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Improved energy management technique in pipe-embedded wall heating/cooling system in residential buildings
PublicationEffective and environmentally responsive techniques of energy management in residential buildings are desirable for the resulting reduction of energy costs and consumption. In this paper, an improved and efficient technique of energy management in pipe-embedded wall heating/cooling systems, called the Thermal Barrier, is described. Specifically, the Thermal Barrier is a technique focused on the management and control of heat...
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Improved energy management technique in pipe-embedded wall heating/cooling system in residential buildings
PublicationEffective and environmentally responsive techniques of energy management in residential buildings are desirable for the resulting reduction of energy costs and consumption. In this paper, an improved and efficient technique of energy management in pipe-embedded wall heating/cooling systems, called the Thermal Barrier, is described. Specifically, the Thermal Barrier is a technique focused on the management and control of heat supply...
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Detailed results of shaping personnel risk factors in enterprise B
Open Research DataThe data presents the shape of all the researched personnel risk factors in the B enterprise (which was tested by the author). Further considerations should be started with the presentation of the synthesis of the obtained results, which is presented in this research data.
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Results of modeling of pharmaceuticals mixtures toxicity with deviation ratio and best-fit functions models using Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast as model organism
Open Research DataThe research was concerned with verifying the impact of binary mixtures of nine pharmaceuticals against a selected organism, i.e., the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. Tested pharmaceuticals,...
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Natura i dziedzictwo – Cele Zrównoważonego Rozwoju (SDG) jako czynniki integracji społecznej w przestrzeniach osiedli mieszkaniowych. Studium Zaspy./ Nature and heritage – Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as factors of social integration in the space of housing estates. Study of Zaspa
PublicationThis article introduces the topic of revitalising outdoor common spaces in existing housing developments. The aim of the research is to present universal design models by analysing nature and heritage as dominant values, complementing perceived natural and cultural deficiencies. For this purpose, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UNESCO (UNESCO, 2015) and the Research Through Design (RTD) method were used. The Zaspa housing...
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Jacek Tomków dr hab. inż.
PeopleEducation:1. 2018 - Ph.D. of Technical Sciencesin field of Materials Engineeringthesis: Influence of underwater welding conditions on cold cracking of high strength low alloy steel 2. 2012 - Master of Science Engineer, Gdansk University of Technologyin the field of: Mechanical Engineeringwith specialization in: Manufacturing Engineering and Computer Aided Manufacturing Processesthesis: Non-destructive testing of welding joints...
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Activation of the operational ecohydrodynamic model (3D CEMBS) – the ecosystem module**The study was supported by the Polish State Committee of Scientific Research (grants: N N305 111636, N N306 353239). Partial support was also provided by the Satellite Monitoring of the Baltic Sea Environment – the SatBałtyk project funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund contract No. POIG 01.01.02-22-011/09.
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Rozdział 3.2. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej re-gionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 69-70. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Wycena środowiska w aspekcie odpowiedzialności moralnej
Publicationthe article '' the pricing of environment in the moral responsibility context" presents ethical protection of natural environment within sustainable development paradigm as well as the problem of individual, moral responsibility in the liberal civilization. it contains different opinions on the environmental ethics, compares flat and deep ecology as well as environmental and ecological economy; it characterizes methods of economic...
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A synthetic result of the development of personnel risk factors in the A, B, C, D enterprise
Open Research DataThe data below presents the shape of all the researched personnel risk factors in the A, B, C, D enterprise (which were tested by the author). Further considerations should be started with the presentation of the synthesis of the obtained results, which is presented in this research data.
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Michał Tomasz Tomczak dr
PeoplePh.D. in Social Sciences, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology. He worked as a visiting scholar at the University of North Texas, College of Health and Public Service. He is the first Polish researcher in the field of management who conducted research on neurodiversity and work. Author and coauthor of over 50 publications in the field of Human Resources Management, in particular,...
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ART WORKSHOP PLEIN AIR
e-Learning CoursesART WORKSHOP PLEIN AIR Outdoor classes in the field of painting for students of the first year of the Faculty of Architecture are aimed at shaping basic painting skills. Students continue to learn the basics of the tempera painting technique, which they learned in the second semester. Learning the basics of the painting workshop is carried out by looking for combinations of forms, mutual color relationships and the influence...
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The home-made in situ passive flux sampler for the measurement of monoterpene emission flux: preliminary studies
PublicationThe paper presents the construction and metrological characteristics of the home-made in situ passive flux sampler, an analytical tool representing small-scale emission chambers working in situ and passively sampling analytes from the gaseous phase. The sorption element was a cylindrical container made of stainless steel net, packed with a carbon sorbent bed-graphitized charcoal, Carbograph 4 (35/50mesh). The recommended working/exposure...
