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Impedance Measurement and Selection of Electrochemical Equivalent Circuit of a Working PEM Fuel Cell Cathode
PublicationThe dynamic impedance analysis of direct methanolfuel cell (DMFC) cathode supplied with pure oxygen is pre-sented. Presented results were obtained during dynamic chang-es of the current density in working fuel cell. Investigation ofthe occurring processes at cathode was carried with dynamicelectrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). A discussionwas conducted based on the determined correlation parameterχ2. It was shown that...
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Safe Operation of Underground Mining Vehicles Based on Cyclic Fatigue Monitoring of Powertrains
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Dynamics control of powered hydraulic roof supports in the underground longwall mining complex
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Integrated approach for evaluation of pollution level of underground water in the vicinity of a municipal landfill
PublicationCelem pracy była ocena stopnia zanieczyszczenia wód podziemnych pobranych wokół składowiska odpadów komunalnych. Zastosowano zintegrowane podejście polegajace na jednoczesnym wykorzystaniu badań chemicznych i biotestów. Najbardziej zanieczyszczone próbki okazały się również najbardziej toksyczne wobec badanych organizmów wskaźnikowych. Wykorzystanie biotestów umożliwia uzyskanie dodatkowej informacji na temat możliwych skutków...
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Study of Soil Temperature and Moisture Changes in a Physical Model of an Underground Cable Line
PublicationThe ampacity of power cables is highly dependent on the thermal resistivity of the soil in which they are laid. The lower it is, the higher this ampacity. The thermal resistivity of the soil decreases as its moisture increases. Therefore, it is preferable that the soil around the cables has high moisture. Unfortunately, the heat generated in heavily loaded cables causes the migration of moisture from the surrounding soil, which...
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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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Elastic protection coasting for ship tanks to increase environment protection level
PublicationW opracowaniu przedstawiono ideę nowego rozwiązania dla podniesienia bezpieczeństwa zbiorników paliwowych statków, polegającą na wprowadzeniu do zbiornika drugiej - elastycznej bariery ochronnej opartej na warstwie wypełniacza.
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Stochastic modelling of spatiotemporal earthquake fields for large cylindrical shell tanks
PublicationCelem artykułu jest analiza metody warunkowego modelowania stochastycznego pola losowego trzęsienia ziemi dla dużych cylindrycznych zbiorników powłokowych wykorzystując przestrzenno-czasową funkcję korelacji. Metoda została zastosowana do generacji historii czasowych przyspieszeń w różnych punktach pola. Następnie wygenerowane historie czasowe zostały wykorzystane do analizy dynamicznej odpowiedzi zbiornika powłokowego. Wyniki...
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Assessment of Fuel Cells’ State of Health by Low-Frequency Noise Measurements
PublicationWe proposed applying low-frequency (flicker) noise in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells under selected loads to assess their state of health. The measurement set-up comprised a precise data acquisition board and was able to record the DC voltage and its random component at the output. The set-up estimated the voltage noise power spectral density at frequencies up to a few hundred mHz. We observed the evolution of the electrical...
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Activity of Patents in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production in the Context of Passenger Car Fleet in the V4 Countries
PublicationThe hydrogen market in the world today is capable ovule and em-pirical evidence on activity of patents in fuel cells and hydrogen production islimited so far. Patent applications in zero-emission mobility in the aspect of fuelcells include: DAFC/DMFC&DMFC, PEMFC, SOFC, AFC, PAFC. As for thepatents relating to the hydrogen production, they concern low carbon, electrol-ysis and inorganic. The purpose of the study was to investigate...
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Investigations of the Working Process in a Dual-Fuel Low-Emission Combustion Chamber for an FPSO Gas Turbine Engine
PublicationThis investigation is devoted to an analysis of the working process in a dual-fuel low-emission combustion chamber for a floating vessel’s gas turbine. The low-emission gas turbine combustion chamber with partial pre-mixing of fuel and air inside the outer and inner radial-axial swirlers was chosen as the object of research. When modelling processes in a dual-flow low-emission gas turbine combustion chamber, a generalized method...
