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Knowledge management driven leadership, culture and innovation success – an integrative model
PublicationPurpose – This article examines the relation between knowledge management (KM) driven leadership, culture and innovation success of knowledge-intensive small and medium sized companies. By building on the previously reported research on leadership, culture, innovation, and knowledge management, we synergistically integrated KM-driven leadership and innovation success while exploring the meditational role of culture in that. Design/methodology/approach...
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On the lower smoothing bound in identification of time-varying systems
PublicationIn certain applications of nonstationary system identification the model-based decisions can be postponed, i.e. executed with a delay. This allows one to incorporate in the identification process not only the currently available information, but also a number of ''future'' data points. The resulting estimation schemes, which involve smoothing, are not causal. Assuming that the infinite observation history is available, the paper...
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A compact smart sensor based on a neural classifier for objects modeled by Beaunier's model
PublicationA new solution of a smart microcontroller sensor based on a simple direct sensor-microcontroller interface for technical objects modeled by two-terminal networks and by the Beaunier’s model of anticorrosion coating is proposed. The tested object is stimulated by a square pulse and its time voltage response is sampled four times by the internal ADC of microcontroller. A neural classifier based on measurement data classifies the...
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Proposal of New Tracer Concentration Model in Lung PCT Study Comparison with Commonly Used Gamma-variate Model
PublicationPerfusion computed tomography (pCT) is one of the methods that enable non-invasive imaging of the hemodynamics of organs and tissues. On the basis of pCT measurements, perfusion parameters such as blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), mean transit time (MTT) and permeability surface (PS) are calculated and then used for quantitative evaluation of the tissue condition. To calculate perfusion parameters it is necessary to approximate...
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A biochemical multi-species quality model of a drinking water distribution system for simulation and design
PublicationDrinking Water Distribution Systems (DWDSs) play a key role in sustainable development of modern society. They are classified as critical infrastructure systems. This imposes a large set of highly demanding requirements on the DWDS operation and requires dedicated algorithms for on-line monitoring and control to tackle related problems. Requirements on DWDS availability restrict the usability of the real plant in the design phase....
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Minimization of a ship's magnetic signature under external field conditions using a multi-dipole model
PublicationThe paper addresses the innovative issue of minimizing the ship's magnetic signature under any external field conditions, i.e., for arbitrary values of ambient field modulus and magnetic inclination. Varying values of the external field, depending on the current geographical location, affect only the induced part of ship's magnetization. A practical problem in minimizing the ship signature is separating permanent magnetization...
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Model of the hydraulic pump powertrain of refuse collection vehicle compaction mechanism
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono symulację pracy układu napędowego pompy hydraulicznej mechanizmu prasującego śmieciarki oraz wpływ różnych konfiguracji elementów składowych tego urządzenia na zużycie paliwa silnika napędowego w warunkach przyjętego cyklu obciążenia. W tym celu wykorzystano model układu napędowego pompy hydraulicznej mechanizmu prasującego śmieciarki w formie grafów wiązań oraz wyniki pomiarów ciśnienia roboczego w siłownikach...
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Efficient analysis of structures with rotatable elements using model order reduction
PublicationThis paper presents a novel full-wave technique which allows for a fast 3D finite element analysis of waveguide structures containing rotatable tuning elements of arbitrary shapes. Rotation of these elements changes the resonant frequencies of the structure, which can be used in the tuning process to obtain the S-characteristics desired for the device. For fast commutations of the response as the tuning elements are rotated, the...
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Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
PublicationDifficulties with interpersonal communication experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) significantly contribute to their underrepresentation in the workforce as well as problems experienced while in employment. Consistently, it is vital to understand how communication within the employment cycle of this group can be improved. This study aims to identify and analyze the possibilities of modifying the communication...
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Instrument detection and pose estimation with rigid part mixtures model in video-assisted surgeries
PublicationLocalizing instrument parts in video-assisted surgeries is an attractive and open computer vision problem. A working algorithm would immediately find applications in computer-aided interventions in the operating theater. Knowing the location of tool parts could help virtually augment visual faculty of surgeons, assess skills of novice surgeons, and increase autonomy of surgical robots. A surgical tool varies in appearance due to...
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Model matematyczny układu napędowego samochodu z silnikiem spalinowym i jego badania symulacyjne
PublicationUkład napędowy samochodu z silnikiem spalinowym jest złożonym obiektem fizycznym. W artykule zbudowano jego model matematyczny w oparciu o fizykę poruszania się pojazdu. Następnie dokonano identyfikacji parametrów modelu, opracowano model symulacyjny i przeprowadzono jego weryfikację z wykorzystaniem danych rzeczywistych. Przeanalizowano uzyskane wyniki.
