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Management Information Base module for electrical power system configuration and use
PublicationInternet standards describe a virtual information store, termed the Management Information Base (MIB), which is made available through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). No standard MIB exists to date for monitoring power lines in facilities over IP network. This paper defines a subset of the MIB for power system monitoring.
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Active vibration reduction with a use of enegry performance index at acceleration feedback
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych i symulacji w trybie Hardware-in-the-loop nowego algorytmu aktywnej redukcji drgań. Algorytm ten bazuje na energetycznym wskaźniku jakości zmodyfikowanym w ten sposób, że wykorzystuje bezpośrednio sygnał sprzężenia zwrotnego przyspieszeń.
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The Use of Gravimetric Measurements to Determine the Orthometric Height of the Benchmark in the Port of Gdynia
PublicationThis paper contains a description of the technology used to make gravimetric measurements of the height of a reference point located in the Port of Gdynia, Poland. Measurements were made using a CG-5 gravimeter manufactured by LaCoste & Romberg Scintrex Inc., and determinations of position used a Leica Viva GS15 receiver integrated with a network of HxGN SmartNet GNSS reference stations. The measuring methodology required gravimeter...
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Embodying Intelligence in Autonomous Systems with the Use of Cognitive Psychology and Motivation Theories
PublicationThe article discusses, on a certain level of abstraction and generalization, a coherent anthropological approach to the issue of controlling autonomous robots or agents. A contemporary idea can be based on appropriate modeling of the human mind using the available psychological knowledge. One of the main reasons for developing such projects is the lack of available and effective top-down approaches resulting from the known research...
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The use of tamping machine for diagnosising the longitudinal forces in rails of CWR track
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono przebieg prowadzonych od kilkunastu lat w Politechnice Gdańskiej badań nad wyznaczaniem sił podłużnych w szynach toru bezstykowego. Opisano skonstruowaną aparaturę pomiarową. Badania eksperymentalne polegały na podnoszeniu, a następnie poprzecznym nasuwaniu rusztu torowego za pomocą podbijarki. Rejestrowano przy tym wartości przemieszczeń toru oraz odkształcenia siłowników hydraulicznych. W rezultacie ostatnich...
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Vibration surveilance during milling of flexible details with a use of the optimal control
PublicationPraca dotyczy nadzorowania drgań podczas często obserwowanego w przypadku nowoczesnych procesów obróbkowych frezowania przedmiotów podatnych smukłymi narzędziami. Sformułowano: macierzowe równanie dynamiki, energetyczny wskaźnik jakości i optymalny sygnał sterujący we współrzędnych hybrydowych. Przeprowadzono symulacje komputerowe procesu frezowania dla różnych parametrów modelu obliczeniowego i rożnych ścieżek narzędzia. Zaproponowano...
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The use of can in automation test bench to test the engine cooling system
PublicationW publikacji opisano zasady rejestracji danych pomiarowych w hamowni silnikowej do badań układów chłodzenia silników samochodowych. Założeniami projektu stanowiska było użycie standardu przesyłu danych typu CAN. Opracowano metodę dużej gęstości zapisu przesyłanych danych.
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The use of weight in motion data to heavy vehicles - pavement interaction analysis
PublicationWeight in motion (WIM) is the element of modern intelligent transport systems created to control commercial vehicles and to detect overloaded items. Because all of the vehicles crossing the WIM station are weighed and recognized, given data can be used to vehicle-pavement interaction analysis. The paper presents the results of analysis based on data from seven WIM stations localized in Motorway and National Roads in Poland. The...
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A comparative study of different methods for heat transfer enhanced by the use of TVG
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy badań eksperymentalnych i numerycznych intensyfikacji wymiany ciepła w modelowym wymienniku ciepła z turbulizatorami przepływu dla różnej geometrii turbulizatorów. Do badań eksperymentalnych wykorzystano termografię ciekłokrystaliczną a modelowanie fizyczne wykonano za pomocą kodu komputerowego FLUENT.
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Use of waste heat to improve the conditions of the piston engines start up
PublicationZespoły prądotwórcze z tłokowymi silnikami spalinowymi są obecnie powszechne stosowane jako awaryjne źródła energii elektrycznej albo elektrownie uzupełniające niedobory energii czy stabilizujące częstotliwość. Ich czas rozruchu powinien być krótki - poniżej 5 minut w przypadku dużych mocy. Zużycie silnika, zużycie paliwa i emisji spalin są silnie uzależnione od stanu cieplnego przed rozruchem. Przedstawiono pomiary laboratoryjne...
