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Monitoring and efficiency assessment of biofilter air deodorization using electronic nose prototype
PublicationBiofiltration is one of the techniques used to reduce odorants in the air. It is based on the aerobic degradation of pollutants by microorganisms located in the filter bed. The research presents the possibility of using the electronic nose prototype for monitoring and efficiency assessment of air biofiltration. The study was conducted using model gas mixtures containing representatives of three groups of chemical compounds: n-hexane...
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A breath of fresh air - social cognitive career theory in studying entrepreneurial intentions
PublicationA pinch of robustness and a pinch of freshness create an interesting story. That is why this study focuses on entrepreneurial intentions from an alternative theoretical perspective in an underexplored context. In this paper, it is argued that social cognitive career theory is relevant to the study of individual entrepreneurial cognition and behaviour, and it offers a solid framework in entrepreneurship research. This paper expands...
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Determination of Odor Air Quality Index (OAQII) Using Gas Sensor Matrix
PublicationThis article presents a new way to determine odor nuisance based on the proposed odor air quality index (OAQII), using an instrumental method. This indicator relates the most important odor features, such as intensity, hedonic tone and odor concentration. The research was conducted at the compost screening yard of the municipal treatment plant in Central Poland, on which a self-constructed gas sensor array was placed. It consisted...
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Balanced Spider Monkey Optimization with Bi-LSTM for Sustainable Air Quality Prediction
PublicationA reliable air quality prediction model is required for pollution control, human health monitoring, and sustainability. The existing air quality prediction models lack efficiency due to overfitting in prediction model and local optima trap in feature selection. This study proposes the Balanced Spider Monkey Optimization (BSMO) technique for effective feature selection to overcome the local optima trap and overfitting problems....
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Developing the Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure as a Tool for Urban Air Quality Management
PublicationUrban structure is an important factor that shapes the process of urban ventilation and pollution dispersion. With proper planning of the urban spatial layout, city breathability can be effectively regulated, contributing to urban air quality improvement. This paper investigates the development and current management of urban systems of green and open spaces in four Polish cities: Gda ´nsk, Warsaw, Pozna ´n and Wrocław, with a...
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Dielectric properties of zinc phthalocyanine thin films: effect of annealing in air and in N2
PublicationPraca przedstawia wyniki badań wpływu atmosfery, w szczególności tlenu i wilgotności, na dielektryczne widma cienkich warstw ftalocyjaniny cynku zaopatrzonych w elektrody palczaste oraz wpływu wygrzewania w suchym azocie lub w powietrzu.
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Numerical investigations of effect of indoor air quality on thermal comfort in residential buildings.
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia wyniki numeryczne MES odnośnie wpływu koncentracji CO2 w lokalnej strefie powietrza w budynkach mieszkalnych naturalnie wentylowanych na zachowanie mieszkańców. Obliczenia wykonano w 2 wymiarach. Zbadano wpływ położenia mieszkańców i prędkości wchodzącego powietrza.
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Reverberation divergence in VR applications
PublicationThe aim of this project was to investigate the correlation between virtual reality (VR) imagery and ambisonic sound. With the increasing popularity of VR applications, understanding how sound is perceived in virtual environments is crucial for enhancing the immersiveness of the experience. By examining the relationship between visual scenes and sound scenes, this research attempts to explore how the interaction between vision and...
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Reverberation divergence in VR applications
PublicationThis project aimed to investigate the correlation between virtual reality (VR) imagery and ambisonic sound. With the increasing popularity of VR applications, understanding how sound is perceived in virtual environments is crucial for enhancing the immersiveness of the experience. In the experiment, participants were immersed in a virtual environment that replicated a concert hall. Their task was to assess the correspondence between...
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Diagnostyka analogowych filtrów wielosekcyjnych oparta na klasyfikato-rach neuronowych z dwucentrowymi funkcjami bazowymi
PublicationPrzedmiotem artykułu jest zastosowanie klasyfikatora z dwucentrowymi funkcjami bazowymi do lokalizacji uszkodzeń w wielosekcyjnych torach analogowych elektronicznych systemów wbudowanych sterowanych mikrokontrolerem. Przedstawiono szczegóły procedury pomiarowej oraz metody detekcji i lokalizacji uszkodzeń toru analogowego z wykorzysta-niem klasyfikatora DB zaimplementowanego w postaci algorytmicznej w kodzie programu mikrokontrolera....
