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New kinematic systems in single-sided lapping and their influence on lap wear
PublicationPrevious studies on one-sided lapping allow to state that not only parameters of lapping elements (i.e. properties of workpiece, abrasive grains and lapping plate) impact on a lapping efficiency. Influential are also kinematics and dynamics of the process. It is crucial to control an average velocity of lapping (v), a distribution of tangential acceleration (at), a nominal pressure (p), a lapping time (t) and disposal of workpiece...
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Influence of nanoparticle concentration on convective heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside horizontal tubes
PublicationNanofluids came to be seen as a new generation of coolants, especially in single-phase systems. Conducted experiments indicate that the increase in thermal conductivity is not the only reason for the intensification of heat transfer when using nanofluids. Preliminary results of the experimental investigation of the forced convection heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside stainless steel tube with 8 mm internal diameter...
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Analysis of abrasive particle trajectories during single-sided lapping process with driven conditioning ring
PublicationIn this paper new kinematics systems were studied for a single lapping process. In order to ensure the constant profile wear of the tool a standard kinematic system can be changed. Lapping is carried out by applying loose abrasive grains between two surfaces and causes a relative motion between them. The result is a finish of multi-directional lay. During process, the mechanism of surface formation are decisively affected by a...
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Influence of nanoparticle concentration on thermal properties of thermal oil-MWCNT nanofluid
PublicationResults of the measurements of dynamic viscosity, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and pH of thermal oil-MWCNT (TO-MWCNT) nanofluid have been presented. Nanoparticles were tested at the concentration of 0.001%, 0.005%, 0.01%, 0.05%, and 0,1% by weight. Thermal oil (TO) was selected as a base liquid, because of possible application in ORC systems as an intermediate heating agent. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes were used...
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Performance of a plate heat exchanger operated with water-Al2O3 nanofluid
PublicationThis study is focused on experimental investigation of a selected type of brazed plate heat exchanger (PHEx). The main aim of the paper was to experimentally check the ability of nanofluids to enhance the performance of PHEx. A typical water-Al2O3 nanofluid was tested and compared to that of the base fluid, i.e. water. Nanoparticles were tested at the concentration of 0.1% and 1% by weight. Impact of the 1 day and 3 days break...
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Performance of the flat plate solar collector operated with water-Al2O3 nanofluid
PublicationThe paper discusses the effect of application of water-Al2O3 nanofluid, as a working fluid, on the efficiency of a flat plate solar collector. The mass concentration of nanoparticles was 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.4%. The tests were conducted for two values of radiation of about 1050 W/m2 and 400 W/m2, and volume flow rates of 60 l/h, 120 l/h and 170 l/h. The efficiency was calculated according to recommendations of the Polish Standard....
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Wideband Radio Direction Finder Implemented in Software Defined Radio Technology
PublicationIn the paper a wideband radio direction finder (RDF) implemented in software defined radio (SDR) technology and the results of hardware layer research, including developed antenna switching unit (ASU), are presented. The results of tests of the devices, which are the part of the software defined radio platform (SDRP), and antenna switching unit, confirmed the possibility of using selected components in the final solution.
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Research and Analysis of Accuracy of Location Estimation in Inertial Navigation System
PublicationIn the article the research and analysis of digital signal processing and its influence on accuracy of location estimation in developed inertial navigation system was presented. The purpose of the system is to localize moving people in indoor environment. During research a measuring unit for recording selected movement parameters was made. In the article were also described author’s inertial navigation algorithms.
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Polyester sail technical woven fabric behaviour under uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests
PublicationThe paper is focused on the identification of mechanical properties of a sail technical woven fabric (yacht sailcloth polyester) style 480 AP with MTO (Medium Tempered Optimized) finish. The non-linear elastic behaviour of the fabric applied for sails is investigated under uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests. Comparison of non-linear elastic parameters with others polyester coated fabrics is made. This paper is intended to be an...
