Search results for: HIGH-VOLTAGE
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Multilevel inverter neutral-point voltage sensor diagnostic based on the Extended Kalman Filter
PublicationA new algorithm for neutral point voltage imbalance estimation in DC link of the three-level (3L) neutral point clamped (NPC) voltage source inverter (VSI) is proposed. Application of the proposed algorithm does not require any additional sensors. The unbalanced voltage calculation is based on the information derived from the inverter output measured currents and from the knowledge of the load model parameters. In order to estimate...
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Cascaded Buck Hybrid Interlink Converter for Multiple-Input / Multiple-Output Operation
PublicationThe provision of isolated- and non-isolated DC output voltages by Power electronics power-conditioning devices in the recent ‘green-energy-revolution’ era is on course. In this paper, a structure for multi-input multi-output(MIMO) DC–DC buck converter is proposed to generate output voltages of varying levels with fewer component-count. The DC output voltage of each of the constituting buck converters can be used independently or...
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Fast High-Impedance Spectroscopy Method Using SINC Signal Excitation
PublicationIn this paper the method of fast impedance spectroscopy of technical objects with high impedance (|Zx| > 1 Gohm) is evaluated by means of simulation and practical experiment. The method is based on excitation of an object with a sinc signal and sampling response signals proportional to current flowing through and voltage across the measured impedance. The object impedance spectrum is obtained with use of continuous Fourier transform...
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Innovative Bidirectional Isolated High-Power Density On-Board Charge for Vehicle-to-Grid
PublicationThis paper deals with developing and implementing a bidirectional galvanically isolated on-board charger of a high-power density. The power density of the new charger was 4 kW/kg and 2.46 kW/dm3, and the maximum efficiency was 96.4% at 3.4 kW. Due to the requirement to achieve a high-power density, a single-stage inverter topology was used. Regarding switching losses, due to the topology of the circuit with so-called hard switching,...
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A Single-Carrier-Based Pulse-Width Modulation Template for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
PublicationMultiplicity of the triangular carrier signals is a criterion for the extension of sinusoidal pulsewidth modulation, SPWM, to a number of output voltage levels per phase-leg in cascaded H-bridge (CHB) multilevel inverter (MLI). Considering medium and high voltage applications where appreciable number of output voltage levels from CHB MLI is needed, commensurate high number of carrier signals in either classical level- or phase-shifted...
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Compensation of Voltage Drops in Trolleybus Supply System Using Battery-Based Buffer Station
PublicationThis paper analyzes the results of a trial operation of a battery-based buffer station supporting a selected section of trolleybus power supply systems in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The buffer station aims to prevent the catenary from excessive voltage drops in a part of the route that is most remote from the traction substation. Compensation of voltage drops is carried out by continuously measuring the catenary voltage and injecting...
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Numbers, Please: Power- and Voltage-Related Indices in Control of a Turbine-Generator Set
PublicationThis paper discusses the proper selection and interpretation of aggregated control performance indices values mirroring the quality of electrical energy generation by a turbine-generator set cooperating with a power system. Typically, a set of basic/classical and individual indices is used in energy engineering to ensure the mirroring feature and is related to voltage, frequency and active or reactive power deviations from their...
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Energy losses reduction in the medium voltage cable line – case study
PublicationThe paper presents an analysis of energy losses in a power cable system, which is composed of two 30 kV cable lines. This cable system is located at the seaside holiday area, so the load profile during a year is specific. Energy losses related to reactive power transmission, as well as to currents induced in the sheaths of the cables, are subject to analysis. Measurements were made in the system in order to prepare a computer model...
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Performance improvement method for the voltage-fed qZSI with continuous input current
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Modelling of Voltage Transformer Performance in Power System Harmonic Frequency Range
PublicationZniekształcenia harmoniczne napięć i prądów występujące we współczesnych systemach energetycznych powodują liczne problemy pomiarowe. W referacie przedstawiono analizę właściwości przekładników napięciowych stosowanych w sieciach SN i WN w zakresie częstotliwości mierzonych zniekształceń harmonicznych. Opracowany szerokopasmowy model obwodowy został zweryfikowany symulacyjnie i eksperymentalnie. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają...
