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Generation and stability of N-phenacyl-4-R-pyridinium ylides in silicon polypodands
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A simple approach to heat exchanger sizing optimisation by means of entrophy generation minimisation
PublicationIn the paper an attempt is presented to find the method of optimization of microtube diameter with respect to optimal thermal-hydraulic conditions in the single-phase shell-and-tube heat exchangers. The approach is based on consideration of pumping power at the condition of maximum heat transfer by the heat exchanger tube system. In the optimization method the tube diameter is first specified and then appropriate calculations are...
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Graphene oxide functionalized with methylene blue and its performance in singlet oxygen generation
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Photocatalytic hydrogen generation over alkaline-earth titanates in the presence of electron donors
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Shape-controllable synthesis of GdVO4 photocatalysts and their tunable properties in photocatalytic hydrogen generation
PublicationNovel visible light responsive materials for water splitting are essential for the efficient conversion of solar energy into hydrogen bond energy. Among other semiconductors, gadolinium orthovanadate has appropriate conduction and valence band edges positioned to split water molecules and a narrow band gap that allows the use of visible light for hydrogen generation. Thus, we present here that hydrogen evolution under visible light...
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Autonomous Perception and Grasp Generation Based on Multiple 3D Sensors and Deep Learning
PublicationGrasping objects and manipulating them is the main way the robot interacts with its environment. However, for robots to operate in a dynamic environment, a system for determining the gripping position for objects in the scene is also required. For this purpose, neural networks segmenting the point cloud are usually applied. However, training such networks is very complex and their results are unsatisfactory. Therefore, we propose...
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Influence of datasets decreased by applying reduction and generation methods on Digital Terrain Models
PublicationThe number of point clouds provided by LiDAR technology can be sometimes seen as a problem in development and further processing for given purposes (e.g. Digital Terrain Model (DTM) generation). Therefore, there is still a need to reduce the obtained big datasets. Reducing can be done, inter alia, by reducing the size of the set or by generating the set. This paper presents two variants of the reduction of point clouds in order...
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Phytoremediation—From Environment Cleaning to Energy Generation—Current Status and Future Perspectives
Publication:Phytoremediationis a technology based on the use of green plants to remove, relocate, deactivate, or destroy harmful environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, radionuclides, hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals. Under the general term of phytoremediation, several processes with distinctively different mechanisms of action are hidden. In this paper, the most popular modes of phytoremediation are described and discussed. A broad...
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Advantageous conditions of saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels generation via fermentation processes
PublicationProcessing of lignocellulosic biomass includes four major unit operations: pre-treatment, hydrolysis, fermentation and product purifcation prior to biofuel generation via anaerobic digestion. The microorganisms involved in the fermentation metabolize only simple molecules, i.e., monosugars which can be obtained by carrying out the degradation of complex polymers, the main component of lignocellulosic biomass. The object of this...
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The laboratory model of wind power generator
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Digital microcontroller for sonar waveform generator
PublicationGenerating sounding signals is essential for the operation of active sonar. The system should be highly reliable. This can be achieved through architecture, communication between the devices, and a well-designed and self–testing software. The system presented in the article is responsible for the generation of hydroacoustic sounding signals, and ensures proper interaction between power amplifiers and power supplies. Thanks to its...
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An efficient hardware implementation of a combinations generator
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Comparative study of operation of condensing and traditional boilers equipped with the ORC module for electricity generation
PublicationCondensing technology applied to boilers is to make full use of thermal energy contained in the fuel. That means that additionaly the heat from condensation of exhaust gases can be used for the purposes of heating the domestic hot water and to cover the demand for central heating. The study analyzed the operation of the "traditional" boiler equipped with the ORC module as the similar arrangement but with the condensing boiler....
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Methodology for implementing power plant efficiency standards for power generation: potential emission reduction
PublicationSome methods of generating power such as power generation through coal, natural gas, oil result in inevitable emissions of greenhouse gases. While power generation is necessary due to its increasing demand, it is important for power companies to generate their power in an efcient manner to reduce its efect on the environment. One of the most efective ways of tackling inefciency issues is through the implementation of efciency standard....