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Management and Environmental Monitoring 2023/2024 - winter
e-Learning CoursesThe course is dedicated to students at 3 semester of Environmental Engineering. The subject is related to two issues. First is monitoring of the environment- different component of the environment like water, air, soil. Conditions necessary for reliable monitoring and analysis of the results of this monitoring are also discussed. Second is management and covers: Historical development of environmental strategies for protection...
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An integrated geoarchaeological approach to late Iron Age settlement at Kaštelina hillfort (Lopar, Island of Rab, Croatia) using Amplitude Data Comparison (ADC) method and trial excavation
PublicationGeophysical prospection and small-scale archaeological excavation were undertaken on the site of Kaštelina, a Late Iron Age hillfort settlement located on the Stolac promontory in the northern part of Rab island (Kvarner Gulf, Croatia). Within the frame of the “Archaeological topography of the island of Rab” program, a Polish–Croatian team applied a series of multidisciplinary methods to study the occupational history of the...
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Wave Method for Structural Health Monitoring: Testing Using Full-Scale Shake Table Experiment Data
PublicationAn algorithm of the wave method for structural health monitoring (SHM) is tested and calibrated using shake table experiment data of a full-scale, seven-story, reinforced-concrete building slice. The method is based on monitoring changes in the velocity of waves propagating vertically through the structure, identified by least-squares (LSQ) fit of beam models. The experiment was conducted by a team from the University of California,...
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Technological Capability and Absorptive Capacity Dynamics through Cluster Organizations, In: Sekliuckienė J., Susnienė R. (Eds). AIB-CEE 2019. Book of abstracts (pp. 127), 6th Academy of International Business Central Eastern European (AIB-CEE) chapter annual conference: „International business in the dynamic environment: changes in digitalization, innovation and entrepreneurship”, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, September 25-27 (eISBN 9786090216378)
PublicationThe purpose of the paper is to portrait how members of cluster organizations (COs) perceive the role of clusters in enabling them accumulation of technological capability significant for their innovation. The authors report the findings from the qualitative study based on analysis of four COs from the metal and the highly internationalized ICT industry that concerns the role of knowledge and other cluster benefits in technological...
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Jakub Jan Chabik dr inż.
PeopleAbout Jakub Chabik graduated in Computing from Wrocław University of Technology as well as from MBA studies at Poznan University of Economics / Georgia State University Atlanta. He has a doctoral degree in management. Professional career For almost 30 years he's been working in international companies, taking positions in technology and management in IT. In the past he led the structural and cultural change in the bank during its...
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Marcin Dziedziński magister
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Mercury in particulate matter over Polish zone of the southern Baltic Sea
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Current and future emissions of selected heavy metals to the atmosphere from anthropogenic cources in Europe
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Improvement of photocatalytic activity of silicate paints by removal of K2SO4
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Identification of the featured-element in fine road dust of cities with coal contamination by geochemical investigation and isotopic monitoring
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Transformation pathways and fate of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in distinct interactive environmental compartments: A review
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Predicting enthalpy of vaporization for Persistent Organic Pollutants with Quantitative Structure–Property Relationship (QSPR) incorporating the influence of temperature on volatility
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The influence of applying supplementary web plates on structural joint moment resistance and rotational stiffness
PublicationContinual trend to simplify structural elements and find less time-consuming solutions on construction site as well as inevitable increase in labour costs determine for instance elimination of those technological steps that are difficult to automation. Welding additional reinforcements and web stiffeners is a great example of such a step. The method presented in EN 1993-1-8 [8] is a result of long-term studies focused on calculating...
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Comparative field test for measurement of PM10 dust in atmospheric air using gravimetric (reference) method and b-absorption method (Eberline FH 62-1)
PublicationThe paper presents the results of a field test carried out in Gdansk region between 01-01-2010 and 31-12-2010 in order to demonstrate equivalence of the Eberline FH 62-1 sampler to the reference gravimetric method of suspended PM10 dust measurement. The differences in PM10 dust concentration provided by both methods have been discussed for different seasons of the year. A method of estimation of the correction factors/correction...
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Prenatal exposure to substance of abuse: A worldwide problem
PublicationSubstance abuse during pregnancy is an important public health issue affecting the mother and the growing infant. Preterm labor, miscarriage, abruption and postpartum hemorrhage are obstetric complications which have been associated with women who are dependent on abused substances. Moreover, women are also at an increased risk of medical problems such as poor nutrition, anemia, urinary tract infections as well as sexually transmitted...
