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The experimental evaluation and modeling of SBR removing nutrients under varied aeration conditions
PublicationSequencing batch reactors (SBR) are mainly characterized by sequential process phases of fill, react, settle, decant and idle periods that allow considerable flexibility in the design and operation in different conditions. This flexibility and the unique features of SBRs used to wastewater treatment by activated sludge systems operated in laboratory scale, allow not only conducting experiments for the standard conditions but also...
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Iron and Steel Technology
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Electrochemical Activity of Electrode Material Consisting of Porous Copper and Silica Aerogel
PublicationElectrochemically obtained copper was combined with silica aerogel (SiO2ag). Obtained composite (SiO2@Cu/CuxOy) was tested as an electrode in contact with LiPF6 in EC/DMC electrolyte. The electrochemical measurements showed the presence of complex redox couple activities of SiO2@Cu/CuxOy. This experiment was employed to help in understanding the carbon role used as an electric contact for silica in Li-Ion batteries and clarify...
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On-line Ramsey Numbers of Paths and Cycles
PublicationConsider a game played on the edge set of the infinite clique by two players, Builder and Painter. In each round, Builder chooses an edge and Painter colours it red or blue. Builder wins by creating either a red copy of $G$ or a blue copy of $H$ for some fixed graphs $G$ and $H$. The minimum number of rounds within which Builder can win, assuming both players play perfectly, is the \emph{on-line Ramsey number} $\tilde{r}(G,H)$. In...
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Photoconduction in the metal chelate tris-(8-hydroxyquinolinato) aluminium(Alq3)
PublicationW pracy wykonano dużą serię pomiarów charakterystyk optycznie stymulowanego prądu w funkcji natężenia pola elektrycznego, natężenia światła i energiifotonów w próżniowo naparowanych warstwach fluoryzującego kompleksu aluminium i 8-hydroksychinoliny (Alq3). Przedstawiono opis teoretyczny przewodnictwa elektrycznego elektrycznego przez połączenie 3-wymiarowego modelu Onsagera z kinetyką II rzędu generowanych nośników ładunku elektrycznego....
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Tytanowa międzywarstwa w łącznikach do spawania Al i stopów AlMg ze stalą=Titanium interlayer in transition joints to welding aluminium and aluminium alloys AlMg with steel
PublicationPrzedstawiono idee stosowania łączników i ich wytwarzanie oraz własności i niedostatki obecnie stosowanych łączników. Zaprezentowano wyniki prób technologicznych wytwarzania oraz wyniki badań mechanicznych i strukturalnych trójwarstwowego łącznika stal-tytan-aluminium.
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Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterial Consisting of Silica Aerogel & Carbon Tested as an Electrode in Non-Aqueous Media Containing Lithium Salt.
PublicationSilica aerogel (SiO2ag) was combined with carbonaceous material in the pyrolysis process of hydrocarbons. The obtained nanocomposite SiO2ag/C was amorphous, partially preserving the porous structure of SiO2ag. The specific surface area changes from 445.6 m2/g for pure SiO2ag to 205.52 m2/g SiO2ag/C. The 29Si MAS-NMR shows a three-dimensional matrix with silicon atoms connected to other silicon atoms by four...
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Salicylaldimine-based receptor as a material for iron(III) selective optical sensing
Publicationα,α-Bis(salicylimino)-m-xylene (L) was prepared using both conventional and microwave-assisted procedure. The compound exhibits ability to colorimetric recognition of iron(III) ions in aqueous environment, what is shown by significant color change from yellow to purple. In DMSO : water (9:1 v/v) solvent system receptor creates with iron(III) cations complexes of 2:1 stoichiometry (L:Fe3+) with stability constant (log K) 7.54±0.21....
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Comparison of Two Nonlinear Predictive Control Algorithms for Dissolved Oxygen Tracking Problem at WWTP
PublicationThe wastewater treatment plant is classified as a complex system, due to its nonlinear dynamics, large uncertainty of disturbance inputs, multiple time scales in the internal process dynamics, and multivariable structure. The aeration process, in turn, is an important and expensive part of wastewater treatment plant operation. All operating parameters of the aeration in biological processes are to be precisely controlled to provide...
