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Evaluating Industry 4.0 Implementation Challenges Using Interpretive Structural Modeling and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
PublicationThe fourth industrial revolution known as Industry 4.0 is reshaping and evolving the way industries produce products and individuals live and work therefore, gaining massive attraction from academia, business and politics. The manufacturing industries are optimistic regarding the opportunities Industry 4.0 may offer such as, improved efficiency, productivity and customization. The present research contributes to the Industry 4.0...
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MULTI-CRITERIA INVESTMENT DECISION SUPPORT MODEL USING FUZZY ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (F-AHP) METHOD FOR POWER INDUSTRY
PublicationIn this paper, the comparative analysis of two wind farm construction projects was presented. This particular type of analysis is commonly applied before purchasing investment project being in a planning phase by a company interested in its development. Conduction of this type of analysis is prompted by the necessity to take into consideration the requirements of Polish legislation. Comparison of wind farm construction projects...
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Assessment of potentially cutting GHG emissions from shipping in relation to energy consumption trends using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
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Evaluation of the Construction and Investment Process of a High-Pressure Gas Pipeline with Use of the Trenchless Method and Open Excavation Method. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
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An analytical hierarchy process for selection of the optimal procedure for resveratrol determination in wine samples
PublicationThe study shows the application of analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in ranking the analytical procedures, that are applied for resveratrol determination in wine samples. 19 different analytical methodologies are described by metrological, economic and environmental criteria, that are further divided into 10 subcriteria. Before AHP application, the amount of input data is decreased with cluster analysis. The first run of AHP is...
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Zastosowanie metody AHP do oceny zagrożeń na stanowiskach pracy.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono podstawy wielokryterialnej metody wspomagania decyzji AHP (ang. Analytic Hierarchy Process) oraz jej zastosowanie do oceny zagrożeń na stanowiskach pracy.
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Problem of inconsistent and contradictory judgements in pairwise comparisonmethod in sense of AHP
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to show the relationship between inconsistent and contradictory matrices of data obtained as a result of the pairwise comparison of factors in the sense of the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The consistency check is performed to ensure that judgements are neither random nor illogical. This paper shows that even if a matrix will pass a consistency test successfully, it can be contradictory. Moreover an algorithm...
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Different philosophical approaches to estimating missing data in AHP frameworks for uncertainty representation in risk assessments
PublicationAHP (ang. Analytic Hierarchy Process) jest jedną z metod szeroko stosowaną w wieloatrybutowym podejmowaniu decyzji. Zwykle ekspert lub grupa ekspertów jest proszona o wyrażenie swojej subiektywnej opinii o każdej z par wariantów decyzyjnych. Na tej podstawie tworzone są tzw. macierze ocen. Zdarza się często, że macierze takie są niekompletne i wtedy występuje problem brakujących danych. Referat dotyczy wybranych metod ich uzupełnienia.
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PORÓWNANIE PROJEKTÓW BUDOWY FARM WIATROWYCH Z WYKORZYSTANIEM METODY AHP
PublicationW referacie opisano porównanie projektów budowy farm wiatrowych będących w różnych stadiach realizacji przygotowania inwestycji. Metodą, którą wykorzystano do porównania projektów jest metodą analizy wielokryterialnej AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process). Referat przedstawia opis metody oraz kryteriów, pod względem których porównano projekty. Wykazano, że dla projektu P2 czas zdobycia wszystkich niezbędnych...
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Important Facts and Observations about Pairwise Comparisons (the special issue edition)
PublicationThis study has been inspired by numerous requests for clarification from researchers who often confuse Saaty’s Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the pairwise comparisons (PC) method, taking AHP as the only representation of PC. This study should be regarded as an interpretation and clarification of past investigations of PC. In addition, this article is a reflection on general PC research at a higher level of abstraction: the...
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Ranking ecosystem services delivered by trees in urban and rural areas
PublicationPolicies and strategies for tree management and protection on a national, regional, and local level have not sufficiently considered differences between rural and urban areas. We used expert knowledge to compare rural and urban areas in a case study evaluating the relative importance of ecosystem services (ES) in policy development. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and focus group discussions were used to rank 17 ES, representing...