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Use of Sensory Analysis Methods to Evaluate the Odor of Food and Outside Air
PublicationSensory analysis is applied in many areas of daily life. It is used to carry out the sensory evaluation of foodstuffs or other products and to evaluate the properties of odors present in the environment. The authors attempt to summarize the knowledge on the classification and application of sensory analysis methods to evaluate the odor nuisance of air, which allows the identification of sensory impressions and determination of...
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Plate heat exchanger with porous structure for potential use in ORC system
PublicationThe experimental analysis of passive heat transfer intensification in the case of plate heat exchanger has been carried out. The passive intensification was obtained by a modification of the heat transfer surface, which was covered by a metallic porous microlayer. The experiment was accomplished in two stages. In the first stage the commercial stainless steel gasketed plate heat exchanger was investigated, while in the second one...
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Plate heat exchanger with porous structure for potential use in ORC system
PublicationThe experimental analysis of passive heat transfer intensification in the case of plate heat exchanger has been carried out. The passive intensification was obtained by a modification of the heat transfer surface, which was covered by a metallic porous microlayer. The experiment was accomplished in two stages. In the first stage the commercial stainless steel gasketed plate heat exchanger was investigated, while in the second one...
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Use of Neural Networks in Diagnostics of Rolling-Element Bearing of the Induction Motor
PublicationBearing defect is statistically the most frequent cause of an induction motor fault. The research described in the paper utilized the phenomenon of the current change in the induction motor with bearing defect. Methods based on the analysis of the supplying current are particularly useful when it is impossible to install diagnostic devices directly on the motor. The presented method of rolling-element bearing diagnostics used indirect...
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The use of Response Surface Methodology for reliability estimation of composite engineering structures
PublicationStability loss is one of the key issues in the analysis of shells made of composite materials. This paper aims at finding the variation of the critical or limit value of the load resulting from geometric imperfections. An axially compressed 16-layer cylindrical panel model is considered. The imperfections of the panel are simulated as random fields. The parameters of these fields are used as the basic variables of the reliability...
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The Possibility to use a Nuclear Power Plant as a Source of Electrical Energy and Heat
PublicationIn this article issues concernig the possibility of nuclear power plant (NPP) operation also as a source of heat, which means combined heat and power production, have been described. CHP work is possible and profitable only in those areas where high thermal power demand occurs, which means near city agglomerations such as Warsaw or the Tri-City. Two levels of thermal power delivered to the heating system have been considered. Preliminary...
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Construction solutions for historical object foundations in the context of changing their functional use
PublicationProperly executed renovation and adaptation of a grade listed property not only ensures its constructional safety, but may also highlight the object’s historical value. Taking into consideration various factors, such as divergence of interests, or technical and legal determinants, it is safe to say that the renovation and adaptation of grade listed properties for new purposes is a complex process. The authors of the paper wish...
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THE POSSIBILITY OF USE OF LASER-MODIFIED Ti6Al4V ALLOY IN FRICTION PAIRS IN ENDOPROSTHESES
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to show results of laser treatment at cryogenic conditions of the Ti6Al4V alloy used for orthopedic applications. That modification process ought to bring beneficial changes of microstructure and residual stresses in the surface layer. The paper presents the abrasive wear of the base and laser remelted material in association with ceramics Al2O3. Despite the surface cracking after laser treatment the...
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Potential and Use of the Googlenet Ann for the Purposes of Inland Water Ships Classification
PublicationThis article presents an analysis of the possibilities of using the pre-degraded GoogLeNet artificial neural network to classify inland vessels. Inland water authorities monitor the intensity of the vessels via CCTV. Such classification seems to be an improvement in their statutory tasks. The automatic classification of the inland vessels from video recording is a one of the main objectives of the Automatic Ship Recognition and...
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Diagnostics of the Peripheral Artery Disease with use of Glucose Sensor - A Proof of Concept
PublicationIt is estimated that 13% of population over 50 years old suffer from symptomatic or asymptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is viewed as a useful parameter in diagnostics of peripheral arterial disease, however screening tests with usage of this method are not advised. Hypoxia causes increase in lactate values and decrease in blood glucose. We hypothesize that the deficit in blood supply to the...