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INVESTIGATIONS OF THE EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF A DUAL-FUEL GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OPERATING SIMULTANEOUSLY ON LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUELS
PublicationT his study is dedicated to investigations of the working process in a dual-fuel low-emission combustion chamber for a floating vessel’s gas turbine. As the object of the research, a low-emission gas turbine combustion chamber with partial premixing of fuel and air inside the outer and inner radial-axial swirls was chosen. The method of the research is based on the numerical solution of the system of differential...
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The Influence of External Load on the Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells
PublicationIn this work, the effect of the external load on the current and power generation, as well as on the pollutant removal by microbial fuel cells (MFCs), has been studied by step-wise modifying the external load. The load changes included a direct scan, in which the external resistance was increased from 120 Ω to 3300 Ω, and a subsequent reverse scan, in which the external resistance was decreased back to 120 Ω. The reduction in the...
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Production of fuel briquette from solid waste biomass using natural resin as a binder
PublicationBackground: This research aimed to evaluate the use of natural resin as a binder for the production of fuel briquette from solid waste biomass.Methods: Proximate analyses were made for fuel briquette prepared from solid waste biomass using natural resin as a binder in comparison with using starch as a binder.Results: The results for density, percent content of moisture, percent content of volatile matter, percent...
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Production of fuel briquette from solid waste biomass using natural resin as a binder
PublicationAbstract Background: This research aimed to evaluate the use of natural resin as a binder for the production of fuel briquette from solid waste biomass. Methods: Proximate analyses were made for fuel briquette prepared from solid waste biomass using natural resin as a binder in comparison with using starch as a binder. Results: The results for density, percent content of moisture, percent content of volatile matter, percent content...
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Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engines running on gaseous fuels in dual-fuel mode
PublicationConventional fossil fuels are being substituted with alternative green fuels because of their greenhouse gas emissions and pollution problems, which pose a severe threat to the environment. Several studies have reported the usage of biodiesel and gaseous fuels in both single and dual-fuel modes. Gaseous fuels such as producer gas, biogas, syngas, and hydrogen produced from renewable biomass could potentially be used along with...
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DESIGN ANALYSIS OF HYBRID GAS TURBINE - FUEL CELL POWER PLANT IN STATIONARY AND MARINE APPLICATIONS
PublicationThe paper concerns design analysis of a hybrid gas turbine power plant with a fuel cell (stack). The aim of this work was to find the most favorable variant of the medium capacity (approximately 50 MW) hybrid system. In the article, computational analysis of two variants of such a system was carried out. The analysis let to calculate capacity, efficiency of both variants and other parameters like flu gas temperature. The paper...
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6.2, Engineering structures. [Chapter] 6.2.1, Assessment of the technical condition and repairs to cylindrical tank : 6.2.2, Assessment and repair of underground arterial pipelines : 6.2.4, Assessment and repair of steel chimneys
PublicationJerzy Ziółko opracował następujące fragmenty książki: w rozdziale 6.2. Engineering structures (Obiekty inżynierskie), pkt. 6.2.1 Assessment of the technical condition and repairs to cylindrical tank (Diagnostyka stanu technicznego i naprawy zbiorników walcowych), pkt. 6.2.2 Assessment and repair of underground arterial pipelines (Diagnostyka i naprawy podziemnych rurociągów magistralnych, pkt. 6.2.4 Assessment and repair of steel...
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Synthesis and Testing of BCZY/LNZ Mixed Proton–electron Conducting Composites for Fuel Cell Applications
PublicationA composite of BaCe0.6Zr0.2Y0.2O3–δ and Li2O:NiO:ZnO was investigated for fuel cell applications. The composite was successfully synthesized and its phase stability was confirmed at temperatures up to 900 °C. The influence of sintering and pressing aids on density was also investigated. Electrical properties were measured. DC electrical conductivity was about 8•10-4 S/m at 845 K. Open circuit voltage measurements in wet hydrogen...
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Microbial fuel cell applications for removal of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants: A review
PublicationBioelectrochemical systems (BESs) are considered as the potential approaches to remediate the environments contaminated by hydrocarbons. This review addresses the application of BESs particularly microbial fuel cells (MFCs) in degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons, including BTEXs, from soil, water, wastewater and sediments. Details on reactor design and critical issues are discussed. Aspects on electrodes, redox mediators and...
