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Active and Dynamic Graphical Code for Object Identification in Healthcare
PublicationA new approach for item marking using two dimensional discrete graphics markers. Proposed solution allow o change the code rapidly, upon request and in the case of thermal markers make the code invisible for unauthorized observers. Connecting the proposed codes with wearable multmedial platform such as eGlasses can create new possibilities in human-environment interaction.
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Bulk linearized CMOS differential pair transconductor for continuous-time OTA-C filter design
PublicationIn this paper, the MOS differential pair driven simultaneously from gates and bulk terminals is described. An approximated analytical solution of the voltage to current transfer function has been found for the proposed circuit. Four possible combinations of gate and bulk connections of the input signal are presented. Basing on the configuration giving the best linearity, the operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) has been designed...
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On the hat problem, its variations, and their applications
PublicationThe topic of our paper is the hat problem in which each of n players is randomly fitted with a blue or red hat. Then everybody can try to guess simultaneously his own hat color by looking at the hat colors of the other players. The team wins if at least one player guesses his hat color correctly, and no one guesses his hat color wrong; otherwise the team loses. The aim is to maximize the probability of a win. There are known many...
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An approach to constructing genuinely entangled subspaces of maximal dimension
PublicationGenuinely entangled subspaces (GESs) are the class of completely entangled subspaces that contain only genuinely multiparty entangled states. They constitute a particularly useful notion in the theory of entanglement but also have found an application, for instance, in quantum error correction and cryptography. In a recent study (Demianowicz and Augusiak in Phys Rev A 98:012313, 2018), we have shown how GESs can be efficiently...
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Elastic wave propapagation in diagnostics of self-drilling system of grouted anchors
PublicationThe paper presents an experimental investigation of elastic wave propagation in a self-drilling hollow bar system, which is commonly used in geotechnical industry as the element of grouted ground anchors and soil nails. The single self-drilling hollow bar and self-drilling system of two bars connected by a coupler were considered. Longitudinal waves were excited at one end of the bar and registered at both ends, by means of PZT...
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Herbarium of Division of Marine Biology and Ecology as the Primary Basis for Conservation Status Assessments in the Gulf of Gdańsk
PublicationThe dataset titled Herbarium of Division of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Gdańsk (DMBE) is a research herbarium encompassing specimens of vascular plants and algae hosted by the Laboratory of Marine Plant Ecology at the University of Gdańsk, Poland. The aim of Herbarium is to preserve marine plant and algae collections mostly from the Gulf of Gdańsk, but the herbarium also holds specimens from other parts of the world.
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Test loadings of arch bridges
PublicationIn Poland an appreciable developement of bridge building can be seen in recent years. Arch structures are more and more common, because of the original geometrical and aesthetical form, aside with explicit structural system. Paper concerns the applied computational conceptions and researches on an example of two arch bridges. The goal of the studies is to check the correctness of the real construction work and design assumptions,...
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FE analysis of support-specimen interaction of compressive experimental test
PublicationThe objective of this work is to investigate the support-specimen interaction during the compressive experimental testing of stiffened plates. The interaction is analyzed employing the nonlinear Finite Element Method using the commercial software ANSYS. The connection between the stiffened plate and testing supports is modelled with the use of contact elements, where several possible interaction scenarios are investigated, and...
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Jahn-Teller and related conical intersections in the benzene radical cation and the monofluoro derivate
PublicationThe multi-state multi-mode vibronic interactions in the benzene radical cation and its monofluoro derivative have been investigated theoretically, based on high-level electronic structure calculations for the system parameters and a quantum treatment of the nuclear motion. The available experimental data are well reproduced. The interplay of different vibronic coupling mechanisms is pointed out leading to multiple nonadiabatic...
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The Finite Elements Method application to assesment the impact of turbulence generated by wind turbines on their lacation inclose proximity of overhead high voltage power transmissionlines
PublicationThe paper presents selected aspects of construction of wind turbines location concerning aerodynamic impact on power lines. Reaserch is based on the source data concerning the aerodynamic impact of a wind farm consisting of 8 turbines and 400 kV power line, an analysis of the possibility of wind farm locating in the immediate vicinity of the line was carried out. There are serious problems with locating higher capacity wind farms...