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Determination of Local Dye Concentration in Hybrid Porous Silica Thin Films
PublicationThe idea of determination of local dye concentration in a nanoporous matrix is proposed based on donor − acceptor energy transfer. The method was tested for a Rhodamine 110 − Rhodamine 101 system in silica and methylated silica nanolayers. Evaluation of acceptor (Rhodamine 101) local concentration was carried out by comparing the results of Monte Carlo simulation of energy transfer from donor (Rhodamine 110) to acceptor (Rhodamine...
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Spectral dependences of photocurrent of the aluminium-nickel phthalocyanine-tetracene-aluminium heterojunction
PublicationAnalizowano charakterystyki spectralne fotoprądu płynącego przez heterozłącze tetracen-ftalocyjanina niklu. Obserwowany fotoprąd jest prądem dziurowym generowanym w trzech obszarach: w pobliżu obu elektrod Al i międzypowierzchni tetracen-ftalocyjanina niklu.
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Insights into the biogeochemical transformation, environmental impacts and biochar-based soil decontamination of antimony
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A review of the biogeochemical controls on the occurrence and distribution of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in coals
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Spirulina Supplements as a Source of Mineral Nutrients in the Daily Diet
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The inhibition effect of mad Honey on corrosion of 2007-type aluminium alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution
PublicationThe inhibition effect of mad honey on corrosion of 2007-type aluminium alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution was investigated by Tafel extrapolarisation (TP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). All the studied parameters exhibited good anti-corrosive properties against corrosion of 2007-type aluminium alloy in the test solution; the corrosion rates decreased with the increase...
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Implementing fermentation technology for comprehensive valorisation of seafood processing by-products: A critical review on recovering valuable nutrients and enhancing utilisation
PublicationFermentation technology is a biorefining tool that has been used in various industrial processes to recover valuable nutrients from different side streams. One promising application of this technique is in the reclamation of nutritional components from seafood side streams. Seafood processing generates significant amounts of waste, including heads, shells, and other side streams. These side streams contain high quantities of valued...
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Torsional buckling and post-buckling of columns made of aluminium alloy
PublicationThe paper concerns torsional buckling and the initial post-buckling of axially compressed thin-walled aluminium alloy columns with bisymmetrical cross-section. It is assumed that the column material behaviour is described by the Ramberg–Osgood constitutive equation in non-linear elastic range. The stationary total energy principle is used to derive the governing non-linear differential equation. An approximate solution of the equation...
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SILICA AEROGEL TOWARDS ANODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
PublicationAn increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices stimulates progress in research on electrode and electrolyte materials. In the field of electrodes materials, silicon is the one of the most promising anode materials for Li-ion batteries. However silicon has the drastic volume variation (around 3 times lower on extraction) during insertion and extraction of lithium ions. As an alternative, nanocomposites...
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Tailoring the electrochemical degradation of iron protected with polypyrrole films for biodegradable cardiovascular stents
PublicationThe degradation of polypyrrole (PPy) coated iron is studied in phosphate buffer saline solution at 37 °C by odd random phase multisine electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS). PPy is electropolymerized with anti-inflammatory salicylates incorporated in the film, as a drug release system. The modelling of EIS over time provides the quantitative description of the corrosion behaviour of the material. Thus, the reliable...
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Flexural buckling and post-buckling of columns made of aluminium alloy
PublicationThe paper concerns flexural buckling and initial post-buckling of axially compressed columns made of aluminium alloy described by the Ramberg-Osgood relationship. The non-linear differential equation of the problem is derived using the stationary total energy principle and the assumptions of classical beam theory within a finite range. The approximate analytical solution of the equation leading to the buckling loads and initial...
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Morfologia mikrostruktury warstw powierzchniowych mangan-azot-tlen wytworzonych na aluminium
PublicationPrzedstawiono fizyczny model kinetyki procesów dyfuzyjnych występujących podczas tworzenia warstw powierzchniowych zawierających mangan, azot i tlen na aluminium. Opisano metodę wytwarzania wymienionych warstw powierzchniowych, podano ich twardość oraz morfologię mikrostruktury: rozklad pierwiastków i sklad fazowy.
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Electrical properties and structure of lead-borate glass containing iron ions.