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Parameters’ Identification of Perzyna and Chaboche Viscoplastic Models for Aluminum Alloy at Temperature of 120◦C
PublicationThe main purpose of this paper is the parameters identification of the Perzyna and the Chaboche models for the aluminum alloy at elevated temperature. The additional purpose is comparison of the results for these viscoplastic models. The results have been verified by the numerical simulation of the laboratory tests. The material parameters have been calculated on the basis of the uniaxial tension test. The determination of the...
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Development of a simulation model of the activities of a transport and forwarding enterprise in the organization of international road cargo transportation
PublicationThe object of this study is the process of planning the work of a transport and forwarding company when serving different categories of customers who need organizational support for the delivery of goods by road transport in international traffic. The solved problem is due to the need to devise recommendations for organizing the work of forwarders when interacting with customers of transport and forwarding services that export...
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Modelling of strain localization in quasi-brittle materials with coupled elasto-plastic-damage model
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki numerycznej dla zginania belki betonowej przy zastosowaniu połączonego modelu sprężysto-plastycznego z degradacja sztywności. Do opisu rys, model rozszerzono o nielokalność.
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Lower rim substituted tert-Butylcalix[4]arenes. Part 13. Interaction of calix-hydroxamates with Fe(III) and Pb(II); studies in ion-selective membrane electrodes (ISE)
PublicationPrzedmiotem pracy są badania oddziaływań pomiędzy trzema wybranymi hydroksamowymi pochodnymi t-butylo-kaliks[4]arenu i jonami metali z wykorzystaniem membranowych elektrod jonoselektywnych (ISE). Elektrody zawierające jako materiał aktywny wymienione związki jonoforowe charakteryzują się nernstowskim nachyleniem i szerokim zakresem liniowości na jony Pb(II), a także dobrą selektywnością na jony Pb(II)w stosunku do jonów UO2(II),...
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On ''cheap smoothing'' opportunities in identification of time-varying systems
PublicationIn certain applications of nonstationary system identification the model-based decisions can be postponed, i.e. executed with a delay. This allows one to incorporate into the identification process not only the currently available information, but also a number of ''future'' data points. The resulting estimation schemes, which involve smoothing, are not causal. Despite the possible performance improvements, the existing smoothing...
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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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A model for performance assessment of damaged ships when using the risk-based method
PublicationW pracy omówiono metody oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym w warunkach operacyjnych. Przedstawiono metodę oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym opartą na analizie ryzyka. Przedstawiono model oceny zachowania się statku w stanie uszkodzonym, który jest oparty na tak zwanym quasi-dynamicznym modelu zatapiania statku. Omówiono elementy związane z analizą ryzyka i ocena bezpieczenstwa statków.
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Communication Model Order Reduction in Hybrid Methods Involving Generalized Impedance Matrix
PublicationA novel strategy for the efficient analysis of frequency-domain scattering electromagnetic problems in open and closed domains is presented. A fully automatic model-order reduction technique, called the enhanced reduced-basis method, is applied to increase the efficiency of the hybrid approach, which combines the finite-element and mode-matching methods. Numerical tests show that the proposed algorithm yields reliable and highly...
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Model zmienności częstości akcji serca, rzutu serca oraz ciśnienia krwi.
PublicationW pracy omówiono zjawisko barorefleksu oraz wykonano odpowiedni model krótkoterminowej regulacji parametrów układu krążenia. Na jego podstawie przeanalizowano wpływ opóźnienia w pętli barorefleksu na dynamikę układu, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem możliwości pojawienia się chaosu deterministycznego.Wystąpienie chaosu deterministycznego zostało potwierdzone przez czułość układu na warunki początkowe,wykreślenie mapy logicznej...
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Simplified method of applying loads to flat slab floor structural model
PublicationThe article analyses the impact of the live load position on the surface of a reinforced concrete flat slab floor of 32.0 m × 28.8 m. Four variants of a live load position are investigated: located on the entire concrete slab, set in a chessboard pattern, applied by bands and imposed separately in each of the slab panels. Conclusions are drawn upon differences in bending moments, the time of calculation and the size of output files....
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Precipitation of calcium carbonate in the presence of rhamnolipids in alginate hydrogels as a model of biomineralization
PublicationThis paper reports the effects of rhamnolipids presence in the alginate hydrogel and CO32- solution, on the precipitation of CaCO3 in the Ca2+ loaded alginate hydrogel. Characteristics of the formed particles are discussed. Model conditions containing alginate hydrogel and rhamnolipids were used in order to mimic the natural environment of biomineralization in biofilms. It has been shown that rhamnolipids affect the characteristics...