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Non-Destructive Assessment of Masonry Pillars using Ultrasonic Tomography
PublicationIn this paper, a condition assessment of masonry pillars is presented. Non-destructive tests were performed on an intact pillar as well as three pillars with internal inclusions in the form of a hole, a steel bar grouted by gypsum mortar, and a steel bar grouted by cement mortar. The inspection utilized ultrasonic stress waves and the reconstruction of the velocity distribution was performed by means of computed tomography. The...
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Response of high voltage disconnector under seismic excitation - experimental and numerical study
PublicationThe efficiency of the energetic infrastructure system is a very import safety issue in the region experienced by the ground motion. The aim of the present paper is to show the results of the experimental and numerical study focused on the earthquake-induced response of the high voltage disconnector, which is an important element of energetic network. First, the impact tests as well as the sweep-sine shaking table tests were conducted....
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Preload monitoring in a bolted joint using Lamb wave energy
PublicationThe knowledge of the load in prestressed bolted connections is essential for the proper operation and safety of engineering structures. Recently, bolted joints have become an area of intensive research associated with non-destructive diagnostics, in particular in the context of wave propagation techniques. In this paper, a novel procedure of bolt load estimation based on the energy of Lamb wave signals was proposed. Experimental...
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Isolation Number versus Domination Number of Trees
PublicationIf G=(VG,EG) is a graph of order n, we call S⊆VG an isolating set if the graph induced by VG−NG[S] contains no edges. The minimum cardinality of an isolating set of G is called the isolation number of G, and it is denoted by ι(G). It is known that ι(G)≤n3 and the bound is sharp. A subset S⊆VG is called dominating in G if NG[S]=VG. The minimum cardinality of a dominating set of G is the domination number, and it is denoted by γ(G)....
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Uproszone modelowanie sieci dystrybucyjnej na potrzeby analiz przyłączeniowych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono rozważania na temat sposobu modelowania sieci średniego (SN) i niskiego (nn) napięcia na potrzeby wykonywania analiz przyłączeniowych przez operatorów sieci dystrybucyjnej. Przeprowadzono dyskusję na temat możliwych do wykonania uproszczeń w modelowaniu sieci, które są do zaakceptowania z punktu widzenia uzyskiwanego wyniku końcowego. Głównym elementem wymuszającym uproszenia w modelowaniu jest środowisko...
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Mury oporowe z gruntu zbrojonego z przekładkami z keramzytu
PublicationW czerwcu 2019 r. nastąpiło otwarcie nowo budowanego wiaduktu na ulicy Drwęckiej w Ostródzie, który zastąpił jeden z trzech przejazdów kolejowo-drogowych znajdujących się w centrum miasta. Zakończenie budowy bezkolizyjnego przejazdu nad torami kolejowymi pozwoliło na bezpieczne oraz szybkie połączenie północnej i południowej części Ostródy. Zastosowanie materacy z keramzytu w konstrukcji z gruntu zbrojonego.
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Unités phraséologiques au pays de la traduction: transfert des collocations nomino-adjectivales avec le lexème «femme» dans la traduction de la littérature houellebecquienne du français vers l’italien et le polonais
PublicationThe present paper examines the transfer of nomino-adjectival collocations based on the word ‘femme’ (‘woman’) in the literary translation from French into Italian and Polish. The lexical connection analysed in the article can be defined as the habitual juxtaposition of a word with another word (or words) that has a significant frequency in a given language. The research corpus comprises seven Michel Houellebecq’s novels written...
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Efficiency of the Use of LTE System Radio Resources in Highway Transport Enironment
PublicationThe paper describes the problem of analysis of throughput-coverage characteristics of the LTE system. Simulation results of the efficiency of the use of LTE radio resources are presented. Simulation studies on the basis of original model of the LTE network simulator were carried out. In addition, the evaluation of throughput for a single connection, and available capacity were evaluated in the context of the use of the same...
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On a design of a torque sensor for the iCub humanoid robot
PublicationThe paper presents the evaluation process of a first version of the one axis torque sensor designed for the iCub humanoid robot. Newly designed strain gauges equipped sensor was found to show a significant readouts hysteresis, therefore several tests were run to define the reason of the hysteresis. Some of the design issues met while testing the new sensor are discussed including the screws connection and relative rigidity of the...
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Knowledge risks inherent in business sustainability
PublicationSince the connection between business sustainability and knowledge risks has not been established in the literature so far, this paper provides a conceptual framework to demonstrate the possible impact of various knowledge risks on business sustainability and offers potential ways to manage and overcome these risks. The aim of this conceptual paper is to address two main questions: What are the potential effects of knowledge risks...