PublicationThe ac and dc conductivity in iron–lead-borate glass samples was investigated in the frequency range from 1 mHz to 1 MHz and in the temperature range from 153 K to 423 K. The structure was investigated by the means of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and the crystalline phases (if present) were identified by the means of X-ray diffractometry. Two types of ac electrical behaviour were observed. The first group of glass samples which...
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Employment of a Nonlinear Adaptive Control System for Improved Control of Dissolved Oxygen in Sequencing Batch Reactor
PublicationA proper control in a complex system, such as Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) with each year is becoming increasingly important. High quality control can minimize an environmental impact as well as reduce operational costs of the WWTP. One of the core issues is providing adequate dissolved oxygen (DO) concetration for microorganisms used in a treatment process. An aeration process of the wastewater realised by an system consisting...
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Molecular transformation of dissolved organic matter in manganese ore-mediated constructed wetlands for fresh leachate treatment
PublicationThe organic matter (OM) and nitrogen in Fresh leachate (FL) from waste compression sites pose environmental and health risks. Even though the constructed wetland (CW) can efficiently remove these pollutants, the molecular-level transformations of dissolved OM (DOM) in FL remain uncertain. This study reports the molecular dynamics of DOM and nitrogen removal during FL treatment in CWs. Two lab-scale vertical-flow CW systems were...
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Comparative analysis of thermodynamic cycles of selected nuclear ship power plants with high-temperature helium-cooled nuclear reactor
PublicationThis paper presents a comparative analysis of thermodynamic cycles of two ship power plant systems with a high-temperature helium- cooled nuclear reactor. The first of them is a gas system with recuperator , in which classical gas chamber is substituted for a HTGR reactor (High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor) . The second of the considered cycles is a combined gas-steam system where working medium flux from gas turbine outlet...
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Dissolved oxygen control for activated sludge processes
PublicationRegulatory do nadążania za trajektorią referencyjną stężenia tlenu w komorze reaktora biologicznego są proponowane i badane. W artykule badany jest nieliniowy regulator predykcyjny oraz regulator adaptacyjny z modelem referencyjnym. Uwzględniono zarówno usuwanie ze ścieków pożywki oraz fosforu za pomocą technologii osadu czynnego. Podejście do projektowania regulatora wykorzystuje strukturę dynamiki rozpuszczonego tlenu i jej dwie...
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Surface-Plasmon-Coupled Emission of Rhodamine 110 in a Silica Nanolayer
PublicationThe first observation of strong directional surface-plasmon-coupled emission (SPCE) of Rhodamine 110 in silica nanofilms deposited on silver nanolayers is reported. The preparation of the material is described in detail. The intensity of SPCE exceeds 10 times that of free space fluorescence and total linear light polarization in the SPCE ring is observed. A new experimental setup and an original data collection method is presented....
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Drainage and capillary rise components in water balance of alluvial soils
PublicationPrzepływ wody przez dolny brzeg profilu glebowego stanowi ważny element wielu modeli pracy drenażu. Przeciekanie wody w głąb albo podsiąk kapilarny ku górze mierzone były metodą lizymetryczną w warunkach polowych podczas 4 lat (1972-1975). Podsiąk kapilarny wynosił 40-50% ogólnego zasilania w wodę w glebach typu Histosols, natomiast prawie zero w glebach typu Inceptisols. Pomierzone wartości pozwalaja na ocenę wymiany wody pomiedzy...
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Electrochemical Activity and Electrical Properties of Optimized Polypyrrole Coatings on Iron
PublicationIn this work, electrochemical activity and electrical properties of polypyrrole (PPy) coated iron electrodes have been investigated. PPy film was electrochemically polymerized from sodium salicylate aqueous solution under conditions, which provided an increase of iron corrosion resistance. It was noticed that the pH of the solution and the applied electrode potential range during the study of the polymer properties had an influence...
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The role of aluminium in metal–organic frameworks derived carbon doped with cobalt in electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction
PublicationWater electrolysis is one of the most crucial processes in the development of new energy sources, where ultra-clean fuel is produced - hydrogen. Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the sluggish process of overall water splitting. Therefore, this study presents the design, characterization and electrochemical study of cobalt-based electrocatalysts embedded into porous carbons derived from an Al-metal–organic...
