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Possibility of exact determination of thermal and flow degradation symptoms in on-line power objects diagnostics
PublicationPrzedyskutowano problem dokładności tworzenia symptomów degradacji dotyczących sprawności urządzeń składowych dużych obiektów energetycznych. W referacie zajęto się szczególnie metodami tworzenia wzorców sprawnej pracy w przypadku określania sprawności w układzie on-line i porównano ją z określeniem w systemie off-line. Do odtwarzania stanu referencyjnego zastosowano sieć neuronową statystyczną (SSN, ang. ANN) o nieskokowych funkcjach...
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Influence of H2S on degradation of 9Cr-1Mo steel in advanced stage of metal dusting process
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań stali 9Cr-1Mo w zaawansowanym stadium procesu pylenia metalu po 10 latach eksploatacji w piecu rafineryjnej instalacji platformingu CCR, przeprowadzonych w celu podjęcia decyzji o dozowaniu związków siarki do wsadu instalacji. Na podstawie długotrwałej ekspozycji próbek stali w 600C w mieszaninie wodoru i siarkowodoru wykazano, że siarka może być powodem procesów wpływających niekorzystnie na stan materiału...
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The thermal degradation of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives based on butyl acrylate and acrylic acid
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Degradation and damage of advanced polymer composites due to environmental effects and low velocity impact
PublicationPrzedstawiono zagadnienie wpływu srodowiska wody oraz niskoenergetycznego udaru na właściwości mechaniczne laminatów epoksydowych wzmocnionych włóknami węglowymi, szklanymi, aramidowymi i hybrydowymi. Na tle krótkiego przeglądu literatury na dany temat przedstawiono oryginalne wyniki badań eksperymentalnych autorki.
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Application of artificial neural networks (ANN) as multiple degradation classifiers in thermal and flow diagnostics
PublicationPrzedyskutowano problem zwiększenia dokładności rozpoznawania wielokrotnych degradacji eksploatacyjnych urządzeń składowych dużych obiektów energetycznych. Zastosowani sieć neuronową (SSN) o skokowych funkcjach przejścia. Sprawdzono możliwości przyspieszenia treningu sieci neuronowych. Zastosowano modułową metodę budowy SSN, polegającą na dedykowaniu pojedynczej sieci do rozpoznawania tylko jednego typu degradacji.
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Niszczenie wodorowe stali o podwyższonej wytrzymałości = Hydrogen degradation of high-strength steels.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono niszczenie wodorowe stali 18G2A i jej symulowanej strefy wpływu ciepła (SWC). Jako parametry niszczenia wodorowego wybrano względne wartości energii zniszczenia, czasu do pęknięcia, wydłużenia, przewężenia i wytrzymałości na rozciąganie. Parametry te wyznaczono w próbie odkształcania z małą prędkością na próbkach gładkich, okrągłych. Stwierdzono, że stal 18G2A w środowisku kwaśnym (0,1 N H2SO4) podczas...
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Municipal soild waste settlement (MSWS) model with account for integrated creep and degradation processes.
PublicationModel oparto na superpozycji składowych osiadania zależnych od obciązenia i wpływu czasu, zgodnie z obserwowanym zachowaniem się odpadów komunalnych w warunkach polowych i laboratoryjnych. Składowe osiadania zależne od obciązenia, które przyrastają w miarę dokładania kolejnych warstw odpadów, oblicza się z uwzględnieniem modułu podatności zależnego od poziomu obciążenia. Składowe osiadania wynikające z upływu czasu obejmują osiadanie...
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The importance of degradation in the fate of selected organic compounds in the environment. Part II. Photodegradation and biodegradation
PublicationDegradacja jest naturalnym, wszechobecnym procesem rozkładu substancji organicznych obecnych w środowisku. Produkty degradacji lub pośrednie produkty rozkładu związków organicznych często wykazują inną toksyczność w stosunku do mikroorganizmów, zwierząt i ludzi niż związki wyjściowe. Procesy fotodegradacji i biodegradacji zachodzą zwykle jednocześnie. Fotodegradacja uznawana jest za wstępny proces, po którym następuje rozkład...