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Application of Multinomial Logistic Regression to Model the Impact of Rainfall Genesis on the Performance of Storm Overflows: Case Study
PublicationIn this study, a mathematical model was proposed to analyze the performance of storm overfows. The model included the infuence of rainfall genesis on the duration of storm overfow, its volume, and the maximum instantaneous fow. The multinomial logistic regression model, which has not been used so far to model objects located in a stormwater system, was proposed to simulate the duration of storm overfow. The Iman–Conover method,...
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Integrated Control in High-Speed Networks Using Constrained Model Predictive Control
PublicationThis paper studies congestion control in high-speed communication networks using Model Predictive Control (MPC). Network traffic is assumed to consist of best-effort and priority traffic sources. An integrated controller consisting of two control parts is designed. The controller calculates the capacity for priority sources and the input rate of best-effort sources. MPC is desirable as it can take into account the constraints on...
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Comparison of Redox Properties of Flavonoid Aglycones and Corresponding Glycosides and Their Mixtures in the Cellular Model
PublicationFlavonoids are polyphenolic compounds commonly found in plants. As dietary components, they have been shown to exhibit numerous pro-health properties that are believed to be associated with their antioxidant effects. In this study, the antioxidant activity of four flavonoid compounds was determined by cellular antioxidant activity assay using HT29 cells as a model of the alimentary tract. The strongest impact on cellular redox...
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Supervised Model Reference Adaptive Control of Chlorine Residuals in Water Distribution Systems
PublicationControl of integrated quality and quantity in Drinking Water Distribution Systems within recently proposed hierarchical framework is considered in the paper. A supervised nonlinear Indirect Model Reference Adaptive Controller is derived for the lower control level of the control structure to operate as the fast feedback controller of chlorine residuals in the monitored nodes. The major supervisor role is to manage switching between...
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Model do analizy charakterystyk hydrodynamicznych obiektu decydujących o jego trudno-wykrywalności.
PublicationArtykuł stanowi wprowadzenie do zagadnień związanych z opracowaniem modelu do analizy charakterystyk hydrodynamicznych obiektu decydujących o jego trudno-wykrywalności. Proponowany model będzie miał charakter quasi-dynamiczny i będzie ukierunkowany na wstępny etap projektowania danej klasy obiektów. Model będzie się składał z dwóch zasadniczych modułów. Pierwszy będzie związany z analizą skutecznej powierzchni odbicia (SPO) obiektu....
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Theoretical and experimental assessment of parameters for the non-linear viscoelastic model of structural pounding
PublicationZjawisko zderzeń pomiędzy sąsiednimi konstrukcjami budowlanymi podczas trzęsień ziemi jest w ostatnim czasie intensywnie badane z wykorzystaniem różnych modeli numerycznych siły zderzenia w czasie kontaktu. Wyniki badań eksperymentalnych pokazują, iż nieliniowy model lepko-sprężysty jest najdokładniejszy wśród modeli stosowanych do analizy. Model ten zdefiniowany jest poprzez dwa parametry: liczbę tłumienia zderzenia oraz parametr...
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Application of the Electronic Nose Technique to Differentiation between Model Mixtures with COPD Markers
PublicationABSTRACT The paper presents the potential of an electronic nose technique in the field of fast diagnostics of patients suspected of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The investigations were performed using a simple electronic nose prototype equipped with a set of six semiconductor sensors manufactured by FIGARO Co. They were aimed at verification of a possibility of differentiation between model reference mixtures with...
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Parametric impulsive noise detector for corrupted audio signals based on hidden Markow model
PublicationThe paper addresses the problem of impulsive noise detection for audio signals. A structure of threshold parameter detectors using modelingof signals was introduced. the algorithm of the noise detection, based on discrete-time hidden Markow model (HMM)of whitened audio signal is elaborated
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ARTIFICIAL MODEL IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ALGORITHM OF OBJECTS RECORDED BY LASER SCANNING SHAPE DETECTION (ALS/TLS)
PublicationBrief description of the study and used methods. Brief description of the study and used As part of the preparatory work aimed to create the application solution allowing for the automation of searching objects in data, obtained in the scanning process using ALS (Airborne Laser Scanning) or TLS (Terrestrial Laser Scanning), the authors prepared a artificial (synthetic, theoretical) model of space, used for the verification of operation...
