Search results for: LIME SLURRY TANK
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.50, b=0.37) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a directional control valve and a pressure relief valve arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> DCV -> ambient atmosphere,...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.30, b=0.38) and (C=3.30, b=0.40) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=2.00, b=0.11) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a directional control valve and a pressure relief valve arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> DCV -> ambient atmosphere,...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=6.40, b=0.45) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=6.00, b=0.25) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a pressure relief valve and a air blow gun (with nozzle removed) arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> PRV -> ambient...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=2.40, b=026.) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a directional control valve and a pressure relief valve arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> DCV -> ambient atmosphere,...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.70, b=0.32) and (C=3.30, b=0.40) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a directional control valve and a pressure relief valve arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> DCV -> ambient atmosphere,...
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Determination of flow properties of a parallel connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=2.10, b=0.14) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of parallel connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for a directional control valve and a pressure relief valve arranged in parallel. Three test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> DCV -> ambient atmosphere,...
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Quality of limes juices based on the aroma and antioxidant properties
PublicationKaffir (Citrus hystrix) and Key (Citrus aurantifolia) limes juices were investigated and compared. Two dimensional gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOF-MS) was applied to assess the botanical origin of Kaffir and Key limes juices, based on volatile substances. The biggest differences in the contents of selected terpenes in Kaffir and Key limes occur in chemical compounds such as Limonene,...
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Beta-2 adrenoreceptor gene polymorphisms and sympathetic outflow in humans
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Badania emisji lotnych związków organicznych podczas nalewu asfaltu do autocystern oraz budowy dróg asfaltowych = Emission of volatile organic compounds from road bitumen during tank filling and road paving
PublicationOstatnio ma miejsce dyskusja poświęcona emisji lotnych związków organicznych towarzyszącej "niehermetycznemu" nalewowi asfaltów oraz budowie dróg asfaltowych. Asfalt naftowy wytwarzany jest poprzezutlenianie pozostałości z destylacji próżniowej. Zarówno na etapie destylacji próżniowej ropy naftowej, jak również w reaktorach utleniania asfaltu może dochodzić do przegrzewania wsadu na elementach grzejnych instalacji, a w wyniku zachodzi...
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Protective properties of Al2O3 + TiO2 coating produced by the electrostatic spray deposition method
PublicationMechanical resistance of Al2O3 + TiO2 nanocomposite ceramic coating deposited by electrostatic spray deposition method onto X10CrAlSi18 steel to thermal and slurry tests was investigated. The coating was produced from colloidal suspension of TiO2 nanoparticles dispersed in 3 wt% solution of Al2(NO3)3, as Al2O3 precursor, in ethanol. TiO2 nanoparticles of two sizes, 15 nm and 32 nm, were used in the experiments. After deposition,...
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In Situ Verification of Numerical Model of Water Hammer in Slurries
PublicationThis paper presents a numerical model of transient flow in a pressure slurry pipeline network with verification based on in situ measurements. The model, primarily verified in laboratory conditions, has been extended and applied to the case of a large and complex slurry pipeline network in Poland. In the model, the equivalent density concept was applied. In situ experiments were performed for various unsteady flow episodes, caused by...
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Investigation and operation problems of metal tanks in Poland
PublicationThe paper consists of three parts concerned with steel cylindrical, vertical tank for liquid fuel. In the first part the present trends in tank design and building in Poland are described. The main are: · reduction of environment contamination danger caused by tank leakage and hydrocarbons evaporation, · increasing capacity of new tanks (100000 m3 and more) due to economic factor - reduction of steel amount per m3 of storage capacity....
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NON-LINEAR MASTIC CHARACTERISTICS BASED ON THE MODIFIED MSCR (MULTIPLE STRESS CREEP RECOVERY) TEST
PublicationMastic containing asphalt in its composition is an example of a viscoelastic material. It is an effective binder in asphalt. It consists of a filler (<0.063 mm) and asphalt mixed in the right proportions. Just like in asphalt, its response depends on the temperature level, the load and stress time. Changing the stress stiffness of the mastic affects the non-linear course of the stress-strain relationship. Modelling of the non-linear...
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Simplified Numerical Model for Transient Flow of Slurries at Low Concentration
PublicationRapid transients are particularly dangerous in industrial hydro-transport systems, where solid-liquid mixtures are transported via long pressure pipelines. A mathematical description of such flow is difficult due to the complexity of phenomena and difficulties in determining parameters. The main aim of the study was to examine the influence of the simplified mixture density and wave celerity description on satisfactory reproduction...