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Reduction of measurement data before Digital Terrain Model generation vs. DTM generalisation
PublicationModern data acquisition technologies provide large datasets that are not always necessary in its entirety to properly accomplish the goal of the study. In addition, such datasets are often cumbersome for rational processing, and their processing is time and labour consuming. Therefore, methods that enable to reduce the size of the measurement dataset, such as the generalization of the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) or the reduction...
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Comparative study of operation of condensing and traditional boilers equipped with ORC module for electricity generation
PublicationThe study analyzed the operation of the "traditional" boiler equipped with the ORC module as the similar arrangement but with the condensing boiler. In the case of a conventional boiler there is noted a greater fuel consumption and the greater power generated than in the case of the unit with the condensing boiler. Postulated is the indicator in the form of a ratio of turbine power to the mass flow rate of fuel, which in turn gives...
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SCRAMBLE’N’GAMBLE: a tool for fast and facile generation of random data for statistical evaluation of QSAR models
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Tracking Clonal Evolution of Multiple Myeloma Using Targeted Next-Generation DNA Sequencing
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Which Simulator to Choose for Next Generation Wireless Network Simulations? NS-3 or OMNeT++
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Microneedle‐Based Generation of Microbubbles in Cancer Tumors to Improve Ultrasound‐Assisted Drug Delivery
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Synthesis of Bis(ethylenedithio)dithiadiazafulvalenes (BEDT-DTDAF) and Generation of Charge Transfer Complexes with Tetracyanoquinodimetane
PublicationW artykule opisana została synteza Bis(etylenoditio)ditiadiazafulwalenów (BEDT-DTDAF) wykorzystująca jako kluczowe związki przejściowe 4,5-(etylenoditio)tiazol oraz sole 3-aliklo-4,5-(etylenoditio)tiazoliowe oraz generowanie przewodzących kompleksów z przeniesieniem ładunku usyskanych z Bis(etylenoditio)ditiadiazafulwalenów oraz tetracyjanochinodimetanu.
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Local anaesthetics upregulate nitric oxide generation in cord blood and adult human neutrophils
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The 4th Generation of CeSFaMB in numerical simulations for CuO-based oxygen carrier in CLC system
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Nonlinear generation of non-acoustic modes by low-frequency sound in a vibrationally relaxing gas
PublicationTwo dynamic equations referring to a weakly nonlinear and weakly dispersive flow of a gas in which molecular vibrational relaxation takes place. are derived. The first one governs an excess temperature associated with the thermal mode, and the second one describes variations in vibrational energy. Both quantities refer to non-wave types of gas motion. These variations are caused by the nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy into...
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Does source matter? Generation of investment expenditures by different types of local government revenues
PublicationThe purpose of the article was to investigate the impact of the three fundamental statutory categories of budget revenues, i.e. own revenues, general subsidies and specific grants on the size of investments made by local government units in Poland. The subject scope included the local government subsector in its entirety, as well as divided into 4 groups: communes (gminas), cities with powiat rights, districts (powiats) and province...
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PANI/NaTaO3 composite photocatalyst for enhanced hydrogen generation under UV light irradiation
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Aluminum-TiO2 NPs Composites as Non-precious Catalysts for Efficient Electrochemical Generation of Hydrogen
PublicationIn this paper, we demonstrated, for the first time, aluminum titania nanoparticle (Al-TiO2 NP) composites with variable amounts of TiO2 NPs as nonprecious active catalysts for the electrochemical generation of H2. These materials were synthesized by mixing desired amounts of hydrogen titanate nanotubes (TNTs), fabricated here by a cost-effective approach at moderate hydrothermal conditions, with aluminum powder (purity 99.7%; size...
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Multiple output second-generation current conveyor utilizing high frequency output stage
PublicationIn this paper a multiple output second-generation current conveyor (MOCCII) is presented. The main advantage of the proposed general circuit architecture over a typical structure, well known in the literature, is the use of a high passband multiple output current mplifier block instead of cascaded current mirrors. It gives similar frequency responses for all the outputs of the current conveyor and also maintains simplicity of the...