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Use of the AHP Method for Preference Determination in Yacht Design
PublicationA sailing yacht is a human-centred product, the design of which revolves primarily around the wants and desires of the future owner. In most cases, these preferences are not measurable, such as a personal aesthetic feeling, or a need for comfort, speed, safety etc. The aims of this paper are to demonstrate that these preferences can be classified and represented numerically, and to show that they are correlated with the type...
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Use of the AHP Method for Preference Determination in Yacht Design
PublicationA sailing yacht is a human-centred product, the design of which revolves primarily around the wants and desires of the future owner. In most cases, these preferences are not measurable, such as a personal aesthetic feeling, or a need for comfort, speed, safety etc. The aims of this paper are to demonstrate that these preferences can be classified and represented numerically, and to show that they are correlated with the type of...
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Uogólniona metoda agregacji w sensie AHP w analizie ryzyka systemów technicznych.
PublicationPrzedstawiono problematykę badawczą związaną z uwzględnieniem czynników wpływu w ocenie bezpieczeństwa oraz jakościowej i ilościowej analizie ryzyka systemów technicznych. Podkreśla się znaczenie oceny czynników środowiskowych, ludzkich i organizacyjnych w procesie analizy ryzyka i podejmowania decyzji. Proponowana metoda stosowania HID (hierarchical influence diagrams)wspomagająca analizę i szeregowanie opcji sterowania...
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Zastosowanie metody AHP do porównania kryteriów wyboru lokalizacji budowy farmy wiatrowej
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono opis oraz porównanie kryteriów wyboru lokalizacji farmy wiatrowej. Kryteria te uwzględniają pomiary wietrzności na rozpatrywanym terenie, lokalizację turbin wiatrowych, lokalizację linii elektroenergetycznej służącej do przesyłu wyprodukowanej energii elektrycznej od farmy wiatrowej do stacji elektroenergetycznej (GPZ), infrastrukturę towarzyszącą, warunki techniczne przyłączenia do sieci elektroenergetycznej...
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MULTI-CRITERIA COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF SUBTRACTIVE AND ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MANUFACTURING OF OFFSHORE MACHINERY COMPONENTS
PublicationThe dynamic development of additive manufacturing technologies, especially over the last few years, has increased the range of possible industrial applications of 3D printed elements. This is a consequence of the distinct advantages of additive techniques, which include the possibility of improving the mechanical strength of products and shortening lead times. Offshore industry is one of these promising areas for the application...
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Ocena ryzyka i wieloatrybutowe modele decyzyjne.
Publicationrzedstawiono zagadnienia związane z uwzględnieniem czynników wpływun do oceny bezpieczeństwa oraz jakościowej i ilościowej ocenie ryzyka systemów technicznych. Podkreśla się znaczenie oceny czynników środowiskowych, ludzkich i organizacyjnych w procesie analizy ryzyka i podejmowania decyzji. Proponowana metodsa stosowanie HID (hierarchical influence diagrams), wspomagaj ąca analizę i szeregowanioe opcji sterowania ryzykiem (OSR),...
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Multi-criteria Robot Selection Problem for an Automated Single-Sided Lapping System
PublicationFlat lapping is a crucial process in a number of precision manufacturing technologies. Its aim is to achieve extremely high flatness of the workpiece. Single-sided lapping machines have usually standard kinematic systems and are used in conjunction with conditioning rings, which are set properly be-tween the center and the periphery of the lapping plate. In this paper, instead of conventional single-side lapping machine, an automated...
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A framework for risk matrix design: A case of MASS navigation risk
PublicationRisk matrix, a tool for visualizing risk assessment results, is essential to facilitate the risk communication and risk management in risk-based decision-making processes related to new and unexplored socio-technical systems. The use of an appropriate risk matrix is discussed in the literature, but it is overlooked for emerging technologies such as Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). In this study, a comprehensive framework...