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The importance of degradation in the fate of selected organic compounds in the environment. Part. I. General considerations.
PublicationZwiązki organiczne, w zależności od elementu środowiska w jakim występują (gleba, osady denne, wody powierzzchniowe i gruntowe) mogą ulegać powolnym przemianom pod wpływem rozmaitych procesów fizycznych, chemicznych biologicznych czy też fotochemicznych. W pracy przedstawiono drogę degradacji wybranych trwałych zanieczyszczeń organicznych w różnych warunkach. Omówiono problem pojawiania się produktów pośrednich w czasie degradacji...
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Photocatalytic degradation of volatile and non volatile organics on titanium dioxyde particles in fluidized bed.
PublicationPrzeprowadzono degradację metyloetyloketonu w obecności dwutlenku tytanu jako fotokatalizatora. Badano wpływ początkowego stężenia substancji i stężenia fotokatalizatora na szybkość fotokatalitycznego rozkładu.
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Enhanced Degradation of Ethylene in ThermoPhotocatalytic Process Using TiO2/Nickel Foam: Reaction Mechanism
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New procedure for the examination of the degradation of volatile organonitrogen compounds during the treatment of industrial effluents
PublicationWe present a new procedure for the determination of 32 volatile organonitrogen compounds in samples of industrial effluents with a complex matrix. The procedure, based on dispersive liquid–liquid microex-traction followed by gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus and mass spectrometric detection, wasoptimized and validated. Optimization of the extraction included the type of extraction and disperser sol-vent, disperser solvent...
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Application of Bayesian Networks in risk diagnostics arising from the degree of urban regeneration area degradation
PublicationUrban regeneration as a complex project, generates many extremely specific threats affecting the increase of investment risk. Its unique nature causes that probability parameter, normally applied in the process of risk quantification, is extremely difficult to estimate. Due to lack of historical data urban regeneration related activities are therefore associated with uncertainty. According to the authors, a useful tool for resolving...
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One Year Evaluation of Material Properties Changes of Polylactide Parts in Various Hydrolytic Degradation Conditions
PublicationBiodegradable biocompatible materials are widely used in medical applications. Determining the possibility of using biodegradable materials depends on determining the changes in their parameters over time due to degradation. The current scientific research on biodegradable materials has presented results based on research methods characterized by the different geometry and cross-section size of the specimen, type of degradation...
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Degradation of Rhodamine dyes by Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) – Focus on cavitation and photocatalysis - A critical review
PublicationThis review evaluates selected advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) - cavitation and photocatalysis - successfully used for wastewater treatment towards degradation of Rhodamine (Rh) dyes. Reactor configuration and impact of process parameters and oxidants addition (hydrogen peroxide, ozone, persulfates) on degradation effectiveness along with degradation mechanisms are discussed. Best technologies provide 100% degradation within...
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Ag modified ZnO microsphere synthesis for efficient sonophotocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and CO2 conversion
PublicationThe synthesis and design of non-precious and efficient sonophotocatalyts by an environment friendly technique are requisites for solar energy conversion and environmental remediation. This work reports the preparation of Ag/ZnO microspheres with different Ag contents through deposition–precipitation method for pollutant degradation and CO2 conversion. Detail structural investigation reveals that ZnO microspheres and Ag-ZnO microspheres...
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Non-toxic fluorine-doped TiO2 nanocrystals from TiOF2 for facet-dependent naproxen degradation
PublicationIn the present study, the photocatalytic degradation of naproxen (NPX), which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), frequently detected in drinking water, was investigated. The F-doped TiO2 with defined morphology was successfully obtained from TiOF2 and applied for photocatalytic degradation under UV-vis and visible light. All samples were characterised by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron...