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Analiza nośności zabytkowych fundamentów w kontekście jakości użytych zapraw Analysis of the Load-Bearing Capacity of Historical Foundations in the Context of the Quality of Mortar Used
PublicationStructures of historical buildings usually have the form of masonry elements. The weakest component of such elements is mortar, especially in stone foundations, which were often used in the with a focus on the modeling of mortar as a joint connecting stones in a characteristic medieval foundation. Different types of mortar: cement, cement-lime, lime and gypsum mortars, were examined. A numerical analysis was carried out on the...
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An Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Water Hammer Phenomenon in Slurries
PublicationThe analysis of slurry transportation in pressure pipelines is important both from practical and theoretical point of view. Due to the nature of the medium, the number of problems arising in the course of design, operation, measurements and mathematical modeling is much higher compared to the cases where the flowing liquid is homogeneous. The equations describing the flow are more complex, and higher number of the parameters is...
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3D modelling of liquid fuels base infrastructure for the purpose of visualization and geometrical analysis
PublicationThe paper presents the methodology for obtaining a 3D model of the tank for liquid fuels on the basis of the terrestrial laser scanning and its processing for the analysis of tanks geometry. The development process indicates the possibility to obtain the reliable results useful for the evaluation of the tank side surfaces geometry (shells). The result of the development is a 3D model of the tank, taking into account the individual...
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Cement Lime Concrete
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Influence of geometrical imperfections on stresses in cylindrical shells
PublicationResults of the numerical analysis of the shells of storage tanks of 50 000 m3 capacity with geometrical imperfections are presented in the paper. Results were verified by tensometric tests performed on the real tank. It was recognized that real geometrical imperfections cause increase of stresses in the tank construction by 30%.
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SIMPLIFIED MODELING OF STRESS AND DEFLECTION LIMIT STATES OF UNDERGROUND TANKS
PublicationFuel tanks are designed with regard to standard actions and operating conditions. The work analyses the impact of corrosion and other means to variation of stresses and deformation of a horizontal underground tank shell. The computations are preliminary. Due to the long computational time of the entire tank the analysis is restricted to its part only. The full analysis is bound to assess structural reliability, further allowing...
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Influence of Bingham fluid viscosity on energy performances of a vortex chamber pump
PublicationOne of the problems in the development of coal-water technologies is the use of reliable and long-lasting pumps. To date, classic pumps, due to the use of mechanical moving parts and seals, are subject to rapid abrasive wear. The solution to this problem can lie in the creation of new vortex chamber pumps developed by the authors. They are highly reliable, simple in design and have no moving parts. The object of this paper consists...
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A tool for designing water tanks for measuring hydroacoustic transducers
PublicationSpecial water tanks are commonly used to measure the parameters of underwater acoustic systems. They must meet specific requirements, the fulfilment of which ensures very small but acceptable measurement errors. These requirements define the size of the tank and its shape as well as the strong attenuation of reflected waves. At the design stage, it is necessary to determine the impact of the tank structure on the measurement errors...
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Sebastian Bielicki
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Maciej Reichel dr inż.
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Computational fluid dynamics simulation of heat transfer from densely packed gold nanoparticles to isotropic media
PublicationThis work aims to determine and compare heat generation and propagation of densely packed gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) induced by a resonant laser beam (532 nm) according to the Mie theory. The heat flux propagation is transferred into the materials, which here are: silica glass; soda-lime-silica glass; borosilicate glass; polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); polycarbonate (PC); and polydimetylosiloxane (PDMS). This analysis aims to...
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Krzysztof Malik prof. dr hab.
PeopleKrzysztof Malik, professor of economics, heads the Department of Economics, Finance, Regional and International Research at the Faculty of Economics and Management of the Opole University of Technology. Prof. Malik conducts research on the regional economy, development strategy, knowledge transfer and specialization of regional development, economic evaluation of regional public programmes and policies. He is the author and co-author...
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Wpływ imperfekcji geometrycznych na bezpieczeństwo montażu i naprawy zbiorników cylindrycznych metoda podbudowy
PublicationW pracy zajęto się wyznaczeniem nośności granicznej zbiorników stalowych o osi pionowej montowanych lub naprawianych z zastosowaniem hydraulicznego systemu podnoszenia konstrukcji. Podniesiony zbiornik jest szczególnie narażony na utratę stateczności, a obciążenie wiatrem utrudnia prowadzenie prac. Jakiekolwiek deformacje blach, szczególnie w pobliżu zamocowań podnośników mogą w znacznym stopniu obniżyć obciążenie krytyczne konstrukcji....
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Wpływ drążenia pionowego w silikatowych elementach murowych na nośność kotew wklejanych
PublicationThe article is showing results of measurements of the effectiveness of the assembly anchor of inmates glued in in sunk vertically lime-sandy blocks. Examinations were performed for cases of the assembly anchor in different fragments of blocks: in part fullwall, in an axis of symmetry and on the edge of the aperture vertical. An influence of the location of places of settling was examined anchor to the way of the forming of uniting...
