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Numerical and physical modeling of water flow over the ogee weir of the new Niedów barrage
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Evaluation, Pitfalls and Recommendations for the “Water Layer Test” for Solid Contact Ion‐selective Electrodes
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Analytical Techniques for Determining Pharmaceutical Residues in Drinking Water – State of Art and Future Prospects
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Bioaccumulation of selected metals in bivalves (Unionidae) and Phragmites australis inhabiting a municipal water reservoir
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Assessment of the impact of land use in an agricultural catchment area on water quality of lowland rivers
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Reconstruction of Ancient Lake after Peat Excavation—A Case Study about Water Quality
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Nickel loaded zeolites FAU and MFI: Characterization and activity in water-phase hydrodehalogenation of TCE
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Water Behavior of Aerogels Obtained from Chemically Modified Potato Starches during Hydration
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Triticale extrudates – Changes of macrostructure, mechanical properties and molecular water dynamics during hydration
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MEL zeolite nanosheet membranes for water purification: insights from molecular dynamics simulations
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Effects of different defective linkers on the photocatalytic properties of Cu-BTC for overall water decomposition
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Precise regulation of defect concentration in MOF and its influence on photocatalytic overall water splitting
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Influence of hydrophobic nanosilica and hydrophobic medium on water bound in hydrophilic components of complex systems
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Health Risk Assessment of Exposure to Nitrates in Drinking Water Depending on the Source of Its Origin
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Studies of oil-in-water emulsion stability in the presence of new dicephalic saccharide-derived surfactants
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The impact of environmental water on the potential application of core−shell titania−silica nanospheres as photocatalysts
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Influence of main design parameters of ship propeller shaft water-lubricated bearings on their properties
PublicationW artykule omówiono wpływ głównych parametrów konstrukcyjnych i eksploatacyjnych takich jak wielkość luzu łożyskowego, własności materiału panwi, stanu powierzchni skojarzenia ślizgowego oraz temperatury i zasolenia wody na nośność hydrodynamiczną łożyska okrętowego wału śrubowego smarowanego wodą.
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Possibility of increasing precipitation water retention in agglomerations based on example from Warsaw experience.
PublicationHydrologia miejska, problem retencji wody w warun kach aglomeracji. Zagrożenia wynikające z kontynuacji tradycyjnego kanalizowania. Problemy warszawskie, strategia polityki w zakresie zagospodarowania wód opadowych, pozytywne i negatywne doświadczenia. Szczególne znaczenie Potoku Służewieckiego (zlewnia rzeki Wilanówki). Przyjmowane rozwiązania, w tym zbiorniki rurowe (GRP).
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Influence of local bush wear on properties of water lubricated marine stern tube bearings
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono propozycję metody obliczania łożysk ślizgowych smarowanych cieczą o niskiej lepkości (wodą) w których doszło do lokalnego zużycia panwi. Proponowana metoda uwzględnia sprężystą deformację panwi (model EHL) oraz zmianę geometrii będącą wynikiem zużycia.
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Surface water quality assessment by the use of combination of multivariate statistical classification and expert information
PublicationThe present study deals with the assessment of surface water quality from an industrial-urban region located in northern Poland near to the city of Gdansk. Concentrations of thirteen chemicals includingtotal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), halogenated volatile organic compounds (HVOCs) and major ions in the samples collected at five sampling points during six campaigns were used as variablesthroughout the study. The originality...
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Water-lubricated bearings of ship propeller shafts - problems, experimental tests and theoretical investigations
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono problemy związane z projektowaniem, montażem i ekspolatcją smarowanych wodą łożysk okrętowych wałów głównych.Przedstawiono wyniki prowadzonych prac badawczych ekperymntalnych i obliczeń.
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Water and chemical input via hydrometeors in central european mountains with Szrenica Mt. as an example
PublicationZanieczyszczenia obecne w powietrzu atmosferycznym są transportowane do powierzchni ziemi przy pomocy osadów atmosferycznych. Celem pracy było przedstawienie chemizmu różnych typów osadów atmosferycznych. Badania prowadzono na szczycie góry Szrenicy. Badania prowadzono od grudnia 2008 do lutego 2010. Przedstawiono wyniki analiz przeprowadzonych dla różnego typu osadów występujących na tym terenie.