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Decomposing Cavities in Digital Volumes into Products of Cycles
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Optimization of steam cycles with respect to supercritical parameters
PublicationArtykuł zawiera analizę budowanych aktualnie bloków nadkrytycznych stosowanych na świecie. W pracy przeprowadzono analizę obiegów z pojedynczym oraz podwójnym przegrzewem międzystopniowym dodatkowo z regeneracyjnym podgrzewem wody zasilającej odpowiednio z sześcioma, siedmioma, ośmioma, dziewięcioma oraz dziesięcioma wymiennikami regeneracyjnymi. Obliczenia wykonywano dla różnych wartości temperatur i ciśnienia pary świeżej, różnych...
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Alternative cogeneration thermodynamic cycles for domestic ORC
PublicationThe Organic Flash Cycle (OFC) is suggested as a vapor power cycle that could potentially improve the efficiency of utilization of the heat source. Low and medium temperature finite thermal sources are considered in the cycle. Additionally the OFC’s aim is to reduce temperature difference during heat addition. The study examines 2 different fluids. Comparisons are drawn between the OFC and an optimized basic Organic Rankine Cycle...
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Sizes of iron hydroxide particles formed during ferric coagulation processes
PublicationThe aim of the study was to apply laser granulometer for measuring sizes of particles formed in iron-based coagulation process in water, which did not contain significant amounts of organic compounds. The research was conducted using tap water, obtained from underground sources. Iron sulfate in doses of 2.0–10.0 mgFe L–1 was added to water. During initial stage of flocculation, iron hydroxide particles reached dimensions between...
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Korozja naprężeniowa stopów aluminium i ich złączy spawanych
PublicationPrzedstawiono rezultaty badań odporności na korozję naprężeniową stopów aluminium i ich złączy spawanych: AlMg4,5Mn, AlZn5Mg1, AlZn5Mg2CrZr, i stopu Al-Mg ALUSTAR. Ocenę podatności na korozję naprężeniową przeprowadzono dwiema metodami: przy stałej szybkości odkształcania w powietrzu i sztucznej wodzie morskiej oraz przy stałym obciążeniu w powietrzu i 3,5% NaCl. Parametrami mierzonymi były: wytrzymałość na rozciąganie, wydłużenie,...
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Effectiveness of various types of coating materials applied in reinforced concrete exposed to freeze–thaw cycles and chlorides
PublicationThis study assesses the durability of coated and uncoated concrete surfaces protected with four different coating materials: water-soluble (BW), solvent-based (BR), mineral (MI), and epoxy (EP). The durability assessment includes evaluating the absorption rate of water, pull-off adhesion strength, and coating material thickness. Concrete samples were subjected to immersion in regular water and a 7% urea solution, followed by...
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Effectiveness of various types of coating materials applied in reinforced concrete exposed to freeze–thaw cycles and chlorides
PublicationThis study assesses the durability of coated and uncoated concrete surfaces protected with four Different coating materials: water-soluble (BW), solvent-based (BR), mineral (MI), and epoxy (EP). The durability assessment includes evaluating the absorption rate of water, pull-of adhesion strength, and coating material thickness. Concrete samples were subjected to immersion in regular water and a 7% urea solution, followed by cyclic...
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Effects of climate change on microbial community structure and function in Antarctic Glacier Lagoon
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Atmospheric emission of nitric oxide and processes involved in its biogeochemical transformation in terrestrial environment
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Charakterystyka elektrochemiczna odporności korozyjnej aluminium i jego stopów w wodnych środowiskach zasadowych
PublicationRozprawa doktorska przedstawia charakterystykę elektrochemiczną odporności korozyjnej aluminium i jego stopów w wodnych środowiskach zasadowych. Główne elementy pracy to część literaturowa, w której zarysowano problem badawczy i szczegółowo omówiono zagadnienia związane z korozją aluminium oraz, po przedstawieniu tez pracy i jej zakresu, część eksperymentalna i badawcza. Praca skupia się na kompleksowemu opisowi mechanizmów korozji...
