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Accuracy, Memory and Speed Strategies in GPU-based Finite-Element Matrix-Generation
PublicationThis paper presents strategies on how to optimize GPU-based finite-element matrix-generation that occurs in the finite-element method (FEM) using higher order curvilinear elements. The goal of the optimization is to increase the speed of evaluation and assembly of large finite-element matrices on a single GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) while maintaining the accuracy of numerical integration at the desired level. For this reason,...
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Suppression of distortions in signals received from Doppler sensor for vehicle speed measurement
PublicationDoppler sensors are commonly used for movement detection and speed measurement. However, electromagnetic interference and imperfections in sensor construction result in degradation of the signal to noise ratio. As a result, detection of signals reflected from moving objects becomes problematic. The paper proposes an algorithm for reduction of distortions and noise in the signal received from a simple, dual-channel type of a Doppler...
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Efficiency analysis of an energy conversion system for a variable speed small hydropower plant
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An improved high-speed residue-to-binary converter based on the chinese remainder theorem
Publicationw pracy zaprezentowano nowy szybki konwerter z systemu resztowego do systemu binarnego. Projekcje ortogonalne wyznaczane są przy użyciu funkcji logicznych pięciu zmiennych. Suma projekcji obliczana jest z zastosowaniem drzewa Wallace'a. Wektor sumy i wektor przeniesienia są dzielone na segmenty tak aby liczba reprezentowana łącznie przez obydwa segmenty o młodszych wagach nie przekraczała zakresu systemu resztowego,M. Bity segmentów...
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Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles
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Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles
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Simulation and Experiments of High Speed Machining Vibration Monitoring with Variable Spindle Velocity
PublicationArtykuł poświęcony jest nadzorowaniu drgań wirujących narzędzi podczas obróbki szybkościowej na nowoczesnych centrach frezarskich. Przeprowadzono analizę dynamiki procesu skrawania smukłym frezem kulistym. W celu zredukowania drgań zastosowano, z powodzeniem, zmienną prędkość obrotową narzędzia. Badania symulacyjne dotyczące efektywności proponowanej metody zostały potwierdzone wynikami badań eksperymentlanych na frezarce Alcera...
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Fpga implementation of the two-stage high-speed fir filter in residue arithmetic
Publicationw pracy przedstawiono implementację szybkiego, dwustopniowego kaskadowego filtru fir w technologii fpga z użyciem arytmetyki resztowej. zastosowanie arytmetyki resztowej pozwala na uzyskanie dużych częstotliwości potokowania w związku z użyciem małych mnożników. zalety arytmetyki resztowej są ograniczane w pewnym stopniu koniecznością wykonywania skalowania po pierwszym stopniu filtru celem uniknięcia nadmiaru arytmetycznego. w...
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FPGA realization of high-speed multi-stage FIR filter in residue arithmetic
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono implementację szybkiego wielostopniowego, kaskadowego filtru FIR w technologii FPGA. Zastosowanie arytmetyki resztowej pozwala na uzyskanie dużych częstotliwości próbkowania w zwiżaku z użyciem małych mnożników. Zalety wynikające z uzycia arytmetyki resztowej sa w pewnym stopniu ograniczne koniecznością wykonania skalowania przy kaskadowym połaczeniu filtrów FIR, tak aby uniknąć nadmiaru arytmetycznego. W...
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Step on It Bringing Fullwave Finite-Element Microwave Filter Design up to Speed
PublicationThere are many steps in the design of a microwave filter: mathematically describing the filter characteristics, representing the circuit as a network of lumped elements or as a coupling matrix, implementing the distributed elements, finding the initial dimensions of the physical structure, and carrying out numerical tuning using electromagnetic (EM) simulators. The whole process is painstaking and time-consuming, and it requires...
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Speed Observer Structure of Induction Machine Based on Sliding Super-Twisting and Backstepping Techniques
PublicationThis paper presents an analysis of the two speed observer structures which are based on the backstepping and sliding super twisting approach. The observer stabilizing functions result from the Lyapunov theorem. To obtain the observer tuning gains the observer structure is linearized near the equilibrium point. The rotor angular speed is obtained from non-adaptive dependence. In the sensorless control system structure the classical...
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Estimating the Average Speed of Public Transport Vehicles Based on Traffic Control System Data
PublicationIntelligent Transport Systems are a valuable source of traffic information, covering both private and public vehicles. The main problem, however, is that very few studies are conducted to determine the speed of buses, trams and trolleys in urban networks in relation to traffic conditions. The paper investigates how ITS systems data could be used to model the speed of Public Transport vehicles. This is now possible thanks to the...
