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Unsupervised Learning for Biomechanical Data Using Self-organising Maps, an Approach for Temporomandibular Joint Analysis
PublicationWe proposed to apply a specific machine learning technique called Self-Organising Maps (SOM) to identify similarities in the performance of muscles around human temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The performance was assessed by measuring muscle activation with the use of surface electromyography (sEMG). SOM algorithm used in the study was able to find clusters of data in sEMG test results. The SOM analysis was based on processed sEMG...
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Improvement of ships seakeeping performance by application of the Full-scale CFD simulations – case study
PublicationThe ship’s fuel economy is increasingly important. The paper presents the effect of redesigning a case study ship for increasing seakeeping performance. Selected wave parameters reflects very difficult operational con-ditions existing on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The analyzed variants of a case study ship represent the latest developments of modern hull forms. The concepts similar to V-shaped bulbous bow, X-bow, X-aft,...
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Emotional distress, burnout and sense of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic in teachers after the reopening of schools
PublicationThe COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people's psychological well-being and mental health. This study aimed to identify factors linked to emotional distress, burnout and sense of safety in teachers related to the reopening of Polish schools after lockdown, remote work, and the holiday period between March and August 2020. A total of 1,286 teachers from different educational institutions participated in the...
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Application of nonmetallic frustrated cations in the activation of small molecules
PublicationThe concept of nonmetallic frustrated cations has been used in small molecule activation. The in situ generated ambiphilic phosphinoborinium cation activated phenyl isocyanate, diisopropylcarbodiimide, and acetonitrile under very mild conditions without any catalyst, yielding single-, double-, or mixed-activation products. Furthermore, the mechanisms of the reactions of the phosphinoborinium cation with small molecules were elucidated...
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KEYSTONE WG2: Activities and Results Overview on Keyword Search
PublicationIn this chapter we summarize activities and results achieved by the Keyword Search Working Group (WG2) of the KEYSTONE Cost Action IC1302. We present the goals of the WG2, its main activities in course of the action and provide a summary of the selected publications related to the WG2 goals and co-authored by WG2 members. We concludewith a summary of open research directions in the area of keyword search for structured data.
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Comparative in vitro research of the Human Aortic Bioprosthesis
PublicationE valuate of the usefulness and reliability of structures based on the analysis of recorded parameters determining the flow through the Human Aortic Bioprosthesis (HAB) have been dealt with. By flow parameters changes determining the performance environment of prosthesis analyzed change of the motion dynamics of the valve leaflets as a function of pressure, thereby determining the degree of alignment of the prosthesis to the performance...
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Dynamic Charging of Electric Buses as a Way to Reduce Investment Risks of Urban Transport System Electrification
PublicationNight charging and fast charging are currently the two most common systems for charging electric buses. Despite the fact that numerous trial installations were started, neither of these two systems has obtained unqualified approval of the users. The alternative is to charge vehicles in motion - dynamic charging which combines the advantages of trolleybus transport and of electric buses. One of the advantages is the reduction of...
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Efficiency of acoustic heating in the Maxwell fluid
PublicationThe nonlinear effects of sound in a fluid describing by the Maxwell model of the viscous stress tensor is the subject of investigation. Among other, viscoelastic biological media belong to this non-newtonian type of fluids. Generation of heating of the medium caused by nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy, is discussed in details. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of the special linear combination...
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Efficiency of acoustic heating in the Maxwell fluid
PublicationThe nonlinear effects of sound in a fluid describing by the Maxwell model of the viscous stress tensor is the subject of investigation. Among other, viscoelastic biological media belong to this non-newtonian type of fluids. Generation of heating of the medium caused by nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy, is discussed in details. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of the special linear combination...
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An Approach to the Detection of Bank Robbery Acts Employing Thermal Image Analysis
PublicationA novel approach to the detection of selected security-related events in bank monitoring systems is presented. Thermal camera images are used for the detection of people in difficult lighting conditions. Next, the algorithm analyses movement of objects detected in thermal or standard monitoring cameras using a method evolved from the motion history images algorithm. At the same time, thermal images are analyzed in order to detect...
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Enhanced energy conversion as a result of fluid-solid interaction in micro- and nanoscale
PublicationIt is known that nano- and micromechanics require new approaches to right describing of surface-like phenomena which lead to an enhanced energy conversion. In this work, a general form of surface forces that consist of a contribution from both the friction and mobility components has been extended to collect the effects of bulk and surface motion of a fluid. Quite similar impact can be observed for a solid-fluid mixture, where...