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Modal analysis of cylindrical steel tanks
PublicationCylindrical steel tanks are very popular structures used for storage of products of chemical and petroleum industries. Their safety and reliability is crucial because any failure could have serious consequences. The aim of present paper is to show the results of the first phase of investigation of seismic behaviour such structures. Modal analysis using Finite Element Method (FEM) for three models of real tanks used in Poland has...
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Simplified Method of Modelling Behaviour of Ship in Waves with Partially Flooded Compartments
PublicationThis paper contains a description of a numerical model for calculating behaviour of ships in waves. There are many models available, but the one described here can be characterised with a set of parameters that have a decisive impact on the final values of roll motion amplitude and frequency. In this paper, it is shown how a fitting of a standard-shape hull characterised by certain readily available parameters affects...
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Safety of erection and repair of steel tanks with geometric imperfections using heavylift jack-up system
PublicationSafety analysis is performed of cylindrical vertical steel tanks during erection using heavylift jack up system. During an assembly or repair process a set of hydraulic supports is used. It allows to use the in-place lifting of heavy steel constructions on the required height. Wind can strongly influence stability of the lifted tank. Any geometric imperfections can reduce the critical or limit load. In the work failures of the...
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Sztuka jako wartość w procesie rewitalizacji przestrzeni miejskiej na przykładzie wybranych elewacji Drogi Królewskiej w Gdańsku
PublicationCelem niniejszej publikacji jest zwrócenie uwagi na rewitalizację przestrzeni miejskiej za pomocą elementów artystycznych, występujących w elewacjach architektonicznych Głównego Miasta w Gdańsku. Sztuka, która zaistniała w elewacjach odbudowywanego w latach pięćdziesiątych Głównego Miasta, dzięki gdańskim artystom, zaowocowała nowymi relacjami twórczymi pomiędzy architekturą a sztuką. Ze względu na ograniczone ramy artykułu, przedstawiamy...
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PROBLEMS WITH CORROSION PROTECTION STEEL STACKS IN FGD SYSTEMS
PublicationThis paper presents problems associated with corrosion of steel stacks and changes in philosophy of corrosion protection when implemented into flue gas desulphurization systems. In-situ tests were taken by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy at a stack which discharges flue gas before wet lime/limestone desulphurization. A very rapid soaking of spherical infill vinylester coating with electrolyte has been observed....
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Wykorzystanie tomografii komputerowej przy analizie jakości zacementowania - migracja gazu
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia opis zjawiska znanego w wiertnictwie otworowym jako migracja gazu. Opisano główne przyczyny powstawania tego negatywnego zjawiska polegającego na przepływie gazów a także płynów w zaczynie cementacyjnym lub kamieniu cementowym. Przygotowano próbki imitujące zacementowany odcinek rur okładzinowych. Skupiono się na wykorzystaniu tomografii komputerowej, oraz analizie zrekonstruowanego trójwymiarowego obrazu, w...
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Application of the Anammox Process for Treatment of Liquid Phase Digestate
PublicationThe liquid phase of the digestate (LPD) contains a relatively high concentration of nitrogen, with total ammonium nitrogen being the dominant form of nitrogen, as well as other essential nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium. Consequently, it must be treated before it is released into the environment. However, there are no reports of co-purification of LPD in the anammox process in sequencing batch reactor with granular sludge,...
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Possibilities of Leachate Co-Treatment Originating from Biogas Production in the Deammonification Process
PublicationIn the methane fermentation process, sewage sludge is the single substrate or serves as a co-substrate with the addition of various waste products. After the treatment stable digestate is obtained, which consists of two phases solid and liquid. Liquid phase, called as a leachate, due to the high content of nutrients must be treated before they are discharged into the final receiver. Physical and chemical methods of leachate treatment...
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Properties of an innovative multi-functional finish for the improvement of indoor air quality
PublicationDue to lifestyle changes, people spend most of their time indoors at present; thus, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a matter of utmost importance. Multi-functional and innovative finishes can help to passively improve the IAQ, benefitting the health and comfort of occupants. For this study, reference and pre-mixed commercial mortars are compared to a new multi-functional hydraulic lime mortar for indoor finishes, in which conventional...
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Development of conductive porous media as packing materials for biotrickling filter – microbial fuel cell system (BTF-MFC system)
Open Research DataDataset presents values of electrical resistance measured for three developed conductive packimg materials for the application in a BTF-MFC system.