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An application of simulation model of fuel consumption in diagnostic system of wheeled tractors
PublicationAn application of computer controlled fuel injection systems in vehicle engines and growing demands concerning toxic substances emission and fuel consumption was a main reason for OBD (On Board Diagnosis) development. In spite of a great technological development, only some tractors are equipped in diagnostic systems. On board diagnostic is strongly connected with emission demands and does not concern other important vehicle functions. In...
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Torsional stability capacity of a nano-composite shell based on a nonlocal strain gradient shell model under a three-dimensional magnetic field
PublicationThis paper considers a single-walled composite nano-shell (SWCNS) exposed in a torsional critical stability situation. As the magnetic field affects remarkably nanostructures in the small size, a three-dimensional magnetic field is assessed which contains magnetic effects along the circumferential, radial and axial coordinates system. Based on the results of the nonlocal model of strain gradient small-scale approach and the first-order...
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Usługa oraz model dekompozycji - teoretyczne podstawy usługowego zarządzania organizacją wsparcia IT
PublicationRozdział omawia fundamentalne dla usługowego modelu zarządzania organizacją IT pojęcie usługi. Opisuje podstawowe typy jej atrybutów oraz wprowadza funkcję wyróżniającą wykorzystaną do kategoryzacji usług. W dalszej części ukazany jest ogólny model dekompozycji usługi i jego wersję bazującą na ograniczeniach implementacji modelu w CMDB. Publikacja podsumowuje otrzymane wyniki i wskazuje dalsze kierunki badań dotyczące w szczególności...
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Numerical Model of Surface and Quasi-Spherical Sea Noise and Its Application to Analysis of DIFAR Systems
PublicationVarious types of passive sonar systems are used to detect submarines. These activities are complex and demanding. Therefore, computer simulations are most often used at the design stage of these systems. For this reason, it is also necessary to simulate the acoustic ambient noise of the sea. The article proposes a new numerical model of surface and quasi-spherical sea noise and presents its statistical parameters. The results of...
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Mathematical model defining volumetric losses of hydraulic oil compression in a variable capacity displacement pump
PublicationThe objective of the work is to develop the capability of evaluating the volumetric losses of hydraulic oil compression in the working chambers of high pressure variable capacity displacement pump. Volumetric losses of oil compression must be determined as functions of the same parameters, which the volumetric losses due to leakage, resulting from the quality of design solution of the pump, are evaluated as dependent on and also...
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Comparison of classical Winter's bracing requirements of compressedtruss chord with stability analysis of 3D truss-model
PublicationMost code requirements concerning bracing are based on principles developed by Winter. The present research is devoted tostudy a lateral buckling of truss with linear elastic side supports. The classical Winter's model of truss chord in the case ofout of the truss plane buckling is compared with nonlinear analysis of 3D truss model. Full bracing condition, that permitsthe truss chord to support load level corresponding to an unbraced...
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AN ATTEMPT AT IDENTIFYING THE INFLUENCE OF TEST HEAD ASSEMBLY STIFFNESS ON THE RESULTS OF A TRIBOLOGICAL EXPERIMENT CONDUCTED UNDER MICRO-OSCILLATION CONDITIONS
PublicationThe outcome of experimental research on a group of dry bearing materials carried out under small oscillation conditi ons and using a test rig designed and made at Gdansk University of Technology inspired the decision to find out if the stiffness of test head elements in fluenced the generated results. Therefore, a computer model utilising finite elements was devised and used to simulate the workings of the test head. The mode l...
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Regenerative Drug Discovery Using Ear Pinna Punch Wound Model in Mice
PublicationThe ear pinna is a complex tissue consisting of the dermis, cartilage, muscles, vessels, and nerves. Ear pinna healing is a model of regeneration in mammals. In some mammals, including rabbits, punch wounds in the ear pinna close spontaneously; in common-use laboratory mice, they remain for life. Agents inducing ear pinna healing are potential regenerative drugs. We tested the effects of selected bioactive agents on 2 mm ear pinna...
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Continuous-Time Active-RC Filter Model for Computer-Aided Design and Optimization
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono ogólny model filtru aktywnego RC opartego na wzmacniaczach odwracajacych faze. Model analizowany jest przy użyciu równań macierzowych. Podano jawną formułę określającą funkcję przenoszenia filtru w ogólnym przypadku. Przedstawiono rozszerzenia modelu pozwalające uwzgledniać nieidealność wzmacniaczy operacyjnych, w tym skończone wzmocnienie i pasmo przenoszenia oraz niezerową rezystancję wyjściową. Wyprowadzono...
