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Deep learning based thermal image segmentation for laboratory animals tracking
PublicationAutomated systems for behaviour classification of laboratory animals are an attractive alternative to manual scoring. However, the proper animals separation and tracking, especially when they are in close contact, is the bottleneck of the behaviour analysis systems. In this paper, we propose a method for the segmentation of thermal images of laboratory rats that are in close contact during social behaviour tests. For this, we are...
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Could thermal imaging supplement surface electromyography measurements for skeletal muscles?
PublicationAbstract—(1) Background: The aim of this study is to present the results of experiments in which surface electromyography (sEMG) and thermal imaging were used to assess muscle activation during gait and to verify the hypothesis that there is a relationship in the case of low fatigue level between sEMG measured muscle activation, assessed in the frequency domain, and thermal factors calculated as minimum, maximum, kurtosis, mean,...
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Thermal failure of a second rotor stage in heavy duty gas turbine
PublicationThe impulse mode of operation and the supply of various types of fuels causes frequent failures even in the heavy duty gas turbines. The paper presents the ravages of second rotor stage failure in a gas turbine. The excessive thermal elongation rise caused by fuel change was indicated as the main cause. We applied nonlinear numerical analysis, preceded by thermodynamic calculations of the turbine and visual inspection of the effects...
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Interaction of Acoustic and Thermal Modes in the Vibrationally Relaxing Gases. Acoustic Cooling
PublicationThe dynamic equation which governs an excess temperature associated with the thermal mode in vibrationally relaxing gas is derived. The nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy to the energy of the thermal mode in a relaxing gas causes slow variation of temperature with time. The nal dynamic equation is instantaneous. All types of sound, including aperiodic, may be considered as an acoustic source of corresponding heating or cooling....
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Storing thermal energy from solar collectors for the needs of a detached house
PublicationThis work evaluates the possibility of meeting a single familu household's need for hot water and heat year round, using solar collectors as the sole energy sourse. The main flaw of energetic systems based on solar energy is that the energy supply is usually insufficient in winter, when it is most needed. This work is going to show thatm for a house surface of 150 m2 and base dimension of 10x10m, it is possible to supply sufficient...
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An Approach to the Detection of Bank Robbery Acts Employing Thermal Image Analysis
PublicationA novel approach to the detection of selected security-related events in bank monitoring systems is presented. Thermal camera images are used for the detection of people in difficult lighting conditions. Next, the algorithm analyses movement of objects detected in thermal or standard monitoring cameras using a method evolved from the motion history images algorithm. At the same time, thermal images are analyzed in order to detect...
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Thermal self-action effects of acoustic beam in a vibrationally relaxing gas
PublicationThermal self-action of acoustic beam in a molecular gas with excited internal degrees of molecules’ freedom, is studied. This kind of thermal self-action differs from that in a Newtonian fluid. Heating or cooling of a medium takes place due to transfer of internal vibrational energy. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium gases, which may be acoustically active, are considered. A beam in an acoustically active gas is self-focusing unlike...
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Investigations to realize thermal, humid and human comfort in modern living houses.
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania nad komfortem cieplnym, wilgotnościowym i psychicznym w domkach mieszkalnych. Wykonano pomiary oraz przeprowadzono ankiety. Zastosowano różne sposoby wentylacji.
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Numerical analysis of crack propagation in silicone nitride
PublicationThe properties of ceramics, specifically low density, high hardness, high temperature capability and low coefficient of thermal expansion are of most interest to rolling element manufacturers. The influence of ring crack size on rolling contact fatigue failure has been studied using numerical fracture analysis. Such cracks are very often found on ceramic bearing balls and decrease fatigue life rapidly. The numerical calculation...
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Effect of Porosity on the Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Friction-Stir-Welded Spark-Plasma-Sintered Aluminum Matrix Composites with Bimodal Micro- and Nano-Sized Reinforcing Al2O3 Particles
PublicationThe thermo-mechanical behavior of nanosized Al2O3 particles reinforcing aluminum was analyzed in the present paper. The material was prepared by spark plasma sintering and friction stir welding. The thermal stresses affecting the composite behavior during welding were modeled through COMSOL MultiPhysics, and the results were validated by the analyses of the composites’ mechanical properties. The spark-plasma-sintered materials...