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Towards a modification of a regulatory framework aiming at bunker oil spill prevention from ships - A design aspect of bunker tanks vents location guided by CFD simulations
PublicationAlthough accidental bunker oil spills at seaway are relatively rare events, they can be pose real threat to the natural marine environment. One of the reasons for the bunker spill to occur is a design failure; one of the ways it can demonstrate is an improper location or height of vent heads, leading to a bunker oil discharge during heavy rolling, due to sloshing phenomenon. Design of a ship and her systems is guided by various...
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Funcionality assessment of Citrus Hysteria peel as a protective barrier using gas chromatography
PublicationThe aim of this study was to analyse the volatile fractions of fruit peel and pulp using two-dimensional gas chromatography technique coupled with mass spectrometry. The isolation of the compounds was achieved by microextraction to the stationary phase from the headspace of the sample (HS-SPME). Mass spectrometry with time-of-flight analyser (TOF-MS) was used to identify the chemical compounds. There are no reports in the literature...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of as-preapred (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9FexTi(1-x)O3-δ (x=0.1, 0.2 and 0.3) materials
Open Research DataThe (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9FexTi(1-x)O3-δ (x=0.1, 0.2 and 0.3) materials were synthesized via the Pechini method. First, the reagents in the form of nitrates were weighed and dissolved in DI water. In another beaker, a stoichiometric amount of titanium (IV) butoxide (Ti(OBu)4) was mixed together with reagent-grade ethylene glycol (EG), and citric acid...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of as-prepared (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9Me0.1Ti0.9O3-δ (Me= Co, Fe, Ni) materials
Open Research DataThe (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9Me0.1Ti0.9O3-δ (Me= Co, Fe, Ni) materials were synthesized via the Pechini method. First, the reagents in the form of nitrates were weighed and dissolved in DI water. In another beaker, a stoichiometric amount of titanium (IV) butoxide (Ti(OBu)4) was mixed together with reagent-grade ethylene glycol (EG), and citric acid (CA)...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of as-prepared (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9Ni0.05Me0.05Ti0.9O3-δ (Me= Co, Fe, Cu) materials
Open Research DataThe ((La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9Ni0.05Me0.05Ti0.9O3-δ (Me= Co, Fe, Cu) materials were synthesized via the Pechini method. First, the reagents in the form of nitrates were weighed and dissolved in DI water. In another beaker, a stoichiometric amount of titanium (IV) butoxide (Ti(OBu)4) was mixed together with reagent-grade ethylene glycol (EG), and citric acid...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of as-prepared (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9FexMeyTi(1-x-y)O3-δ materials (Me=Ni,Co)
Open Research DataThe (La0.3Sr0.6Ce0.1)0.9FexMeyTi(1-x-y)O3-δ materials (Me=Ni,Co) were synthesized via the Pechini method. First, the reagents in the form of nitrates were weighed and dissolved in DI water. In another beaker, a stoichiometric amount of titanium (IV) butoxide (Ti(OBu)4) was mixed together with reagent-grade ethylene glycol (EG), and citric acid (CA)...
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Numerical simulation of temperature distribution of heat flow on reservoir tanks connected in a series
PublicationThe flow of temperature distribution through a medium in thermodynamic studies plays an important role in understanding physical phenomena in chemical science and petroleum engineering, while temperature distribution indicates the degree of reaction that must be undergone to obtain the final product. Therefore, this paper aims to present and apply the exponential matrix algorithm (EMA), differential transformation algorithm (DTA),...
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Degradation of protective coatings in steel chimneys of flue gas desulfurisation system
PublicationThis paper presents problems associated with corrosion of steel stacks and changes in philosophy of corrosion protection when implemented into flue gas desulphurization systems. In-situ tests were taken by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy at the stack which discharges flue gas before wet lime/limestone desulphurization. A very quick electrolyte absorption by the spherical infill vinylester coating was found using...
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Brain circuit imprints of developmental 17α-Ethinylestradiol exposure in guppies (Poecilia reticulata): Persistent effects on anxiety but not on reproductive behaviour
PublicationThe effects of endocrine disruptors may vary with the timing of exposure. The physiological implications of adult exposure are present during and shortly after exposure while embryonic exposure can imprint changes manifested in adulthood. In this study, guppy (Poecilia reticulata) embryos were exposed to 2 and 20 ng/L of 17α-ethinylestradiol during development via the mother and reared in clean water from gestation until 6 months...
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Multi-objective optimization of water quality, pumps operation, and storage sizing of water distribution systems
PublicationA multi-objective methodology utilizing the Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm (SPEA2) linked to EPANET for trading-off pumping costs, water quality, and tanks sizing of water distribution systems is developed and demonstrated. The model integrates variable speed pumps for modeling the pumps operation, two water quality objectives (one based on chlorine disinfectant concentrations and one on water age), and tanks sizing cost...