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1/f noise as a diagnostic tool for non-destructive testing of silicon solar cells
PublicationPrzeprowadzono badania eksperymentalne charakterystyk statycznych i szumowych krzemowych ogniw słonecznych. Wyniki wykazują możliwość wykorzystania szumu 1/f jako narzędzia diagnostycznego w testach nieniszczacych tych przyrzadów.
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Testing and sampling devices for monitoring volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in indoor air
PublicationAdults spend most of their time in enclosed spaces (e.g., apartment, office and public buildings). According to research conducted by scientists, air quality indoors is much worse than the ambient air quality outdoors. Hazardous chemicals found in air indoors can adversely affect the functioning of the human body and cause many respiratory and circulatory diseases. Harmful chemical compounds (mainly volatile organic compounds and...
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Multispectral impedance quality testing of coil-coating system using principal component analysis
PublicationThe task of quality checking of the coil-coated system was undertaken using impedance spectroscopy. In order to properly characterize the system the new impedance spectrum was calculated as an averaged result of 12 experimental spectra obtained from 12 different places of the sample at the same time of immersion in 3% of NaCl. The experimental spectra were recorded for a 24-h period at 1 h intervals between starting points of each...
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Portable parallel simulator using MPI for 2D and 3D domains: design and performance testing
PublicationW artykule prezentujemy szczegóły projektowo-implementacyjne naszego modularnego kodu symulacyjnego z wykorzystaniem MPI, w tym nakładaniem obliczeń i komunikacji. Podkreślamy modularność naszej implementacji pozwalającą na łatwą adaptację kodu dla innych zasotosowań. Prezentujemy związek pomiędzy przyspieszeniem obliczeń, rozmiarem i kształtami trójwymiarowych domen z różnymi stosunkami liczby węzłów aktualizowanych przez procesor...
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Assembling and testing of quasi-static hybrid piezoelectric motor based on electroactive lubrication principle
PublicationThe presented paper concerns a novel concept of hybrid piezoelectric motor based on electroactive lubrication principle. Its structure is combined of quasi-static and resonance piezoelectric actuators, synchronizing their work to generate the rotary movement. The hybrid motor topology is compared to the existing piezoelectric motors, regarding its field of applications in embedded systems with very high security requirements. The...
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Self-Testing of Analog Parts Terminated by ADCs Based on Multiple Sampling of Time Responses
PublicationA new approach for self-testing of analog parts terminated by analog-to-digital converters in mixed-signal electronic microsystems controlled by microcontrollers is presented. It is based upon a new fault diagnosis method using a transformation of the set of voltage samples of the time response of a tested analog part to a square impulse into localization curves placed in a multidimensional measurement space. The method can be used...
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A Regular Expression Matching Application with Configurable Data Intensity for Testing Heterogeneous HPC Systems
PublicationModern High Performance Computing (HPC) systems are becoming increasingly heterogeneous in terms of utilized hardware, as well as software solutions. The problems, that we wish to efficiently solve using those systems have different complexity, not only considering magnitude, but also the type of complexity: computation, data or communication intensity. Developing new mechanisms for dealing with those complexities or choosing an...
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Selected problems of earth fault loop impedance testing in circuits fed from UPS
PublicationIn the paper a principle of earth fault loop impedance testing in low voltage systems has been presented. Selected factors, influencing accuracy of the testing, are indicated. A structure of UPS of VFI-type and the problem of impedance testing in circuits with such type of UPS are discussed.
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Two‐functional μBIST for Testing and Self‐Diagnosis of Analog Circuits in Electronic Embedded Systems
PublicationThe paper concerns the testing of analog circuits and blocks in mixed‐signal Electronic Embedded Systems (EESs), using the Built‐in Self‐Test (BIST) technique. An integrated, two‐functional, embedded microtester (μBIST) based on reuse of signal blocks already present in an EES, such as microprocessors, memories, ADCs, DACs, is presented. The novelty of the μBIST solution is its extended functionality. It can perform 2 testing functions:...
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A solution of the integrated µBIST for functional and diagnostic testing in mixed-signal electronic embedded systems
PublicationMain problem of the paper is testing of analog circuits and blocks in mixed-signal electronic embedded systems (EESs), using the built-in self-test (BIST) technique. The integrated mBIST based on reusing signal blocks already present in an EES, such as processors, memories, ADCs, is presented. The novelty of the solution is the extended functionality of the mBIST. It can perform 2 testing functions: functional testing and fault...