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Zastosowanie metody AHP do porównania kryteriów wyboru lokalizacji budowy farmy wiatrowej
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia opis oraz porównanie kryteriów wyboru lokalizacji farmy wiatrowej. Kryteria te uwzględniają pomiary wietrzności na rozpatrywanym terenie, lokalizację turbin wiatrowych, lokalizację linii elektroenergetycznej służącej do przesyłu wyprodukowanej energii elektrycznej od farmy wiatrowej do stacji elektroenergetycznej (GPZ), infrastrukturę towarzyszącą, warunki techniczne przyłączenia do sieci elektroenergetycznej...
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The Selection of Anchoring System for Floating Houses by Means of AHP Method
PublicationThis paper indicates and analyses the use of anchoring systems, such as mooring piles, booms, mooring cables, and deadweight anchors with additional elastic connectors, which are the most frequently applied by the producers of floating houses. The selection of the most advantageous anchoring system is complicated and requires the application of quantitative and qualitative data and methods. This publication presents the results...
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Analiza lokalizacji biogazowni metodami AHP i taksonomi numerycznej - porównanie metod
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia porównanie wielokryterialnej metody Analytic Hierarchy Proces oraz taksonomii numerycznej w oparciu o wybór lokalizacji biogazowni.
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Hybrid Multi-Criteria Method of Analyzing the Location of Distributed Renewable Energy Sources
PublicationThis paper presents the development and the application of a hybrid multi-criteria method, the combination of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and numerical taxonomy (NT),to support the decision making on the location of distributed renewable energy sources meetingvarious types of assessment criteria. Finding criteria weights, using the AHP method, eliminates thedisadvantage of NT—which, in current form, is defined by its...
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COMPARISION OF TWO WIND FARMS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS USING F-AHP METHODP
PublicationReferat przedstawia porównanie projektów dwóch farm wiatrowych. Częścią referatu jest opis kryteriów, które muszą zostać uwzględnione w trakcie analizy porównawczej projektów budowy FW. Tego typu analiza znajduje zastosowanie w przypadku zakupu projektów inwestycyjnych będących w fazie przygotowania. Spowodowane jest to koniecznością uwzględnienia wymogów określonych w ustawodawstwie polskim...
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Comparison of AHP and Numerical Taxonomy Methods Based on Biogas Plant Location Analysis
PublicationThe paper presents a comparison of the multi-criteria Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and numerical taxonomy in biogas plant location selection. Biogas plants are sources that will significantly contribute to the implementation of the provisions of the energy and climate package for Poland by 2030. Increasing the share of energy produced from renewable sources, e.g. biogas plants, will increase the country’s energy security....
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Wielokryterialna analiza porównawcza lokalizacji źródeł wytwórczych energii elektrycznej
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia ranking lokalizacji czterech źródeł wytwórczych energii elektrycznej: biogazowni rolniczej, biogazowni utylizacyjnej oraz dwóch elektrowni fotowoltaicznych, wykonany przy użyciu połączonych metod Analitycznego Procesu Hierarchicznego (AHP) oraz taksonomii numerycznej. Omówiono zalety połączenia metod, przedstawiono przykład zastosowania oraz wskazano kryteria o największym i najmniejszym wpływie na realizację...
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Wisdom from Experience Paradox: Organizational Learning, Mistakes, Hierarchy and Maturity Issues
PublicationOrganizations often perceive mistakes as negligence and low-performance indicators, yet they can be a precious learning resource. However, organizations cannot learn from mistakes if they have not accepted them. This study aimed to explore how organizational hierarchy and maturity levels influence the relationship between mistakes acceptance and the ability to change. A sample composed of 380 Polish employees working in knowledge-driven...
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Application of the numerical-analytic method for systems of differential equations with parameter
PublicationThe numerical-analytic method is applied to systems of differential equations with parameter under the assumption that the corresponding functions satisfy the Lipschitz conditions in matrix notation. We also obtain several existence results for problems with deviations of an argument
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Monotone and numerical analytic- methods for differential equations.
