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The numerical simulation of two-dimensional vertical incompressible viscous flow
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono numeryczne symulacje płaskiego pionowego przepływu nieściśliwej cieczy lepkiej ze swobodną powierzchnią. Zastosowano model bazujący na rozwiązaniu równań Naviera-Stokesa metodą "ciśnień" (SIMPLE). Przy takim podejściu otrzymano dywergencję równań Naviera-Stokesa oraz równanie Poissona na ciśnienie. W rozwiązaniu zastosowano schemat Laxa-Wendroffa z przesuniętą siatką Eulera. Takie podejście zapewnia dokładność...
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Application of vertical flow cw for highly contaminated wastewater treatment
PublicationBasing on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of reject waters generated during digested sewage sludge dewatering on centrifuges in conventional WWTP (RWC) and municipal landfill leachate (LL), the pilot constructed wetlands for treatment of both types of highly contaminated wastewater were designed. In the paper the characteristics of the pilot plants and assumed treatment efficiencies are presented. According to the...
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The dynamic signature verification using population-based vertical partitioning
PublicationThe dynamic signature is an attribute used in behavioral biometrics for verifying the identity of an individual. This attribute, apart from the shape of the signature, also contains information about the dynamics of the signing process described by the signals which tend to change over time. It is possible to process those signals in order to obtain descriptors of the signature characteristic of an individual user. One of the methods...
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Accuracy Analysis of Determination the Vertical Displacements in Unstable Reference System
PublicationMeasurements of horizontal and vertical displacements are carried out mostly based on reference points identified as fixed. In surveying practice there may be some situations in which there is not possible to perform the measurements with reference to stable points or the difficulties in identification of points’ stability may arise. Accuracy analysis based on the covariance matrices have a special role in this process. In presented...
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Deformations of the steel schell of a vertical cylindrical tank caused by underpressure
PublicationUnderpressure in a tank with a fixed roof may arise in the final stage of its construction as well as during its usage. This article presents stages of deformations of the tank shell and their development from the occurrence of the first deformation to either removal of the causes of underpressure or cracking of the steel shell.
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Numerical modal analysis of a vertical rising steel water gate
PublicationVertical rising steel water gates are very common not only in Poland and Germany but also in other countries of the world. Their popularity is mainly attributed to their simplicity of construction, which makes their production process cheaper and faster when compared to other solutions. The aim of this paper is to conduct a numerical modal analysis to examine the eigenvalues and eigenmodes of a vertical rising steel gate. Two cases...
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Buckling of simplified models of silo with corrugated walls and vertical stiffeners
PublicationThe paper deals with buckling of cylindrical silos composed of corrugated sheets and vertical stiffeners (columns). Comprehensive finite element analyses were carried out for a perfect silo by means of a linear buckling approach. Corrugated walls were simulated as an equivalent orthotropic shell and vertical thin-walled columns as beam elements. Calculations for perfect silos with different numbers of columns made it possible to...
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Implementation of matrix-type FDTD algorithm on a graphics accelerator
PublicationArtykuł prezetuje implementację algorytmu FDTD w postaci macierzowej przeznaczonej dla kart graficznych. Wykazany został wzrost efektywności obliczeń numerycznych w odniesieniu do implementacji przeznaczonej dla procesora komputerowego.
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EuCARD 2010: European coordination of accelerator research and development
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Evaluating Business Accelerator Participants’ Experiences – Effectuation at Play?
PublicationResponding to the new phenomena in entrepreneurship ecosystems in Poland, the author undertakes the study that aims to explore experiences of participants of (pre)accelerator programme for start-ups. Clipster is a business an acceleration incubation programme, where participants have a unique co-living opportunity and work on their new venture ideas. With phenomenological interviews with six nascent entrepreneurs - participants...
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Evaluating Business Accelerator Participants’ Experiences – Effectuation at Play?
PublicationResponding to the new phenomena in entrepreneurship ecosystems in Poland, the author undertakes the study that aims to explore experiences of participants of (pre)accelerator programme for start-ups. Clipster is a business an acceleration and incubation programme, where participants have a unique co-living opportunity and work on their new venture ideas. With phenomenological interviews with six nascent entrepreneurs - participants...
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Measurements of displacement and acceleration of the railway bridge at km 333-254 of the Vilnius - Klaipeda railway line
PublicationThe purpose of this work is to perform a report of static and dynamic test realized on the bridge at km 333-254 of the Vilnius - Klaipeda railway line over the Salantas River in Kūlupėnų.