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Short Term Monitor of Photodegradation Processes in Ranitidine Hydrochloride Observed by FTIR and ATR FTIR
PublicationThe effects of degradation of ranitidine hydrochloride exposed to UVB radiation (l = 310 nm) and oxygen in a weathering chamber were studied by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). ATR-FTIR profile indicated that the degradation was spatially heterogeneous. Significant amounts of photoproducts were detected only in a directly...
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Monitoring of Selected CBRN Threats in the Air in Industrial Areas with the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Spektroskopia refleksyjna w podczerwieni (ATR-FTIR) w aspekcie badań trwałości leku
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Health impacts of indoor air pollution from household solid fuel on children and women
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approximation of photonic crystal fibres with large air holes by the step index fibre model
PublicationAn equivalent step index fibre with a silica core and air cladding is used to model photonic crystal fibres with large air holes. We model this fibre for linear polarisation (we focus on the lowest few transverse modes of the electromagnetic field). The equivalent step index radius is obtained by equating the lowest two eigenvalues of the model to those calculated numerically for the photonic crystal fibres. The step index parameters...
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Sensitivity of personalized ventilation air terminal device geometry with regard to a human thermal sensation
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Investigation ofcis/trans ratios of peptide bonds in AVP analogues containingN-methylphenylalanine enantiomers
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Chitosan/phospholipid coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer surfaces activated by air plasma
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The role of tricalcium aluminate and gypsum dehydration level in cement for effective air entrainment of concrete
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Air temperature trends at Mount Śnieżka (Polish Sudetes) and solar activity, 1881–2012
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Effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA 7075 aluminum alloys
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Air–sea exchange of mercury vapour over the Gulf of Gdańsk and southern Baltic Sea
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Application of TiO2 Supported on Nickel Foam for Limitation of NOx in the Air via Photocatalytic Processes
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High temperature air/steam gasification of biomass in view of hydrogen rich gas production.
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia opis nowej i zaawansowanej metody konwersji termochemicznej biomasy i miejskich odpadów stałych w paliwo gazowe, bogate w wodór. W porównaniu z tradycyjnym procesem gazyfikacji, w metodzie tej wykorzystuje się powietrze/parę wodną przegrzane do wysokiej temperatury (powyżej 1300 st. C). Przegrzanie powietrza lub pary wodnej odbywa się z zastosowaniem ceramicznego przegrzewacza wysokotemperaturowego. W celu...
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Hydrogen rich gas production from high temperature air/steam gasification of biomass
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono nowoczesną technikę konwersji biomasy oraz stałych odpadów komunalnych w celu produkcji paliwa gazowego bogatego w wodór. Opisany proces gazyfikacji przebiega w wysokiej temperaturze przy obniżonej koncentracji tlenu i udziale pary wodnej. Dzięki temu możliwa jest produkcja gazów palnych, w szczególności H2, który można wykorzystać do produkcji energii elektrycznej i cieplnej.
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Investigations of hydraulic jump configured by a two phase air water jetimpinging on a flat plate.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych uskoku hydraulicznego powstającego przy napływie strugi uderzającej na powierzchnię płaskiej płyty.
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Experimental determination of critical conditions for hydrogen-air detonation propagation in partially confined geometry
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Anode supported single chamber solid oxide fuel cell in CH4-Air Mixture.
PublicationW tej pracy przedstawiono wyniki prac ogniw paliwowych na bazie elektrolitu z tlenku cyrkonu stabilizowanego itrem o grubości 1-2um wytworzonego na podłożu cermetu z tlenku niklu i tlenku cyrkonu stabilizowanego itrem. LSCF był wykorzystany jako katoda. Ogniwo paliwowe było testowane w konfiguracji jednokomorowej w mieszaninie powietrza i metanu. Uzyskano napięcie o wartości 0.8V, zaś moc wynosiła 0.12W/cm2. Zbdadano wpływ przepływu...
