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UV-Light-Induced Fluctuation Enhanced Sensing by WO3-Based Gas Sensors
PublicationWO3-based gas sensors were investigated under UV-light irradiation and at different working temperatures with the object of achieving superior sensitivity and selectivity. Resistance fluctuations in the WO3 layer were studied together with dc resistance measurements. The data were taken in synthetic air, ethanol, nitrogen dioxide, and mixtures of these gases. We conclude that UV irradiation can easily be applied to enhance the...
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Multipulse inverter structures with low voltage distortion
PublicationA novel approach to the voltage source inverters (VSI) construction is presented in the paper. The invented inverter structures allow to operate several DC/AC converters in parallel resulting in lower voltage distortions at extremely low switching frequency. The research presented in the paper describes such a parallel operation of the VSI’s which is possible thanks to the use of coupled inductors. The eighteen-pulse three-level...
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Dendritic cells as regulators of immune response and their application in therapy
PublicationW publikacji opisano rolę komórek dendrytycznych (DC) w regulowaniu układu immunologicznego. W ostatnich latach nastąpił przełom w postrzeganiu komórek dendrytycznych, które są jedną z kluczowych populacji komórek odpornościowych, nie tylko jako komórek prezentujących antygeny i indukujących układ odpornościowy, lecz także posiadających zdolność do wyciszania jego aktywności czy do aktywnego zabijania komórek nowotworowych.
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Fluctuation-enhanced scent sensing using a single gas sensor
PublicationWykrywanie zapachów podczas aromaterapii może być przeprowadzone za pomocą pojedynczego sensora gazów. W pracy rozważono efektywność detekcji zapachów olejków eterycznych za pomocą rezystancji DC oraz zjawisk fluktuacyjnych w tych sensorach, typu TGS2600,TGS2602,TGS823. Badania koncentrowały się na praktycznym zastosowaniu w aromaterapii do określania intensywności emitowanego zapachu. Opisano szczegółowo system do emisji zapachów.
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Exercise bike powered electric generator for fitness club appliances
PublicationA generator powered by a stationary bicycle for the purposes of generating electricity for fitness club appliances is considered. A generator is connected to a stationary bicycle in such a way as the circular rotation of the front wheel rotates the coils of wires inside the generator between the poles of the magnets inside the generator. The resulting Direct Current is channeled to the attached battery bank and converted into different...
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Novel therapeutic compound acridine–retrotuftsin action on biological forms of melanoma and neuroblastoma
PublicationPURPOSE: As a continuation of our search for anticancer agents, we have synthesized a new acridine-retrotuftsin analog HClx9-[Arg(NO2)-Pro-Lys-Thr-OCH3]-1-nitroacridine (named ART) and have evaluated its activity against melanoma and neuroblastoma lines. Both tumors develop from cells (melanocytes, neurons) of neuroectodermal origin, and both are tumors with high heterogeneity and unsatisfactory susceptibility to chemotherapies....
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Noise and Electro-Ultrasonic Spectroscopy of Conducting PolymerThick Films
PublicationThick conducting films based on conducting polymer are characterized by DC conductivity and noise in temperature range 10 to 300 K. Conducting polymers could be used e.g. for the top electrode (cathode) in the solid tantalum or niobium capacitors. On the conducting polymer layer the top layer of carbon/graphite and/or silver polymer based pastes is applied in the capacitor technology. Our samples structure consists of conducting...
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Falowniki wielopoziomowe 6kV/1MVA do napędów o regulowanej prędkości obrotowej i układów kompensacji mocy biernej
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono konstrukcję modułowego tranzystorowego przekształtnika napięcia 6 kV/1 MVA nowej generacji o dwukierunkowym przepływie energii pomiędzy siecią średniego napięcia (SN) a silnikiem indukcyjnym klatkowym, przeznaczonego do napędów SN o regulowanej prędkości obrotowej. Istota rozwiązania przedstawionego przekształtnika zawiera się w zastosowaniu trójstopniowej struktury. Stopnień wejściowy oraz stopień wyjściowy...