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METHOD FOR SHIP'S ROLLING PERIOD PREDICTION WITH REGARD TO NON-LINEARITY OF GZ CURVE
PublicationThe paper deals with the problem of prediction of the rolling period. A special emphasis is put on the practical application of the new method for rolling period prediction with regard to non-linearity of the GZ curve. The one degree-of-freedom rolling equation is applied with using the non-linear stiffness moment and linear damping moment formulas. A number of ships are considered to research the discrepancies between the pending...
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On the plastic buckling of curved carbon nanotubes
PublicationThis research, for the first time, predicts theoretically static stability response of a curved carbon nanotube (CCNT) under an elastoplastic behavior with several boundary conditions. The CCNT is exposed to axial compressive loads. The equilibrium equations are extracted regarding the Euler–Bernoulli displacement field by means of the principle of minimizing total potential energy. The elastoplastic stress-strain is concerned...
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HYGRO-MAGNETIC VIBRATION OF THE SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBE WITH NONLINEAR TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION BASED ON A MODIFIED BEAM THEORY AND NONLOCAL STRAIN GRADIENT MODEL
PublicationIn this study, vibration analysis of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) has been carried out by using a refined beam theory, namely one variable shear deformation beam theory. This approach has one variable lesser than a contractual shear deformation theory such as first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and acts like classical beam approach but with considering shear deformations. The SWCNT has been placed in an axial or...
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LINEAR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SLOSHING PHENOMENON FOR THE PURPOSE OF ON-BOARD SHIP'S STABILITY ASSESSMENT
PublicationThe paper presents results of experimental research and numerical simulations of the sloshing phenomenon. The research was focused on computation of the heeling moment affecting stability of a vessel. The proposed linearisation enables application of the results to the assessment of the ship's stability. The dependence of the heeling moment upon localisation of a tank in the ship's hull is analysed. The heeling moment obtained...
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Parameter estimation of a discrete model of a reinforced concrete slab
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Experimental validation of the use of energy transfer ratio (ETR) for damage diagnosis of steel-concrete composite beams
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Modelling and analysis of beam/bar structure by application of bond graphs
PublicationThe paper presents an uniform, port-based approach to modelling of beam/bar systems (trusses). Port-based model of such distributed parameter system has been defined by application of the bond graph methodology and the distributed transfer function method (DTFM). The proposed method of modelling enables to formulate input data for computer analysis by application of the DTFM. The constructed computational package enables the frequency...
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Fe-Al based composite reinforced with ultra-fine Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> oxides for high temperature applications
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Assessment of fatigue life of aluminized, coarse-grained MAR247 alloy supported by full-field ESPI measurements
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Neuro-wavelet damage detection technique in beam, plate and shell structures with experimental validation
PublicationNiniejsza praca poświęcona jest technice diagnostyki konstrukcji bazującej na transfor-macie falkowej oraz sztucznych sieciach neuronowych (tzw. system neuro-wavelet). Zastosowanie analizy falkowej pozwala na lokalizację uszkodzeń wymagającą mini-malnej ilości danych wejściowych. W tym celu niezbędna jest tylko odpowiedź kon-strukcji pomierzona w wielu punktach. Poprawę efektywności lokalizacji zniszczeń uzyskano poprzez użycie...
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Modeling of the fascia-mesh system and sensitivity analysis of a junction force after a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
PublicationW pracy rozpatrywano prosty model cięgnowy układu powięż-siatka do oszacowania siły połączenia siatki z powięzią po operacji laparoskopowej przepukliny brzusznej. Cięgno obciążone jest ciśnieniem wewnątrz brzusznym, symulującym kaszel, oraz przemieszczeniami jego końców wywołanymi skłonami pacjenta. Wpływ poszczególnych parametrów cięgna na siłę połączenia określono za pomocą analizy wrażliwości. Sformułowano pewne wnioski ważne...
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Damage detection in beams using wavelet transform on higher vibration modes
PublicationNiniejsza praca poświęcona jest technice diagnostyki konstrukcji bazującej na transformacie falkowej. Badany obiekt to belka wspornikowa z uszkodzeniami w formie nacięcia o głębokości 20%, 10% oraz 5% wysokości belki. Pomiary postaci drgań wykonano za pomocą nowoczesnego wibrometru laserowego. Celem pracy jest przedstawienie eksperymentalnych i numerycznych analiz wpływu wyższych postaci drgań na efektywność wykrywania uszkodzeń...