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What Skills for Multi-Partner Open Innovation Projects? Open Innovation Competence Profile in a Cluster Ecosystem Context
PublicationIndustry 4.0 and the turbulent environment have rendered increasing interest in open inno- vation that extends from the bilateral transmission of expertise to multilateral platform collaborations. Open innovation ventures are seen as intricate collaborations that require the commitment of numer- ous partners during the lifetime of the project. In order to examine the specific competence of open innovation teams, we set the research...
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WHY SHOULD WE ADOPT NON-USED ATTICS OF MONUMENTAL SACRAL CATHOLIC CHURCHES FOR SECULAR PURPOSES?
PublicationA motive for adapting the desecrated churches to new purposes is a broadly discussed matter, progressively better investigated and defined. Is it advisable to introduce a new, permanent function, complementary to the sacred one in the historical ecclesial buildings? This paper presents the results of the research on benefits of adapting the non-utilized attics of monumental churches still performing their sacred function, located...
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Psychometric properties of the polish version of the job-related affective well-being scale
PublicationObjectives: The aim of this study was to verify psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Job-related Affective Well-being Scale (JAWS). Specifically, theoretical 4-factor structure (based on the dimensions of pleasure and arousal) and reliability of the original – 20-item JAWS (van Katwyk et al., 2000) and the shortened – 12-item (Schaufeli and Van Rhenen, 2006) versions were tested. Material and Methods: Two independent...
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Eksperymentalna analiza wpływu ruchu posuwisto-zwrotnego i obrotowego oraz miejscowych zmian geometrii na skuteczność wypierania cieczy wiertniczych z przestrzeni pierścieniowej
PublicationRozprawa przedstawia analizę wpływu ruchu kolumny rur stosowanego w wiertnictwie oraz miejscowych zmian geometrii przestrzeni pierścieniowej na skuteczność procesu wypierania się cieczy. Jest to pierwsze badanie w otwartej literaturze omawiające te czynniki, w którym opisano wyniki eksperymentów na dedykowanym stanowisku badawczym. W pracy omówiony został wpływ węglowodorów na współczesną cywilizację, jak również wpływ skuteczności...
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Speed sensorless ac drive with inverter output filter and fault detection using load torque signal
PublicationIn this paper, a sensorless induction motor (IM) drive using speed observer system is presented. The system includes load torque computation for gear fault detection. Nonlinear control method is adopted for controlling the motor over a wide speed range. An LC filter for smoothing current and voltage waveforms is used at the output of the voltage inverter. The use of filter imposes more building of the used observer to avoid using...
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Seasonal changes in organotin compounds in water and sediment samples from the semi-closed Port of Gdynia
PublicationThe effect of seasonal changes on the distribution of organotin compounds (OTC) in the sediments and seawaterfrom the docks of the Port of Gdynia was investigated. Sediment and seawater samples were collectedfrom four industrial docks in February (winter) and June (summer) in 2009. The samples were analyzed forbutyltin, phenyltin, octyltin, and tricyclohexyltin (total of 9 OTC derivatives). The fine fraction (b0.063 mm)accumulated...
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Analiza rocznych zmian w ruchu ciężkim na podstawie danych ze stacji ważenia pojazdów (WIM) w Polsce
PublicationW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono wyniki analiz rozkładu ruchu ciężkiego w kolejnych miesiącach roku na dziewięciu wybranych polskich drogach krajowych i jednej autostradzie. Pomiary przeprowadzono w przedziale lat od 2010 r. do 2013 r. na stacjach ważenia pojazdów w ruchu WIM (ang. „weighing in motion”). Ważenie pojazdów w ruchu umożliwia prowadzenie ciągłego pomiaru ruchu i obciążeń osi pojazdów. Określenie rocznego rozkładu...
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Routing Method for Interplanetary Satellite Communication in IoT Networks Based on IPv6
PublicationThe matter of interplanetary network (IPN) connection is a complex and sophisticated topic. Space missions are aimed inter alia at studying the outer planets of our solar system. Data transmission itself, as well as receiving data from satellites located on the borders of the solar system, was only possible thanks to the use of powerful deep space network (DSN) receivers, located in various places on the surface of the Earth. In...
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Customized crossover in evolutionary sets of safe ship trajectories
PublicationThe paper presents selected aspects of evolutionary sets of safe ship trajectories-a method which applies evolutionary algorithms and some of the assumptions of game theory to solving ship encounter situations. For given positions and motion parameters of the ships, the method finds a near optimal set of safe trajectories of all ships involved in an encounter. The method works in real time and the solutions must be returned within...