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Testing GNSS receiver accuracy in Samsung Galaxy series mobile phones at a sports stadium
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The effect of convective heating and microwave heating on antioxidant enzymes in pooled mature human milk
PublicationThe effects of convective and microwave heating at constant temperature (62.5, 66 and 70 °C) on the activity of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, SOD; catalase, CAT; glutathione peroxidase, GPx) in pooled mature human milk were compared. Activities of the enzymes were determined using spectrophotometric kits. Activity of GPx decreased significantly in the first stage of heating when milk samples were warmed to pasteurisation...
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An investigation on wetting of porous materials
PublicationPośrednie metody oceny zdolności zwilŜania drobnych cząstek lub materiałów porowatych wymagają wyboru cieczy odniesienia, dla której kąt zwilŜania jest równy zeru. W badaniach własnych zastosowanometodę wzniesienia kapilarnego oraz metodę flotacji filmowej dla układów mikrokulki szklane-woda i mikrokulki szklane-dekan. Uzyskane dane dla cieczy odniesienia i dla cieczy badanej wprowadzano dozmodyfikowanego równania Washburn'a i...
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Wetting of surfaces with ionic liquids
PublicationW pracy skupiono się na ocenie zwilżalności wybranych powierzchni stałych cieczami jonowymi. Jako związki testowe zastosowano chlorki dialkiloimidazoliowe. Porównano kąty zwilżania wybranych cieczy jonowych stosując metodę wzniesienia kapilarnego oraz metodę siedzącej kropli. Podczas testu zaobserwowano obniżanie wartości współczynnika lepkości cieczy jonowych wynikającą z ekspozycji płynu na parę wodną zawartą w powietrzu atmosferycznym....
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Susceptibility of the LLC Resonance Generator for Induction Heating on Changes in Load Parameters Caused by Heating the Charge
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Adaptive resolution simulation of liquid para-hydrogen: testing the robustness of the quantum-classical adaptive coupling
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Carboxymethylated starch and cellulose derivatives-based film as human skin equivalent for adhesive properties testing
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Micro-Abrasive Wear Testing of Surface Engineered Surgical Grade CoCrMo Alloy for Biotribological Applications
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Selected Aspects of Testing the Positioning Accuracy of GNSS Receivers Used in Sports and Recreation by Dynamic Measurements
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Characterisation and OSL dating of modern fluvial sediments in the lower Vistula River: testing the zeroing assumption
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Testing for NRAS Mutations in Serous Borderline Ovarian Tumors and Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinomas
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Non-destructive testing of industrial structures with the use of multi-camera Digital Image Correlation method
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Compression and Fatigue Testing of High-Strength Thin Metal Sheets by Using an Anti-Buckling Device
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Testing heart rate asymmetry in long, nonstationary 24 hour RR-interval time series
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On the Use of Automatic Cuts Algorithm for T0 – T – Φ Formulation in Nondestructive Testing by Eddy Current
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Improving the procedure of probabilistic load testing design of typical bridges based on structural response similarities
PublicationThis paper concerns load testing of typical bridge structures performed prior to operation. In-situ tests of a two-span post-tensioned bridge loaded with three vehicles of 38-ton mass each formed the input of this study. On the basis of the results of these measurements, an advanced FEM model of the structure was developed for which the sensitivity analysis was performed for chosen uncertainty sources. Three uncorrelated random...
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Deep eutectic solvents microbial toxicity: Current state of art and critical evaluation of testing methods
PublicationDeep eutectic solvents (DESs) were described at the beginning of 21st century and they consist of a mixture of two or more solid components, which gives rise to a lower melting point compared to the starting materials. Over the years, DESs have proved to be a promising alternative to traditional organic solvents and ionic liquids (ILs) due to their low volatility, low inflammability, easy preparation, and usually low cost of compounds...
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Bridge Non-Destructive Measurements Using a Laser Scanning during Acceptance Testing: Case Study
PublicationOwing to the recent proliferation of inventory works on roads and railways, bridge acceptance tests have increased exponentially. These tests’ results are often misinterpreted owing to the use of various measuring equipment types, rendering integrated interpretation problematic. It is also problematic that adjusting the measurement method is difficult when the structure’s response to load is uncertain. Therefore, it is important...