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Modelling of voltage transformer performance in power system harmonic frequency range
PublicationZniekształcenia harmoniczne napięć i prądów występujące we współczesnych systemach energetycznych powodują liczne problemy pomiarowe. W referacie przedstawiono analizę właściwości przekładników napięciowych stosowanych w sieciach SN i WN w zakresie częstotliwości mierzonych zniekształceń harmonicznych. Opracowany szerokopasmowy model obwodowy został zweryfikowany symulacyjnie i eksperymentalnie. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają...
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Recreation of Voltage Fluctuation Using Basic Parameters Measured in the Power Grid
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Current-Voltage Characteristics of the Composites Based on Epoxy Resin and Carbon Nanotubes
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The photocurrent quantum efficiency dependence on the applied voltage in organic solar cells
PublicationWe demonstrate that our recently reported model (Szmytkowski 2007 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 40 3352) of the photocurrent quantum efficiency in organic semiconductors explains the external quantum efficiency dependence on the electric field in organic solar cells. This effect can be explained by taking into account that the photogeneration of charge carriers occurs via the electron-hole pair dissociation and the space charge effects...
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Selected Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Plant Interconnection with a Medium Voltage Grid
PublicationThe article discusses some selected technical requirements, which according to these authors should be recognised and met by photovoltaic power plants connected to national distribution grids in the context of their likely development. This development today is limited, since Polish legislation has not implemented the relevant EU Directive [8]. The study points out the purposefulness of incorporating the necessary requirements...
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A versatile analog CMOS cell: voltage - buffer /current - conveyor/ multiplier
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję uniwersalnej komórki analogowej przeznaczonej dla programowalnych układów analogowych (FPAA). Komórka może pełnić funkcję bufora napięciowego, konwjora prądowego lub mnożnika analogowego. Układ przesymulowano w technologii CMOS 2 ćm.
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Effect of contactless hybrid current limiter on voltage dips in power system
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono działanie hybrydowego niskonapięciowego ogranicznika prądu zwarciowego, składającego się z ultraszybkiego bezpiecznika, tranzystora mocy i warystora. W szczególności omówiono możliwości polepszenia jakości dostarczanej do odbiorców energii elektrycznej. Zastosowanie hybrydowego ogranicznika prądu znacznie ogranicza czasy trwania zapadów napięcia w systemie elektroenergetycznym. Obliczenia wykonano przy...
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Design of synchronous generator voltage regulator based on H control theory
PublicationSystemy dużej mocy są z reguły systemami o dużej nieliniowości. Wynika to z dynamiki takiego obiektu jak również jego konfiguracji itd. Istnieje wiele metod umożliwiających sterowanie czy testowanie zaprojektowanych generatorów. W artykule analizowana jest metoda projektowania regulatora napięcia w oparciu o H. Wyniki symulacji są zadowalające, ponieważ tak zaprojektowany regulator lepiej tłumi kołysania elektromechaniczne niż...
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Dynamic current-voltage characteristics of dielectrics with extremely low heat conductivity
PublicationZaprezentowano teoretyczny opis metody dynamicznych charakterystyk prądowo-napięciowych w przypadku znacznego gradientu temperatury w ciałach stałych o przewodności jonowej. Otrzymano rozwiązania równania transportu oraz równania charakterystyk, odnoszące się do ruchu cienkiej warstwy nośników ostałej grubości oraz warstwy rozszerzającej się. Podano także przybliżone wyrażenia opisujące czas przelotu nośników. Wyniki zweryfikowano...
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Effect of contactless hybrid current limiter on voltage dips in power system.
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono działanie hybrydowego niskonapięciowego ogranicznika prądu zwarciowego, składającego się z ultraszybkiego bezpiecznika, tranzystora mocy i warystora. W szczególności omówiono możliwości polepszenia jakości dostarczanej do odbiorców energii elektrycznej. Zastosowanie hybrydowego ogranicznika prądu znacznie ogranicza czasy trwania zapadów napięcia w systemie elektroenergetycznym. Obliczenia wykonano przy...