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Non-Adaptive Rotor Speed Estimation of Induction Machine in an Adaptive Full-Order Observer
PublicationIn the sensorless control system of an induction machine, the rotor speed value is not measured but reconstructed by an observer structure. The rotor speed value can be reconstructed by the classical adaptive law with the integrator. The second approach, which is the main contribution of this paper, is the non-adaptive structure without an integrator. The proposed method of the rotor speed reconstruction is based on an algebraic...
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DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THE RAILWAY BRIDGES IN POLAND WITH REGARDS TO HIGH-SPEED TRAINS PASSAGE ADJUSTMENT
PublicationThe dynamic analysis of the railway bridge in Tczew was carried out in the article as an example of such bridges adaptation suitability to handle high-speed trains. Calculations of railway bridges are greatly complicated and labor-consuming. The bridge model and a rolling stock passage simulation were developed in the SOFISTIK software. Three types of elements were used for the correct mapping of the structure in the calculation...
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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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The effect of the motor filters on earth fault current waveform in circuits with variable speed drives
PublicationIn circuits with variable speed drives distorted earth fault current flows. Earth fault current distortion influences the threshold of ventricular fibrillation. This paper presents earth fault current distortion in circuits with variable speed drives when motor filter is used. Two types of motor filter are analyzed. For every type of filter the effect of earth fault current distortion on ventricular fibrillation is evaluated.
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The effect of the motor filters on earth fault current waveform in circuits with variable speed drives
PublicationIn circuits with variable speed drives distorted earth fault current flows. Earth fault current distortion influences the threshold of ventricular fibrillation. This paper presents earth fault current distortion in circuits with variable speed drives when motor filter is used. Two types of motor filter are analyzed. For every type of filter the effect of earth fault current distortion on ventricular fibrillation is evaluated.
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Experimental comparison of the transition speed of a hydrodynamic journal bearing lubricated with oil and magnetorheological fluid
PublicationA journal bearing test bench is used to find the transition speed between the hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication regimes for a modified magnetorheological (MR) fluid. It is shown that the transition speed of the bearing can be reduced by applying a local magnetic field near minimum film when it is lubricated with the MR fluid, and that this will only marginally increase friction. The lubricating performance of the MR fluid is compared...
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Impact of digital signal processing on FOC current feedback in high-speed PMSM drive
PublicationIn applications where size and weight of the electric motor are among major design concerns, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) with wide operational speed-range are commonly preferred. Due to limited inverter switching frequency, high-speed operation of a drive results in a low ratio between the switching frequency and the fundamental frequency of motor voltage. Such operating conditions have been recently identified...
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Immunity of residual current devices to the impulse leakage current in circuits with variable speed drives
PublicationThis paper concerns reliability of supply in variable speed drive circuits with residual current devices. During normal operation of these circuits high value of leakage current causes unwanted tripping of residual current devices. Immunity of residual current devices to the impulse leakage current should be evaluated. The system for testing of residual current devices and results of the test are presented
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Research and analysis of high-speed data transmission radio link designed for maritime environment
PublicationIn these article the realization of digital radio link for high-speed data transmission was presented. Its concept and practical realization, using USRP devices from National Instruments, were described. Developed software for generation and reception of digital signals in baseband, including description of modulation types, and time and frequency synchronization mechanisms, was presented. Moreover, an operation of designed radio...
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Research and Analysis of High-Speed Data Transmission Radio Link Designed for Maritime Environment
PublicationIn these article, the realization of digital radio link for high-speed data transmission was presented. Its concept and practical realization, using USRP devices from National Instruments, were described. Developed software for generation and reception of digital signals in baseband, including description of modulation types, and time and frequency synchronization mechanisms, was presented. Moreover, an operation of designed radio...
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Novel adaptive flux observer for wide speed range sensorless control of induction motor
PublicationA new adaptive flux observer of induction motor is presented in the paper. The Lyapunov theory is utilized for derivation of the adaptation law of rotor flux angular speed, which acts as unknown parameter in an augmented induction motor model. In the field weakening region, where stray fluxes are comparable with rotor flux magnitude, the air-gap flux stabilization is proposed. An air-gap flux multiscalar model is derived for stator...
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Effect of pine impregnation and feed speed on sound level and cutting power in wood sawing
PublicationThe sound levels along with the cutting power registered during the sawing process of the impregnated and non-impregnated pine wood at two feed speeds are shown and compared in this paper. Statistically significant differences in the acoustic signals occurred at the lower feed rate. The differences became smaller with an increase in the feed speed. In contrast to the sound signal, the differences...