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A method of self-testing of analog circuits based on fully differential op-amps with theTCBF classifier
PublicationA new approach of self-testing of analog circuits based on fully differential op-amps of mixed-signal systems controlled by microcontrollers is presented. It consists of a measurement procedure and a fault diagnosis procedure. We measure voltage samples of a time response of a tested circuit on a stimulation of a unit step function given at the common-mode reference voltage input of the op-amp. The fault detection and fault localization...
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A Set of Low-power Microcontroller-based Modules Used for Testing of Small Energy Measurement Methods
PublicationEstimation of energy consumption of low-power devices is not widely discussed in the scientific literature, but this topic is getting more and more popular. Evaluation process of newly developed methods and instrumentation requires carefull treatment. In order to fulfill this niche, the set of micro-power microcontroller based devices was proposed. The devices represent typical energy consuption profiles and allow experimental verification...
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Performance and Security Testing for Improving Quality of Distributed Applications Working in Public/Private Network Environments
PublicationThe goal of this dissertation is to create an integrated testing approach to distributed applications, combining both security and performance testing methodologies, allowing computer scientist to achieve appropriate balance between security and performance charakterstics from application requirements point of view. The constructed method: Multidimensional Approach to Quality Analysis (MA2QA) allows researcher to represent software...
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Fracture Surface Topography Parameters for S235JR Steel Adhesive Joints After Fatigue Shear Testing
PublicationThis paper presents the experimental results of a study investigating the effect of holes and notches made on the overlap ends on the strength of adhesive joints. Single-lap joints made of S235JR steel sheets bonded with Araldite 2024-2 epoxy adhesive were tested. For comparative reasons, static shear strength tests and high-cycle fatigue strength tests were performed. Adhesive-filled joints having three holes, each with a diameter...
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COMPARISON OF THE CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE GRANULAR MATERIALS FOR DUAL-MEDIA FILTRATION OF GROUNDWATER: PILOT PLANT TESTING
PublicationNowadays, occurrence of abnormal mineral or organic natural (geogenic) compounds concentrations, in ground and infiltration water, but also quite often in surface waters, is now a common problem encountered in Poland, Europe and many other countries throughout the world. The most concern is usually paid on the removal of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) as well as anthropogenic compounds (in particular referring to the organic compounds...
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A method for testing the wide-sense stationary uncorrelated scattering assumption fulfillment for an underwater acoustic channel
PublicationWide-sense stationary and uncorrelated scattering (WSSUS) assumptions are often applied for the statistical description of wireless communication channels. However, in the case of underwater acoustic channels the WSSUS model is of limited value. The degree of similarity of in-phase and quadrature components of the channel impulse response, measured with the use of bandpass modulated signals, can be used as an indicator of WSSUS...
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Synthesis and Testing of BCZY/LNZ Mixed Proton–electron Conducting Composites for Fuel Cell Applications
PublicationA composite of BaCe0.6Zr0.2Y0.2O3–δ and Li2O:NiO:ZnO was investigated for fuel cell applications. The composite was successfully synthesized and its phase stability was confirmed at temperatures up to 900 °C. The influence of sintering and pressing aids on density was also investigated. Electrical properties were measured. DC electrical conductivity was about 8•10-4 S/m at 845 K. Open circuit voltage measurements in wet hydrogen...
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A method of self-testing of an analog circuit terminated by an ADC in electronic embedded systems controlled by microcontrollers
PublicationA new self-testing method of analog parts terminated by an ADC in electronic embedded systems controlled by microcontrollers is presented. It is based on a new fault diagnosis method based on on-line (i.e. during measurement), transformations of voltage samples of the time response of a tested part to a square pulse - onto localization curves placed in the measurement space. The method can be used for fault detection and single...
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A testing method of analog parts of mixed-signal electronic systems equipped with the IEEE1149.1 test bus
PublicationA new solution of the JTAG BIST for testing analog circuits in mixed-signal electronic microsystems controlled by microcontrollers and equipped with the IEEE1149.1 bus is presented. It is based on a new fault diagnosis method in which an analog circuit is stimulated by a buffered signal from the TMS line, and the time response of the circuit to this signal is sampled by the ADC equipped with the JTAG. The method can be used for...
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Low Cost Hexacopter Autonomous Platform for Testing and Developing Photogrammetry Technologies and Intelligent Navigation Systems
PublicationLow-cost solutions for autonomous aerial platforms are being intensively developed and used within geodetic community. Unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming very popular and widely used for photogrammetry and remote sensing applications. Today’s market offers an affordable price components for unmanned solution with significant quality and accuracy growth. Every year market offers a new solutions for autonomous platforms with better...