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Detection of debonding in reinforced concrete beams using ultrasonic transmission tomography and hybrid ray tracing technique
PublicationThis paper concerns inspection of reinforced concrete elements, with particular emphasis on assessing the quality of the adhesive connection between steel and concrete. A novel theoretical model was developed to determine the paths of transmitted, refracted and reflected elastic waves as well as a creeping wave propagated along the inclusion surface. Imaging the internal structure of tested beams was based on wave propagation measurements...
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High Dynamic Range Microwave Displacement and Rotation Sensors Based on the Phase of Transmission in Groove Gap Waveguide Technology
PublicationThis research is focused on the design and realization of displacement sensors in gap waveguide technology. It is shown that with a small but fundamental change in the structure of a conventional gap waveguide, a linear displacement can be sensed. To this end, a unique feature of gap waveguides, i.e. the fact that no electrical connection between the top and bottom parts of the gap waveguide is required, is used. It is further shown...
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The study of acoustic climate of the Southern Baltic
PublicationThis paper presents the statistical characteristics of seawater properties, which are necessary for predicting the propagation of acoustic waves in selected areas of the Baltic Sea. The statistics were elaborated based on long-term measurements of vertical distributions of sound speed, temperature, and salinity, and the nonlinearity parameter B/A. Nonlinear properties of the environment are considered, in connection...
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Koncepcja połączenia kolejowego Morskiego Portu Gdynia S.A. z Kolejową Obwodnicą Trójmiasta
PublicationZapotrzebowanie na połączenie rozwijającego się Morskiego Portu Gdynia z Kolejową Obwodnicą Trójmiasta. Utworzenie tak zwanych „długich pociągów”. Wpływ katastrof kolejowych na warunki gruntowe i środowisko. Potrzeba modernizacji linii kolejowych. Kolejowa Obwodnica Trójmiasta jako alternatywa dla przejazdu pociągów przez obszar Aglomeracji Trójmiejskiej.
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Warunek zwarciowy SkQ/Sn>=20 ograniczeniem rozwoju OZE
PublicationW referacie omówiono zagadnienia związane z warunkiem zwarciowym, czyli ilorazem mocy zwarciowej w rozpatrywanym miejscu przyłączenia do sieci elektroenergetycznej źródła energii i mocy znamionowej tego źródła. Wskazano jego pochodzenie oraz przedyskutowano zasadność jego stosowania w analizach przyłączeniowych.
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Application of wireless communication to small WECS with induction generator
PublicationWind energy conversion systems (WECS) seem to be self-evident elements of the future smart grids. Among many generator types the squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) characterizes robustness and low cost. A full-scale power converter can perform smooth grid connection over wide speed range of multiple-stage geared SCIG. Increasing number of sensors can improve the WECS control and diagnostics but increasing number of thin wires...
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RSVP-TE as a reservation protocol for optical networks
PublicationIn this paper, we consider the reservation of optical resources problem. We implement extensions for RSVP-TE (Resource ReSerVation Protocol with Traffic Engineering Extension) to achieve the new functionality for optical resources reservation. Based on ASON/GMPLS architecture we examine an open source implementation KOM RSVP-Engine and extend its functionality according to ITU-T and IETF recommendations. The transport plane consists...
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Description Logic As A Common Software Engineering Artifacts Language
PublicationDescription logic is proposed as a powerful language able to support chosen software engineering process tasks like: requirements engineering, software architecture definition, software design and configuration management. To do this there is presented a correspondence between description logic and UML. Description logic based integrated software engineering process framework is proposed which owing to automatic knowledge inferring...
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Transition-Metal-Promoted Oxidative Cyclization To Give 1,2,4-Trisubstituted Carbazole Scaffolds
PublicationHerein, we describe the synthesis of a 1,2,4-trisubstituted carbazole core from 5-(1H-indol-3-yl)-3-oxopentanoic acid esters or amides. For oxidative cyclization, we tested two different approaches. First, we used manganese triacetate as a conventional moderate oxidizer to ensure the radical course of the reaction. Second, we examined the use of a more complex oxidizing agent I2/Me(OTf)3. In both cases, formation of a fused-ring...
