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INFORMATION ABOUT DYNAMICS OF THE SEA SURFACE AS A MEANS TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF THE UNMANNED VESSEL AT SEA
PublicationOne of the fundamental states of the sea surface is its heave. Despite of years of the intense scientific inquiry, no clear understanding of the influence of this aspect on the dynamics of the sea environment has emerged. The separation of two nearby fluid elements which one may observed for example as a free floating of small objects on the sea surface (rescuers on the rough sea or small research vessels) is caused by the interaction...
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AC-DC-DC Converter for Small Power Energy Storage Systems
PublicationThe energy transformation driven by the development of renewable energy sources has become a reality for all power grid users. Prosumer energy, primarily utilizing photovoltaic installations, is one of the fastest-growing market segments. The advancement of technology, a decrease in electrochemical energy storage prices, and changes in the legal framework governing energy billing for grid-fed power have led to a growing interest...
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High Frequency Harmonics Emission of Modern Power Electronic AC-DC Converters
PublicationModern AC/DC converters with bidirectional power flow employing PWM boost topology generate harmonic distortions of input current in relatively high frequency range tightly related to modulation carrier frequency. These frequencies and its multiples in typical applications are usually located in frequency range from single up to several of kHz. Increased harmonic emission in this frequency range can easily and harmfully influence...
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Comprehensive circumscribing of non-linearity cases of a water supply system with smooth flow control
PublicationW artykule opisano formalnie poprawne metody opisu matematycznego pracy pomp o płynnie regulowanych wydatkach oraz reduktorów ciśnienia i reduktorów przepływu w modelowaniu przepływów ustalonych zachodzących w systemach wodociągowych. Opisano metodę opartą o dynamiczną analizę wrażliwości systemu oraz metodę wykorzystującą charakterystyki hydrauliczne systemu wodociągowego. Przedstawiono wyniki symulacji wykorzystującej ww. metody...
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Random components influence on the values characterising periodic disturbances in low voltage supply lines.
PublicationAnalizowano wpływ składowych losowych na wielkości charakteryzujących zaburzenia okresowe w napięciu zasilania na przykładzie współczynnika zawartości harmonicznych (THD). Zaprezentowano sposób wyznaczania niepewności pomiaru współczynnika THD, uwzględniający występowanie korelacji pomiędzy składową podstawową i kolejnymi harmonicznymi napięcia sieci a także między poszczególnymi harmonicznymi. Przedstawiono analizę wyników z pomiarów...
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Risk-averse decision-making to maintain supply chain viability under propagated disruptions
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Ancient settlements-atavistic solutions for present water supply and drainage problems engendered by urbanism
PublicationWater is the most valuable resource available on earth. Although it is present in abundance, its usable volume is very scarce. This is the reason behind the existence of both floods and droughts around the world. However, human settlements face water scarcity issues that are primarily engendered by improper town planning measures. To create a balance between the available fractions of water, it is therefore imperative to have proper...
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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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Direct human contact with siloxanes (silicones): safety or risk. Part 1: characteristics of siloxanes (silicones
PublicationSiloxanes are commonly known as silicones. They belong to the organosiliconcompounds and are exclusively obtained by synthesis. Their chemical structuredetermines a range of physicochemical properties which were recognized as unique.Due to the susceptibility to chemical modifications, ability to create short, long orcomplex polymer particles, siloxanes found an application in many areas of human life.
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Computer-aided analysis of resonance risk in power system with Static Var Compensators
PublicationStatic Var Compensators operation in a power system may significantly improve voltage profiles in nodes and the reactive power balance, as well as ensure greater system stability in emergency conditions. However these devices may be a cause of a resonance in the system. The aim of this paper is to call attention to the need to include resonance phenomena in a compensator’s location evaluation process. The analysis performed in...
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Measurements of the fundamental harmonic frequency of voltages on main bars in a ship power station
Open Research DataThe presented dataset is part of research focusing on the assessment of metrological properties of the instrument, Estimator/Analyzer (E/A v.2), developed and made at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Marine Electrical Power Engineering of Gdynia Maritime University. The attached dataset contains processed data, expressing the fundamental...
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Method of sum of power losses as a way for determining the ki coefficients of energy losses in hydraulic motor
PublicationThis paper shows application of the method of sum of power losses to determining energy losses which occur in hydraulic rotary motor in situation when not all laboratory data are at one’s disposal or when no use is made of data contained in catalogue charts. The method makes it possible to determine the coefficients ,ki , of energy losses occurring in the motor. The method of sum of power losses is based on the approach proposed...
