requirements for the industrial control and protection systems in the oil port installation. It is the main reason why the analyses of safety and cybersecurity shouldn’t be integrated directly. These article presented some important issues of the functional safety analysis with regard to cybersecurity aspects in the oil seaport infrastructure. The proposed...
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LabVIEW-based intelligent system of protection against electric shock for photovoltaic installations
PublicationEvaluation of shock hazard in installations with photovoltaic sources of energy is more complicated than in a conventional low voltage system. In case of earth fault in photovoltaic generators, that are connected to the AC power public grid, a composite waveform of earth fault current in the installation may occur. For composite waveforms, the safety criteria should be modified. The paper considers the effect of the composite waveforms...
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Issues relating to the efficient Application of passive solar protection in multi-family residential buildings
PublicationThe following article is intended to discuss the issues concerning the introduction of passive measures aimed at improving solar protection in multi-family buildings. A system of classifying these methods into two groups of solutions (architectural and material-building) was applied. The first group includes issues concerning facade design, the spatial features of which (such as loggias, balconies and other overhangs) can be treated...
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Failures and a concept of corrosion protection system for spiral classifiers at KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Ore Concentration Plant
PublicationThe Ore Concentration Plant, where the process of flotation is carried out as well as the final production of copper concentrate, plays a key role in the entire production line of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Majority of operations related to the run-of-mine preparation to copper flotation enrichment are carried out in a water environment. The maintaining of production process continuity requires to pursue minimisation of many production...
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Exchange-Traded Funds on European Markets: Has Critical Mass been Reached? Implications for Financial Systems.
PublicationExchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the most rapidly expanding categories of financial products in Europe. One of the key yet still unanswered questions is whether European ETF markets have reached the size at which they could affect the financial systems. In our study, we examine 13 European countries during the period 2004–2017 in order to trace whether the share of ETFs in the total assets of investment funds has reached...
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The influence of plant protection by effective microorganisms on the content of bioactive phytochemicals in apples
PublicationThe phytochemicals of two apple cultivars (Yellow Transparent and Early Geneva) protected in two ways, conventionally with chemical pesticides or by effective microorganisms (EM), were compared. Two types of components were determined: lipids synthesised constitutively and generated via inducible pathways polyphenols along with antioxidant activity and profiles. The antioxidant activities assessed with ABTS, DPPH and Folin–Ciocalteu...
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Limitations of Integrative Passive Samplers as a Tool for the Quantification of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – A Critical Review with the Latest Innovations
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Effective length of lightning protection earthings
PublicationSystem uziemień współczesnych obiektów jest zwykle bardzo rozległy, a na łączenie poszczególnych elementów uziemiających za pomocą głównej szyny wyrównania potencjałów uwzględnia także uziemienia stacji transformatorowej. Ocena przydatności takiego systemu uziemień do celów ochrony odgromowej nie jest prosta, bo tylko jego część określana, jako długość efektywna bierze udział w odprowadzaniu do gruntu prądu piorunowego. Praca zawiera...
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On Religious and Cultural Principles of Environmental Protection
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Management and protection system for superconducting tokamak
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Conducting coatings as anodes in cathodic protection
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki pomiarów elektrochemicznych powłok przewodzących opartych o mieszaninę pigmentów węglowych osadzonych w matrycy polimerowej. Wyznaczono parametry powłok przewodzących w oparciu o metodę elektrochemicznej spektroskopii impedancyjnej. Parametry elektryczne i elektrochemiczne były wyznaczane jednocześnie, w czasie długotrwałej anodowej polaryzacji badanych powłok. Stwierdzono, że badane powłoki mogą być używane...
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EIS in diagnostic of cathodic protection systems
PublicationZaprezentowano wyniki badań wykonywanych techniką elektrochemicznej spektro-skopiiimpedancyjnej (EIS) na elementach instalacji ochrony katodowej podziemnego rurociągu stalowego. Przedstawiono widma impedancyjne następujących układów: elektroda odniesienia/elektrody pomocnicze; rurociąg/zakopane i przenośne elektrody odniesienia. Wykazano, że przy pomocy prezentowanej techniki można zbadać stan techniczny elektrod odniesienia, co...
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Angiotensin receptor blockers and endpoint protection
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Oxylipins in Plant Protection/Disease Management
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Determination of the dynamic critical maneuvering area in an encounter between two vessels: Operation with negligible environmental disruption
PublicationThis paper introduces the concept of Collision Avoidance Dynamic Critical Area (CADCA) for onboard Decision Support Systems (DSS). The indicator proposed is derived via identification of a minimum required maneuvering zone in an encounter between two vessels. The CADCA model accounts for ship maneuvering dynamics and associated hydrodynamic actions emerging from different rudder angles and forward speed effects. The method presented...
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Methodological issues of functional safety and reliability assessment of critical systems in industrial hazardous plants
PublicationThe aim of this article is to identify and discuss some methodological issues that are of interest among functional safety specialists and experts after publication of the second edition of international standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, including the design and implementing the safety-related functions of higher safety integrity levels and protection layers. The basic role of safety-related systems is to reduce effectively and...