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Partition of friction heat between sliding semispaces due to adhesion-deformational heat generation
PublicationAnalytical expressions of heat-partition coefficient and contact temperatures for two sliding semispaces with account for adhesion-deformational heat generation and contact heat exchange have been obtained. The rate of deformational heat generation is assumed to decay exponentially with increase of distance from the interface. It has been shown that heat-generation configuration and the intensity of contact heat exchange have impact...
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What Potential Entrepreneurs from Generation Y and Z Lack-IEO and the Role of EE
PublicationThis paper addresses the issue of individual entrepreneurship orientation (IEO) and entrepreneurship education (EE), which are both important for modern economic development. Intergenerational differences in these areas were discussed, especially characteristics of Generations Y and Z. The results of research conducted among 757 Polish students showing their IEO are presented. 80% of respondents displayed high levels of proactivity...
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Alternative cogeneration thermodynamic cycles for domestic ORC
PublicationThe Organic Flash Cycle (OFC) is suggested as a vapor power cycle that could potentially improve the efficiency of utilization of the heat source. Low and medium temperature finite thermal sources are considered in the cycle. Additionally the OFC’s aim is to reduce temperature difference during heat addition. The study examines 2 different fluids. Comparisons are drawn between the OFC and an optimized basic Organic Rankine Cycle...
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Sources of investment risk in urban regeneration projects
PublicationThe scope of the article includes multidimensional risk analysis of urban regeneration projects, whose base is to identify areas of its occurrence. Authors thoroughly analyze the sources of potential threats and attempts to answer the question, what is their contribution into overall urban regeneration’ investment risk. The target concept will be used to assess the level of investment risk at the stage of initiation, preparation...
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Control of a vapour microturbine set in cogeneration applications
PublicationSystems with microturbines are implemented for local generation of heat and electricity. This paper presents the analysis of control concepts for a vapour microturbine set with a generator with permanent magnets, intended to work in small heat and power plants. Control system variants differed by the selection of controlled signals and set parameters. Possible ways of control were discussed and compared with experimentally determined...
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Students from the Russian Federation at Polish Universities
PublicationSince the dissolution of the USSR, students from the Russian Federation have been able to study at Polish universities on the basis of bilateral agreements between the Polish and Russian governments. The purpose of this article is to analyse the legal basis enabling Russian citizens to obtain education in Poland, analyse the numbers of such students and the principles and procedure they followed to begin studies at Polish universities...
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Marine turbines: cogeneration and combined propulsion systems.
PublicationOmówiono główne aspekty kombinowanych siłowni okrętowych, zwracając szczególną uwagę na układy parowo-gazowe oraz skojarzone wytwarzanie pracy mechanicznej i ciepła. Przedstawiono perspektywy rozwoju tego napędu
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London penetration depth in local pair superconductors
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Size effect in centrifuge cone penetration tests
PublicationOkreślenie efektu skali w badaniu wciskania stożka w zagęszczonych piaskach kwarcowych na podstawie badań modelowych w wirówce geotechnicznej. Badania przeprowadzono na dwóch piaskach kwarcowych przy przyśpieszeniach od 30g do 100g. Analizowano efekt skali związany ze stosunkiem średnicy modelu (mini-stożka) do średniej średnicy ziaren oraz wpływem poziomu naprężenia na opór stożka. Wpływ poziomu naprężenia powoduje powstanie geometrycznego...
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Generating fractal tiles using Voronoi diagrams
PublicationPraca opisuje szczególną klasę podziałów powierzchni n-wymiarowego torusa na komórki o fraktalnym brzegu. Zbiór komórek przejawia nietypowe własności samopodobieństwa, może zostać użyty do wypełnienia przestrzeni R^n w sposób periodyczny lub aperiodyczny ze zmienną gęstością podziałów. Zaproponowany został algorytm do generowania takich podziałów używając diagramów Woronoja. Opisana metoda może mieć zastosowania w grafice komputerowej.