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Manufacturing and Recycling Impact on Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Innovative Wind Power Plant Part 1/2
PublicationWind power plants are considered as ecologically-clean source of energy. However, manufacturing processes cannot be treated that way. Manufacturing processes consume huge amount of electrical and thermal energy and significant amount of materials, e.g. steel, polymers, oils and lubricants. All of the above could be potentially harmful for environment. There are not many works and publications regarding life-cycle analysis of wind...
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Optimization of Nuclear Power Share in the Structure of Electricity Production in Poland in Time Perspective by 2060
PublicationThe author of this paper presented the results of a system analysis using MARKAL model, aiming at the optimization of nuclear power share in power generation structure in Poland in time perspective by 2060. Optimization criterion is the minimization of the objective function, i.e. the total cost of energy system, taking into account constraints related to CO2, SOx and NOx emissions and obligatory shares of electricity from renewable...
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High-Power Jamming Attack Mitigation Techniques in Spectrally-Spatially Flexible Optical Networks
PublicationThis work presents efficient connection provisioning techniques mitigating high-power jamming attacks in spectrally-spatially flexible optical networks (SS-FONs) utilizing multicore fibers. High-power jamming attacks are modeled based on their impact on the lightpaths’ quality of transmission (QoT) through inter-core crosstalk. Based on a desired threshold on a lightpath’s QoT, the modulation format used, the length of the path,...
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A Power-Efficient Digital Technique for Gain and Offset Correction in Slope ADCs
PublicationIn this brief, a power-efficient digital technique for gain and offset correction in slope analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) has been proposed. The technique is especially useful for imaging arrays with massively parallel image acquisition where simultaneous compensation of dark signal non-uniformity (DSNU) as well as photo-response non-uniformity (PRNU) is critical. The presented approach is based on stopping the ADC clock by...
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Single-phase power electronics transformer with active functions for smart grid
PublicationThis paper presents the control of one cell of a modular single-phase power electronics transformer with active functions for meeting the smart grid concept. In this way, the converter could be used not only as a conventional transformer but also for grid such as reactive power, harmonic elimination and energy storage. The topology of the cell is composed by a bidirectional converter with three stages: a half bridge in the input...
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Silicon Oxycarbide-Graphite Electrodes for High-Power Energy Storage Devices
PublicationHerein we present a study on polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)/graphite composites for a potential application as an electrode in high power energy storage devices, such as Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC). The composites were processed using high power ultrasound-assisted sol-gel synthesis followed by pyrolysis. The intensive sonication enhances gelation and drying process, improving the homogenous distribution of the graphitic...
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Technological and Media Platforms: Redefinition of Meanings as Symbolic Power over the Discourse
PublicationRedefining the meanings of such social terms as “likes” and “friends” on Facebook is a popular practice. In terms of consistency, the (auto)-redefinition of the term “platform” is itself particularly important from a media management perspective. The article proposes to consider the redefinition of meanings as a form of wielding non-transparent power over discourse. From this perspective, redefining a meaning is a form of holding...
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Inverse Analysis as a Key Element of Safety Assessment under the Snow Load For The Large Suspension Roofs Structure
PublicationThe paper presents a concept and realization of monitoring system for the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow. The idea of the system lies in fusion of structure monitoring with a calibrated numerical FEM model [1]. The inverse problem is solved. On the base of measured selected displacements, the numerical FEM model of the structure combined with iterative method, develops the current snow load distribution. Knowing the load, we can calculate...
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Inverse and forward surrogate models for expedited design optimization of unequal-power-split patch couplers
PublicationIn the paper, a procedure for precise and expedited design optimization of unequal power split patchcouplers is proposed. Our methodology aims at identifying the coupler dimensions that correspond to thecircuit operating at the requested frequency and featuring a required power split. At the same time, thedesign process is supposed to be computationally efficient. The proposed methodology involves two typesof auxiliary models (surrogates):...
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Design analysis of combined gas-vapour micro power plant with 30 kW air turbine
PublicationThe article presents basic results of the design analysis of a combined gas-vapour micro power plant with a waste-heat boiler without exhaust reheat, working in the vapour section in the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system. The analysis concerned working media most frequently used in those types of power plants and planned to be used in future. The object of the analysis was a micro power plant with a 30 kW gas (air) turbine for...
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Design analysis of combined gas-vapour micro power plant with 30 kW air turbine
PublicationThe article presents basic results of the design analysis of a combined gas-vapour micro power plant with a waste-heat boiler without exhaust reheat, working in the vapour section in the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system. The analysis concerned working media most frequently used in those types of power plants and planned to be used in future. The object of the analysis was a micro power plant with a 30 kW gas (air) turbine for...