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Recycled Polyurethane as a Second Phase in Thermoset Blends and Its Effect on Thermal Degradation Kinetics Studies
PublicationA new approach is introduced in the modification of thermosetting polymer by using different amount of polyurethane of waste origin. The post consumer polyurethane foam coatings are degraded using glycolysis process and the recycled product is further converted into new polyurethane. The blending of recycled polyurethane with epoxy exhibits transparency and produces nanostructures. The effective interaction between two polymers...
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Electrochemical degradation of textile dyes in a flow reactor: effect of operating conditions and dyes chemical structure
PublicationIn this study, electrochemical oxidation of five azo dyestuffs (Yellow D-5GN, Red D-B8, Ruby F-2B, Blue D-5RN, Black DN), that are widely used in the textile industry, was investigated in a flow reactor. BDD electrode with a high boron doping level (C/B = 10 000) was prepared and used. Two configurations of reactor were considered, i.e., one with the undivided cell, and the other with the cell divided by anodic and cathodic compartments....
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The Sonocatalytic Activation of Persulfates on Iron Nanoparticle Decorated Zeolite for the Degradation of 1,4-Dioxane in Aquatic Environments
PublicationIn the chemical industry, 1,4-diethylene dioxide, commonly called dioxane, is widely used as a solvent as well as a stabilizing agent for chlorinated solvents. Due to its high miscibility, dioxane is a ubiquitous water contaminant. This study investigates the effectiveness of catalyst- and ultrasound (US)-assisted persulfate (PS) activation with regard to degrading dioxane. As a first step, a composite catalyst was prepared using...
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A methodology for ultimate strength assessment of ship hull girder accounting for enhanced corrosion degradation modelling
PublicationThe presented work shows a methodology for the ultimate strength assessment of a ship hull, considering enhanced corrosion modelling. The approach is based on the classical Smith method. However, the recent findings regarding the impact of corrosion degradation on ultimate strength are incorporated. To this end, the stress–strain relationships for particular elements composing ship hull cross-section are modified using a specially...
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Effective degradation of sulfide ions and organic sulfides in cavitation-based Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
PublicationThe paper presents the results of investigations on the effectiveness and reaction rate constants of the oxidation of sulfide ions and organic sulfides in real industrial effluents from the production of bitumens (2000 mg S2- L-1) using hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation. The content of the effluents was analysed in terms carbon disulfide, dimethyl sulfide, and di-tert-butyl disulfide concentration. A possibility of complete...
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g-C3N4 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Parabens: Precursors Influence, the Radiation Source and Simultaneous Ozonation Evaluation
PublicationGraphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a promising catalyst for contaminants of emerging concern removal applications, especially as a visible-light-driven material. In this study, g-C3N4 catalysts were effectively synthesized through a simple thermal polymerization method, using melamine, urea, and thiourea as precursors to elucidate the influence of these compounds on the final product’s photocatalytic performance. The degradation...
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Polymer and graphitic carbon nitride based nanohybrids for the photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment – A review
PublicationPharmaceuticals, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, have been frequently detected in water reservoirs, in concentrations ranging from ng/L to μg/L, owing to their wide use in treatment of human and animal disease. Their uncontrolled use results in their increased release into the environment which is harmful for humans, animals, aquatic life and aquatic system. To remove these pollutants from water bodies, various...
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The effect of morphology and crystalline structure of Mo/MoO3 layers on photocatalytic degradation of water organic pollutants
PublicationMolybdenum oxide layers were formed by anodization of the Mo metallic foil in a water/ethylene glycol-based electrolyte containing fluoride ions. The as-prepared, amorphous samples were annealed in air at different temperatures in a range from 100 �C to 700 �C. The crystal phase and morphology of anodized and annealed MoO3 layers were investigated using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The...
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Synergy between AgInS2 quantum dots and ZnO nanopyramids for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and phenol degradation
PublicationDespite the unique properties of single semiconductor nanomaterials and quantum dots, poor photocatalytic activity has characterized them and the fabrication of nanocomposites has become necessary to enhance their photocatalytic performance. Thus, AgInS2 quantum dots (AIS QDs, 4.0±1.6 nm), have been successfully prepared and loaded onto ZnO nanopyramids (ZnO NPy). The effect of the nominal amount of AIS QDs decorating ZnO NPy on...