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Current and future emissions of selected heavy metals to the atmosphere from anthropogenic cources in Europe
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki obliczeń emisji As, Cd, Cr, Ni i Pb do powietrza ze źródeł antropogennych w Europie. Obecnie spalanie paliw jest głównym źródłem emisji As, Cd, Cr i Ni (powyżej 50 % ogólnej emisji tych metali), natomiast spalanie benzyny jest głównym źródłem emisji Pb. Zaobserwowano ciągłą redukcje emisji tych metali w Europie w ciagu ostatnich 40 lat. Powiększający się stan wiedzy nt. źródeł, emisji oraz transportu i zachowania...
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Changes of emissions and atmospheric deposition of mercury, lead and cadmium
PublicationPrzedstawiono informacje o zmianach emisji rtęci, ołowiu i kadmu w przeszłości, jak również przedyskutowano poziom aktualnych emisji tych zanieczyszczeń oraz ich scenariusze zmian w przyszłości. Przeanalizowano wpływ różnych parametrów na zmiany emisji w tym stopień implementacji różnych strategii kontroli emisji w Europie. Scenariusze zmian emisji w przyszłości oparte są na scenariuszach rozwoju gospodarczego w poszczególnych...
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Applying the four-capital model to the assessment of regional development in the Lubuskie region of Poland
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Mercury emission from coal-fired power plants in Poland
PublicationPrzedstawiono główne źródła emisji rtęci w Polsce. W zwiazku z dużą ilością spalanego węgla, jak również planami na przyszłość węgiel kamienny i brunatny jest i będzie podstawowym źródłem produkcji energii w Polsce. Ponieważ węgiel zawiera rtęć, to podczas spalania węgla rtęć uwalniania jest do atmosfery. Spalanie węgla w elektrowniach jest i będzie w najbliższym czasie głównym źródłem emisji rtęci w Polsce. W pracy opisano metody...
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Atmospheric deposition in coniferous and deciduous tree stands in Poland
PublicationThe objective of this study was to assess the transformation of precipitation in terms of quantity and chemical composition following contact with the crown layer in tree stands with varied species composition, to investigate the effect of four predominant forest-forming species (pine, spruce, beech, and oak) on the amount and composition of precipitation reaching forest soils, and to determine the sources of pollution in atmospheric...
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Bioassays as one of the Green Chemistry tools for assessing environmental quality: A review
PublicationFor centuries, mankind has contributed to irreversible environmental changes, but due to the modern science of recent decades, scientists are able to assess the scale of this impact. The introduction of laws and standards to ensure environmental cleanliness requires comprehensive environmental monitoring, which should also meet the requirements of Green Chemistry. The broad spectrum of Green Chemistry principle applications should...
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Modeling of truss with cold-formed section and positive eccentricity in the node
PublicationThis work is dedicated to establishing the load carrying capacity of tensed and compressed truss’ nodes made of cold-formed open cross sections. The occurrence of bending in the truss’ nodes is the result of a specific production technology for system lattice girders assumed by the designer and the producer. The aim of this research is to present the methodology of conduct for creation of computational models that best depict the...
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Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in bulk precipitation andrunoff waters in an urban region (Poland)
PublicationOznaczono 16 wielopierścieniowych węglowodorów aromatycznych w próbkach opadów atmosferycznych (10 stacji zbierania próbek) i wód spływnych (5 stacji) zbieranych na terenie Trójmiasta. Podjęto próbę ustalenia korelacji pomiędzy stężeniem analitów z grupy WWA i intensywnym ruchem pojazdów mechanicznych oraz sposobem ogrzewania mieszkań w okolicach punktu zbierania próbek.
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Clean energy in the European Union: Transition or evolution?
PublicationIn this paper, we analyse two phenomena. First, the relationship between greenhouse gases emission and effectiveness of the European Union energy policies and second the transition from the fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. We run two-step data analysis concerning 25 European Union member states in the period from 1990 to 2018. We use information on greenhouse gases emission, introduction of new energy policies, source...
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Changes in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis protein profile as a reaction of water pollution
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zmiany w profilu białkowym małża Mytilus galloprovincialis jako odpowiedź na zanieczyszczenia wody. Określono pojemność przeciwutleniającą z wykorzystaniem testu TEAC. Stwierdzono różnice w poziomie inhibicji w białku pochodzącym od małży zebranych z regionów zanieczyszczonych w stosunku do małży pochodzących z regionów czystych.Zawartość cynku i kadmu w białkach małży pochodzących z regionów zanieczyszczonych...
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Interspecific distribution and co-associations of chemical elements in the liver tissue of marine mammals from the Polish Economical Exclusive Zone, Baltic Sea
PublicationPrzeprowadzono analizy próbek wątroby ssaków morskich z Polskiej Strefy Ekonomicznej Morza Bałtyckiego w celu oznaczenia szerokiej gamy pierwiastków (mikro- i makroelementy) z wykorzystaniem takich technik analitycznych jak ICP-MS, ICP-AES oraz CV-AAS.Badano zależności pomiędzy zawartością poszczególnych pierwiastków a wiekiem, płcią, miejscem bytowania, sposobem odżywiania i gatunkiem ssaków.