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Control of a wind power generator in case of voltage sags in power network
PublicationW artykule poruszono problem związany ze sposobem sterowania generatorem elektrowni wiatrowej w przypadku wystąpienia po stronie sieci zapadów napięcia.Jako generator wykorzystano maszynę dwustronnie zasilaną której stojan podłączono bezpośrednio do sieci natomiast wirnik zasilano poprzez kaskadę przekształtników. Wystąpienie spadku lub zapadu napięcia sieci w przypadku pracy tego typu generatora może doprowadzić do uszkodzenia...
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Critical evaluation of resonaut gc voltage link inventures for electrical drives.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki modelowania i symulacji falowników z centralnym obwodem rezonansowym dla zastosowań w napędzie elektrycznym. Porównano struktury ukladów z rezonansowym równoległym obwodem pośredniczącym o ograniczonej wartości szczytowej i uasi-rezonansowych. Dla potrzeb projektowania tych układów, wobec przeciwstawnych funkcji celu dokonano ich wielokrytycznej oceny.
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Self-Tuning Dead-Time Compensation Method for Voltage-Source Inverters
PublicationPrzedstawiono nową, kompleksową metodę kompensacji zniekształceń napięcia wyjściowego falownika z modulacją szerokości impulsów. Proponowana metoda umożliwia automatyczne dopasowanie parametrów charakterystyki kompensacyjnej do aktualnej konfiguracji falownika i obciążenia, np. po zmianie przewodu łączącego falownik z obciążeniem. Adaptacja do nowych warunków polega na dostrajaniu wartości parametrów zależności opisującej napięcie...
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Low cost set-up for supercapacitors parameters evaluation
PublicationSupercapacitors are capable to store relatively high amount of energy comparing to its mass. Growing number of these devices applications requires development of new testing methods. Standard methods of evaluation of supercapacitor parameters, as cycling voltammetry, CV, galvanostatic cycling with potential limitation, GCPL, impedance measurements, require equipment of high cost...
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Multi-pulse VSC arrangements with coupled reactors
PublicationThis paper presents a novel approach to the multipulse VSC (Voltage Source Converter) arrangements based on several conventional inverter modules connected in parallel by using coupled reactors. This solution reduces the THD of the output voltage, despite the low switching frequency of transistors. The advantage of the proposed solution is also a relatively small rated power of the reactors. Proposed new arrangements for different...
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New Alternative Passive Networks to Improve the Range Output Voltage Regulation of the PWM Inverters
PublicationThis paper presents different topologies of buck-boost converters with passive input networks that have alternative topologies; this is known in the literature as a Z-source inverter. Alternative passive networks were named by the authors as T-inverters; these improve output voltage regulation of the PWM inverters. T-inverter has fewer reactive components in comparison to conventional Z-source inverter. The most significant advantage...
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Multi-transformer primary-side regulated flyback converter for supplying isolated IGBT and MOSFET drivers
PublicationThis paper presents primary-side voltage regulated multi-transformer quasi-resonant flyback converter (MTFC) for supplying isolated power switch drivers. The proposed topology offers distinct advantages over frequently used flyback converter possessing one high frequency transformer with isolated multiple outputs. Particularly, when a large number of separate dc supply units is required, then MTFC enables improved regular distribution...
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Impact of power electronic Var compensators installed in certain grid points on the voltage failure
PublicationThe article presents the test results of the various types of static compensators FACTS models in the power system. The basic case, which was analyzed, it was behavior of compensators which are installed in select points of the system during voltage failure. The article presents selected results of studies conducted as part of a work [2].
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Estimation of the Maximum Permissible PV Power to be Connected to the MV Grid
PublicationIn recent decades, a significant increase in the share of renewable energy sources in power grids at various voltage levels has been observed. A number of articles have been published highlighting emerging problems in low-voltage grids with a large share of prosumers and in medium- and high-voltage grids to which photovoltaic (PV) plants are connected. The article analyzes the medium-voltage grid in terms of the possibility of...