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The state of the art in the field of decrease the pollution in the South Baltic area
PublicationVarious form of human activity such as maritime transports, industrial activities, busy traffic, intensive farming and animal husbandry can have negative impact on natural marine environment. Baltic Sea catchment area is characterized by the high river water flux and wastewater treatment plants discharges. Additionally, the limited shallow connection to the North Sea results in little water exchange and residence time of approximately...
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Methods of estimating the cost of traffic safety equipment’s life cycle
Publicationn the article, the authors discuss the preliminary information necessary to determine the scope and direction of further research conducted within the project called “The influence of time and operating conditions on the durability and functionality of road safety elements”. The main objective of the project is to develop the concept of a method for optimizing the life cycle costs of road safety devices. The authors draw attention...
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Words context analysis for improvement of information retrieval
PublicationIn the article we present an approach to improvement of retrieval informationfrom large text collections using words context vectors. The vectorshave been created analyzing English Wikipedia with Hyperspace Analogue to Language model of words similarity. For test phrases we evaluate retrieval with direct user queries as well as retrieval with context vectors of these queries. The results indicate that the proposed method can not...
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Space syntax analysis - methodology of understanding the space
PublicationNowadays space is considered as a net of connections between different areas. The questions how to delineate its character and how it is possible to objectively compare two spaces is the matter under consideration. This was the reason for creating new theories about the structure of place. "Space syntax analysis" (SSA) or simply "Space Syntax" defines a number of theories and research areas devoted to the analysis of space configuration....
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Accurate modeling of quasi-resonant inverter fed IM drive
PublicationIn this paper wide-band modeling methodology of a parallel quasi-resonant dc link inverter (PQRDCLI) fed induction machine (IM) is presented. The modeling objective is early-design stage prediction of conductive electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions of the considered converter fed IM drive system. Operation principles of the selected topology of PQRDCLI feeding IM drive are given. Modeling of the converter drive system is...
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Detection of debonding in adhesive joints using Lamb wave propagation
PublicationAdhesively bonded joints are widely used in many branches of industry. Mechanical degradation of this type of connections does not have significant symptoms that can be noticed during visual assessment, so non-destructive testing becomes a very important issue. The paper deals with experimental investigations of adhesively bonded steel plates with different defects. Five samples (an intact one and four with damages in the form...
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Neural modelling of dynamic systems with time delays based on an adjusted NEAT algorithm
PublicationA problem related to the development of an algorithm designed to find an architecture of artificial neural network used for black-box modelling of dynamic systems with time delays has been addressed in this paper. The proposed algorithm is based on a well-known NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) algorithm. The NEAT algorithm has been adjusted by allowing additional connections within an artificial neural network and...
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Interference between Land and Sea Logistics Systems. Multifunctional Building System Design Towards Autonomous Integrated Transport Infrastructure
PublicationThe research is focused on developing design theory towards efficient multifunctional facilities for logistics supply chains in the contemporary urban city structures. The development of modern systems based on autonomous transport creates new conditions for their management and generates an emerging need to define dedicated functional service structures. An important element of consideration also taken into account is the scenario...
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Influence of sheet/purlin fasteners spacing on shear flexibility of the diaphragm
PublicationThe paper presents the influence of sheet/purlin fasteners location (in reference to trapezoidal profile cross section) on shear flexibility of the cladding acting as a diaphragm. Analytical procedures were presented and their limitations were discussed. Next, selected schemes of fasteners location, known from engineering practice, but not included in European codes and recommendations, were analysed numerically in order to observe...
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Licht, Luft, Sonne und Farbe. Ucząc się dziś od Gustava Oelsnera
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia główne przesłanki podjęcia tematu całego tomu. Jest kluczem do powiązania wszystkich zamieszczonych w tomie prac, poruszających temat współczesnych interpretacji miasta, czerpiących z dorobku modernistycznych planistów i architektów - reformatorów miasta, oraz modernistycznej myśli architektonicznej i urbanistycznej. Główną postacią nie tylko tego artykułu, ale i całego tomu, jest Gustav Oelsner, architekt miejski...
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The Impact of Wind Generation on the Transmission System
PublicationThis article has been published to investigate the im-pact of the wind power on the power system- this is a system dependent issue that requires to perform sys-tem specific impact study. This paper discusses the impact of power flow, short circuit current, power quali-ty, voltage stability and the power system during the connection of a wind farm into transmission system. W referacie omówiono wpływ farm wiatrowych na pracę systemu...