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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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Effects of UV light irradiation on fluctuation enhanced gas sensing by carbon nanotube networks
PublicationThe exceptionally large active surface-to-volume ratio of carbon nanotubes makes it an appealing candidate for gas sensing applications. Here, we studied the DC and low-frequency noise characteristics of a randomly oriented network of carbon nanotubes under NO2 gas atmosphere at two different wavelengths of the UV light-emitting diodes. The UV irradiation allowed to sense lower concentrations of NO2 (at least 1 ppm) compared to...
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Modelowanie falownika napięcia z quasi-rezonansowym obwodem pośredniczącym
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono szerokopasmowe modelowanie falownika napięcia z quasi-rezonansowym obwodem pośredniczącym w środowisku symulatora SABER. Modele łączników energoelektronicznych oraz algorytm sterowania zostały zaimplementowane z wykorzystaniem języka programowania MAST. Dokładność modelu zweryfikowano w oparciu o porównanie charakterystycznych przebiegów symulacyjnych układu z przebiegami eksperymentalnymi oraz analizę porównawczą...
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Compensation of Dead Time Effects for Shunt Active Power Filters
PublicationThe paper presents a comprehensive approach to the compensation of the grid current distortion for shunt active power filter systems. Four different sources of current distortion are addressed: imperfect grid synchronization caused by the distortion in the grid voltages, time delays in the estimation of compensating currents and grid voltages, fluctuations of the dc bus voltage, and the distortion of inverter output voltages due...
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Investigation of magnetic order in a new intermetallic compound Nd2PtGe3
PublicationIn the present study we report a successful synthesis of the new intermetallic compound Nd2PtGe3 by an arc-melting method. The powder X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that this compound crystallizes in an disordered variant of the AlB2-type structure (space group P6/mmm, no. 191) with lattice parameters a = 4.2455 Å and c = 4. 1933 Å. The compound exhibits a cluster-glass transition below Tf = 2.9 K, characterized through ac...
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Bezpieczeństwo elektryczne przy urządzeniach przytorowych niskiego napięcia zelektryfikowanych linii kolejowych
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono zasady zasilania urządzeń pomocniczych niskiego napięcia, obsługujących zelektryfikowany szlak kolejowy. Ze względu na oddziaływanie sieci trakcyjnej DC 3 kV (zagrożenie porażeniem, prądami błądzącymi), szczególnej uwagi wymaga wybór układu sieci nn i środków ochrony przeciwporażeniowej, a także konfiguracja instalacji uziemiających. Za podstawę przyjęto system trakcji o grupowym uszynieniu otwartym, które...
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Modular multipulse voltage source inverters with integrating coupled reactors
PublicationA novel approach to the voltage source inverters (VSI) construction is presented in the paper. The invented inverter structures allow to operate several DC/AC converters in parallel resulting in lower voltage distortions at extremely low switching frequency. The research presented in the paper describes such a parallel operation of the VSI’s which is possible thanks to the use of coupled inductors. The eighteen-pulse and twenty-four-pulse...
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Comprehensive compensation of grid current distortion by shunt active power filters
PublicationThe paper presents a comprehensive approach to the compensation of grid current distortion in shunt active power filter systems. Four sources of current distortion are addressed: imperfect grid synchronization caused by the distortion in the grid voltages, time delays in the evaluation of grid voltages and computation of compensating currents, fluctuations of the dc bus voltage, and the distortion of inverter output voltages due...
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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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Solutions of inverter systems in Shore-to-Ship Power supply systems
PublicationThe article presents a clearly formulated need for installing S2SP (Shore to Ship Power) systems, in particular Medium Voltage (MV) systems, along with certain solutions of modern inverter systems used in those systems. Requirements and basic configurations of S2SP systems are discussed, focusing in particular on capabilities of the S2SP system with DC distribution busbar. Moreover, on the background of the executing assumptions...
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The influence of azide and imidazole on the properties of Mn- and Cd-based networks: conductivity and nonlinear phenomena
PublicationWe report a study on a family of four new Mn- and Cd-azide-imidazolate-based compounds with various crystal architectures. Notably, three of these compounds display noncentrosymmetric crystal arrangements at room temperature, a rare phenomenon in hybrid organic–inorganic materials. Both nonlinear optical (NLO) and electrical phenomena in these compounds are observed. The NLO processes include second and third harmonic generation,...