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X-Ray Computer Tomography Study of Degradation of the Zircaloy-2 Tubes Oxidized at High Temperatures
PublicationThe investigations of high-temperature oxidation of zirconium alloys, applied for fuel pellets in nuclear power plants, are usually limited to oxidation kinetics, phase transformations and microstructural characterization. The purpose of this research was to characterize the degradation phenomena occurring within oxide layer and at the interface oxide/metal, on internal and external Zircaloy-2 tube...
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Recent advances on magnetic carbon-related materials in advanced oxidation processes of emerging pollutants degradation
PublicationRecently, carbon-related materials have been proposed to improve the charge separation of the photogenerated carriers in the semiconductor matrices’ and surface properties. Carbon-related materials may act as co-catalysts, enhancing the pollutants adsorption on the surface, improving the charge carriers separation and photocatalyst stability and providing more active centres for photocatalytic reactions. This review summarizes...
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The usefulness of ascorbic acid degradation to analyze the effectiveness of water filtration in household water filter jugs
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Continuous Monitoring of Thermooxidative Degradation Products of Polystyrene by Membrane Extraction with Sorbent Interface and Gas Chromatography
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Ag modified ZnO microsphere synthesis for efficient sonophotocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and CO2 conversion
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Enhanced sunlight photo-catalytic performances of ZnO/ZnNb2O6/Nb2O5 composites for organic pollutant degradation
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ICTP concentration in cervical-vaginal fluid as a potential marker of membrane collagen degradation before labor
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In-situ oxidative degradation of sulfamethoxazole by calcium peroxide/persulfate dual oxidant system in water and soil
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Phyto-mediated photocatalysis: a critical review of in-depth base to reactive radical generation for erythromycin degradation
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Luminescence enhancement in nanocrystalline Eu2O3 nanorods – Microwave hydrothermal crystallization and thermal degradation of cubic phase
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The mechanical properties and bactericidal degradation effectiveness of tannic acid-based thin films for wound care
PublicationThe surface area is the most important aspect when considering the interactions between a material and the surrounding environment. Chitosan (CTS) and tannic acid (TA) were previously successfully tested by us to obtain thin films to serve as wound dressings or food packaging materials. However, surface properties as well as the antimicrobial activity of the material were not considered. They are important if the material is likely...
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Conditions for increasing the recognition of degradation in thermal-flow diagnostics, taking into account environmental legal aspects
PublicationThe ever-increasing demand for electricity and the need for conventional sources to cooperate with renewable ones generates the need to increase the efficiency and safety of the generation sources. Therefore, it is necessary to find a way to operate existing facilities more efficiently with full detection of emerging faults. These are the requirements of Polish, European and International law, which demands that energy facilities...
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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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Closing the loop: Upcycling secondary waste materials into nanoarchitectured carbon composites for the electrochemical degradation of pharmaceuticals
PublicationIn this study, we demonstrated the application of electrochemical oxidation as a safer and cleaner technology for minimizing the impact of pharmaceuticals in wastewaters, simultaneously mediated by upcycled secondary waste materials (SWMs)-derived electrodes, to further reduce their environmental impact. The modularity, scalability, ease of operation and reliability make electrochemical oxidation an ideal process for the destruction...
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Photocatalytic degradation and pollutant-oriented structure-activity analysis of carbamazepine, ibuprofen and acetaminophen over faceted TiO2
PublicationPhotocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and phenol was studied in the presence of anatase photocatalyst, exposing three different crystal facets in the majority of {0 0 1}, {1 0 0} or {1 0 1}. It was found that octahedral anatase particles exposing {1 0 1} facets allow to achieve the best degradation and mineralization of all persistent organic pollutants. This confirms that the previous findings,...