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Performance of microbial fuel cells operated under anoxic conditions
PublicationNowadays, microbial fuel cells (MFC) stand up as a promising renewable energy source. Due to the ability of the MFC to oxidize a wide spectrum of substrates, wastewater seems to be one of the most interesting fuels. Unfortunately, wastewater could contain electron acceptors such as nitrate, which could interfere with the electrical performance of the MFC. In this work, the influence of oxidised nitrogen forms on the electricity...
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A model of fuel combustion process in the marine reciprocating engine work space taking into account load and wear of crankshaft-piston assembly and the theory of semi-Markov processes
PublicationThe ar ticle analyses the operation of reciprocal internal combu stion engines, with mar ine engines u sed a s an example. The analysis takes into account types of energy conversion in the work spaces (cylinders) of these engines, loads of their crankshaft-piston assemblies, and types of fuel combustion which can take place in these spaces during engine operation. It is highlighted that the analysed time-dependent loads of marine...
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Stainless steel/yttria stabilized zirconia composite supported solid oxide fuel cell
PublicationW tym artykule opisano wytworzenie i przebadanie kompozytowych elementów nośnych tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych. Podłoża nośne zostały wytworzone ze stali nierdzewnej i tlenkiem itru stabilizowanego tlenku cyrkonu (YSZ), których proszki zmieszano w różnych proporcjach objętościowych. Zachowanie podłoży podczas spiekania (skurcz liniowy, porowatość) oraz wysokotemperaturowe właściwości (odporność na utlenianie, przewodność elektryczna)...
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Dynamic impedance measurements of the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell cathode at various operating temperatures
PublicationThis article discusses the application of impedance analysis for diagnosing the cathode of a direct methanol fuel cell at various operating temperatures. The Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy technique coupled with a linear current scan was applied for this purpose. This technique allowed the observation of changes in the cathode's properties in the fuel cell operating under real working conditions. An equivalent model...
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NANOCRYSTALLINE CATHODES FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS MADE OF NOBLE METALS
PublicationCathodes for solid oxide fuel cells prepared by the infiltration method at 600 °C are presented. The infiltration method allows to produce stable, nanostructured electrodes. Cathodes were prepared using gold, platinum, La2NiO4+δ (L2N) and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3 δ (LSCF). Symmetrical cathode/electrolyte/cathode samples were prepared and examined with SEM microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Despite successful deposition...
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Investigation of the Efficiency of a Dual-Fuel Gas Turbine Combustion Chamber with a Plasma‒Chemical Element
PublicationThe study is devoted to the possibility of increasing the efficiency of the working process in dual-fuel combustion chambers of gas turbine engines for FPSO vessels. For the first time, it is proposed to use the advantages of plasma‒chemical intensification of the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in the dual-fuel combustion chambers, which can simultaneously operate on gaseous and liquid fuels. A design scheme of a combustion chamber...
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Analysis of different tillage implements with respect to reduced fuel consumption, tractor operating speed and its wheel slippage
PublicationNowadays the prices of agricultural farm produced products are increasing with ant-speed and the prices of input for raising crops are increasing with rocket-speed. Therefore, there is a dire need to conduct some important studies to innovate the techniques which can lower the costs of crop production. In this context, this study was conducted to evaluate the consumption of fuel at different tillage implements, tractor operating...
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The influence of dynamic load changes on temporary impedance in hydrogen fuel cells, selection and validation of the electrical equivalent circuit
PublicationTo achieve optimal performance of a fuel cell, a reliable monitoring and diagnostic method is required. The currently utilized methods give limited information or they are impossible to use under dynamic working conditions. To obtain comprehensive information about the fuel cell operation we utilized novel dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Impedance measurements in dynamic mode were performed on a hydrogen fuel cell,...
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High Temperature Air/Steam Conversion of Biomass and Wastes Into Fuel Gas for Heat and Electricity Production
PublicationPaper present principle of high temperature air/staem gasification as well as some results of research using this technology for conversion of biomass and wastes into fuel gas.
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Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Consumption Modelling Based on Exploitation Data by Using Artificial Neural Networks
PublicationOne of the ways to improve the fuel economy of heavy duty trucks is to operate the combustion engine in its most efficient operating points. To do that, a mathematical model of the engine is required, which shows the relations between engine speed, torque and fuel consumption in transient states. In this paper, easy accessible exploitation data collected via CAN bus of the heavy duty truck were used to obtain a model of a diesel...