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Comparison of heat transfer characteristics in surface cooling with boiling microjets of water, ethanol and HFE7100
PublicationThe basis of microjet technology is to produce jets which impinge the surface at the stagnation point with a very high kinetic energy. Main objective of this paper was to investigate the physical phenomena occurring on solid surfaces upon impingement of the single microjet in case of three fluids, namely water, ethanol and HFE7100. Intense heat transfer in the impact zone of microjet has been examined and described with precise...
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Modelowanie hydraulicznych skutków katastrofy zapory wodnej. Modeling of dam-break water flow
PublicationPrzedstawiono numeryczne rozwiązanie równań przepływu wody płytkiej wywołanego katastrofą zapory wodnej. Przestrzenną dyskretyzację równań wykonano metodą objętości skończonych. Metodę zastosowano do prognostycznych obliczeń propagacji fali wezbraniowej wywołanej katastrofą zapory wodnej w dolinie rzeki Toce. Wyniki obliczeń porównano z dostępnymi (obcymi) pomiarami wykonanymi na fizycznym modelu doliny. Uzyskano zadowalającą...
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Facilitated water transport in composite reduced graphene oxide pervaporation membranes for ethanol upgrading
PublicationHigh purity ethanol is one of the most sought-after renewable energy sources. However, standard production methods yield ethanol of insufficient quality. Membrane processes such as pervaporation are recognized as a viable method for upgrading ethanol. Their performance and selectivity depend solely on membrane employed. Hydrophilic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membranes are used industrially for this purpose, but there is a trade-off...
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Exploring synergistic effects in physical-chemical activation of Acorus calamus for water treatment solutions
PublicationThe research proposed a novel method of obtaining sorption material from readily available Acorus calamus bio- mass through a combination of physical and chemical activation processes. The material with the highest specific surface area (1652 m2 g−1) was obtained by physical activation with CO2, followed by chemical activation with KOH. Reversing the order of activation methods resulted in a lower specific surface area (1014 m2...
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Ongoing progress on novel nanocomposite membranes for the separation of heavy metals from contaminated water
PublicationMembranes, as the primary separation element of membrane-based processes, have greatly attracted the attention of researchers in several water treatment applications, including wastewater treatment, water purification, water disinfection, toxic and non-toxic chemical molecules, heavy metals, among others. Today, the removal of heavy metals from water has become challenging, in which chemical engineers are approaching new materials...
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New trifunctional acrylic water-based paint with self-cleaning, biocidal and magnetic properties
PublicationIn the present study, we report the synthesis and application of ZnFe2O4/SiO2-TiO2 nanocomposites with nonstoichiometric content of Fe to Zn used for the first time for the preparation of new generation trifunctional paints with self-cleaning, biocidal and magnetic properties. Currently, there are no compositions on the market for obtaining protective coatings in the form of paint, which simultaneously exhibit biocidal, magnetic...
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Influence of water soaking on the ultimate tensile strength of polyester-based coated woven fabrics
PublicationThis research aims to determine the influence of water-soaking on polyester-based coated woven fabrics for ultimate tensile strength and elongation at break under uniaxial tensile tests. The paper begins with a short survey of literature concerning the investigation of the determination of coated woven fabric properties. The authors carried out the uniaxial tensile tests with an application of a flat grip to establish the values...
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Influence of Added Water Mass on Ship Structure Vibration Parameters in Virtual and Real Conditions
PublicationModelling of ship structures in a virtual environment is now standard practice. Unfortunately, many engineers forget to consideri the influence of added water on the frequency values and the amplitude of natural vibrations. The article presents the effect of water damping on the frequency values of the individual natural vibration modes. The tests were carried out in two stages. First, the mentioned values were determined using...
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Non-ergodic fragmentation upon collision-induced activation of cysteine–water cluster cations
PublicationCysteine–water cluster cations Cys(H2O)3,6 + and Cys(H2O)3,6H+ are assembled in He droplets and probed by tandem mass spectrometry with collision-induced activation. Benchmark experimental data for this biologically important system are complemented with theory to elucidate the details of the collisioninduced activation process. Experimental energy thresholds for successive release of water are compared to water dissociation energies...