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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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Turbulent heat transfer in thin liquid films at low and high heat fluxes
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rozważania turbulentnej wymiany ciepła w cienkich filmach cieczowych powstałych w wyniku uderzenia strugi przy małych i dużych strumieniach ciepła. W ostatnim przypadku może dojść do wrzenia filmu cieczowego. Oba zjawiska zamodelowano i uzyskano odpowiednie rozkłady temperatury i pedkosci.
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Identification i simulation of initial geometric imperfection of steel cylindrical tanks
PublicationPrzedstawiono stochastyczną analizę stalowych zbiorników walcowych ze wstępnymi imperfekcjami geometrycznymi. Wykorzystano pomierzone odchyłki rzeczywistych zbiorników. Imperfekcje opisano za pomocą nienorodnych pól losowych. Wygenerowano realizacje odpowiadające pomierzonym imperfekcjom a także imperfekcjom ekstremalnym. Wykonano obliczeniach geometrycznie i materiałowo nieliniowe zbiornika z imperfekcjami. Wykazano, że imperfekcje...
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The use of response surface methodology for reliability estimation of composite engineering structures
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Enhanced energy conversion as a result of fluid-solid interaction in micro- and nanoscale
PublicationIt is known that nano- and micromechanics require new approaches to right describing of surface-like phenomena which lead to an enhanced energy conversion. In this work, a general form of surface forces that consist of a contribution from both the friction and mobility components has been extended to collect the effects of bulk and surface motion of a fluid. Quite similar impact can be observed for a solid-fluid mixture, where...
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Investigations of Aerodynamics of Tesla Bladeless Microturbines
PublicationThe paper presents an analysis of a Tesla bladeless turbine for a co-generating micro-power plant of heat capacity 20 kW, whichoperates in an organic Rankine cycle with a low-boiling medium. Numerical calculations of flow in several Tesla turbine models areperformed for a range of design parameters. Results of investigations exhibit interesting features in the distribution of flowparameters within the turbine interdisk space. The...
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Determination of Mechanical Properties of P91 Steel by Means of Magnetic Barkhausen Emission
PublicationIn this work, an attempt at determination of mechanical properties by means of a method based on magnetic Barkhausen emission measurements was proposed. The specimens made of P91 steel were subjected to creep or plastic flow which were interrupted after a range of selected time periods in order to achieve specimens with an increasing level of strain. Subsequently, measurements of magnetic Barkhausen emission were carried out, and...
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A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE OPTIMAL CHOICE OF AN IMPLANT AND ITS ORIENTATION IN VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of ventral hernia repair. The main goals are to find an optimal surgical mesh for hernia repair and to define its optimal orientation in the abdominal wall to minimise the maximum force at the tissue-implant juncture. The optimal mesh is chosen from a set of orthotropic meshes with different stiffness ratios for typical hernia placement in the abdominal area. The implant is subjected to an anisotropic...
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The inverse problem in a hyperbolic section radial compressor.
PublicationNa przykładzie wirnika sprężarki porównano wyniki rozwiązania zadania odwrotnego w ramach modelu 2D prowadzącego do kształtu wirnika, z zadaniem prostym, w ramach modelu 3D, dla skonstruowanego wirnika na bazie modelu 2D.Zasadniczym celem było uzyskanie równomiernych (bez oderwań) pól parametrów w obrębie wirnika sprężarki. Pokazano jak zmiana obrysu wirnika, z klasycznego kształtu stożkowego na hiperboliczny, wpłynąć może na...
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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 use of a genetic algorithm in the process of optimizing the shape of a three-dimensional periodic beam
PublicationMechanical periodic structures exhibit unusual dynamic behavior thanks to the periodicity of their structures, which can be attributed to their cellular arrangement. The source of this periodicity may result from periodic variations of material properties within their cells and/or variations in the cell geometry. The authors present the results of their studies on the optimization of physical parameters of a three-dimensional axisymetrical...