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Mechanical compatibility of implants used in hernia repair with abdominal wall
PublicationThe paper deals with a membrane model of a synthetic surgical mesh for treatment of abdominal hernia. The authors analyse the compatibility of two implant types with the human wall: Dualmesh Gore and Proceed. The finite element method is applied to simulate tjhe behavior of the proposed model. Due fact that recurrences are usually caused by connection failure, this study is focused on reaction forces in supports representing the...
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Distributed state estimation using a network of asynchronous processing nodes
PublicationWe consider the problem of distributed state estimation of continuous-time stochastic processes using a~network of processing nodes. Each node performs measurement and estimation using the Kalman filtering technique, communicates its results to other nodes in the network, and utilizes similar results from the other nodes in its own computations. We assume that the connection graph of the network is not complete, i.e. not all nodes...
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Distributed state estimation using a network of asynchronous processing nodes
PublicationWe consider the problem of distributed state estimation of continuous-time stochastic processes using a~network of processing nodes. Each node performs measurement and estimation using the Kalman filtering technique, communicates its results to other nodes in the network, and utilizes similar results from the other nodes in its own computations. We assume that the connection graph of the network is not complete, i.e. not all nodes...
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Practical aspects of testing superconducting electromagnets by the capacitor discharge method taking into account the non-linearity of circuit parameters
PublicationThe article presents selected issues related to the development and testing of the diagnostics systems dedicated for superconducting electromagnets. The systems were constructed to assess the production quality of superconducting electromagnets of the SIS100 synchrotron, a new accelerator being built as part of the Facility of Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR). One of the systems is used for automatic checking of electrical connection...
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The conducted EMI in DC-DC converters
PublicationThis book presents the phenomena of conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) generation in DC-DC converters. The measurement and simulation are used to analyze the impact of the most important parameters on the character, level and propagation path of interference. In this book, the analysis of the interference generation and propagation is presented on the example of three basic converters. The wide banded behavior of all...
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Influence of nanoparticle concentration on convective heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside horizontal tubes
PublicationNanofluids came to be seen as a new generation of coolants, especially in single-phase systems. Conducted experiments indicate that the increase in thermal conductivity is not the only reason for the intensification of heat transfer when using nanofluids. Preliminary results of the experimental investigation of the forced convection heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside stainless steel tube with 8 mm internal diameter...
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NEIGHBOURHOOD SPORT AS A TOOL OF URBAN REGENERATION - A WARSAW CASE STUDY
PublicationThere are many connections between sport and urban regeneration. They can be observed while organizing top-down projects, such as sporting mega-events. But sport and urban renewal can also be linked within bottom-up sport initiatives, ones that relate mostly to physical recreation or sport for all. The main goals of physical activity is caring for health, improving fitness, practicing hobbies, and achieving social integration....
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Application of Survey Simulator for Museums
Publication“Virtual Museum” is currently a very popular form of presenting museums’ collections of artefacts as well as an approach to archaeological research [1], [2], [3]. The term “virtual” can be understood in many ways – from a simple collection of on-line photographs, through multidirectional viewable panorama pictures, to complete interactive models of the real world, including 3-dimensional (3D) geometry, physical properties and many...
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WARUNKI REZONANSOWE W WĘŹLE Z KOMPENSATOREM SVC
PublicationInstalowanie kompensatorów statycznych w sieciach rozdzielczych i przesyłowych służy poprawie profili napięciowych. Kompensatory jako źródła mocy biernej zwiększają stabilność napięciową systemu. Pozwalają także na szybszą odbudowę systemu w przypadku awarii napięciowej. W artykule zaprezentowano wpływ struktury i wysterowania układu SVC na zmianę impedancji w układzie zasilania. Ma to bezpośredni wpływ na częstotliwości, przy...
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Opracowanie procedury i badania wytrzymałościowe połączeń spawanych pomiędzy rurą kwadratowa a elementami giętymi na zimno ze stali S355 oraz testowanie połączeń o grubości 4, 6, 8mm typu S355
PublicationCelem pracy było: - opracowanie procedury badania wytrzymałości połączeń spawanych rozciąganych w kierunku prostopadłym i w kierunku równoległym (ścinanych) do osi spoiny. Spoiny te łączyły elementy rur kwadratowych o różnej grubości z elementami w kształcie ceownika giętymi na zimno. - wykonanie próbek do badań wytrzymałościowych wyciętych z elementów spawanych dostarczonych przez Zakład Produkcyjny firmy Borga obciążonych prostopadle...