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Relation between benchmark displacement velocity and seismic activity caused by underground longwall exploitation
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Introducing Bentonite into the Environment in the Construction Stage of Linear Underground Investment Using the HDD Method
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The Effect of Oxygenated Diesel-N-Butanol Fuel Blends on Combustion, Performance, and Exhaust Emissions of a Turbocharged CRDI Diesel Engine
PublicationThe article deals with the effects made by using various n-butanol-diesel fuel blends on the combustion history, engine performance and exhaust emissions of a turbocharged four-stroke, four-cylinder, CRDI 1154HP (85 kW) diesel engine. At first, load characteristics were taken when running an engine with normal diesel fuel (DF) to have ‘baseline’ parameters at the two ranges of speed of 1800 and 2500 rpm. Four a fossil diesel (class...
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The influence of the fuel spray nozzle geometry on the exhaust gas composition from the marine 4-stroke diesel engine
PublicationThe paper presents experimental research on a 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, turbocharged AL25/30 Diesel engine. Research consisted in investigating the effect of the geometry of the fuel injectors on the exhaust gas composition from the engine. During measurements, the engine was operated with a regulator characteristic of a load range from 40 kW to 280 kW, made by electric water resistance. The engine was mechanically coupled to the electric...
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Optimization of the Relative Humidity of Reactant Gases in Hydrogen Fuel Cells Using Dynamic Impedance Measurements
PublicationWater management is a key factor affecting the efficiency of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The currently used monitoring methods of PEMFCs provide limited information about which processes or components that humidity has a significant impact upon. Herein, we propose the use of a novel approach of impedance measurements using a multi-sinusoidal perturbation signal, which enables impedance measurements under dynamic...
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Advanced coating of interior of tanks for rising environmental safety - novel applications of polyurethanes
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Statistical description and numerical calculations of cylindrical vertical tanks with initial geometric imperfections
PublicationDokonano identyfikacji rzeczywistych wstępnych imperfekcji geometrycznych stalowych pionowych zbiorników walcowych. Imperfekcje przedstawiono jako pole losowe opisane za pomocą odpowiednio dobranej funkcji korelacyjnej, wartości oczekiwanej oraz obwiedni pola. Wykorzystując własne programy numeryczne przeprowadzono generację zbioru odchyłek geometrycznych zbiornika. Porównano estymatory wygenerowanego pola losowego z parametrami...
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Advanced coating of interior of tanks for rising environmental safety - numerical simulation of grounding
PublicationZwiększanie bezpieczeństwa środowiska naturalnego podczas transportu materiałów ropopochodnych stale stanowi ważny i aktualny problem badawczy. W pracy prezentowane są wyniki badań innowacyjnych powłok ochronnych zmniejszających ryzyko rozlewu olejowego podczas kolizji środków transportu - w szczególności statków. Prace badawcze prowadzone były w ramach programu Eureka E!3614 CORET.
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Analysis of the structure of the atomized fuel spray with marine diesel engine injector in the early stage of injection
PublicationThis paper presents the results of the experimental research of the atomized fuel spray with the marine diesel engine injector in the constant volume chamber. The specificity of the phenomena occurring in the marine engine cylinder was the reason to use the optical visualisation method in the studies – the Mie scattering technique. This work presents an analysis of the influence of different geometry of outlet orifice and opening...
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The impedance of hydrogen oxidation reaction in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell in the presence of carbon monoxide in hydrogen stream
PublicationEvaluation of performance of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, which is affected by carbon monoxide that pollutes the hydrogen stream, was presented. This influence was studied for carbon monoxide concentration of 125–325 ppb, which are close to values specified in ISO 14687:2019 standard. Performed studies provided crucial information for further development of fuel cell as an energy source for automotive application. Impedance...
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Fuel price, income and road safety as determinants of the level of the population’s economic well-being in Poland
PublicationThe opportunity to travel is one of the most favorite human activities, given that on a trip a person gets new knowledge, impressions and positive emotions. Recreational trips occupy a prominent place in the concept of the economics of happiness, and the study of factors that influence decision-making regarding travel is important for forecasting the number of tourists, infrastructure development, income and expenses of businesses...