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Systems engineering approach to functional safety and cyber security of industrial critical installations
PublicationThis chapter addresses the systems engineering approach to integrated functional safety and cybersecurity analysis and management regarding selected references, standards and requirements concerning critical installations and their industrial automation and control system (IACS). The objective is to mitigate the vulnerability of industrial installations that include the information technology (IT) and the operational technology...
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Systems engineering approach to functional safety and cyber security of industrial critical installations
PublicationThis chapter addresses the systems engineering approach to integrated functional safety and cybersecurity analysis and management regarding selected references, standards and requirements concerning critical installations and their industrial automation and control system (IACS). The objective is to mitigate the vulnerability of industrial installations that include the information technology (IT) and the operational technology...
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Fault Loop Impedance Measurement in Circuits Fed by UPS and Principle of Safety Protection
PublicationThis paper indicates a significant problem of uncertainty of fault loop impedance (FLI) measurement in circuits powered from uninterruptible power supply (UPS) (double-conversion AC-DC-AC). The correctly determined value of this impedance, related to the short-circuit current disconnection time and to the reference value, is one of the most important elements that determines the approval of an electrical installation and its receivers...
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Cathodic Protection System of the Spiral Classifier at the KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Ore Concentration Plant—Case Study of Commissioning and Control of Operating Parameters
PublicationThe project involved designing, constructing and commissioning a cathodic protection system for a selected spiral classifier operating at the KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Ore Concentration Plant (O/ZWR). The authors developed a concept and assumptions regarding the corrosion protection of a large industrial device using a cathodic protection system with an external power source. Pre-project studies included conducting a trial polarization...
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Metrological analysis of an computerized system of protection against electric shock in circuits with variable speed drives
PublicationDrive systems, that can be operated at variable speed, are equipped with power electronics converters. This causes distortion of the earth current, and consequently the need to take into account the use of proper protective devices in relation to earth current harmonics. This paper presents a system for protection against electric shock in circuits with power electronics converters and metrological analysis indicating the requirements...
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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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Critical section maintenance in a distributed agent system
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The State and Critical Assessment of the Sharing Economy in Europe
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Functional safety and security management in critical systems
PublicationGłównym celem referatu jest przedstawienie wybranych kwestii zarządzania bezpieczeństwem i ochroną w systemach podwyższonego ryzyka i systemach krytycznych. Zarysowuje się kilka praktycznych problemów analizy bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego w celu podejmowania decyzji zgodnie z normami międzynarodowymi IEC 61508 i IEC 61511. Podkreśla się, że aspekty związane z ochroną powinny być starannie rozpatrzone zarówno w fazie projektowania,...
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Fire-induced spalling of ultra-high performance concrete: A systematic critical review
PublicationUltra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a novel concrete class characterized by a compressive strength of more than 150 MPa. One of the most significant drawbacks of employing UHPC is that is very low permeability owing to its great compactness of dense structure increases the risk of fire-induced spalling. It is challenging for fire safety and structural engineers to predict and analyze this issue due to the lack of widely accepted...
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Application of persulfate-based oxidation processes to address diverse sustainability challenges: A critical review
PublicationOver the past years, persulfate (PS) is widely applied due to their high versatility and efficacy in decontamination and sterilization. While treatment of organic chemicals, remediation of soil and groundwater, sludge treatment, disinfection on pathogen microorganisms have been covered by most published reviews, there are no comprehensive and specific reviews on its application to address diverse sustainability challenges, including...
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Highly Dissipative Materials for Damage Protection against Earthquake-Induced Structural Pounding
PublicationIt is a common situation that seismic excitations may lead to collisions between adjacent civil engineering structures. This phenomenon, called earthquake-induced structural pounding, may result in serious damage or even the total collapse of the colliding structures. Filling the gap between two buildings erected close to one another by using visco-elastic materials can be considered to be one of the most effective methods to avoid...
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The elusive male microbiome: revealing the link between the genital microbiota and fertility. Critical review and future perspectives
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Evaluation of Lightning Protection Earthings by Impulse Tests
PublicationW artykule zamieszczono opis nowej procedury pomiaru uziemień odgromowych metodą udarową. Zgodnie z propozycję podczas testu udarowego można pomierzyć nie tylko impedancję udarową uziemienia, ale także ocenić jego rezystancję oraz współczynnik udaru. Wynik takiego badania uwzględnia tylko tę część uziomu, którą określa się jako jego długość efektywną.
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An integrated analysis of protection layers in hazardous systems
PublicationGłównym tematem niniejszej publikacji jest dyskusja nad wybranymi zagadnieniami związanymi z analizą bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego infrastruktury krytycznej oraz obiektów podwyższonego ryzyka. Problematyka bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego związana jest z międzynarodowymi normami IEC 61508 oraz IEC 61511. W artykule przedstawiono problematykę zintegrowanej oceny bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego wraz z uwzględnieniem analizy warstw zabezpieczeń...