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Fuzzy rule-based dynamic gesture recognition employing camera & multimedia projector
PublicationIn the paper the system based on camera and multimedia projector enabling a user to control computer applications by dynamic hand gestures is presented. The main objective is to present the gesture recognition methodology which bases on representing hand movement trajectory by motion vectors analyzed using fuzzy rule-based inference. The approach was engineered in the system developed with J2SE and C++ / OpenCV technology. OpenCV...
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Objectivization of audio-video correlation assessment experiments
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to present a new method of conducting an audio-visual correlation analysis employing a head-motion-free gaze tracking system. First, a review of related works in the domain of sound and vision correlation is presented. Then assumptions concerning audio-visual scene creation are shortly described. The objectivization process of carrying out correlation tests employing gaze-tracking system is outlined....
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Interaction of Acoustic and Thermal Modes in the Gas with Nonequilibrium Chemical Reactions: Possibilities of Acoustic Cooling
PublicationNonlinear generation of thermal mode during propagation of dominative sound in a chemically reacting gas is considered. The dynamic equation of excess temperature associated with the thermal mode is derived. It is instantaneous and includes quadratic nonlinear acoustic source reflecting the nonlinear character of interaction between acoustic and non-acoustic types of gas motion. Both periodic and aperiodic sound may be considered...
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Experimental research on water lubricated marine stern tube bearings in conditions of improper lubrication and cooling causing rapid bush wear
PublicationWater lubricated bearings are popular in sliding bearings of marine propeller shafts, turbines and pump shafts. Such popularity is partly due to their simple construction which also means a relatively affordable price. In practical experience one may also observe cases of rapid wear or even malfunctions of this bearings, some of which may be caused by insufficient flow of lubricant leading to overheating. The conducted...
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Evaluation of position estimation based on accelerometer data
PublicationThe paper concerns the problem of integrating data from accelerometers. A suitable model of a MEMS accelerometer is presented which is a part of inertial measurement units (IMU). Such units allow to measure orientation as well as to localize systems. They also appear to be applicable for systems positioning. The main purpose of the paper is to discuss conditions that must be satisfied to calculate the location of the sensor by...
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Robust identification of quadrocopter model for control purposes
PublicationThe paper addresses a problem of quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (so-called X4-flyer or quadrocopter) utility model identification for control design purposes. To that goal the quadrotor model is assumed to be composed of two abstracted subsystems, namely a rigid body (plant) and four motors equipped with blades (actuators). The model of the former is acquired based on a well-established dynamic equations of motion while the...
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Clarke duality for Hamiltonian systems with nonstandard growth
PublicationWe consider the existence of periodic solutions to Hamiltonian systems with growth conditions involving G-function. We introduce the notion of symplectic G-function and provide relation for the growth of Hamiltonian in terms of certain constant CG associated to symplectic G-function G. We discuss an optimality of this constant for some special cases. We also provide applications to the Φ-laplacian type systems.
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Evaluation of Gas Chromatography Stationary Phases Based on Morpholinium Ionic Liquids by McReynolds Constants and Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution
PublicationIn this work, four ionic liquids (ILs) based on the N-alkyl-N-methylmorpholinium cation ([Mor1,R], in which R = 2, 4, 8, or 10) and bis (trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion were synthesized. Using GLC, a number of parameters describing the sorption properties of the investigated ILs were determined. The values of Kovats indices, McReynolds constants, and activity coefficients at infinite dilution were the basis for the evaluation...
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Jaw biomechanics: Estimation of activity of muscles acting at the temporomandibular joint
PublicationThe aim of this study was to elaborate a method of estimation of activity of surface muscles acting at the temporomandibular joint of the healthy subjects by using a surface electromyography (EMG). The scope of this study involved testing chosen jaw motions (open, close, lateral deviation) and process of mastication occurring during eating food with different toughness (chewing gum, cereal and carrot) by using mixed sides, right...
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Visualization of events using various kinds of synchronized data for the Border Guard
PublicationSTRADAR project is dedicated to streaming real-time data in a distributed dispatcher and teleinfor-mation system of the Border Guard. The Events Visualization Post is a software designed for simultaneous visualization of data of different types in BG headquarters. The software allows the operator to visualize files, images, SMS, SDS, video, audio, and current or archival data on naval situation on digital maps. All the visualized...
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Superresolution algorithm to video surveillance system
PublicationAn application of a multiframe SR (superresolution) algorithm applied to video monitoring is described. The video signal generated by various types of video cameras with different parameters and signal distortions which may be very problematic for superresolution algorithms. The paper focuses on disadvantages in video signal which occur in video surveillance systems. Especially motion estimation and its influence on superresolution...