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ENERGY AND EMISSION QUALITY RANKING OF NEWLY PRODUCED LOW-SULPHUR MARINE FUEL
PublicationThe article describes the methodology of engine tests on new types of low-sulphur marine fuels in laboratory conditions in order to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their suitability for powering full-size marine engines. The innovativeness of the proposed solution consists of adapting the laboratory Diesel Engine Test Bed to carry out experimental tests using residual and alternative fuels so that it is possible to imitate...
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Flexible syngas-biogas-hydrogen fueling spark-ignition engine behaviors with optimized fuel compositions and control parameters
PublicationThis paper presents the results research on the optimal fuel compositions and the control parameters of the spark ignition engine fueled with syngas-biogas-hydrogen for the purpose of setting up a flexible electronic control unit for the engine working in a solar-biomass hybrid renewable energy system. In syngas-biogas-hydrogen mixture, the optimal content of hydrogen and biogas is 20% and 30%, respectively. Exceeding these thresholds,...
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Prediction of NOx Emission Based on Data of LHD On-Board Monitoring System in a Deep Underground Mine
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Effect of interconnect coating procedure on solid oxide fuel cell performance
PublicationChromium (Cr) species vaporizing from chromia-forming alloy interconnects is known as a source of degradation in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks called “cathode poisoning”. (Mn,Co)3O4 spinel coatings offer good protection against Cr evaporation during operation. In this study, Crofer 22 APU steel interconnects were electrophoretically deposited in different mediums to obtain high packing of green coating layer. The optimized...
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Advanced coating of interior of tanks for rising environmental safety of tankers - novel applications of polyurethanes
PublicationOpisano technologię nanoszenia ciekłego systemu poliuretanowego na niewygrzewane elementy stalowe i stalowo-betonowe oraz sposób łączenia powłoki poliuretanowej z wymienionymi materiałami, a także między sobą przy użyciu odpowiednich środków adhezyjnych. Scharakteryzowano metodę utylizacji i odzysku polioli z zużytych w badaniach powłok poliuretanowych w recyklingu surowcowym poprzez zastosowanie małoczšsteczkowych glikoli jako...
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Specific risks for local stability and capacity of verticat doble - shell cylindrical steel tanks
PublicationOmówiono zagrożenia stateczności i nosności płaszczy zbiorników dwupłaszczowych wywołane przez: niefachowo prowadzoną próbę wodną, dużną różnicę temperatury podczas eksploatacji oraz nierównomierne osiadanie. W księdze konferncyjnej opublikowano dwustronicowe streszczenie referatów a na załączonej płycie referaty zamieszczone są w całości. Liczby podane w nawiasach dotyczą ilości rysunków fotografii na płycie , liczby bez nawiasów...
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Specific risks for local stability and capacity of verticat doble - shell cylindrical steel tanks
PublicationOmówiono zagrożenia stateczności i nosności płaszczy zbiorników dwupłaszczowych wywołane przez: niefachowo prowadzoną próbę wodną, dużną różnicę temperatury podczas eksploatacji oraz nierównomierne osiadanie. W księdze konferncyjnej opublikowano dwustronicowe streszczenie referatów a na załączonej płycie referaty zamieszczone są w całości.
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A grey box model of glucose fermentation and syntrophic oxidation in microbial fuel cells
PublicationIn this work, the fermentative and oxidative processes taking place in a microbial fuel cell (MFC) fed with glucose were studied and modeled. The model accounting for the bioelectrochemical processes was based on ordinary, Monod-type differential equations. The model parameters were estimated using experimental results obtained from three H-type MFCs operated at open or closed circuits and fed with glucose or ethanol. The experimental...
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Application of wet powder spraying for anode supported solid oxide fuel cell with a perowskite SrTi0.98Nb0.02O3-d anode
PublicationAnode-supported solid oxide fuel cell with SrTi0.98Nb0.02O3–d anode, yttria-stabilized zirconia electrolyte and La(Ni0.6Fe0.4) O3d cathode has been successfully fabricated and evaluated. Process of anode support fabrication has been presented. Wet powder spraying and high temperature sintering method have been studied and applied to deposit the thin electrolyte layer.In order to improve catalytic properties of the anode, it has...