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Hydro Power Plant in the Process of Voltage Control in the Electric Power System and the System Restoration
PublicationThe article covers selected issues related to the share of hydroelectric power in the process of rebuilding the power system after black-out and voltage control during that process. Selected results of measurements made during the creation of the transmission chain for the need to start a block of a thermal power plant from a hydroelectric power plant were presented.
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Voltage and Reactive Power Load Flow Optimization in the Power System Using Fuzzy Logic
PublicationThe paper presents issues related to voltage control in the power system. An original method of reactive power flow optimization is considered, which leads to improved voltages in the power system and reduced active power losses. The optimization method is based on a procedure that employs fuzzy logic and is supported by a gradient search algorithm. The method has been implemented in PLANS software and verified.
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Research of chitosan coatings deposited by electrophoretic deposition method at various voltage and time parameters
PublicationThe aim of this research is to estimate the electrophoretic deposition main parameters, such as voltage and time duration, that will provide optimal characteristics of the surface layer. Chitosan coatings were synthesized on biomedical Ti13Zr13Nb alloys at 20 V and 30 V and with deposit times of 2min, 5 min, 10 min, and 15 min. Evaluation of the coating was performed by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy-Dispersive...
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Hybridized Space-Vector Pulsewidth Modulation for Multiphase Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter
PublicationIn space vector pulsewidth modulation (SVPWM) algorithms for multiphase two-level voltage source inverters (VSI), the components of active vectors in all orthogonal spaces have to be calculated within the processor and stored in its memory. These necessitate intensive computational efforts of the processor and large memory space. This article presents a hybridized SVPWM for multiphase two-level VSI. In this algorithm, elements...
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Study of Nanohydroxyapatite Coatings Prepared by the Electrophoretic Deposition Method at Various Voltage and Time Parameters
PublicationThe aim of the work is to compare the properties of nanohydroxyapatite coatings obtained using the electrophoretic deposition method (EDP) at 10 V, 20 V, and 30 V, and with deposit times of 2 and 5 min. The primary sedimentation was used to minimize the risk of the formation of particle agglomerates on the sample surface. Evaluation of the coating was performed by using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy...
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Low-Voltage LDO Regulator Based on Native MOS Transistor with Improved PSR and Fast Response
PublicationIn this paper, a low-voltage low-dropout analog regulator (ALDO) based on a native n-channel MOS transistor is proposed. Application of the native transistor with the threshold voltage close to zero allows elimination of the charge pump in low-voltage regulators using the pass element in a common drain configuration. Such a native pass transistor configuration allows simplification of regulator design and improved performance,...
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Impedance spectra of ZnO varistor type 280 model O M ver. 89
Open Research DataThe impedance spectrum of high-voltage ZnO varistor obtained using FRA EIS impedance spectrosocpy measurement method. The 1V sinusoidal excitation was used. The frequency range was chosen from 10 kHz down to 100 uHz. The object under test and the measuring instrument were placed in a Faraday cage due to high impedance of the object. The data was acquired...
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Highly stable CsFAPbIBr perovskite solar cells with dominant bulk recombination at real operating temperatures
PublicationMixed-cation mixed-halide perovskite solar cells have been characterized in DC at different temperatures (from −20 °C up to 50 °C) and the time evolution of the device efficiency has been assessed using different degradation protocols (indoors and outdoors). The completely planar p–i–n structure is ITO/CuNiOx/PTAA/CsFAPbIBr/PCBM/PEI/Ag. Pristine current–voltage characteristics barely show hysteresis, at any temperature. Open circuit...
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Pulse-Width Modulation of Power Electronic DC–AC Converter
PublicationThe Second Edition of High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab®/Simulink delivers an updated and thorough overview of topics central to the understanding of AC motor drive systems. The book includes new material on medium voltage drives, covering state-of-the-art technologies and challenges in the industrial drive system, as well as their components, and control, current source inverter-based drives, PWM techniques for...
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Influence of High Temperature Oxidation on Hydrogen Absorption and Degradation of Zircaloy-2 and Zr 700 Alloys
PublicationThe present research was aimed at determining the effects of the oxide layers on hydrogen absorption, microstructure and mechanical properties of the Zircaloy- 2 and Zr 702 alloys. The oxidation was made at 350 °C, 700 °C and 900 °C for 10 to 30 min in laboratory air, followed by hydrogen cathodic charging for 72 h and annealing at 400 °C for 4 h. The slow strain rate tests were carried out on oxidized, charged and annealed specimens. The...