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Badania układu UPFC w oparciu o model laboratoryjny i symulacyjny
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono koncepcję oraz sposób realizacji laboratoryjnego modelu układu UPFC. Układ zrealizowano według nowej metodyki oferującej elastyczność w szerokim zakresie testowania nowych algorytmów sterowania. W referacie zaprezentowano też przykładowe wyniki prób eksperymentalnych potwierdzające słuszność przyjętej koncepcji sterowania. Dane pomiarowe zostały również wykorzystane do celów walidacji opracowanego modelu...
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A newly-developed model for predicting cutting power during wood sawing with circular saw blades
PublicationIn the classical approach, cutting forces and cutting power in sawing processes of orthotropic materials such as wood are generally calculated on the basis of the specific cutting resistance kc (cutting force per unit area of cut). For every type of sawing kinematics (frame saws, band saws and circular sawing machines) different empirical values of specific cutting resistance kc have to be applied. It should be emphasised that...
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Model pojawiania się sytuacji odmiennych od normalnej podczas pobytu statku na morzu
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono model zmian sytuacji, które mogą pojawiać sie w czasie ruchu statku. Model ten został opracowany w formie procesu semimarkowskiego. W modelu tym wyróżniono takie sytuacje, jak normalną, skomplikowaną, niebezpieczną, awaryjną i katastroficzną. Przedstawiono wzory określające prawdopodobieństwa pojawienia się wymienionych sytuacji. Zasygnalizowano, że w sytuacjach tych, jest możliwe podejmowanie racjonalnych...
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NUMERICAL MODEL OF PLASTIC DESTRUCTION OF THICK STEEL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
PublicationIn the shipbuilding industry, the risk of brittle fracture of the structure is limited by using certified materials with specified impact strength, determined by the Charpy method (for a given design temperature) and by supervising the welding processes (technology qualification, production supervision, non-destructive testing). For off-shore constructions, classical shipbuilding requirements may not be sufficient. Therefore, the...
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Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Dual-Rotor Generator for a Counter-Rotating Wind Turbine
PublicationCoaxial counter-rotating propellers have been widely applied in ships and helicopters for improving the propulsion efficiency and offsetting system reactive torques. Lately, the counter-rotating concept has been introduced into the wind turbine design. Distributed wind power generation systems often require a novel approach in generator design. In this paper, prototype development of axial-flux generator with a counter-rotating...
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Influence of Gaps’ Geometry Change on Leakage Flow in Axial Piston Pumps
PublicationAxial piston pumps are the core elements of most medium and high-pressure hydraulic systems. High volumetric efficiency and high working pressures are the main advantages of this type of pumps. Therefore it is necessary to accurately calculate the leakage flow through the gaps to design efficient high-pressure pump. The main difficulty of such calculations is the fact, that the gaps change their geometry during pumping process....
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Biomechanics of the front abdominal wall as a potential factorleading to recurrence with laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
PublicationThis study investigated the front abdominal wallto describe its elasticity in vivo and searched for elongationsthat possibly stretched an implanted mesh, therebycausing fixation failure and subsequent recurrence.To measure front abdominal wall elongations, amodel of fascia movements was created. Eight healthyvolunteers were measured during exercise to determine theextent of elongations in their front abdominal wall. Videoswere...
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Experimental determination of impact stiffness parameters for the non-linear viscoelastic model of pounding force
PublicationNieliniowy model lepko-sprężysty umożliwia dokładną symulację siły zderzenia w czasie oraz symulację odpowiedzi konstrukcji podatnej na zderzanie podczas trzęsień ziemi. Celem tego artykułu jest eksperymentalne wyznaczenie wartości współczynnika sztywności zderzenia jako parametru tegoż modelu.
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Soft- and hard-decision multiple-model estimators for air traffic control
PublicationAnalizuje się problem śledzenia samolotów cywilnych manewrowania w zapewnianiu kontroli ruchu lotniczego (ATC) systemów za pomocą wielomodelowej (MM) estymacji stanu. Budując odpowiedni zestaw modeli manewrowania można opisać, jak różne manewry wpływają na proces oceny stanu wykonywany przez filtr Kalmana (KF) w oparciu o model ruchu bezmanerwowego. Metodologia ta prowadzi do podsystemu diagnostycznego, który wspiera estymator...
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A Model-Order Reduction Approach for Electromagnetic Problems With Nonaffine Frequency Dependence
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to present a novel model-order reduction (MOR) technique for the efcient frequency-domain nite-element method (FEM) simulation of microwave components. It is based on the standard reduced-basis method, but the subsequent expansion frequency points are selected following the so-called sparsied greedy strategy. This feature makes it especially useful to perform a fast-frequency sweep of problems that lead...