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The influence of water and mineral oil on volumetric losses in the displacement pump for offshore and marine applications
PublicationIn this paper volumetric losses in a positive displacement pump supplied with water and mineral oil are described and compared. The experimental tests were conducted using a prototype of a satellite pump (with a non-circular tooth working mechanism). In this paper the sources of volumetric losses in this pump are characterised. On this basis, a mathematical model of these losses has been presented. The results of the calculation...
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The influence of the carbon equivalent on the weldability of high-strength low-alloy steel in the water environment
PublicationFrom many years, the high strength low alloy steels are often used for offshore constructions. This constructions, due to the environment in which they work, require more frequent repairs than the constructions from the land. For economic reasons, repairs take place in the underwater conditions, however water significantly decreases the weldability of steel. The paper presents the results of the CTS weldability test for S460ML...
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Mechanical and physical assessment of epoxy, mineral, solvent-based, and water-soluble coating materials
PublicationThis paper assesses the behavior of mineral, epoxy (EP), solvent, and water-soluble coatings when exposed to salt and regular water for 28 days. Also, it evaluates the pull-off adhesion strength of the same coating materials applied to concrete slabs saturated with oil and water and dried with two different processes: air-dried for 28 days and air-dried for 14 days plus 14 days in the oven at 70 °C. Properties such as carbonation,...
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Influence of Water-Induced Degradation of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-Coated Woven Fabrics Mechanical Properties
PublicationThe impact of water-induced degradation on the mechanical properties of the chosen two PTFE-coated, glass threads woven fabrics is investigated in this paper. The paper begins with a survey of literature concerning the investigation and determination of coated woven fabric properties. The authors carried out the uniaxial tensile tests with an application of flat and curved grips to establish the proper values of the ultimate tensile...
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A biochemical multi-species quality model of a drinking water distribution system for simulation and design
PublicationDrinking Water Distribution Systems (DWDSs) play a key role in sustainable development of modern society. They are classified as critical infrastructure systems. This imposes a large set of highly demanding requirements on the DWDS operation and requires dedicated algorithms for on-line monitoring and control to tackle related problems. Requirements on DWDS availability restrict the usability of the real plant in the design phase....
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Influence of bush wear in water lubricated marine stern tube bearings with shaft misalignment
PublicationWater lubricated propeller shaft bearings are frequently employed on modern ships due to their advantages such as durability, simplicity and low price. Specific working conditions on ships cause shaft misalignment which often results in rapid wearing of bush and shaft. Shaft misalignment could be an effect of manufacturing or assembly faults but sometimes it appears due to hull or shaft deformation. The wearing process has influence...
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COMPARISON OF HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS IN SURFACE COOLING WITH BOILING MICROJETS OF WATER, ETHANOL AND HFE7100
PublicationThe basis of microjet technology is to produce laminar jets which when impinging the surface have a very high kinetic energy at the stagnation point. Boundary layer is not formed in those conditions, while the area of film cooling has a very high turbulence resulting from a very high heat transfer coefficient. Applied technology of jet production can result with the size of jets ranging from 20 to 500μm in breadth and 20 to 100μm...
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Densimetric and ultrasonic characterization of pentaerythritol in water and in aqueous NaCl and MgCl2 solutions at different temperatures
PublicationZmierzono gęstości dla serii roztworów pentaerytritolu w czystej w wodzie jak i w wodnych roztworach NaCl i MgCl2 zawierających stałą ilość soli. Pomiary wykonano dla trzech różnych zawartości NaCl i MgCl2 w sześciu rożnych temperaturch w przedziale od 20oC do 40oC. Ponadto wyznaczono szybkości rozchodzenia się dźwięku w przygotowanych roztworach dla dwóch temperatur (25 i 37oC). W oparciu o uzyskane wielkości obliczono pozorne...
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Determination of hormones in water samples using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry
PublicationOver the past few years, many synthetic (ethinylestradiol) and natural (estradiol,estriol, estrone) compounds present in the environment have been affecting the hormonalbalance of humans and animals. Steroid hormones are very often used for medical purposesand have high estrogenic activity what makes them endocrine disrupters. Most hormonalcompounds are released into the water as a result of their incomplete removal in wastewatertreatment...