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Accelerating Video Frames Classification With Metric Based Scene Segmentation
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of the efficient classification of images in a video stream in cases, where all of the video has to be labeled. Realizing the similarity of consecutive frames, we introduce a set of simple metrics to measure that similarity. To use these observations for decreasing the number of necessary classifications, we propose a scene segmentation algorithm. Performed experiments have evaluated the acquired...
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Pollutants removal effectiveness in hydrophyte filters with sequential vertical and horizontal flow
PublicationThe object of investigations was the constructed wetland in Wiedersberg in Saxonia in Germany supplied with domestic sewage from 145 inhabitants. The biological part was composed of sequential reed beds with vertical and horizontal flow of sewage. It in one of new solutions, because up till now configuration with vertical bed situated at front of biological part of treatment was applied.The evaluation of object performance was...
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ADCP Observations of Diel Vertical Migration of Biological Layers in Gulf of Gdańsk
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Stability and initial post-buckling behaviour of frame system with vertical bracings
PublicationStalowe hale są budowane jako układ ram płaskich połączonych stężeniami dachowymi i stężeniami pionowymi w postaci krzyżujących się prętów. W pracy przedstawiono analizę stateczności i zachowania pokrytycznego takiego układu poddanego działaniu obciążeń pionowych. Korzystając z warunków stacjonarności całkowitej energii potencjalnej wykazano, że punkt bifurkacji utraty stateczności jest niesymetryczny i niestateczny. Oznacza to,...
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Vertical distribution of benthic fauna in sediment along the water depth gradient.
PublicationRaport z badań prowadzonych w okresie od 20 VII do 8 VIII 2003 roku na statku badawczym R/V Polarstern w rejonie Spicbergenu.
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Performance of subsurface vertical flow constructed wetlands receiving municipal wastewater.
PublicationPrzedstawiono skuteczność pracy oczyszczalni hydrofitowych z pionowym przepływem ścieków. Wsazano jak usuwanie azotu uzależnione jest od temperatury, podobnie usuwanie ładunkuu BZT5. Wskazano na różnice w pracy oczyszczalni w okresie lata i zimy.
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Optimization of the distance between the vertical plates in the convective air heat exchanger
PublicationThis paper examines the influence of the distance between vertical plates on the intensity of free convective heat transfer along with the optimization of this distance. Experimental tests were carried out for one model channel of such an heat exchanger with widths , 0.085 and 0.18 m. This channel, open at the top and sides, was formed by two isothermal symmetrically heated parallel vertical plates of dimensions m and m. The influence...
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Dynamic Signature Vertical Partitioning Using Selected Population-Based Algorithms
PublicationThe dynamic signature is a biometric attribute used for identity verification. It contains information on dynamics of the signing process. There are many approaches to the dynamic signature verification, including the one based on signature partitioning. Partitions are the regions created on the basis of signals describing the dynamics of the signature. They contain information on the shape of the signature characteristic of a...
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Stresses in the zone of process openings in the shell of a vertical cylindrical steel tank
PublicationW dolnej części płaszcza zbiornika walcowego na ciecze konieczne jest wykonanie różnego rodzaju otworów technologicznych. Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie stanu naprężeń w strefie wzmocnień wykonywanych w sąsiedztwie otworów na rurociągi oraz na włazy wyczystkowe w płaszczu zbiornika. Ponieważ charakter zmian naprężeń, a więc i wzmocnień w strefie obu rodzajów otworów jest różny dlatego artykuł podzielony jest na dwie części, z...
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Chirp Rate and Instantaneous Frequency Estimation: Application to Recursive Vertical Synchrosqueezing
PublicationThis letter introduces new chirp rate and instantaneous frequency estimators designed for frequency-modulated signals. These estimators are first investigated from a deterministic point of view, then compared together in terms of statistical efficiency. They are also used to design new recursive versions of the vertically synchrosqueezed short-time Fourier transform, using a previously published method (D. Fourer, F. Auger, and...
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AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF AN INNOVATIVE VERTICAL-AXIS WIND TURBINE
PublicationThis paper introduces the innovative modification of the Savonius wind turbine being able to significantly increase efficiency in comparison with the classic design. This innovative design is equipped with a stator directing the flow. The presence of the stator increases the active surface area and generates higher torques acting on a shaft. Additionally, it makes it possible to take better advantage of wind energy and compensate...
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Simplified numerical model for global stability of corrugated silos with vertical stiffeners
PublicationArtykuł omawia wyniki stateczności globalnej silosów z blachy falistej z pionowymi usztywnieniami. Zaproponowano uproszczony model numeryczny metody elementów skończonych do określenia stateczności. Wyniki numeryczne były bardziej dokładnie niż metody zaproponowane w Eurokodzie.