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Modelling of two-component turbulent mass and heat transfer in air-fed pressurised suits
PublicationIn this paper the modelling of an important industrial problem is addressed, which involves the two-component turbulent flow with heat transfer that takes place inside protective clothing. The geometry of the flow boundaries is reconstructed in a CAD system from photogrammetry scan data. The overall model is sufficiently realistic to allow, after validation, design improvements to be tested. Those presented here allow the reduction...
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Preliminary design of the last stage of supercritical steam turbine and proposition of anti-erosion coating for blades surface
PublicationIn this article a preliminary design of the last stage of supercritical steam turbine has been presented. A computational model of supercritical thermal cycle has been created in order to determine steam parameters at the stage inlet and outlet. The model was based on the structure of German coal-fired power plant Datteln 4. Further steam-flow parame-ters and dimensions of stator and rotor blades have been calculated analytically....
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Robustness Analysis of a Distributed MPC Control System of a Turbo-Generator Set of a Nuclear Plant – Disturbance Issues
PublicationTypically, there are two main control loops with PI controllers operating at each turbo-generator set. In this paper, a distributed model predictive controller with local quadratic model predictive controllers for the turbine generator is proposed instead of a set of classical PI controllers. The local quadratic predictive controllers utilize step-response models for the controlled system components. The parameters of these models...
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Correlations of structural, thermal and electrical properties of sodium doped complex borophosphosilicate glass
PublicationBorophosphosilicate glasses with varying sodium ion concentrations were investigated for their, structural, thermal, and electrical properties. All the obtained glasses were transparent except the glass with the highest sodium content, which exhibited translucency due to inhomogeneities. Increasing sodium content led to reduced boron and silicon content while maintaining a constant B/Si ratio, indicating progressive depolymerization...
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Use of impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the durability of protective coatings after thermal shock
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On Application of Selected Methods of Artificial Intelligence in Expert Systems for Thermal and Flow Diagnostics
PublicationPrzedyskutowano problem wspomagania przez systemy ekspertowe decyzji eksploatacyjnych służb nadzoru obiegów turbin parowych. Uwagę skupiono na realizacji jednego z zadań tych systemów, polegającemu na określenie rozmiaru eksploatacyjnej degradacji parametrów geometrycznych układów łopatkowych turbin. Dyskusję przeprowadzono na przykładzie jednego z komponentów metod sztucznej inteligencji: wybranego typu sztucznej sieci neuronowej...
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The large rotations theory of elasto-viscoplastic shells subjected to thedynamic and thermal loads.
PublicationPrzedstawiono problemy sprężysto- lepkoplastycznej analizy geometrycznie nieliniowych płyt i powłok poddanych obciążeniom dynamicznym w różnych temperaturach. W obliczeniach zastosowano teorię ścinania pierwszego rzędu i konstytutywne prawo Chaboche´a w wariantach z uwzględnieniem wpływu temperatury na stałe materiałowe. Do całkowania równań ruchu użyto metody różnic centralnych, a do całkowania równań konstytutywnych regułę...
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Thermal Image Processing for Respiratory Estimation from Cubical Data with Expandable Depth
PublicationAs healthcare costs continue to rise, finding affordable and non-invasive ways to monitor vital signs is increasingly important. One of the key metrics for assessing overall health and identifying potential issues early on is respiratory rate (RR). Most of the existing methods require multiple steps that consist of image and signal processing. This might be difficult to deploy on edge devices that often do not have specialized...
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Pyrolysis and Torrefaction—Thermal Treatment of Creosote-Impregnated Railroad Ties as a Method of Utilization
PublicationA fundamental issue of waste management and the rail transport industry is the problem of utilizing used railroad ties. Wooden railroad ties are treated with a preservative, usually creosote. Due to their high toxicity, railroad ties are considered hazardous waste and must be utilized under various directives. It is proposed to utilize the troublesome waste by using the pyrolysis and torrefaction process. The research proves that...
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Detection of thermal radiation using lanthanum-strontium-iron oxide (LSFO) bolometers
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono bolometr wykonany z tlenków lantanowo-strontowo-żelazowych zastosowany do detekcji promienowania podczerwonego. Parametry bolometru były badane za pomocą wzorcowego źródła poromieniowania o temperaturze 38°C (311 K) oddalonego od bolometru o 500 mm. W trakcie pomiarów uzyskano stosunek sygnał/szum wynoszący ok. 62 (tj. 35.9 dB). Na podstawie wyników pomiarów oszacowano dokładność pomiaru temperatury za...