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The adaptive backstepping control of PMSM supplied by current source inverter for the field weakening region
PublicationThe sensorless control system of permanent magnet synchronous motor PMSM supplied by current source inverter for field weakening operation is presented in this paper. The adaptive backstepping control system and the backstepping speed observer are presented. The control system is based on multi-scalar variables. The control variables are: dc-link voltage and the output current vector pulsation. The control system was named voltage...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in Trento University laboratory on Baunier's RC model using 2 wire probe
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of Baunier's RC model. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (1 mHz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement range of the analyzer. In...
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X-Ray diffraction of the metallic nanostructures
Open Research DataMetallic nanostructures (gold and silver) were manufactured as a thermal annealing of gold or silver thin film. Gold films with thickness of 2.8 nm were deposited on a silicon substrates using a table-top dc magnetron sputtering coater (EM SCD 500, Leica), equipped with quartz microbalance for in-situ thickness measurements. Films were deposited from...
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SEM images of dewetted gold films
Open Research DataGold nanostructures were prepared on silicon - Si(111) as a substrate. as a result of dewetting process. Thin golds films were deposited using a table-top dc magnetron sputtering coater under pure Ar plasma conditions . The Au target had 99.99% purity, the rate of Au layer deposition was about 0.4 nm·s−1 and the incident power was 32 W. The thickness...
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Oxidation of silver nanostructures
Open Research DataSilver nanostructures were prepared on Si substrate. Thin Ag films (2 and 6 nm thickness) were deposited using a tabletop dc magnetron sputtering coater (EM SCD 500, Leica) in pure Ar plasma. The Ag target was of 99.99% purity, the rate of layer deposition was about 0.4 nm·s−1 , and the incident power was in the range of 30–40 W. The layer thickness...
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Redukcja liczby przełączeń tranzystorów w falowniku kaskadowym z wektorową modulacją szerokości impulsów
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano metody ograniczania liczby przełączeń tranzystorów wybranych mostków kaskadowego falownika napięcia z wektorową modulacją szerokości impulsów. Zaproponowane rozwiązanie umożliwi sterowanie temperaturą poszczególnych mostków H przekształtnika, w którym ten sam strumień powietrza wykorzystano do chłodzenia kilku mostków H. Zmiana liczby przełączanych tranzystorów nie wpływa na dokładność...
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Ochrona przeciwporażeniowa w urządzeniach przytorowych niskiego napięcia zelektryfikowanych linii kolejowych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono zasady ochrony przeciwporażeniowej w instalacjach urządzeń pomocniczych niskiego napięcia, obsługujących zelektryfikowany szlak kolejowy. Ze względu na oddziaływanie sieci trakcyjnej DC 3 kV (zagrożenie porażeniem, prądami błądzącymi), szczególnej uwagi wymaga wybór układu sieci niskiego napięcia i środków ochrony przeciwporażeniowej, a także konfiguracja instalacji uziemiających. Rozważono system trakcji...
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Microwave Characterization of Dielectric Sheets in a Plano-Concave Fabry-Perot Open Resonator
PublicationDespite its long history, a double-concave (DC) Fabry-Perot open resonator (FPOR) has recently gained popularity in the characterization of dielectrics in the 20–110 GHz range, mainly due to such novel accomplishments as full automation of the measurement process and the development of even ore accurate and computationally efficient electromagnetic model. However, it has been discovered that such a DC resonator suffers from unwanted...
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New Architecture of Solid-State High-Voltage Pulse Generators
PublicationThe application of the nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) for biomedical treatments has gained more interest in recent decades due to the development of pulsed power technologies which provides the ability to control the electric field dose applied during tests. In this context, the proposed paper describes a new architecture of solid-state high-voltage pulse generators (SSHVPG) designed to generate fully customised sequences...
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The effects of gas exposure on the graphene/AlGaN/GaN heterostructure under UV irradiation
PublicationThis work demonstrates a graphene/AlGaN/GaN sensing device with two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) toward nitrogen dioxide (NO2), tetrahydrofuran, and acetone detection under UV light irradiation. We propose combining measurements of the DC characteristics with a fluctuation-enhanced sensing method to provide insight into the gas detection mechanisms in the synergistic structure of highly stable GaN and gas-sensitive graphene....