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Metrological Aspects of Accelerator Technology and High Energy Physics Experiments
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Investigation on the effect of anti-pitch fins for reducing the motion and acceleration of ships using computational fluid dynamics
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Jacobi and gauss-seidel preconditioned complex conjugate gradient method with GPU acceleration for finite element method
PublicationIn this paper two implementations of iterative solvers for solving complex symmetric and sparse systems resulting from finite element method applied to wave equation are discussed. The problem under investigation is a dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) discretized by FEM with vector elements of the second order (LT/QN). The solvers use the preconditioned conjugate gradient (pcg) method implemented on Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)...
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Experimental validation of pressure drop models during flow boiling of R134a – effect of flow acceleration and entrainment
PublicationA crucial step to assure proficient work of power and process apparatus is their proper design. A wide array of those devices operates within boiling or condensation of the working fluid to benefit from high heat transfer rates. Two-phase flows are associated with high heat transfer coefficients because of the latent heat of evaporation and high turbulence level between the liquid and the solid surface. Predicting heat transfer...
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Reconstruction of dopant vertical position from Kelvin probe force microscope images
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Vertical vibration reduction and audible sound analysis in surface grinding with electroplated tools
PublicationOne of the first approaches to the development of a grinding process monitoring system based on audible sound sensors is presented in the paper. Electroplated diamond tools (abrasive D64 and D107) were used in a modified single-disc lapping machine configuration for flat grinding of ceramics (Al2O3). The main aim of the machine modification was to reduce the vertical vibration in order to decrease the tool wear and to increase...
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Experimental investigations on pressure drop during the condensation in flow of HFE7000 in vertical minichannel
PublicationIn the work presented in the paper authors focused attention on the issues of flow resistance and pressure drop during condensation in the flow. The case of the descending flow through a cylindrical single-channel of 2.3 mm inner diameter was carefully analyzed. In the course of investigations a new working fluid HFE 7000 has been scrutinised which has a strongly differing properties in comparison to the other fluids that are commonly...
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Experimental and theoretical study of flow boiling and dryout phenomenon of ethanol in vertical minitubes
PublicationW ramach przeprowadzonych prac zaadoptowano istniejące stanowisko do badań laminarnej konwekcji wymuszonej, wrzenia w przepływie oraz wysychania filmu cieczy na ściance kanału wykorzystując etanol jako płyn roboczy. Przeprowadzono systematyczne badania wrzenia w przepływie dla dwóch średnic rur, tj. 1.15mm i 2.3mm. W badaniach wykorzystano najnowsze osiągnięcia z zakresu technik termowizyjnych celem znalezienia dokładnej lokalizacji...
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Statistical description and numerical calculations of cylindrical vertical tanks with initial geometric imperfections
PublicationDokonano identyfikacji rzeczywistych wstępnych imperfekcji geometrycznych stalowych pionowych zbiorników walcowych. Imperfekcje przedstawiono jako pole losowe opisane za pomocą odpowiednio dobranej funkcji korelacyjnej, wartości oczekiwanej oraz obwiedni pola. Wykorzystując własne programy numeryczne przeprowadzono generację zbioru odchyłek geometrycznych zbiornika. Porównano estymatory wygenerowanego pola losowego z parametrami...
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Kinetics of pollutants removal in vertical and horizontal flow constructed wetlands in temperate climate
PublicationThis paper reports a comparative study on kinetics of organic matter expressed as BOD5 and nitrogen removal in constructed wetlands operated in Poland. Analyzed data were collected at eight wetland systems, composed of subsurface flow beds: horizontal flow (HF) and vertical flow (VF), in different number and sequences. The analysis involved particularly mass removal rates (MRR) and first-order removal rate coefficients of BOD5...
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Low speed permanent magnet synchronous generator for vertical axis wind turbine
PublicationThe paper presents design process and tests of a prototype low speed permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) dedicated for the innovative vertical-axis wind turbine. The rated data of the designed generator are following: power - 15 kVA, voltage - 400 V (Y), rotation speed - 93.75 rpm. The design assumptions, chosen results of the design process and experimental tests of the prototype PMSG are presented. The considered PMSG...
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Numerical and experimental investigation of thermal convection near electric devices with vertical channels
PublicationThis paper presents the results of numerical and experimental investigation of thermal convection near heat emitting surfaces of an electric device. For the intensification of thermal convection, special vertical channels were formed near the heat emitting surfaces of the device. An experimental test has proved that there is an optimal length of the channels – thermal convection is the most intensive then. Air velocity vectors...