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The influence of a sweat rate on heat losses of the selected segments of a sweating thermal manikin
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Biobased Polyethylene Hybrid Composites with Natural Fiber: Mechanical, Thermal Properties, and Micromechanics
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Mechanochemical synthesis of nanophotocatalysts SiO2/TiO2/Fe2O3: their structural, thermal and photocatalytic properties
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Application of Microextraction Techniques Including SPME and MESI to the Thermal Degradation of Polymers: A Review
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Thermal properties of lanthanide(III) complexes with 5-amino-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid
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Synthesis and thermal characterization of luminescent hybrid composites based on bisphenol A diacrylate and NVP
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Thermal behavior of the products of 2-chloro-2-propen-1-ol oligomerization
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Influence of Thermal Modification and Morphology of TiO2 Nanotubes on Their Electrochemical Properties for Biosensors Applications
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Three-dimensional CFD modeling of thermal behavior of a disc brake and pad for an automobile
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Comprehensive Thermal Characteristics of Different Cultivars of Flaxseed Oil (Linum usittatissimum L.)
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Superconductivity in PrBa2Cu3O7−δ single crystals after high-temperature thermal treatment
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High-pressure and thermal properties of γ-Mg2SiO4 from first-principles calculations
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Intra- and intersubunit changes accompanying thermal activation of the HtrA2(Omi) protease homotrimer
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Thermal stability and degradation of selected poly(alkyl methacrylates) used in the polymer industry
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On the Effect of Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment on the Properties of PET Film
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Evaluation of Fire Hazard in Electrical Installations Due to Unfavorable Ambient Thermal Conditions
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Processing and thermal characterization of polymer derived SiCN(O) and SiOC reticulated foams
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Effect of phosphorylation of the maize starch on thermal generation of stable and short-living radicals
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Conventional and Alternative Sources of Thermal Energy in the Production of Cement—An Impact on CO2 Emission
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Single Sensor Hot-Wire Anemometer Based on Thermal Time Constant Estimation
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In situ optical studies of thermal stability of iodine-doped polyazomethine thin films
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Anomalous Thermal Behavior of Salicylsalicylic Acid and Evidence for a Monotropic Transition to a Nematic Phase
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Laser Investigations of Flow Patterns in Electrostatic Precipitators and Non Thermal Plasma Reactors
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Chemical, thermal and laser processes in recycling of photovoltaic silicon solar cells and modules
PublicationIn recent years, photovoltaic power generation systems have been gaining unprecedented attention as an environmentally beneficial method to solve the energy problem. From the economic point of view the pure silicon, which can be recapture from the used cells, is the most important material due to its cost and shortage. In the paper selected methods of used or damaged module and cells recycling and experimental results are presented....
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Distribution and concentration of heavy metals in ash during thermal process sewage sludge
PublicationKażdego roku na świecie, obserwuje się znaczący wzrost produkcji osadów ściekowych. Przykładowo w 2006 roku, w Polsce ich ilość osiągnęła 1 mln ton w przeliczeniu na sucha masę, w tym ok. połowa pochodziła z oczyszczalni komunalnych. Problem ich zagospodarowania stanowi przedmiot zainteresowania wielu instytucji zajmujących się ochroną środowiska, zarówno w Polsce, jak i na całym świecie. Ich dotychczasowe wykorzystania polegało...
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On the inappropriate fit of diffusion functions at thermal decomposition of some azomonoethers in liquid state
PublicationW celu analizy rozkładu termicznego tytułowych barwników azowych zastosowano mechanizmy D1, D2, D3 i D4. W wyniku przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono, że rozkład zachodzi w fazie ciekłej, zaś w celu wyznaczenia parametrów aktywacji oraz wyznaczenia funkcji przemiany zastosowano koncepcje homo- i heterogeniczne.
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Enhancement of thermal stability of multiwalled carbon nanotubes via different silanization routes
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The effect of nanomaterials on thermal resistance of cement-based composites exposed to elevated temperature
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Study of pozzolanic action of ground waste expanded perlite by means of thermal methods
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Enhanced thermal properties of poly(lactic acid)/MoS2/carbon nanotubes composites
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