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Urban development and regeneration in Poland - contemporary issues
PublicationArtykuł obejmuje skrótowe omówienie współczesnych procesów rozwoju i rewitalizacji miast w Polsce. Zaprezentowano w nim zarówno procesy planowe jak i zachodzące spontanicznie, a także typologie obszarów poddawanym współczesnym procesom przekształceń
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Renal denervation in hypertension: is it the end or the beginning of a SPYRAL?
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Places of worship, spiritual healing and urban regeneration
PublicationMany researchers demonstrated that it is possible to help people achieve mental and physical regeneration with proper architecture, urban and landscape planning. The term therapeutic landscapes could also be applied to places of worship, where people gather for spiritual healing and renewal. Public space that they offer is inclusively open to all. Addition- ally, they serve to reinvigorate the places where they are located. Shrines...
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Market Regeneration in Line with Sustainable Urban Development
PublicationThis article presents the study of the optimal design solutions for regeneration of marketplaces. It examines the design variants for the revitalisation of the marketplace, in particular, investment in their modernisation in order to find the most optimal model for transforming these public spaces to have a significant impact on the city’s development. The research is a comparative analysis of the implementation of regeneration...
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Definition of urban regeneration projects in Russian cities
PublicationUrban regeneration is extremely important process for Russian cities, which faced to the challenges of post-industrial economy. In an attempt, to explain needs of urban regeneration in Russian megacities author analyzed the social and economic trends and some historic features of Russian cities development. The article identified the key areas for regeneration such as the regeneration of historic core, the regeneration of the urban...
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A Generative Approach to Hull Design for a Small Watercraft
PublicationIn the field of ocean engineering, the task of spatial hull modelling is one of the most complicated problems in ship design. This study presents a procedure applied as a generative approach to the design problems for the hull geometry of small vessels using elements of concurrent design with multi-criteria optimisation processes. Based upon widely available commercial software, an algorithm for the mathematical formulation of...
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The Role of University in the Development of Entrepreneurial Intentions of Younger Generations: Selected Models
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Generator liczb losowych wykorzystujący mikrokontroler ATMEGA16
PublicationIstotę treści stanowi opis propozycji syntezy generatorów liczb losowych: fizycznych oraz komputerowych - programowych, bazujących na układach scalonych wykorzystujących moduł mikrokontrolera serii ATMEGA16. We wstępie przedstawiono genezę, zastosowanie oraz rodzaje generatorów liczb losowych, natomiast w dalszej części artykułu opisano przykładowe generatory liczb quasi-losowych. Następnie przedstawiono istotę podjętego problemu...
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State Observer for Doubly-fed Induction Generator
PublicationIn the paper a new state observer for doubly-fed generator has been proposed. In the new approach an extended mathematical model of the doubly fed generator is used to form equations of the introduced z type observer. Stability of the observer has been verified through poles placement analyses. The active and reactive powers of the generator are controlled by a nonlinear multiscalar control method. Simulation and experimental results...
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The flux compression generator load parameters selection
PublicationComputer simulation results of the flux compression generator (FCG) loaded with an inductor has been presented in this paper. Simulation research has been performed in order to select the parameters of FCG load coil properly. The influence of the load inductance and resistance on the current gain factor and the magnetic field energy accumulated in a load coil has been investigated.
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A NOVEL CONCEPT OF H2/O2 STEAM GENERATOR
PublicationThis paper presents an idea of hydrogen utilization to steam generation to drive a turbine and produce electricity or to supply a condenser as an element of heating system. Electrolysis process is considered as a source of hydrogen as well as oxygen. Hydrogen combustion with a stoichiometric ratio of pure oxygen produces steam at very high temperature. Steam temperature can be controlled by mixing the generated steam with liquid...
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Multifunctional PID Neuro-Controller for Synchronous Generator
PublicationThis paper deals with a PID Neuro-Controller (PIDNC) for synchronous generator system. The controller is based on artificial neural network and adaptive control strategy. It ensures two functions: maintaining the generator voltage at its desired value and damping electromechanical oscillations. The performance of the proposed controller is evaluated on the basis of simulation tests. A comparative study of the results obtained with...