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Analysis of the influence of geometrical imperfections on the equivalent load stabilizing roof truss with lateral bracing system
PublicationThe paper is focused on the numerical analysis of the stability and load bearing capacity of a flat steel truss. The structure was supported by elastic lateral braces. The translational and rotational brace stiffness was taken into account. The linear buckling analysis were performed for the beam and shell model of the truss. The nonlinear static analysis were conducted for the structure initial geometric imperfections. As a result...
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ADAPTATION OF ENGINEERING FEA-BASED ALGORITHMS TO LCF FAILURE AND MATERIAL DATA PREDICTION IN OFFSHORE DESIGN
PublicationThere is an ever growing industrial demand for quantitative assessment of fatigue endurance of critical structural details. Although FEA-based calculations have become a standard in engineering design, problems involving the Low-To-Medium cycle range (101-104) remain challenging. This paper presents an attempt to optimally choose material data, meshing density and other algorithm settings in the context of recent design of the...
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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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Efficient and robust quadratures for isogeometric analysis: Reduced Gauss and Gauss–Greville rules
PublicationThis work proposes two efficient quadrature rules, reduced Gauss quadrature and Gauss–Greville quadrature, for isogeometric analysis. The rules are constructed to exactly integrate one-dimensional B-spline basis functions of degree p, and continuity class C^{p−k}, where k is the highest order of derivatives appearing in the Galerkin formulation of the problem under consideration. This is the same idea we utilized in Zou et al....
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A pore-scale thermo–hydro-mechanical model for particulate systems
PublicationA pore scale numerical method dedicated to the simulation of heat transfer and associated thermo–hydro-mechanical couplings in granular media is described. The proposed thermo–hydro-mechanical approach builds on an existing hydromechanical model that employs the discrete element method for simulating the mechanical behavior of dense sphere packings and combines it with the finite volume method for simulating pore space fluid flow...
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An isogeometric finite element formulation for geometrically exact Timoshenko beams with extensible directors
PublicationAn isogeometric finite element formulation for geometrically and materially nonlinear Timoshenko beams is presented, which incorporates in-plane deformation of the cross-section described by two extensible director vectors. Since those directors belong to the space R3, a configuration can be additively updated. The developed formulation allows direct application of nonlinear three-dimensional constitutive equations without zero...
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Nonlinear material identification of heterogeneous isogeometric Kirchhoff–Love shells
PublicationThis work presents a Finite Element Model Updating inverse methodology for reconstructing heterogeneous materialdistributions based on an efficient isogeometric shell formulation. It uses nonlinear hyperelastic material models suitable fordescribing incompressible material behavior as well as initially curved shells. The material distribution is discretized by bilinearelements such that the nodal values...
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Friction forces for human hip joint at a naturally permeable cartilage
PublicationNiniejsza praca omawia różne rodzaje sił tarcia występujących w szczelinach stawów człowierka. W artykule dokonano analizy kilku ważnych czynników wpływających na wartości sił tarcia występujących w stawach człowieka. Rozważa się siły tarcia wywołane klasycznym hydrodynamicznym smarowaniem, wzmożonym hydrodynamicznym smarowaniem, wyciskaniem a także przesączaniem cieczy synowialnej do i z porowatej warstwy chrząstki stawowej.
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Trajectory tracing problem for a redundantly actuated walking robot
PublicationPraca prezentuje zagadnienia modelowania dynamiki robotów kroczących. Rozważany robot jest układem o zmiennej liczbie stopni swobody. Wynika to z obecności więzów jednostronnych występujące w układzie. Jak dla większości układów o zmiennej liczbie stopni swobody, w niektórych z konfiguracji roboczych liczba silników przekracza liczbę stopni swobody. (dla układów płaskich, po pojawieniu się kontaktu koła i odnóża, układ o sześciu...