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Unidirectional DC/DC Converter with Voltage Inverter for Fast Charging of Electric Vehicle Batteries
PublicationThe paper proposes the adaptation of the industrial plant’s power network to supply electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging converters (above 300 kW) using renewable energy sources (RESs). A 600 V DC microgrid was used to supply energy from RESs for the needs of variable speed motor drives and charging of EV batteries. It has been shown that it is possible to support the supply of drive voltage frequency converters (VFCs) and charging...
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Application of RCD and AFDD in low-voltage electrical installations for protection against fire
PublicationThe paper presents the principles of application of residual current devices (RCDs) in protection against fire. The permissible rated residual operating current of RCDs is discussed. Limitations in the operation of RCDs in this type of protection are indicated. A new type of a protective device against fire – arc fault detection device (AFDD) – is described.
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The Application of Kernel Density Estimation for Aided the Process of Locating Sources of Voltage Fluctuations
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Trace of Flicker Sources by Using Non-Parametric Statistical Analysis of Voltage Changes
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AM Modulation Signal Estimation Allowing Further Research on Sources of Voltage Fluctuations
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Structural Investigations and Determination of Current and Voltage Characteristics in Htsc 2G SF12050 Tapes
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Measurement of the earth fault loop impedance in a low voltage network with operating loads
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono problematykę dokładności pomiaru impedancji pętli zwarciowej w sieciach z obciążeniami roboczymi. Klasyczne metody pomiarowe i mierniki mogą powodować błędy pomiaru przekraczające dopuszczalną wartość. Z tego powodu może wystąpić ryzyko porażenia prądem elektrycznym, ponieważ przy doziemieniu nie będzie spełniony warunek samoczynnego wyłączenia zasilania. Błędy pomiaru w sieci z obciążeniami roboczymi można...
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Open-transistor fault diagnostics in voltage-source inverters by analyzing the load current
PublicationPrzedstawiono nową metodę detekcji i lokalizacji uszkodzeń polegających na braku przewodzenia tranzystorów w falownikach napięcia zasilających silniki indukcyjne. Metoda jest rozszerzeniem, opracowanej wcześniej, metody wykorzystującej znormalizowane składowe stałe prądów obciążenia. Znormalizowane wartości średnie prądów powiązano z dodatkowymi wskaźnikami diagnostycznymi, które zawierają informacje o czasie trwania nieprzewodzenia...
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Output-capacitorless low-dropout regulator using a cascoded flipped voltage follower
PublicationPrzedstawiono udoskonaloną konfigurację wtórnika napięciowego w odwróconej konfiguracji oraz jej zastosowanie w regulatorze o małym spadku napięcia. W pracy przedstawiono teoretyczną analizę podstawowych parametrów wtórnika oraz regulatora napięcia. Ponadto przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów parametrów prototypowego układu scalonego wykonanego z użyciem technologii CMOS 0.35 um. Uzyskane wyniki porównano z rezultatami uzyskanymi w innych...
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Fault loop impedance measurement in low voltage network with residual current devices
PublicationW sieciach i instalacjach niskiego napięcia z wyłącznikami różnicowoprądowymi pomiar impedancji pętli zwarciowej jest kłopotliwy. Prąd pomiarowy powoduje ich zbędne zadziałanie, co uniemożliwia prawidłowe wykonanie pomiaru. W artykule omówiono przyczyny zbędnego zadziałania wyłączników różnicowoprądowych podczas pomiaru impedancji pętli zwarciowej oraz warunki, w jakich ten pomiar można wykonać poprawnie.
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Computer simulation of current voltage response of elektrocatalytic sensor.Optoelectronic and Electronic Sensors V.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki symulacji komputerowej działania czujnika elektrokatalitycznego. Do badań wykorzystano program D. Gossera opierający się na metodzie różnic skończonych.