PublicationPraca dotyczy problemu różniczkowo-całkowego (typu Fredholma) z ogólnym warunkiem początkowo-brzegowo-całkowym. W pierwszej części pracy, stosując metodę iteracji monotonicznych, sformułowano warunki dostateczne które gwarantują, że dyskutowany problem ma rozwiązanie ekstremalne w zbiorze generowanym przez dolne i górne rozwiązania. Rozważania teoretyczne poparto przykładem i dyskusją. W drugiej części pracy zastosowano metodę...
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Numerical-analytic methods for differential-algebraic systems
PublicationMetodę numeryczno-analityczną połączoną z metodą porównawczą zastosowano do układów równań różniczkowo-algebraicznych z linowymi warunkami brzegowymi otrzymując warunki dostateczne na istnienie rozwiązania. O prawych stronach zagadnienia zakładano warunek Lipschitza. Otrzymano oszacowania błędów. Problem z odchylonymi argumentami był również przedmiotem rozważań tej pracy.
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Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulse Width Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters
PublicationThe paper proposes an alternative and novel approach to the PWM duty cycles computation for Conventional Matrix Converters (CMC) fed by balanced, unbalanced or non–sinusoidal AC voltage sources. The presented solution simplifies the prototyping of direct modulation algorithms. PWM duty cycles are calculated faster by the smooth interpolation technique, using only vector coordinates, without trigonometric functions and angles. Both...
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An analytic approach to the conductance and I-V characteristics of polymeric chains
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Analytical Steady-State Model of the Pipeline Flow Process
PublicationThe paper addresses the issue of modeling the flow process in transmission pipelines. A base model used for numerical simulation is introduced. Under certain assumptions concerning steady state analysis, the differential equations describing the process are solved analytically for two cases: zero and nonzero inclination angle α. These equations describe a constant flow rate and a corresponding distribution of the pressure along...
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Novel Analytic-Numerical Model of Free Convection: with Leading Edge Considered
PublicationA novel solution of the free convection boundary problem is represented in analytical form for velocity and temperature for an isothermal vertical plate, as an example. These fields are built as a Taylor Series in the x coordinate with coefficients as functions of the vertical coordinate (y). We restrict ourselves by cubic approximation for both functions. The basic Navier-Stokes and Fourier-Kirchhoff equations and boundary conditions...
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Approximate models and parameter analysis of the flow process in transmission pipelines
Publicationthe paper deals with the problem of early leak detection in transmission pipelines. First we present the derivation of state-space equations of the flow process in the pipelines. This description is then aggregated in order to obtain a principal model. Next, the problem of process model parameterization is addressed, taking into account the maximization of a model stability margin. The location of the maximum is determined using...
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Activated Sludge Process Development
PublicationThis paper summarizes the most significant steps in the activated sludge process development and recognizes key contributors. Recognition of the roles of oxygen and living organisms was the first step (1882-1914). Ardern and Lockett (1914) named the accumulated olids "activated sludge". The process was rapidly accepted and applied in the period 1914-1930. The most dramatic changes in the activated sludge process understanding and...
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Paradoxes in the engineering change management process
PublicationPurpose: The main purpose of this paper is to conceptualize and operationalize paradoxes that are significant in the engineering change management (ECM) process. The following research question was stated: What are the paradoxes that influence the ECM process, and how can they be measured? Design/methodology/approach: The study is divided into two parts: conceptualization and operationalization. Conceptualization involved a literature...
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Improving the production planning and control process
PublicationFocusing the activities of a production business on the strategy based on quality entails orientation on meeting the expectations of the customers with respect to the product itself, and the terms of its delivery. The article notes the role of the production planning and control process in improving the quality of the business offer. It identifies the objectives set for the process from the perspective of meeting the expectations...
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Microbial response of the anammox process to trace antibiotic concentration
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Assessing business process complexity based on textual data: Evidence from ITIL IT ticket processing
PublicationPurpose This study aims to draw the attention of business process management (BPM) research and practice to the textual data generated in the processes and the potential of meaningful insights extraction. The authors apply standard natural language processing (NLP) approaches to gain valuable knowledge in the form of business process (BP) complexity concept suggested in the study. It is built on the objective, subjective and meta-knowledge...