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Fracture of aluminium joints bonded with epoxy adhesive reinforced by mmt nanoparticles
PublicationCrack propagation behavior was studied for aluminium/aluminum adhesive joints bonded with two epoxy adhesives: pure and reinforced with clay nanoparticles. The focus was also on the novel use of the constant displacement rate test to study adhesion/adhesives efficiency. The epoxy systems studied were: Epidian E6 produced from bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin, (''Organika -Sarzyna'' Poland); pure or strengthened with montmorillonit...
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An optimized dissolved oxygen concentration control in SBR with the use of adaptive and predictive control schemes
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of optimizing control of the aeration process in a water resource recovery facility (WRRF) using sequencing batch reactor (SBR), one that affects the efficiency of wastewater treatment by stimulating metabolic reactions of microorganisms through dissolved oxygen (DO) level control, and accounts for the predominant part of operating costs. Two independent approaches to DO control algorithm design...
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Conservation aspects of cast-iron platform shelters on the example of Vistula Pomerania railway stations
PublicationCast-iron shelters were used in the 19th century as cheaper alternatives to large platform halls. Nevertheless, they were aesthetically distinguishable from later riveted solutions. Because of their durability and continuous utility, they were not the subject of disassembly, as numerous transport infrastructure objects have been in recent decades. This article aims to indicate proper conservation practices during construction works...
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Wear and corrosion characteristics of the layers type (mn-p) formed on aluminium alloys
Publicationopisano multipleksową metodę wytwarzania warstw zawierających mangan i fosfor (mn-p) na stopach aluminium. przedstawiono wyniki badań mikrostruktury, właściwości tribologicznych i korozyjnych tych warstw. stwierdzono obecność tlenku manganu i fosforku manganu w wytworzonych warstwach oraz ich wysoką twardość, rzędu 1272 hv0,02. warstwy typu (mn-p) zmniejszają podatność stopu alsi13mg1cuni na korozję w 0,01 mh2so4.
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Mechanical properties of two-stage concrete modified by silica fume
PublicationAbstract. Two-stage concretes, despite the fact that they have proven themselves in various types of construction, have not been studied to the same extent as traditional heavy concretes. Therefore, the article developed the composition of frame concrete with various additives in the composition of the cement-sand mortar. A comparison of the mechanical characteristics of the developed compositions with the addition of silica fume...
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Correction: Wilk et al. “The Effects of High Doses of Caffeine on Maximal Strength and Muscular Endurance in Athletes Habituated to Caffeine” Nutrients, 2019, 11(8), 1912
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TiO2 and Reducing Gas: Intricate Relationships to Direct Reduction of Iron Oxide Pellets
PublicationIn response to the imperative for sustainable iron production with reduced CO2 emissions, this study delves into the intricate role of TiO2 in the direct reduction of iron oxide pellets. The TiO2-dependent reducibility of iron oxide pellets utilizing H2 and CO gas across varied temperatures and gas compositions is thoroughly investigated. Our findings unveil the nuanced nature of the TiO2 effect, underscored by its concentration-dependent...
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X-ray diffraction (XRD) of silica-coated bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) and gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) structures
Open Research DataData contain results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements of pristine Bi2O3 and Gd2O3 structures using Aeris diffractometer (Malvern Panalytical, Malvern, UK) with Cu-Kα radiation (λ = 1.544 Å)
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Badanie wpływu zmian natężenia prądu na spawanie stopu aluminium
PublicationStop aluminium AW-7075 zyskuje coraz większą popularność w zastosowaniach komercyjnych ze względu na jego wyjątkowe właściwości fizyczne i mechaniczne: małą gęstość, wysoką wytrzymałość, udarność i plastyczność, bardzo dużą odporność na zmęczenie i zadowalającą na korozję, łatwą obrabialność i przetwarzalność. Ze względu na te właściwości, stop ten (AlZn5,5MgCu), zwany też FORTAL-em, używany jest dla części narażonych na wysokie...
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Stochastic optimisation algorithm for optimisation of controller parameters for control of dissolved oxygen in wastewater treatment plant
PublicationWastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are very important facilities for mankind. They enable the removal and neutralisation of man-made pollutants. Therefore, it is important for wastewater treatment plants to operate as efficiently as possible so that the level of pollutants in the treated wastewater meets specific requirements. This paper concerns the design of a hierarchical nonlinear adaptive control system for dissolved oxygen...