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Feedback Control of Doubly-Fed Generator Connected to Current Source Converter
PublicationDoubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) system supplied by current source converter (CSC) is considered in this article. The DFIG can work in two independent modes: AC grid connection and stand-alone mode. The DFIG is connected to the ac grid directly through its stator and the CSC links the rotor side. In this mode, the active and reactive powers of the DFIG must be controlled. This article proposes two control system structures...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in Trento University laboratory on Baunier's RC model using 3 wire probe
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of Baunier's RC model. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (1 mHz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement range of the analyzer. In...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in Trento University laboratory on "unknown" object using 2-wire probe
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of "black-box" object with interesting phase characteristics. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (1 Hz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement...
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Comparison of XPS spectra of Ag3d for silver nanostructures and bulk material
Open Research DataAg nanostructures were prepared on borosilicate glass (Corning 1737F) and Si substrates. In both cases, the substrateswere cleaned with acetylacetone and then rinsed in ethanol. Thin Ag films (2 and 6 nm thickness) were deposited using a tabletop dc magnetron sputtering coater (EM SCD 500, Leica) in pure Ar plasma (argon, Air Products 99.999%). The...
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Sterowanie rozdziałem energii w układach przekształtnikowych pojazdów elektrycznych i źródeł odnawialnych
PublicationW referacie omówiono wybrane zagadnienia sterowania rozdziałem energii zintegrowanych zasobników energii, zawierającychakumulatory i superkondensatory, stosowanych w układach przekształtnikowych małej mocy. Przedstawiono charakterystyki statycznewspółczynnika kd rozdziału energii zasobnika małego pojazdu elektrycznego zapewniającego minimalizacją strat energii w obwodzie DC oraz charakterystyki dynamiczne rozdziału energii w układach...
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Impedance monitoring of corrosion degradation of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings (PEO) on magnesium alloy
PublicationImpedance technique based on continuous multisinusoidal current perturbation was used to explain degradation process of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings (PEO) on magnesium alloy. An obtained impedance spectrum was fitted by electrical equivalent circuit to describe properties of conversion layer on magnesium alloy. Additionally, galvanostatic mode maintained during experiment, with DC current equal to zero, allowed to achieve...
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Zastosowanie termowizji w diagnostyce i badaniach sprzętu elektronicznego
PublicationZaproponowano zastosowanie techniki termowizyjnej do oceny poprawność konstrukcji i działania urządzeń elektronicznych, biorąc pod uwagę krótki czas badań oraz możliwość bezpośredniej oceny uzyskanych wyników. Technikę termowizyjną zastosowano do badania elementów ochronnych zasilacza AC/DC w czasie standardowych badań odporności na udary oraz do badania modułów GSM pracujących pod kontrolą nadrzędnego programu sterującego i płyty...
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Zastosowanie termografii w diagnostyce i badaniach urządzeń elektronicznych
PublicationZaproponowano zastosowanie techniki termowizyjnej do oceny poprawność konstrukcji i działania urządzeń elektronicznych, biorąc pod uwagę krótki czas badań oraz możliwość bezpośredniej oceny uzyskanych wyników. Technikę termowizyjną zastosowano do badania elementów ochronnych zasilacza AC/DC w czasie standardowych badań odporności na udary oraz do badania modułów GSM pracujących pod kontrolą nadrzędnego programu sterującego i płyty...
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Experimental test results of the 150kVA 18-pulse diode rectifier with series active power filter
PublicationThe paper presents the control system and selected results of experimental tests of the ac/dc power converter consisting of 18-pulse diode rectifier on the basis of coupled reactors and a serial active power filter. Three configurations of the 150kVA converter were tested experimentally and compared: 18-pulse diode rectifier with and without additional grid reactor and the rectifier integrated with the active power filter. The...
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Measurements of radiation emission of a portable power bank with a capacity of 5200 mAh
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the emission measurement results that are part of comprehensive tests carried out for portable power banks with different capacities. The measurements were performed in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 3 GHz using a Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic (GTEM) cell. The test setup was configured to measure a portable power bank...