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Novel composite of Zn/Ti-layered double hydroxide coupled with MXene for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals
PublicationIn the present study, a hybrid photocatalyst of Zn/Ti layered double hydroxide (LDH) coupled with MXene – Ti3C2 was synthesized for the first time and applied in photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen and ibuprofen, two commonly present in the natural environment and prone to accumulate in the aquatic ecosystem pharmaceuticals. The effect of MXene content (0.5 wt%, 2.5 wt%, and 5 wt%) on the photocatalytic activity of LDH/MXene...
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Integrated Photocatalytic Advanced Oxidation System (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) for Degradation of Volatile Organic Compounds
PublicationSeveral advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) including photocatalytic processes were studied for effective treatment of complex model wastewater containing a wide variety of VOCs. The studies revealed synergistic effects of TiO2 based processes for improved degradation of the VOCs. A peroxone combined with TiO2/UV system (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) with a ratio between the oxygen source from the oxidant to chemical oxygen demand (COD) of...
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An LC-MS/MS Method for a Comprehensive Determination of Metabolites of BTEX Anaerobic Degradation in Bacterial Cultures and Groundwater
PublicationBTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and the different xylene isomers), known for carcinogenic and neurotoxic effects, are common environmental contaminants. The first step for the development of the bioremediation technologies is the detection of intense microbial degradation in contaminated waters in the quest for the most active bacterial strains. This requires the multispecies analysis for BTEX metabolites which are considered...
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Singlet oxygen-dominated peroxymonosulfate activation by layered crednerite for organic pollutants degradation in high salinity wastewater
PublicationAdvanced oxidation processes have been widely studied for organic pollutants treatment in water, but the degradation performance of radical-dominated pathway was severely inhibited by the side reactions between the anions and radicals, especially in high salinity conditions. Here, a singlet oxygen (1O2)-dominated non-radical process was developed for organic pollutants degradation in high salinity wastewater, with layered crednerite...
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An Example of Using Low-Cost LiDAR Technology for 3D Modeling and Assessment of Degradation of Heritage Structures and Buildings
PublicationThis article examines the potential of low-cost LiDAR technology for 3D modeling and assessment of the degradation of historic buildings, using a section of the Koszalin city walls in Poland as a case study. Traditional terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) offers high accuracy but is expensive. The study assessed whether more accessible LiDAR options, such as those integrated with mobile devices such as the Apple iPad Pro, can serve...
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Ultrafast degradation of brilliant cresyl blue under hydrodynamic cavitation based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
PublicationThe study highlights effectiveness of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) in the degradation of effluents polluted by Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) dye. Optimal process parameters were cavitation number 0.27, inlet pressure 1.70 bar, temperature 20 °C and pH 7. The efficiency of HC was investigated in combination with other advanced oxidation processes, including the addition of external oxidants (hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and sodium persulfate)...
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Synthesis of N-doped TiO2 nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity for 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation and H2 production
PublicationNitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-TiO2) nanoparticles were prepared using a modified sol-gel method. The as-prepared nanoparticles were characterized by state-of-the-art techniques for their optical, structural and morphological properties. The crystallite size, surface area and bandgap energy of reference TiO2 and N-TiO2 nanoparticles were found to be 16.1 and 10.9 nm, 83.6 and 131.8 m2 g−1 and 3.23 and 2.89 eV, respectively....
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Niszczenie wodorowe złączy spawanych ze stali S355 = Hydrogen degradation of welded joints of S355 steel
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono ocenę podatności na niszczenie wodorowe złączy spawanych ze stali S355. Jako parametry niszczenia wodorowego wybrano względne wartości energii zniszczenia, wydłużenia, przewężenia i wytrzymałości na rozciąganie. Parametry te wyznaczono w próbie odkształcania z małą prędkością na próbkach okrągłych, gładkich. Stwierdzono, że stal S355w środowisku kwaśnym podczas polaryzacji katodowej, jest bardziej skłonna...
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The impedance method of monitoring the degradation of rubber linings in applications where progressive deterioration is the predominant failure mechanism
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