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A new open-source software developed for numerical simulations usingdiscrete modeling methods
PublicationThe purpose of this work is to present the development of an open-source software based on a discrete description of matter applied to study the behavior of geomaterials. This software uses Object Oriented Programming techniques, and its methodology design uses three different methods, which are the Discrete Element Method (DEM) [F. Donzé, S.A. Magnier, Formulation of a three-dimensional numerical model of brittle behavior, Geophys....
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On the tolerance modelling of heat conduction in functionally graded laminated media
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ANALYSIS OF BRACE STIFFNESS INFLUENCE ON STABILITY OF THE TRUSS
PublicationThe paper is devoted to the numerical and experimental research of stability of a truss with side elastic supports at the top chord. The structure is a model of a real roof truss scaled by factor ¼. The linear buckling analysis and non-linear static analysis were carried out. The buckling length factor for the compressed top chord was calculated and the limit load for the imperfect truss shell model with respect to brace stiffness...
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COMPARATIVE NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT STRENGTHENING SYSTEMS OF HISTORICAL BRICK ARCHES
PublicationThe article presents a comparative numerical analysis of various ways to strengthen historical brick arches. Five ways of strengthening brick arches with steel tie-rods have been proposed. Two of these involve the use of braces wrapped around pillars supporting the arch connected with a tie-rod; another two ways involve the use of the tie-rods with welded metal sheets of different sizes; the last way involves the use of the tie-rod...
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Effect of Pendolino high-speed rail on the structure of buildings located the proximity of the railway tracks
PublicationThe following research focuses on the dynamic analysis of the impact of the high-speed train inducted vibrations on the structures located near railway tracks. The office complex chosen as the subject of calculations is located in the northern part of Poland, in Gdańsk, in the proximity of Pendolino, the high speed train route. The high speed trains are the response for the growing needs for more efficient railway system. However...
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Cable-stayed cantilever structures as an expat of unique application in the construction of a building located in seismic area – an author’s project of multifunctional building in Lisbon, Portugal
PublicationThe article presents numerical simulations for the modelling of seismic impact on the structure of unique cantilever cablestayed structure with application of two methods. The Response Spectrum method, in which a spectrum of the structure's responses to an earthquake's impact is generated and the Accelerogram method, in which we generate dynamic load in the form of a diagram of the connection between acceleration and time for...
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A COMPARISON OF THE WIND SPECTRUM ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT METHODS - AN ORIGINAL PROJECT OF A BUILDING ON A CLIFF IN GDYNIA
PublicationThe article presents numerical simulations of the dynamic wind loads on the structure of a building designed on a cliff in Gdynia. The results obtained from the two methods: Davenport’s and Karman’s are compared. The results allowed a comparison of the two methods, and they provided an answer to the question how a construction, designed in such an unusual condition of a cliff behaves under the influence of the gusting wind. The...
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Time dependent slurry viscosity of finegrained silicon dioxide particles.Second International Conference on Engineering Rheology ICER 2003.
PublicationCząstki dwutlenku krzemu otrzymywano w wyniku reakcji chemicznej krzemianu sodowego z gazowym dwutlenkiem węgla. Krzemian sodowy był rozpuszczony w wodnym roztworze glikolu trójetylenowego. Dwutlenek węgla wprowadzano do strefy wznoszenia reaktora airlift z wewnętrzną cyrkulacją. Obserwowano położenie maksimów na krzywych zależności lepkości zawiesiny reakcyjnej od czasu.
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Calculation of flatness errors formed on the tool during finishing machining by lapping. Second International Tribology Conference, SITC 2002.
PublicationPłaskość przedmiotów obrabianych zależy głównie od płaskości narzędzia stosowanego w docieraniu. Orientacja przedmiotu na docieraku musi być wyznaczona w celu określenia korelacji pomiędzy błędami płaskości obu powierzchni. Metoda wyznaczania błędów niepłaskości narzędzia przedstawiona została w referacie. Pokazane zostały przykładowe położenia przedmiotów o różnych kształtach na czynnej powierzchni docieraka z błędem wklęsłości.