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The formal safety assesment in conforming to chosen vessel's type on the ground of hydromechanic characteristics in critical conditions.
PublicationTragedia jednego ze statków typu ro-ro pokazała podatność tego typu statków na utratę stateczności, przewrócenie a w ostateczności zatonięcie. Wszystkie ro-rowce charakteryzują się małym zanurzeniem, a wynurzona część kadłuba podatna jest na działanie wiatru. Jeżeli dodatkowo w takich warunkach dochodzi element nieprawidłowego rozmieszczenia pojazdów i ich słabego zamocowania to groźba przesunięcia ładunku staje się realna. W konsekwencji...
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Small power laboratory model and high power prototype of the four-level VSI
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Direct-contact condensation from vapour- gas mixture in a spray ejector condenser for negative CO2 power plant
PublicationDirect-contact condensation of vapour containing the inert gas on a spray of subcooled liquid exists in a number of technical applications. For example, it may be found in the nuclear industry (e.g. pressurized jet under normal operating conditions, in safety analyses) or in the chemical industry (e.g. mixing-type heat exchanger, degasser, sea water desalting). The problem is also essential to modelling and analysis of some...
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Tools for road infrastructure safety management in poland
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Differences and mutual connections of the transport safety systems
PublicationKażdego dnia w systemie transportowym na świecie ginie ponad 3 tys. osób, z czego większość w wypadkach drogowych. Z punktu widzenia zarządzania bezpieczeństwem, każdy z systemów gałęziowych jest zorganizowany w inny sposób. Dotyczy to baz danych, instytucji zarządzających infrastrukturą transportową i badających wypadki, systemów monitorujących ruch pojazdów, pociągów i statków. Pomimo wielu odrębności w funkcjonowaniu poszczególnych...
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Country Safety Performance Function and the factors affecting it
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę modelowania wpływu wybranych czynników na liczbę ofiar śmiertelnych na poziomie światowym. Do budowy modeli wykorzystano podejście bazujące na ryzyku. Wykorzystano dane z kilkudziesięciu krajów świata.
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Work safety in production processes located in Poland
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THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MACHINE GUARDS – EXPLOITATION SAFETY
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Semi-Markov Approach to the Shipping Safety Modelling
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Operation of diesel engines as the index of their reliability and safety
PublicationPrzedstawiono propozycję ilościowej interpretacji działania systemów technicznych która jest rozpatrywana jako wielkość fizyczna z jednostką miary zwaną dżulosekundą [dżulxsekunda]. Wykazane zostanie też, że taka interpretacja działania może być uznana za wskaźnik niezawodności, a w szczególnych przypadkach - wskaźnik bezpieczeństwa funkcjonowania takiego sytemu. Do uzasadnienia takiej przydatności wspomnianego działania silnika...
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Methodology for the reliability and safety management of hazardous plants
PublicationArtykuł zarysowuje wybrane aspekty metodyki PRASM do oceny ryzyka i zarządzania bezpieczeństwem złożonych instalacji wysokiego ryzyka. Można definiować szereg miar ryzyka, w tym również ryzyko ekonomiczne. Oceny są oparte na zdefiniowanych kategoriach potencjalnych zdarzeń nienormalnych i scenariuszy awaryjnych z poważnymi skutkami. Metodyka obejmuje identyfikowanie opcji sterowania ryzykiem, ocenianych w analizie kosztów i...
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Showing compliance of probabilistic assessments with safety goals
PublicationW niektórych standardach formułuje się wymagania, że wyniki modelowania probabilistycznego i oszacowań ryzyka powinny zawierać ocenę niepewności. Modelowanie złożonych systemów bazuje w praktyce na kategoriach zdarzeń, które są mniej lub więcej rozmyte. Artykuł dotyczy kwestii wykazywania zgodności wyników modelowania probabilistycznego z ilościowymi kryteriami bezpieczeństwa. Proponuje się metodę definiowania takich kryteriów...
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The effect of trees in the road crown on road safety
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono problem występowania wypadków związanych z najechaniem na drzewo. Problem ten występuje w Polsce głównie w województwach północnych i zachodnich, co jest związane ze specyficznymi cechami sieci drogowej tego obszaru. Referat przedstawia negatywny wpływ drzew rosnących w koronie drogi na bezpieczeństwo ruchu drogowego oraz określa metody zapobiegania wypadkom związanym z najechaniem na drzewo. Ze względu...
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Time series - the tool for traffic safety analysis
PublicationGłównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie sposobu modelowania i modeli stosowanych w analizach i prognozowaniu odnośnie zmian śmiertelności w wypadkach drogowych w Polsce. W tym celu zastosowano teorię modeli strukturalnych szeregów czasowych przy założeniu, że zarówno ruch drogowy, jak i bezpieczeństwo na drogach są procesami dynamicznymi, w których przeszłość ma znaczący wpływ na teraźniejszość i przyszłość systemu.