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Methods of deep modification of low-bearing soil for the foundation of new and spare air runways
PublicationAfter analyzing the impact of aircraft on the airport pavement (parking spaces, runways, startways), it was considered advisable to consider the problem of deep improvement or strengthening of its subsoil. This is especially true for low-bearing soil. The paper presents a quick and effective method of strengthening the subsoil intended for the construction of engineering structures used for civil...
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Reliability of flue gas desulphurisation installations - the essential condition of efficient air pollution control
PublicationW celu minimalizacji niekorzystnego wpływu SO2 i SO3 na środowisko naturalne w wielu instalacjach skrubery odsiarczające gaz spalinowy (FGD) stosowane są do usuwania tlenków siarki z gazów wylotowych. Ostre warunki pracy skruberów i dodatkowego osprzętu powodują problemy korozyjne w powszechnie stosowanych materiałach konstrukcyjnych a awarie wywierają długookresowy wpływ na środowisko. Opisano najnowsze doświadczenia związane...
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Numerical modeling of cross-flow heat exchanger for air-conditioning purposes in preliminary study.
PublicationPraca przedstawia wyniki obliczeń numerycznych krzyżowego płytowo-rurowego wymiennika ciepła przeznaczonego do celów klimatyzacyjnych w początkowym etapie jego projektowania.
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Maintenance Interval Adjustment Based on the Experience, Case Study of Marine Air Compressor System
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Low temperature removal of SO2 traces from air by MgO-loaded porous carbons
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Influence of high temperature air-steam mixture application on time wood drying process
PublicationThe results of influence gas-steam mixture drying process on time wood drying process are presented. Wood species, namely oak (Quercus L.), beech (Fagus L.), pine (Pinus L.) and spruce (Picea K.) from the northern part of Pomerania region in Poland, were subject of air-steam mixture drying process. Main focus of those tests was to shorten the time of drying process and afterward to check properties of wood.
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The Relationships Between BTEX, NOx, and O3 Concentrations in Urban Air in Gdansk and Gdynia, Poland
PublicationThis paper presents the results of atmospheric air quality research conducted in the areas of two shipyard cities: Gdansk and Gdynia (Poland), in the period between March and December 2011. The purpose of the research was focused on determination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) compounds in atmospheric air. Passive sampling technique, with Radiello® diffusive passive samplers, was used for BTEX sample collection...
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Sound velocity and parameter of nonlinearity of a ternary mixture consisting of water, vapour and dry air
PublicationRozpatruje się własności akustyczne mieszanki trójskładnikowej zawierającej wodę, parę wodną i suche powietrze. Dokładne obliczenia pozwoliły na wyprowadzenie prędkości dźwięku i parametru nieliniowości jako funkcji koncentracji pary wodnej i powietrza przy zadanych warunkach równowagowych. Rozpatrywane są dwa typy mieszanin. Przedstawiono wzory ogólne oraz symulacje numeryczne.
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Exchange of radiation in high temperature air combustion furnaces by application of the transfer configuration factors
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę obliczeń pasmowej radiacyjnej wymiany ciepła w układzie otwartym z gazem iztermicznym za pomocą uogólnionych współczynników konfiguracji. Metoda może być użyta do obliczeń wymiany ciepła w piecach z technologią High Temperature Air Combustion gdzie występuje prawie jednorodna temperatura. Podano przykład obliczeniowy.
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Modelling of two-component turbulent mass and heat transfer in air-fed pressurised suits
PublicationIn this paper the modelling of an important industrial problem is addressed, which involves the two-component turbulent flow with heat transfer that takes place inside protective clothing. The geometry of the flow boundaries is reconstructed in a CAD system from photogrammetry scan data. The overall model is sufficiently realistic to allow, after validation, design improvements to be tested. Those presented here allow the reduction...
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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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Air journal bearing utilizing near-field acoustic levitation: stationary shaft case
PublicationResults of a study to examine a unique idea of self-levitating journal bearing are presented in this paper. the idea represents a radical departure from the current bearing technology. it utilisesacoustic levitation, which relies on the sound energy radiated by an object supporting a load. acoustic levitation has been demonstrated to support loads of up to 10 kg. in order to support a load theacoustic wave emitted by the radiating...