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FPGA realization of the high-speed residue-to-binary converter based on the Chinese Remainder Theorem
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Tool Life and Process Dynamics in High Speed Ball End Milling of Hardened Steel
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More wood, less chips: an effect of the cirular saw's rim speed on the kerf width
PublicationWartości przemieszczeń poprzecznych piły tarczowej zależą od jej prędkości obrotowej. Wykazano, że podczas zmieniania predkości obrotowej piły wystepują obszary pracy, w których przemieszczenia piły są niewielkie. Wartości te moga być wykorzystywane do optymalizacji procesu cięcia, gdyż wystepuje ścisła zależność pomiędzy obrotami piły i wielkością rzazu. Badania prowadzono na typowej pilarce tarczowej przy cięciu drewna bukowego....
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The critical rotational speed of circular saw: simple measurement method and its practical implementations.
PublicationProducenci pił tarczowych są zobligowani do podawania ich dopuszczalnych prędkości obrotowych. Jednakże, umieszczane przez nich prędkości na piłach są często bliskie prędkościom krytycznym lub je przewyższają. Przecinanie takimi narzędziami może być więc niebezpieczne dla obsługującego. Praca przedstawia prostą metodologię wyznaczania prędkości obrotowych krytycznych pił tarczowych. Badania były prowadzone z wykorzystaniem technik...
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Contribution of Strength, Speed and Power Characteristics to Change of Direction Performance in Male Basketball Players
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Effect of sex and menstrual cycle in women on starting speed, anaerobic endurance and muscle power
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Torque transmission diagnostic system for high-speed train using state-space observer
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono zagadnienie diagnostyki czujnika prędkości silnika i przekładni mechanicznej pociągu. W celach diagnostycznych zastosowano obserwatory stanu do obliczania prędkości obrotowej silnika i momentu obciążenia. Analiza chwilowych wartości obliczonej prędkości obrotowej oraz momentu obciążenia pozwala na diagnozowanie stanu układu transmisji momentu trakcyjnego. Zaprezentowano wyniki badań symulacyjnych i eksperymentalnych...
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FPGA realization of the high-speed residue-to-binary converter based on chinese remainder theorem
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono architekturę, realizację FPGA oraz symulację numeryczną na poziomie bitowym szybkiego konwertera z systemu resztowego do systemu binarnego dla modułów 5-bitowych opartego na chińskim twierdzeniu o resztach. Algorytm konwertera obejmuje obliczanie projekcji ortogonalnych poprzez odczyt pamięci oraz sumowanie modulo M realizowane dwustopniowo, pierwszy stopień oparty o sumatory CSA umożliwia redukcję do zakresu...
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The impact of wind farms with fixed speed induction generators on grid damping in Northern Ireland
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Wind speed, wind direction and solar radiation datasets; wind and solar energy resources analysis
Open Research DataDataset contain the results of wind speed, wind direction and solar radiation for wind and solar energy resources analysis performed in years 2008 and 2009. Application for efficiency and profitability of solar and wind power plants anaylsis and for energy generation forecasting algorithms design and anaysis. Datasets used in doctoral dissertations,...
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Non-Adaptive Speed and Position Estimation of Doubly-Fed Induction Generator in Grid-Connected Operations
PublicationThe nonadaptive speed and position estimation scheme for a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) is presented in this article. The observer structure is based on the extension of the mathematical model of DFIG to the introduced H vector. Based on the defined H vector, the nonadaptive position and speed estimation is proposed. The Lyapunov method is extended to the practical stability theorem to stabilize the structure. The classic...
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Speed estimation of a car at impact with a W-beam guardrail using numerical simulations and machine learning
PublicationThis paper aimed at developing a new method of estimating the impact speed of a passenger car at the moment of a crash into a W-beam road safety barrier. The determination of such a speed based on the accident outcomes is demanding, because often there is no access to full accident data. However, accurate determination of the impact speed is one of the key elements in the reconstruction of road accidents. A machine learning algorithm...
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Optimal spindle speed determination for vibration reduction during ball-end milling of flexible details
PublicationIn the paper a method of optimal spindle speed determination for vibration reduction during ball-end milling of flexible details is proposed. In order to reduce vibration level, an original procedure of the spindle speed optimisation, based on the Liao–Young criterion, is suggested. As the result, an optimal, constant spindle speed value is determined. For this purpose, on-stationary computational model of machining process is...
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Evolutionary sets of safe ship trajectories with speed reduction manoeuvres within traffic separation schemes
PublicationIn the previous paper the author presented the evolutionary ship trajectory planning method designed to support Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS). This time the extensions of this method are described which allow to combine evolutionary trajectory planning with speed reduction manoeuvres. On TSS regions with higher than usual density of traffic and smaller distances between ships, the course alterations alone are not always sufficient...
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Marine propeller shaft bearings under low-speed conditions: water vs. oil lubrication
PublicationThe bearings used in shipbuilding, hydropower, and water pumps have undergone a metamorphosis in recent decades. Because of environmental regulations, lubrication with grease or mineral oil is prohibited. Thus, the standard solutions include water-lubricated bearings with polymer bushings or sealed systems lubricated with oil. When properly designed, assembled, and operated, bearings can operate reliably for years. However, specific...