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AN ATTEMPT AT IDENTIFYING THE INFLUENCE OF TEST HEAD ASSEMBLY STIFFNESS ON THE RESULTS OF A TRIBOLOGICAL EXPERIMENT CONDUCTED UNDER MICRO-OSCILLATION CONDITIONS
PublicationThe outcome of experimental research on a group of dry bearing materials carried out under small oscillation conditi ons and using a test rig designed and made at Gdansk University of Technology inspired the decision to find out if the stiffness of test head elements in fluenced the generated results. Therefore, a computer model utilising finite elements was devised and used to simulate the workings of the test head. The mode l...
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Designing Particle Kalman Filter for Dynamic Positioning
PublicationThe article presents a comparative analysis of two variants of the Particle Kalman Filter designed by using two different ship motion models. The first filter bases only on the kinematic model of the ship and can be used in many types of vehicles, regardless of the vehicle dynamics model. The input value to the filter is the noisy position of the ship. The second filter makes use of the kinematic and dynamic models of the moving...
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Fractional Calculus Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid Crosslinking in a Nanoscopic Part of Articular Cartilage Model System
PublicationThis work presents a study of the mechanism of physical crosslinking of hyaluronic acid in the presence of common phospholipids in synovial joint organ systems. Molecular dynamic simulations have been executed to understand the formation of hyaluronan networks at various phospholipid concentrations. The results of the simulations suggest that the mechanisms exhibit subdiffusion characteristics. Transportation quantities derive...
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Affective reactions to playing digital games
PublicationThe paper presents a study of emotional states during a gameplay. An experiment of two-player Tetris game is reported, followed by the analysis of the results - self-reported emotional states as well as physiological signals measurements interpretation. The study reveals the diversity of emotional reactions and concludes, that a representative player's emotional model is hard to define. Instead, an adaptive approach to emotion...
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Improved finite element method for flow, heat and solute transport of Prandtl liquid via heated plate
PublicationIn the current study, a vertical, 3D-heated plate is used to replicate the generation of heat energy and concentration into Prandtl liquid. We discuss how Dufour and Soret theories relate to the equations for concentration and energy. In order to see how efectively particles, interact with heat and a solvent, hybrid nanoparticles are used. It does away with the phenomena of viscous dissipation and changing magnetic felds. The motivation...
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Koncepcja i modelowanie wysokoobrotowego napędu elektrycznego turbosprężarki. Zastosowanie w ogniwach paliwowych pojazdów samochodowych
PublicationAbstract: Electrical vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells become a potential alternative to conventional vehicles. The polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) are typical fuel cells used in fuel cell vehicle (FCV). The global efficiency of a PEM fuel cell stack is greatly impacted by the use of a motorized compressor for the air supply system. The motor-compressor set-up may consume up to 19 % of the energy supplied by the PEM fuel...
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Model matematyczny przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego w układzie napędowym
PublicationPrzedstawiono sposób modelowania i opracowany model matematyczny przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego w układzie napędowym wyprowadzony z metody energetycznej Lagrange'a. Dokonano odpowiedniego podziału przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego na elementy skupione, sformułowano funkcje stanu elementów zachowawczych i rozpraszających. Wyznaczono funkcję Lagrange'a i funkcję dyssypacji Rayleigha we współrzędnych uogólnionych oraz...
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Model matematyczny przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego w układach napędowych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę modelowania i model matematyczny przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego w układach napędowych. Do modelowania wykorzystano metodę energetyczną Lagrange'a. Współczynniki równania Lagrange'a układu napędowego z przełączalnym silnikiem reluktancyjnym MRV160 wyznaczono na podstawie wyników obliczeń silnika metodą elementów skończonych w programie Flux2D. Zamieszczono wybrane wyniki pomiarów i symulacji...
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Prototypowa przystawka kotwiczna z hamulcem taśmowym i hamulcem tarczowym oraz układem sterowania ze sterownikiem programowalnym
PublicationNajczęściej stosowanym obecnie na statkach handlowych urządzeniem do obsługi kotwicy jest wciągarka cumowniczo-kotwiczna składająca się z części cumowniczej i przystawki kotwicznej. Jednym z trybów pracy przystawki kotwicznej jest operacja rzucania kotwicy wykonywana bez użycia napędu wciągarki. Prędkość opadania kotwicy jest regulowana za pomocą hamulca. Powszechnie stosowane obecnie hamulce taśmowe źle spełniają rolę elementu...