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Simplified stability analysis of steel cylindrical silos with corrugated walls and vertical columns
PublicationIn the paper a simplified stability analysis of steel cylindrical silos composed of corru¬gated walls and vertical open-sectional columns was proposed. The whole 3D silo was modeled as a single column resting on elastic foundation provided by the silo walls. In proposed formula for the calculation of the foundation stiffness the curvature of the silo walls was taken into account. Three different analyses were carried out using...
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Investigation of the vertical distribution of the sound speed of the Gulf of Gdansk in the years 2000-2010
PublicationThe conditions of the acoustic wave propagation in the southern Baltic are much more complex than in other shallow waters. In the typical shallow water, seasonal changes in acoustical conditions in the upper layer, of the depth of about 60-70 m, are observed. They are caused by variation of the annual meteorological conditions. Most often, in the deep water layer, acoustical conditions are stable throughout the year. However, in...
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A vertical subway, namely, an internal transport system in a 1200 m tall building,
PublicationThis article deals with the topic of designing an efficient internal transport system in a 1200 m tall multifunctional building called the “World’s Tower” due to its symbolism and specific architectural form. The building comprises four towers whose bases are 75 m/75 m long each and whose height is 1200 m. Two of the towers are located along the north-south axis while the two others along the east-west one. The towers are joined...
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Probabilistic estimation of diverse soil condition impact on vertical axis tank deformation
PublicationThe calculations of fuel tanks should take into account the geometric imperfections of the structure as well as the variability of the material parameters of the foundation. The deformation of the tank shell can have a significant impact on the limit state of the structure and its operating conditions. The paper presents a probabilistic analysis of a vertical-axis, floating-roof cylindrical shell of a tank with a capacity of 50000...
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How to render FDTD computations more effective using agraphics accelerator.
PublicationGraphics processing units (GPUs) for years have been dedicated mostly to real time rendering. Recently leading GPU manufactures have extended their research area and decided to support also graphics computing. In this paper, we describe an impact of new GPU features on development process of an efficient finite difference time domain (FDTD) implementation.
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Development of particle accelerator technology in Europe: digest of infrastructural and research projects
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The Analysis of Overall Ship Fuel Consumption in Acceleration Manoeuvre using Hull-Propeller-Engine Interaction Principles and Governor Features
PublicationThe problem of reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping is currently addressed by many research works and related industries. There are many existing and visionary technologies and ideas, which are conceptually defined or practically realised. This goal can be achieved in different ways, and reducing fuel consumption is one of the major methods. In these circumstances, the aim of this study is to analyse the possibility...
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Natural convective heat transfer from isothermal horizontal, vertical and inclined plates - a review
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono przegląd otrzymanych przez różnych badaczy korelacji eksperymentalych, teoretycznych i numerycznych, opisujących wymianę ciepła od izotermicznych płyt o różnym kącie pochylenia. Przedstawiono model matematyczny zjawiska. Opisano stosowane metody badawcze i wskazano przyczyny rozbieżności pomiędzy przedstawionymi przez wielu autorów wynikami.
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The influence of height-to-diameter ratio on wind load of double-shell cylindrical, vertical tank
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano badania modelowe obciążenia wiatrem dwupłaszczowych zbiorników walcowych o różnych smukłościach aerodynamicznych. Przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów przeprowadzonych na dwóch modelach zbiorników z dachem pływajacym i stosunku wysokości do średnicy płaszcza 0,45 i 0,25.
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Examining users’ preferences towards vertical graphical toolbars in simple search and point tasks
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Optimal reshaping and stress controlling of double-layer spherical structures under vertical loadings
PublicationOptimal reshaping and stress controlling of double-layer spherical structures under vertical loadings
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Experimental investigation of dryout of SES36, R134a, R123 and ethanol in vertical small diameter tubes
PublicationW publikacji przedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych kryzysu wrzenia typu dryout podczas wrzenia w przepływie czterech czynników (SES36, R134a, R123, alkohol etylowy) w kanałach o średnicy wewnętrznej 1.15 mm i 2.3 mm. Badania przeprowadzono w szerokim zakresie zmian stopnia suchości pary (0.65-1), gęstości strumienia masy (40-900 kg/(m2s)) i gęstości strumienia ciepła (20-220 kW/m2). W badaniach wykorzystano technikę termowizyjną...
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Determination of vertical displacements by using the hydrostatic levelling systems with the variable location of the reference sensor,
PublicationAbstract: In this paper, the author proposed a new method for determination of vertical displacements with the use of hydrostatic levelling systems. The traditional method of hydrostatic levelling uses a rule in which a position of reference sensor is stable. This assumption was not adapted in the proposed method. Regarding the issue mentioned above, the reference sensor is treated in the same way as the others sensors that measure...