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Modelling and uncertainty in system analysis for safety assessment.
PublicationArtykuł obejmuje zagadnienia związane z modelowaniem i reprezentacją niepewności i ilościowych oszacowaniach ryzyka. Problem jest istotny w praktyce, ponieważ wystęopujhą wymagania przeprowadzenia ocen niepewności miar probabilistycznych i ryzyka. Dyskutuje się potencjalne żródła niepewności i dokonuje sie przeglądu podstaw teoretycznych reprezentacji niepewności. W modelowaniu systemów zawierających nieprecyzyjnie zdefiniowane...
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A method of verification diagnostics for functional safety analysis
PublicationProblemy analizy bezpieczeństwa zostały zapoczątkowane w lotnictwie i energetyce jądrowej, a obecnie wprowadzane są szeroko do różnych gałęzi przemysłu, jak przemysł chemiczny, mechaniczny, etrochemiczny, spożywczy, itp. W analizie bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego względem przyjętego poziomu SIL wyznacza się prawdopodobieństwa nie wypełnienia określonej funkcji na żądanie (PDF). Do tego celu stosuje się różne metody analityczne, wykorzystuje...
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Functional safety and security management in critical systems
PublicationGłównym celem referatu jest przedstawienie wybranych kwestii zarządzania bezpieczeństwem i ochroną w systemach podwyższonego ryzyka i systemach krytycznych. Zarysowuje się kilka praktycznych problemów analizy bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego w celu podejmowania decyzji zgodnie z normami międzynarodowymi IEC 61508 i IEC 61511. Podkreśla się, że aspekty związane z ochroną powinny być starannie rozpatrzone zarówno w fazie projektowania,...
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Safety of Single-Channel Railway Traffic Control
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Variation in global uptake of the Surgical Safety Checklist
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Optimization of combined heat and power (CHP) market allocation: The case of Poland
PublicationCombined heat and power (CHP), that is production of electricity and useful heat in a single thermodynamic process, is a way of primary energy saving and emission reduction. Therefore, promotion of the electricity from high-efficiency cogeneration (CHP-E) was encouraged in the European Union. However, CHP-E promotion mechanisms proved low effectiveness in certain countries, like Poland, where the prices of certificates of origin...
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Analysis of the instantaneous power signal for bearing diagnostics -bearing damaged
Open Research DataThe attached dataset contains the measurement results of the instantaneous values of current and voltage, recorded during the diagnostics of a damaged bearing. Bearing diagnostics can be carried out based on the method, which relies on the measurement and analysis of the variability of the signal instantaneous power, defined as the product of instantaneous...
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Analysis of the instantaneous power signal for bearing diagnostics - bearing undamaged
Open Research DataThe attached dataset contains the measurement results of the instantaneous values of current and voltage, recorded during the diagnostics of an undamaged bearing. Bearing diagnostics can be carried out based on the method, which relies on the measurement and analysis of the variability of the signal instantaneous power, defined as the product of instantaneous...
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Optimal Rotating Receiver Angles Estimation for Multicoil Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer
PublicationThis study proposed an approach to dynamic wireless charging that uses a rotating receiver coil. Our simulation study focused on the verification of a novel way of increasing the coupling coefficient and power transfer stability by following the flux of the transmitting coils. To obtain the highest possible coupling by means of the FEM analysis, we studied the optimization of the trajectory of the angular velocity of the rotating...
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Operation of the 900 MW power plant with the ORC supplied from three heat sources
PublicationThe chapter is aimed at utilisation of waste heat in the reference supercritical power plant in the manner to produce electricity in ORC installation. The waste heat is available in the form of a stream of hot water at 90°C, recovered from the exhaust gases in the amount of 200MW. Such low enthalpy heat source is rather insufficient to produce a good quality vapour to feed the ORC turbine. Therefore an original approach to increase...
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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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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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Możliwości sterowania mocą bierną elektrowni wiatrowej : Reactive power control methods in wind parks
PublicationReferat poświęcony jest zagadnieniu sterowania mocą bierną w elektrowniach wiatrowych. W pierwszej części referatu opisano tło problemu sterowania mocą bierną w parkach wiatrowych, podano powody, dla których moc bierna powinna podlegać regulacji oraz zarysowano metody, które mogą być do niej użyte. W celu sprawdzenia proponowanych metod kompensacji, zbudowano model matematyczny elektrowni wiatrowej, którego poszczególne elementy...