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Improved liquid crystal thermography by use true-colour imageprocessing technology
PublicationRozdział zawiera opis zastosowania termochromatycznych ciekłych kryształóworaz komputerowej analizy kolorowych obrazów w badanich wymiany ciepła. Au-torzy przedstawili wykorzystanie techniki ciekłokrystalicznej w badaniachgeometrii klasycznych wymienników ciepła.
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Assessment of Subsoil Subsidence Under the Railway Surface with the Use of Fuzzy Sets
PublicationThe cause of the subsidence of the railway track is the subsidence of the track bed itself and it is often related to the subsidence of the subsoil. Such settlement leads to: uneven longitudinal railways and track twist. These phenomena have a negative impact on the comfort and safety of driving, and in extreme cases lead to a train derailment. It has been shown that the magnitude of these settlements is determined by many parameters...
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On the Use of Selected 4th Generation Nuclear Reactors in Marine Power Plants
PublicationThis article provides a review of the possibility of using different types of reactors to power ships. The analyses were carried out for three different large vessels: a container ship, a liquid gas carrier and a bulk carrier. A novelty of this work is the analysis of the proposal to adapt marine power plants to ecological requirements in shipping by replacing the conventional propulsion system based on internal combustion engines...
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Determination of equivalent axle load factors with the use of strain energy of distortion
PublicationThe paper proposes a new method for calculation of equivalent axle load factors based on the analysis of strain energy of distortion induced in road pavements by traffic loads. The main advantage of the method is the more accurate calculation of the effects of multiple axles and super single versus dual tyres. The methodconsiders the location of critical points, at which strain energy of distortion reaches extreme values. When...
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Hybrid Technique for the EM Scattering Analysis with the Use of Ring Domain Decomposition
PublicationA hybrid technique combining finite-element and mode-matching methods for the analysis of scattering problems in open space is presented here. The main idea is based on impedance matrix descriptions of the boundary surrounding the discrete computational domain and combine it with external field described analytically. The discrete analysis, which is the most time- and memory-consuming, is limited here only to the close proximity...
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Use of a wastewater recovery product (struvite) to enhance subtropical seagrass restoration
PublicationSeagrasses are in decline worldwide, and their restoration is relatively expensive and unsuccessful compared to other coastal systems. Fertilization can improve seagrass growth in restoration but can also release nutrients and pollute the surrounding ecosystem. A slow-release fertilizer may reduce excessive nutrient discharge while still providing resources to the seagrass's rhizosphere. In this study, struvite (magnesium ammonium...
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THE USE OF GNSS GEODETIC NETWORKS ON THE APPROACH TO THE PORTS � GULF OF GDANSK STUDY
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The Use of USV to Develop Navigational and Bathymetric Charts of Yacht Ports on the Example of National Sailing Centre in Gdańsk
PublicationApart from extensive infrastructure protection, modern yacht ports should primarily provide vessels with navigational safety associated with their maneuvering on the approach fairway, as well as mooring in the port aquatory. For this reason, yachts entering the harbor should have up-to-date, accurate, and reliable charts of the port and its surroundings. This article presents hydrographic surveys conducted in the National Sailing...
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Sylwester Kaczmarek dr hab. inż.
PeopleSylwester Kaczmarek received his M.Sc in electronics engineering, Ph.D. and D.Sc. in switching and teletraffic science from the Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland, in 1972, 1981 and 1994, respectively. His research interests include: IP QoS and GMPLS and SDN networks, switching, QoS routing, teletraffic, multimedia services and quality of services. Currently, his research is focused on developing and applicability...
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The use of Preston equation to determine material removal during lap-grinding with electroplated CBN tools
PublicationGrinding executed in a lapping configuration is an alternative finishing process benefiting from both grinding and free-abrasive machining, while minimizing the heat effect impact. Electroplated tools can be effectively used in different abrasive processes, including high-speed grinding, however, the assessment of machining performance over time is a key factor in their correct use to achieve satisfactory technological results....
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Polyurethanes Crosslinked with Poly(vinyl alcohol) as a Slowly-Degradable and Hydrophilic Materials of Potential Use in Regenerative Medicine
PublicationNovel, slowly-degradable and hydrophilic materials with proper mechanical properties and surface characteristics are in great demand within the biomedical field. In this paper, the design, synthesis, and characterization of polyurethanes (PUR) crosslinked with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a new proposition for regenerative medicine is described. PVA-crosslinked PURs were synthesized by a two-step polymerization performed in a solvent...