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Thermal performance of building envelopes with structural layers of the same density: Lightweight aggregate concrete versus foamed concrete
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Global anthropogenic mercury emission inventory for 2000
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono aktualny stan wiedzy na temat globalnej emisji rtęci oraz wyniki inwentaryzacji tej emisji do atmosfery ze źrodeł antropogennych w roku 2000. Największy udział w tej emisji ma spalanie paliw, głównie węgla w energetyce, przemyśle i w paleniskach domowych. Obliczono, że dwie trzecie całkowitej emisji wynoszącej około 2190 ton zostało wyemitowane do atmosfery w roku 2000 z tych własnie źrodeł. Emisja rtęci ze...
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Mapping the spatial distribution of global anthropogenic mercury atmospheric emission inventories
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono procedury zastosowane do przygotowania map emisji rtęci ze źrodeł antropogennych na skale globalna i przedyskutowano wyniki obliczeń przedstawione na tych mapach. Dane o emisji użyte do przygotowania map zostały obliczone i opublikowane przez Pacyna et al. (2006). W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono mapy emsji dla roku 2000 oraz zmodyfikowane mapy emisji dla roku 1995.Mapy z rozkladem emisji w układzie gridów:...
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NON-LINEAR MASTIC CHARACTERISTICS BASED ON THE MODIFIED MSCR (MULTIPLE STRESS CREEP RECOVERY) TEST
PublicationMastic containing asphalt in its composition is an example of a viscoelastic material. It is an effective binder in asphalt. It consists of a filler (<0.063 mm) and asphalt mixed in the right proportions. Just like in asphalt, its response depends on the temperature level, the load and stress time. Changing the stress stiffness of the mastic affects the non-linear course of the stress-strain relationship. Modelling of the non-linear...
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A framework for Air Quality Management Zones - Useful GIS-based tool for urban planning: Case studies in Antwerp and Gdańsk
PublicationThere is a growing recognition of the importance of proper urban design in the improvement of air flow and pollution dispersion and in reducing human exposure to air pollution. However, a limited number of studies have been published so far focusing on the development of standard procedures which could be applied by urban planners to effectively evaluate urban conditions with respect to air quality. To fill this gap, a new approach...
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Paweł Czarnul dr hab. inż.
PeoplePaweł Czarnul obtained a D.Sc. degree in computer science in 2015, a Ph.D. in computer science granted by a council at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdansk University of Technology in 2003. His research interests include:parallel and distributed processing including clusters, accelerators, coprocessors; distributed information systems; architectures of distributed systems; programming mobile devices....
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Effect of band gap on power conversion efficiency of single-junction semiconductor photovoltaic cells under white light phosphor-based LED illumination
PublicationOn the basis of the detailed balance principle, curves of efficiency limit of single-junction photovoltaic cells at warm and cool white light phosphor-based LED bulbs with luminous efficacy exceeding 100 lm/W have been simulated. The effect of energy band gap and illuminance on the efficiencies at warm and cool light is discussed. The simulations carried out show that maximum power conversion efficiency at 1000 lx reaches 52.0%...
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Marek Biziuk prof. dr hab. inż.
PeopleCURRICULUM VITAE Marek BIZIUK Born 1947 MSc 1969 GUT PhD 1977 GUT DSc 1994 GUT Professor 2001 Membership of scientific society - Gdansk Scientific Society - Romanian Society of Analytical Chemistry - Engineers and Techniques of...
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On the Usefulness of the Generalised Additive Model for Mean Path Loss Estimation in Body Area Networks
PublicationIn this article, the usefulness of the Generalised Additive Model for mean path loss estimation in Body Area Networks is investigated. The research concerns a narrow-band indoor off-body network operating at 2.45 GHz, being based on measurements performed with four different users. The mean path loss is modelled as a sum of four components that depend on path length, antenna orientation angle, absolute difference between transmitting...
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Rozdział 3.1.1. Przestrzenne formy ochrony przyrody. W: [Praca zbiorowa]Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress **2002 s. 57-66, 4 tab. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Aminy w środowisku - niebezpieczeństwo czy jego naturalny element?
PublicationA lot of amines and their compounds are used in the industry. First of all they are used for the preparation of medicines, plant protection agents, fertilizers and plastics. Amines are also released into the environment as a result of natural biological processes such as the release of certain species of flowers to lure insects, and also biochemical breakdown of amino acids in the protein during decomposition of organic matter. Unfortunately,...