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Modelowanie układu napędowego z przełączalnym silnikiem reluktancyjnym
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano sposób modelowania przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego wraz z całym układem napędowym. Przełączalne silniki reluktancyjne, w odróżnieniu od silników innych typów, wymagają zasilania z przekształtnika energoelektronicznego wraz z systemem sterowania. Dla analiz symulacyjnych pełnego układu jest pożądane dysponowanie modelem obwodowym przełączalnego silnika reluktancyjnego. Obwodowy model silnika jest szczególnie...
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The wave character of commutator wear in electrical machines
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań doświadczalnych zużycia elementów ze styku ślizgowego silnika komutatorowego prądu przemiennego małej mocy. Zakres badań obejmował okresowe pomiary profilu powierzchni ślizgowej komutatora w przekroju poprzecznym oraz profilu powierzchni wycinków komutatora w przekroju podłużnym względem osi wirowania. Ponadto zmierzono okresowe wielkości zużycia powierzchni ślizgowej komutatora oraz szczotek...
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Symulator Sym-PS4 sterownika programowalnego PS4-201-MM1
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono opis opracowanego programowego symulatora Sym-PS4 sterownika programowalnego PS4-201-MM1. Symulator umożliwia tworzenie i testowanie programów sterowania napisanych dla samego sterownika, jak również programów napisanych dla sterownika z dołączonymi do niego modułami rozszerzenia lokalnego LE4. Symulator posiada możliwość dołączania do niego tworzonych modeli sterowanych obiektów i pozwala na symulację działania...
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Improved performance of LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3 solid oxide fuel cell cathode by application of a thin interface cathode functional layer
PublicationIn this work, novel functional layers were prepared by a low temperature spray pyrolysis method on the oxygen side of the solid oxide cells. Thin layers of Ce0.8Gd0.2O2 and LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3 are prepared between the electrolyte and the porous oxygen electrode. Additionally the influence of the sprayed ceria barrier layer on the zirconia based electrolyte with the new layers is evaluated. Impedance spectroscopy results show improvement...
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Algorytm i program sterowania układem samoczynnego załączania rezerwy zasilania z funkcją odciążania
PublicationW artykule omówiono układ samoczynnego załączania rezerwy (SZR) zasilania z jednym transformatorem i jednym generatorem przy rezerwie jawnej, z ośmioma grupami odbiorów i funkcją odciążania. W systemie sterowania tego układu SZR założono wykorzystanie sterownika programowalnego, graficznego dotykowego panelu operatorskiego i analizatorów parametrów sieci. Funkcja odciążania służy do realizacji przełączania wyłączników grup odbiorów...
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Tlenkowe ogniwa paliwowe zbudowane na nośnym elemencie z metalowego porowatego interkonektora
PublicationW pracy przedtawiony stan rozwoju tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych zbudowanych na nośnym elemencie z metalowego porowatego interkonektora.
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Modelling of Voltage Transformer Performance in Power System Harmonic Frequency Range
PublicationZniekształcenia harmoniczne napięć i prądów występujące we współczesnych systemach energetycznych powodują liczne problemy pomiarowe. W referacie przedstawiono analizę właściwości przekładników napięciowych stosowanych w sieciach SN i WN w zakresie częstotliwości mierzonych zniekształceń harmonicznych. Opracowany szerokopasmowy model obwodowy został zweryfikowany symulacyjnie i eksperymentalnie. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają...
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Modelling of voltage transformer performance in power system harmonic frequency range
PublicationZniekształcenia harmoniczne napięć i prądów występujące we współczesnych systemach energetycznych powodują liczne problemy pomiarowe. W referacie przedstawiono analizę właściwości przekładników napięciowych stosowanych w sieciach SN i WN w zakresie częstotliwości mierzonych zniekształceń harmonicznych. Opracowany szerokopasmowy model obwodowy został zweryfikowany symulacyjnie i eksperymentalnie. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają...
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Analiza i realizacja sterowania serwonapędami w trzech osiach przez sterownik programowalny z wykorzystaniem opisu zadania poprzez G-KOD
PublicationObrabiarki sterowane komputerowo są obecnie powszechnie wykorzystywane w zautomatyzowanych procesach produkcji. Zadania realizowane przez te obrabiarki są najczęściej opisywane z wykorzystaniem G-kodu. W przypadku, gdy potrzebna jest realizacja jedynie podstawowych funkcji obrabiarki, a do takich należy realizacja ruchu narzędzia, nie zawsze istnieje potrzeba stosowania obrabiarek. Podstawowe funkcje sterowania z powodzeniem mogą...
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Using the social return on investment (SROI) as a measure of the effectiveness of social innovation projects implemented under public policies
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