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Income obtained according to particular rates only by taxpayers conducting non-agricultural business activity 2015
Open Research DataTaxation in the form of a lump sum on recorded revenues does not apply to certain types of activity, regardless of their size. We are talking about taxpayers who achieve revenue in whole or in part, among others from on account of running pharmacies, activities in the field of buying and selling foreign exchange values, activities in the field of trade...
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The use of HPLC-Q-TOF-MS for comprehensive screening of drugs and psychoactive substances in hair samples and several “legal highs” products
PublicationNon-targeted screening of drugs present in herbal products, known as “legal high” drugs and in hair as a biological matrix commonly used in toxicological investigations was accomplished with the use of high pressure liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS). In total, 25 and 14 therapeutical drugs and psychoactive substances/metabolites were detected in investigated hair samples...
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Towards solving heterogeneous fleet vehicle routing problem with time windows and additional constraints: real use case study
PublicationIn advanced logistic systems, there is a need for a comprehensive optimization of the transport of goods, which would reduce costs. During past decades, several theoretical and practical approaches to solve vehicle routing problems (VRP) were proposed. The problem of optimal fleet management is often transformed to discrete optimization problem that relies on determining the most economical transport routes for a number of vehicles...
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Design of a complex multiplier based on the convolution with the use of the polynomial residue number system
Publicationzaproponowano realizację mnożnika zespolonego opartego na algorytmie dekompozycyjnym skavantzosa i stouraitisa. mnożenie zespolone jest wykonywane jako splot 8-punktowy. przedstawiono przykład obliczeniowy i architekturę mnożnika dla małych liczb.
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Toward a unified model of mobile Business Intelligence (m-BI) acceptance and use
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Use of biomass and coal in process of co-firing fuels in boiler with retort burner
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Use of magnetic nanoparticles as a drug delivery system to improve chlorhexidine antimicrobial activity
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The Use of Chemical Sensors to Monitor Odour Emissions at Municipal Waste Biogas Plants
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Structure Analysis of the Modified Cast Metal Matrix Composites by Use of the Rve Theory
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New Perspectives for the Use of Potentilla alba Rhizomes to Treat Thyroid Gland Impairments
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EIGHT OLD CULTIVARS OF APPLE TREES – AN EVALUATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL FOR USE BY THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY
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Fluorescence use in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery — a systematic review of the literature
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Evolutionary Sets of Cooperating Trajectories in Multi-Ship Encounter Situations - use cases
PublicationPrzedstawiono tu zalety nowego, proponowanego przez autora podejścia do sytuacji spotkań wielu statków na morzu. Podejście to polega na zastąpieniu ewolucyjnej trajektorii własnej ewolucyjnym zbiorem trajektorii wszystkich obiektów. Umożliwia to predykcję manewrowania obiektów obcych przy jednoczesnym zachowaniu efektywności algorytmów ewolucyjnych. Zaprezentowano kilka sytuacji nawigacyjnych należących do różnych kategorii spotkań...
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Environmentally friedly propeller shaft support with the use of water lubricated foil bearings
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono podsumowanie prowadzonych badań w celu opracowania oryginalnej metodyki projektowania oraz technologii wykonania pierwszego w świecie łożyska foliowego smarowanego wodą. Zaprezentowano koncepcje nowego łożyska foliowego poprzecznego oraz opisano opracowany algorytm obliczeniowy wykorzystany do predykcji jego charakterystyk. W rezultacie prowadzonych prac opracowano i przebadano doświadczalnie na stanowisku...
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Te use of acoustic emission for assessment of the oil lubricity in a four-ball tester
Publicationin view of the increased dynamic and temperature load in the compression-ignition engine tribological systems, particular attention is drawn to the problem of such lubrication of the friction nodes that after breaking the boundary layer it could be restored without any wear occurring. therefore, an idea has been devised of introducing to friction nodes, with the lubrication oils, of new substances (operational preparations) modifying...
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Will we ever use angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibition (ARNi) for the treatment of hypertension?
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PROSPECTS FOR RATIONAL USE OF MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE DZHAKSY-KLYCH DEPOSIT, THE ARAL REGION
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The Use of Effective Microorganisms as a Sustainable Alternative to Improve the Quality of Potatoes in Food Processing
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