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Consumers’ Need of Privacy Protection – Experimental Results
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Protection System Design of Induction Motor for Industries
PublicationThe fundamental and durable structures of induction motor, as well as their low manufacturing cost, make them popular components in a wide range of current applications. Providing a safety net for employees is a must-have for businesses. This project’s motivation for improvement is to provide industrial motors, lift motors, pumps, and so on with safety. An induction motor’s primary goal is to protect it from problems, such as...
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Protection System Design of Induction Motor for Industries
PublicationThe fundamental and durable structures of induction motor, as well as their low manufacturing cost, make them popular components in a wide range of current applications. Providing a safety net for employees is a must-have for businesses. This project’s motivation for improvement is to provide industrial motors, lift motors, pumps, and so on with safety. An induction motor’s primary goal is to protect it from problems, such as...
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Electroconducting polymers as a corrosion protection materials review
PublicationAutorzy przywołują 89 pozycji literaturowych dotyczących użycia polimerów elektroaktywnych w ochronie metali przed korozją. Wykazano, że najczęściej wykorzystywany w tym celu jest polipirol. Przytoczone prace dotyczą ochrony stali, aluminium, cynku oraz stopów magnezu.
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Region protection/restoration scheme in survivable networks
PublicationW artykule zaproponowano nowe podejście do zabezpieczania/odtwarzania obszarowego, gdzie scieżka zabezpieczająca chroni pewien obszar ścieżki aktywnej. Wykazano, że ta metoda utrzymuje zarówno czasy odtwarzania, jak i współczynnik wykorzystania zasobów w rozsądnych granicach. Ze względu na fakt, że zadanie znalezienia ścieżek aktywnych i ścieżek zabezpieczających jest NP-zupełne, autorzy stworzyli algorytm heurystyczny i pokazali,...
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Conducting composites as cable anodes in cathodic protection
PublicationOpisano zasadę działania oraz podstawowe parametry charakteryzujące układ anodowy z wykorzystaniem anod kablowych w systemie ochrony katodowej podziemnych konstrukcji. W tej metodzie ochrony jako materiał anodowy wykorzystywany jest kompozyt przewodzący, którego właściwości mechaniczne umożliwiają budowę anody w formie kabla biegnącego wzdłuż trasy konstrukcji podziemnej. Wykazano, że zawartość grafitu w elektrodzie kompozytowej...
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Integrated protection/restoration in survivable multilayer architectures
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia nową koncepcję projektowania wielowarstwowych architektur sieci przeżywalnych, wykorzystującą informację międzywarstwową do zabezpieczania odtwarzania na wypadek pojedyńczej awarii węzła lub łącza w sposob zapobiegający propagacji awarii. Oryginalne zadanie optymalizacji całej zintegrowanej architektury przeżywalnej sformułowano jako zadanie programowania całkowitego. Jest ono NP-zupełne i zaproponowano algorytm...
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Protection system against electromagnetic leak of information
PublicationW pracy omówiono problem zabezpieczenia przed ulotem elektromagnetycznym informacji. Scharakteryzowano obowiązujace w tym względzie wybrane dokumenty normatywne. Opisano stosowane sposoby zapobiegania ulotowi informacji oraz prezentowano metodykę badawczą. Przedstawiono wybrane wyniki pomiarowe.
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Organizational culture as prerequisite of proactive safety and security management in critical infrastructure systems including hazardous plants and ports
PublicationThis article addresses selected aspects of organizational culture to be considered in the context of knowledge based proactive safety and security management of plants, ports and systems of critical infrastructure. It has been often emphasized in the domain literature that business effectiveness of such plants and their resilience against hazards and threats to avoid major accidents depends substantially on human and organizational...
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Time reversal invariant single-gap superconductivity with upper critical field larger than the Pauli limit in NbIr2B2
PublicationRecently, compounds with noncentrosymmetric crystal structure have attracted much attention for providing a rich playground in search for unconventional superconductivity. NbIr2B2 is a new member to this class of materials harboring superconductivity below Tc = 7.3(2) K and a very high upper critical field that exceeds Pauli limit. Here we report on muon spin rotation (μSR) experiments probing the temperature and field dependence...
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Secure access control and information protection mechanisms in radio system for monitoring and acquisition of data from traffic enforcement cameras
PublicationThe study presents the architecture of the Radio System for Monitoring and Acquisition of Data from Traffic Enforcement Cameras (in short: RSMAD), particularly concerning access control and protection of confidential data. RSMAD security structure will be discussed in relation to network security issues. Additionally, the paper presents the results of the work associated with the modelling of potential threats to system security.
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Diamond protection for reusable ZnO coated fiber-optic measurement head in optoelectrochemical investigation of bisphenol A
PublicationDue to the global problem with plastic contaminating the environment, with bisphenol A (BPA) being one of the highest demand, effective monitoring and purification of the pollutants are required. The electrochemical methods constitute a good solution but, due to polymerization of electrochemical oxidation bisphenol A products and their adsorption to the surfaces, measurement head elements are clogged by the formed film. In this...
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Built Heritage, Sustainable Development, and Natural Hazards: Flood Protection and UNESCO World Heritage Site Protection Strategies in Krakow, Poland
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