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Robust output prediction of differential – algebraic systems – application to drinking water distribution system
PublicationThe paper presents the recursive robust output variable prediction algorithm, applicable for systems described in the form of nonlinear algebraic-differential equations. The algorithm bases on the uncertainty interval description, the system model, and the measurements. To improve the algorithm efficiency, nonlinear system models are linearised along the nominal trajectory. The effectiveness of the algorithm is demonstrated on...
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Unusual dynamic properties of water near the ice-binding plane of hyperactive antifreeze protein
PublicationThe dynamical properties of solvation water of hyperactive antifreeze protein from Choristoneura fumiferana (CfAFP) are analyzed and discussed in context of its antifreeze activity. The protein comprises of three well-defined planes and one of them binds to the surface of ice. The dynamical properties of solvation water around each of these planes were analyzed separately; the results are compared with the dynamical properties...
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The potential of historical railway infrastructure, possibilities of its adaptation on the examples of railway water towers
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Numerical Simulations and Tracer Studies as a Tool to Support Water Circulation Modeling in Breeding Reservoirs
PublicationThe article presents a proposal of a method for computer-aided design and analysis of breeding reservoirs in zoos and aquariums. The method applied involves the use of computer simulations of water circulation in breeding pools. A mathematical model of a pool was developed, and a tracer study was carried out. A simplified model of two-dimensional flow in the form of a biharmonic equation for the stream function (converted into...
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Comparison of state feedback and PID control of pressurizer water level in nuclear power plant
PublicationThe pressurizer water level control system in nuclear power plant with pressurized water reactor (PWR) is responsible for coolant mass balance. The main control goal is to stabilize the water level at a reference value and to suppress the effect of time-varying disturbances (e.g. coolant leakage in primary circuit pipeline system). In the process of PWR power plant operation incorrect water level may disturb pressure control or...
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Influence of surface roughness topography on properties of water lubricated polymer bearings, experimental research
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych, których celem było zidentyfikowanie wpływu ułożenia chropowatości na powierzchni ślizgowej łożyska smarowanego wodą z polimerową panwią. Badania wykazały, że wpływ ten jest mniejszy niż oczekiwano a na własności łożyska ma wpływ głównie wysokość chropowatości.
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Water chemistry of tundra lakes in the periglacial zone of the Bellsund Fiord (Svalbard) in the summer of 2013
PublicationClimate changes observed in the Arctic (e.g. permafrost degradation, glacier retreat) may have significant influence on sensitive polar wetlands. The main objectives of this paper are defining chemical features of water within six small arctic lakes located in Bellsund (Svalbard) in the area of continuous permafrost occurrence. The unique environmental conditions of the study area offer an opportunity to observe phenomena influencing...
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Influence of local bush wear on water lubricated sliding bearing load carrying capacity
PublicationOne of main problems concerning water-lubricated bearings is their durability. There are known cases of bearings with life time measured in decades, and some, whose refurbishment was necessary just days after start-up. Obtaining stable fluid film friction plays key role in the durability of these bearings. Unfortunately, their load-carrying capacity is limited due to water's low-viscosity. The conducted experimental...
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Interaction Between Storm Water Conduit And Surface Flow For Urban Flood Inundation Modelling
PublicationRapid development of urban areas always comes with great side effects. One of them is the occurrence of urban floods. Growth of impervious surfaces in cities leads to increasing run-off values. This together with difficulties connected with sewage modernization in cities marks urban inundations as being one of the most important issues concerning urban water. Accurate prediction of a phenomenon is difficult as it is highly dependent...
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Occurrence and seasonal variations of 25 pharmaceutical residues in wastewater and drinking water treatment plants
PublicationThousands of tons of pharmaceuticals are introduced into the aqueous environment due to their incomplete elimination during treatment process in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and water treat- ment plants (WTPs). The presence of pharmacologically active compounds in the environment is of a great interest because of their potential to cause negative effects. Furthermore, drugs can undergo different pro- cesses leading to the...