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Loss Minimization-Based Sensorless Control of High-Speed Induction Motor Considering Core Loss
PublicationThis paper presents loss-minimizing sensorless control (LMC) strategies utilized to optimize the energy of high-speed induction motor (HSIM) drives. A machine’s ability to operate effectively depends on the estimation of its electrical losses. Although copper losses account for the majority of electrical losses in electrical machines, core loss also contributes a major part, particularly in high-speed induction motors. A review...
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Bifurcation of equilibrium forms of a gas column rotating with constant speed around its axis of symmetry
PublicationWe will be concerned with the problem of deformation of the lateral surface of a column that rotates with constant speed around its axis of symmetry. The column is filled by a gas and our goal is to investigate the deformation of the lateral surface depending on the pressure of the gas.
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Implementation of high-speed data transmission technological demonstrator using software defined radio technology
PublicationIn the article implementation of high-speed data transmission technological demonstrator using software defined radio technology is presented. A system architecture design including asymmetric framing transmission organization, which differs from the ones used in cellular systems is described. The construction of technological demonstrator consisting of management unit, radio unit and programmable multithreaded software performing...
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Implementation of high-speed data transmission technological demonstrator using software defined radio technology
PublicationIn the article implementation of a high-speed data transmission technological demonstrator using software defined radio technology is presented. A system architecture design including asymmetric framing transmission organization, which differs from the ones used in cellular systems is described. The construction of technological demonstrator consisting of a management unit, radio unit and programmable multi-threaded software performing...
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Metrological analysis of an computerized system of protection against electric shock in circuits with variable speed drives
PublicationDrive systems, that can be operated at variable speed, are equipped with power electronics converters. This causes distortion of the earth current, and consequently the need to take into account the use of proper protective devices in relation to earth current harmonics. This paper presents a system for protection against electric shock in circuits with power electronics converters and metrological analysis indicating the requirements...
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MRAS-Based Switching Linear Feedback Strategy for Sensorless Speed Control of Induction Motor Drives
PublicationThis paper presents a newly designed switching linear feedback structure of sliding mode control (SLF-SMC) plugged with an model reference adaptive system (MRAS) based sensorless fieldoriented control (SFOC) for induction motor (IM). Indeed, the performance of the MRAS depends mainly on the operating point and the parametric variation of the IM. Hence, the sliding mode control (SMC) could be considered a good control alternative...
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Augmented speed control scheme of dual induction motors with mutual flux angle control loop
PublicationThis paper proposes an augmented speed control scheme of dual induction motors fed by a five-leg voltage source inverter (VSI) with a common/shared-leg. An additional control loop is proposed here and based on the mutual flux angle – the difference between flux angular positions of the IMs. The main purpose of this research is to minimize the energy losses in the common inverter leg by controlling the mutual flux angle, at equal...
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High-Speed Binary-to-Residue Converter Design Using 2-Bit Segmentation of the Input Word
PublicationIn this paper a new approach to the design of the high-speed binary-to-residue converter is proposed that allows the attaining of high pipelining rates by eliminating memories used in modulo m generators. The converter algorithm uses segmentation of the input binary word into 2-bit segments. The use and effects of the input word segmentation for the synthesis of converters for five-bit moduli are presented. For the number represented...
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Vessel Scheduling Optimization Model Based on Variable Speed in a Seaport with One-Way Navigation Channel
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A novel method for vibration surveillance during high speed ball end milling of flexible details
PublicationPraca dotyczy nadzorowania drgań podczas obróbki zakrzywionych przedmiotów podatnych frezem kulistym, z uwzględnieniem zgodności parametrów modelu modalnego. Przedstawiono analizę dynamiki niestacjonarnego okładu drgającego, z którego wydzielono podukład modalny, strukturalny i łączący. Zastosowano minimalizację poziomu drgań z dopasowaniem prędkości obrotowej wrzeciona do optymalnego kąta przesunięcia fazowego. Eksperymenty doświadczalne...
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A novel method for vibration surveillance during high speed ball end milling of flexible details
PublicationPraca dotyczy nadzorowania drgań układów niestacjonarnych modelowanych metodą elementów skończonych. Obróbka frezem kulistym przedmiotów podatnych jest często stosowana w przypadku nowoczesnych centrów obróbkowych. Drgania względne narzędzie-przedmiot obrabiany mogą doprowadzić do utraty stabilności i powstania drgań samowzbudnych typu chatter. W pracy proponuje się metodę minimalizacji poziomu drgań poprzez dopasowanie prędkości...