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A new modelling arrangement for testing of Catenary Anchoring Leg Mooring (CALM) system behaviour in waves
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono układ modelowy pławy cumowniczo-przeładunkoweji łańcuchów kotwicznych możliwy do realizacji w wydłużonych basenach falowych służących na co dzień do badania właściwości morskich statków. System łańcuchów kotwicznych sprowadzono do płaszczyzn równoległych do osi basenu i połączono z pławą cienkimi linkami stalowymi przechodzącymi przez bloczki kierunkujące. Opisywany układ pozwolił na przeprowadzenie badań...
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Metal dusting in CCR platforming unit
PublicationPrzedstawiono mechanizm pylenia metalu w stali 9Cr-1Mo w instalacji platformingu CCR, na postawie badań rury podgrzewacza wsadu po 10 latach pracy, przy temperaturze metalu koło 600C. W badaniach wykorzystano techniki elektronowej mikroskopii skaningowej, dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej i mikroanalizy rentgenowskiej. Wykazano, że dyfuzji wegla w głąb stali toarzyszy odrdzeniowa dyfuzja pierwiastków węglikotwórczych - chromu i molibdenu....
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Metal dusting in CCR platforming unit
PublicationPrzedstawiono mechanizm pylenia metalu w stali 9Cr-1Mo w instalacji platformingu CCR, na postawie badań rury podgrzewacza wsadu po 10 latach pracy, przy temperaturze metalu koło 600C. W badaniach wykorzystano techniki elektronowej mikroskopii skaningowej, dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej i mikroanalizy rentgenowskiej. Wykazano, że dyfuzji wegla w głąb stali toarzyszy odrdzeniowa dyfuzja pierwiastków węglikotwórczych - chromu i molibdenu....
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Optimization of development of district heating system
PublicationZaprezentowano metody optymalizacji systemów ciepłowniczych. Przedstawiono metodę oraz algorytm optymalizacji rozwoju systemu, obejmujący wszystkie jego elementy w formie oddzielnych modułów. Sformułowane zadanie optymalizacji dla wybranego regionu miejskiego rozwiązano z wykorzystaniem programowania liniowego całkowitoliczbowego. Dokonano analizy wyników oraz wskazano na użyteczność metody oraz kierunki i możliwości jej zastosowania.
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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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Acoustic heating produced in the boundary layer
Publication: Instantaneous acoustic heating of a viscous fluid flow in a boundary layer is the subject of investigation. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of a special linear combination of conservation equations in the differential form, which reduces all acoustic terms in the linear part of the final equation but preserves terms belonging to the thermal mode. The procedure of decomposition is valid in a weakly...
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Metal dusting in Platforming CCR furnaces
PublicationPrzedstawiono charakterystykę zjawiska spylania metalu w stali chromowo-molibdenowej 9Cr-1Mo eksploatowanej w piecach instalacji Platformingu CCR w środowisku odsiarczonej benzyny cięzkiej i gazu wodorowego o temperaturze 500C, przy temperaturze metalu 600C.
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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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Ewaluation of a PCR Melting Profile technique for bacterial strain differentiation
PublicationBadano przydatność techniki PCR MP w efektywnym typowaniu szczepów w badaniach epidemiologicznych zakażeń szpitalnych. Technika oparta jest na użyciu niskiej temperatury denaturacji podczas LM PCR. Badaniu zostały poddane izolaty Escherichia coli pochodzące od pacjentów Szpitala Klinicznego w Gdańsku. Wykazano, że technika jest szybka, o wysokim potencjale różnicującym i bardzo dobrej powtarzalności i może być zastosowana w badaniach...
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Design of the setup for testing optical telemetry ranging including turbulence simulator for the Earth-to-satellite communication link
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A Novel Method for High Temperature Fatigue Testing of Nickel Superalloy Turbine Blades with Additional NDT Diagnostics
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Application of COSMO-RS-DARE as a Tool for Testing Consistency of Solubility Data: Case of Coumarin in Neat Alcohols
PublicationCoumarin is a naturally occurring lactone-type benzopyrone with various applications in the pharmaceutical, food, perfume, and cosmetics industries. This hydrophobic compound is poorly soluble in water but dissolves well in protic organic solvents such as alcohols. Despite the extensive use of coumarin, there are only a few reports documenting its solubility in organic solvents, and some reported data are incongruent, which...