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Analysis of inductive power transfer systems for variable air gap and voltage supply frequency
PublicationThe paper describes an IPT system, by which electrical energy may be transmitted through a large air gap between coils without electrical connection. It presents theoretical and simulation analysis of IPT, which allows for supplying a receiver in the conditions of slow, in relation to the dynamics of power supply, changes in dimension of the air gap. The influence of frequency characteristics of the system on the possible selection...
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Influence of heterogeneous air entry pressure on large scale unsaturated flow in porous media
PublicationThe paper presents numerical simulations of water infiltration in unsaturated porous media containing coarse-textured inclusions embed- ded in fine-textured background material. The calculations are performed using the two-phase model for water and air flow and a simplified model known as the Richards equation. It is shown that the Richards equation cannot correctly describe flow in the presence of heterogeneities. How- ever, its...
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CFD-based evaluation of current-carrying capacity of power cables installed in free air
PublicationEvaluation of current-carrying capacity of power cables and selection of cross-sectional area of their conductors are mainly performed in accordance with requirements of EN, IEC or IEEE standards. However, these standards do not provide all methods of cables installation and location which occur in practice. Thus, in some cases, performance of advanced modeling of various thermal phenomena, affecting power cables current-carrying...
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Enzymatic cross-linking of β-lactoglobulin in solution and at air–water interface: Structural constraints
PublicationEffective and controlled use of cross-linking enzymes in structure engineering of food systems depends on characterization of the favorable conditions for enzyme-substrate complex and the limiting factors for the desired modification. In this respect, we analyzed the susceptibility of bovine β-lactoglobulin (BLG) to enzymatic cross-linking by Trichoderma reesei tyrosinase (TrTyr) and transglutaminase (TG). Changes in BLG molecular...
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Form-finding of textile hanging roof of Opera Lesna open-air theatre in Sopot
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zasady kształtowania wstępnego przekryć wiszących na przykładzie przekrycia Opery Leśnej w Sopocie. Pokazano dwa sposoby uzyskania zrównoważonej konfiguracji przekrycia o parametrach założonych w projekcie architektonicznym.
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The Impact of Forms of Buildings on the Air Exchange in Their Environment. Based on the Example of Urban Development in Warsaw
PublicationPossibilities for energy-efficient, natural ventilation of buildings in an urban environment depend on the airflow around them. This chapter deals with the issue of dependence of air exchange in urban spaces on the building forms used in them and on relative position of these buildings. The authors focused on the problem of air stagnation in dense urban development. This phenomenon increases the energy demand of buildings. The...
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The Emission and Combustion Characteristics of Marine Diesel Engine with Extreme Throttled of Air or Exhaust Ducts
PublicationPresented paper shows the results of the laboratory tests on the relationship between the extreme throttling of both air intake duct and exhaust gas duct and gaseous emission from the marine engine. The object of research is a laboratory, 4-stroke, DI diesel engine, operated at loads from 50 kW to 250 kW at a constant speed equal to 750 rpm. During the laboratory tests the thermodynamic and exhaust gas emission characteristics...
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Investigation of Air Quality beside a Municipal Landfill: The Fate of Malodour Compounds as a Model VOC
PublicationThis paper presents the results of an investigation on ambient air odour quality in the vicinity of a municipal landfill. The investigations were carried out during the spring–winter and the spring seasons using two types of the electronic nose instrument. The field olfactometers were employed to determine the mean odour concentration, which was from 2.1 to 32.2 ou/m3 depending on the measurement site and season of the year. In...
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Impact of power electronic Var compensators installed in certain grid points on the voltage failure
PublicationThe article presents the test results of the various types of static compensators FACTS models in the power system. The basic case, which was analyzed, it was behavior of compensators which are installed in select points of the system during voltage failure. The article presents selected results of studies conducted as part of a work [2].
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The use of various species of fungi in biofiltration of air contaminated with odorous volatile organic compounds
PublicationAir pollution with odorous compounds is a significant social and environmental problem. This paper presents biological deodorization methods. The attention is focused on the application of biotrickling filters for air deodorization. Principles of their operation are discussed, indicating the key role of the selection of microorganisms responsible for the degradation of odorous compounds. A literature overview of the used fungal...