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Electricity Supplier Switching Process in Poland – a Process Based on the General Distribution Agreement
PublicationPoland, as a Member State of the European Union, is committed to respect the common rules on the electricity market, among other things. One of the most important examples of these regulations is the perception of energy as a commodity subject to competitive market mechanisms. Competitive processes introduced in the national electricity market enable energy consumers, i.a., choice of electricity supplier under the TPA formula....
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Business Process Modelling and Enterprise Improvement Analysis
PublicationThe main trends in developing an approach and tools for business process modelling are discussed. Business Process Management (BPM) and BPM Notation (BPMN) are presented. Moreover, the possibilities of C2NIWA in a wide range of these tools running on a supercomputer are suggested. Firstly, the company development strategy can be planned . Secondly, quick and flexible changes of its processes can be modelled, analysed and implemented....
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Aeration Process in Bioreactors as the Main Energy Consumer in a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Review of Solutions and Methods of Process Optimization
PublicationDue to the key role of the biological decomposition process of organic compounds in wastewater treatment, a very important thing is appropriate aeration of activated sludge, because microorganisms have to be supplied with an appropriate amount of oxygen. Aeration is one of the most energy-consuming processes in the conventional activated sludge systems of wastewater treatment technology (may consume from 50% to 90% of electricity...
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The investment process in the power supply industry
PublicationThe basis for power supply industry programming in a market economy should be the principle of sustainable development, which must take into account maintaining an adequate level of energy security on the one hand, and the aim to preserve the maximum degree of non-renewable resources on the other hand. Therefore, the overriding aim should be a strive to meet the current and prospective demand for energy and fuel, in conjugation...
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Porous carbon derived from rice husks as sustainable bioresources: insights into the role of micro-/mesoporous hierarchy in hosting active species for lithium–sulphur batteries
PublicationThe exploration of natural resources as sustainable precursors affords a family of green materials. Exploring highly abundant and available biowaste precursors remaining from food processing throughout a scalable and cost-effective material synthesis path is highly important especially for new materials discovery in emerging energy storage technologies such as lithium–sulphur (Li–S) batteries. Herein, we have produced a series...
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Knowledge management in the IPv6 migration process
PublicationThere are many reasons to deploy IPv6 protocol with IPv4 address space depletion being the most obvious. Unfortunately, migration to IPv6 protocol seems slower than anticipated. To improve pace of the IPv6 deployment, authors of the article developed an application that supports the migration process. Its main purpose is to help less experienced network administrators to facilitate the migration process with a particular target...
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Process [Intellectual Output 2] Guidelines for a design process leading to a high-quality Baukultur in the digital age
PublicationThe main aim of the intellectual output “Process” is to identify, explore and evaluate new design processes for shaping the built environment, which are informed, collaborative, and adaptable, allow customization and are generally enabled by the application of digital tools. Further, it aims at creating methodological guidelines for future-oriented design processes leading to a high-quality Baukultur in the digital age. The guidelines...
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BETWEEN IDEA AND INTERPRETATION - DESIGN PROCESS AUGMENTATION
PublicationThe following paper investigates the idea of reducing the human digital intervention to a minimum during the advanced design process. Augmenting the outcome attributes beyond the designer's capabilities by computational design methods, data collection, data computing and digital fabrication, altogether imitating the human design process. The primary technical goal of the research was verification of restrictions and abilities used...
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Mathematical models of process quality on the example of the bakery industry
PublicationThis article presents a new approach to quantitative dimensionless assessment of the efficiency and competitiveness of production processes. New concepts of process quality and relative product quality have been introduced. Process quality was expressed in vector and scalar. The process quality vector ono was expressed by the product of reliability by the vector from the sum of three components taking into account the composition...
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Analysis of degaussing process of ferromagnetic objects
PublicationResults of the analytical and numerical analysis of the degaussing process phenomena of ferromagnetic objects were presented in this paper. The screening effectiveness of the electromagnetic field of magnetic screens in most cases depends on thickness, conductivity, magnetic permeability of the screen and angular frequency of degaussing currents. The magnetic field inside thin-layer ferromagnetic object was presented in this paper....