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Measurements of radiation emission of a portable power bank with a capacity of 2600 mAh
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the emission measurement results that are part of comprehensive tests carried out for portable power banks with different capacities. The measurements were performed in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 3 GHz using a Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic (GTEM) cell. The test setup was configured to measure a portable power bank...
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Experimental investigation of the weight averaging of pulse frequency modulated sensor output signal
Open Research DataThe research aims to practically verify the results of theoretical analysis and simulations of the efficiency of weight averaging of pulse frequency modulated signal. For this purpose, a suitable test stand was built, and the control software in the LabVIEW environment was prepared. Then, a series of experiments were carried out to process and analyze...
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Modeling and experimental investigation of the small UPQC systems
PublicationIn this paper the basis of analytical modelling of the UPQC arrangements (Unified Power Quality Conditioner) in d-q rotating coordinates, as well as select results of investigations conducted on the simplified small power laboratory model were talked over. In short form power balance as well as fundamental dependences and analytic model with regard of decoupling circuits were investigated. Applied method for DC link capacity selection...
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FEX a Fingers Extending eXoskeleton for Rehabilitation and Regaining Mobility
PublicationThis paper presents the design process of an exoskeleton for executing human fingers’ extension movement for the rehabilitation procedures and as an active orthosis purposes. The Fingers Extending eXoskeleton (FEX) is a serial, under-actuated mechanism capable of executing fingers’ extension. The proposed solution is easily adaptable to any finger length or position of the joints. FEX is based on the state-of-art FingerSpine serial...
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Symmetrical power line conditioner - basic properties
PublicationIn this paper the basis of analytical modelling of the UPQC arrangements (Unified Power Quality Conditioner) in d-q rotating coordinates, as well as select results of investigations conducted on the simplified small power laboratory model, were talked over. In short form power balance as well as fundamental dependences and analytical model with regard of decoupling circuits, were investigated. Applied method for DC link capacitance...
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Fabrication, structural and electrical properties of Sr(V,Nb)O 3-δ perovskite materials
PublicationThe SrV1-xNbxO3-δ materials with different niobium content in perovskite B-sublattice were prepared by a solid-state reaction process. The microstructure and phase compositions of obtained samples were analyzed by the X-ray diffraction technique (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrical conductivity of samples was measured by a DC 4-wire method in range of 100–600 °C in different gas conditions. The oxidation...
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Measurement methods for assessing insulation condition of underground pipelines
PublicationThe paper discusses the most frequently applied measurement methods for assessing the quality of external insulation along pipelines and detecting defect locations in the protective coating. The quality of coating along a given pipeline section under investigation is assessed by determining unitary resistance of the coating, which is calculated on the basis of measurement results obtained along a pipeline subjected to cathodic...
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Elementy analizy RAMS i cyklu życia napędów nowej generacji w układzie e-transformatora realizowanych w technologii SiC do elektrycznych zespołów trakcyjnych
PublicationTransport kolejowy podlega ciągłej presji, aby zwiększać dostępność połączeń i obniżać koszty przejazdów. Konstruktorzy pociągów i przewoźnicy, w odpowiedzi na stawiane oczekiwania, starają się wdrażać pojawiające się na rynku nowe innowacyjne rozwiązania. Europejski program Shift2Rail stawia ambitne cele w stosunku do kluczowych wskaźników wydajności (z ang. KPI - Key Performance Indicators) systemu kolejowego obejmującego infrastrukturę,...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in cooperation with Road and Bridge Research Institute on polyvinyl coating using 2-wire probe sample 1
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of polyvinyl coating (code-name PW_2_2_1) sample 1. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (0.1 Hz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in cooperation with Road and Bridge Research Institute on polyvinyl coating using 2-wire probe sample 2
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of polyvinyl coating (code-name PW_2_2_1) sample 2. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (0.1 Hz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement...
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Testing HIADAC high impedance analyzer in cooperation with Road and Bridge Research Institute on nano-nickel based coating using 2-wire probe sample 2
Open Research DataThe dataset presents impedance spectrum of nano-nickel based coating sample 2. This object was used to test high-impedance analyzer for diagnostic of anticorossion coatings (HIADAC) realized in the frame of Eureka project E!3174. The impedance spectrum frequency range (0.1 Hz – 100 kHz) was selected in order to test the whole measureement range of...