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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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Clinical characteristics of children with MIS-C fulfilling classification criteria for macrophage activation syndrome
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Low temperature removal of SO2 traces from air by MgO-loaded porous carbons
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Morphology of bio-based polyurethane composites filled by mer-cerized or silanized natural fibres
PublicationBio-composites are materials which possess unique properties and undergo biodegra-dation under specific conditions. Bio-composites belong to the group of materials produced with the use of renewable raw materials. They contain reinforcement, mainly in the form of natural fiber, which has high stiffness and resistance; filler powders are less frequently used. Significant features of natural fibers are elongation, density, thermal...
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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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Effect of mid-frequency discharge assistance on dual-high power impulse magnetron sputtering
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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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Two-Rate Based Low-Complexity Variable Fractional-Delay FIR Filter Structures
PublicationThis paper considers two-rate based structures for variable fractional-delay (VFD) finite-length impulse response (FIR) filters. They are single-rate structures but derived through a two-rate approach. The basic structure considered hitherto utilizes a regular half-band (HB) linear-phase filter and the Farrow structure with linear-phase subfilters. Especially for wide-band specifications, this structure is computationally efficient...
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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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Szacowanie miar bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego dla potrzeb oceny efektywności inwestycji drogowych
PublicationKoszty wypadków drogowych to jeden z elementów składowych kosztów, które stanowią podstawę do analiz efektywności ekonomicznej inwestycji drogowych. Obok kosztów eksploatacji pojazdów, czasu podróży i czasu pracy oraz kosztów emisji spalin i hałasu, koszty wypadków drogowych decydują o tym czy dana inwestycja będzie opłacalna z punktu widzenia efektywności ekonomicznej. Prawidłowe wyliczenie kosztów wypadków dla planowanych inwestycji...
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Improved magnitude estimation of complex numbers using alpha max and beta min algorithm
PublicationThe paper presents an improved algorithm for calculating the magnitude of complex numbers. This problem, which is a special case of square rooting, occurs for example, in FFT processors and complex FIR filters. The proposed method of magnitude calculation makes use of the modified alpha max and beta min algorithm. The improved version of the algorithm allows to control the maximum magnitude approximation error by using an adequate...
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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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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...
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Experimentelle und numerische Untersuchungen zum Tragverhalten von Stahlbetondecken mit kugelförmigen Hohlkörpern
PublicationBetonowe stropy płaskie sprawdzają się jako system stropowy zarówno w budownictwie ogólnym, jak i przemysłowym. Duży ciężar własny tych stropów może jednak ograniczać ich obszar zastosowań. Ta wada może zostać istotnie ograniczona poprzez zastosowanie pustek powietrznych w strefie osi obojętnej płyty. Redukując w ten sposób zużycie betonu i stali zbrojeniowej tworzy się dodatkowo bardziej ekologiczny system budowy.Pustki powietrzne...
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Ordered TiO2 nanotubes: the effect of preparation parameters on the photocatalytic activity in air purification process
PublicationVertically ordered TiO2 nanotube arrays were synthesized by anodic oxidation of titanium foil in glycerol, ethylene glycol and water-based electrolytes. The effect of electrolyte composition, anodization voltage, ultrasonic treatment and calcination time on the morphology of the resulting thin films, as well as on their photocatalytic activity in toluene removal, used as a model volatile organic compound, was investigated. Toluene,...
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Investigation on air quality of specific indoor environments—spa salons located in Gdynia, Poland
PublicationDue to excessive application of essential oils and scented products in spa salons during aromatherapy and massage sessions, the elevated concentration of total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), particularly terpenes, which are known as secondary organic aerosol (SOA) precursors, is expected there. This study was aimed at determination of VOCs with a particular regard to terpenes in air samples collected in selected spa salons...
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Machine Learning and Text Analysis in an Artificial Intelligent System for the Training of Air Traffic Controllers
PublicationThis chapter presents the application of new information technology in education for the training of air traffic controllers (ATCs). Machine learning, multi-criteria decision analysis, and text analysis as the methods of artificial intelligence for ATCs training have been described. The authors have made an analysis of the International Civil Aviation Organization documents for modern principles of ATCs education. The prototype...
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The Potential of Improving Air Quality by Urban Mobility Management: Policy Guidelines and a Case Study
PublicationThere is a growing recognition among planners and policy makers that proper transformation of urban mobility systems is crucial to the reduction of air pollution emission. The main objective of the work was to review the current urban mobility strategies in the city of Gdańsk, Poland in terms of their potential for the improvement of urban air quality. Firstly, general policy guidelines for mobility systems were formulated based...
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Application of electronic nose to effectiveness monitoring of air contaminated with toluene vapors biofiltration process
PublicationThe research presents the application of electronic nose (combined with MLR model) to on-line effectiveness monitoring of biofiltration of air contaminated with hydrophobic, odorous compound (toluene vapors). The research was conducted using two-section biotrickling filter inhabited by Candida environmental isolates. Gas chromatography was used as the comparative technique to obtain reliable quantification of toluene concentration...
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Copper and cobalt co-doped ceria as an anode catalyst for DIR-SOFCs fueled by biogas
PublicationThe nanocrystalline compounds of Co and Cu co-doped ceria (with up to 20 mol.% of dopants) were fabricated by the reverse microemulsion synthesis method. They were deposited in a form of layers on the surface of SOFC anode in an aim to act as electrochemically active materials for biogas reforming process. Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy was used to analyze a composition of outlet gases simultaneously with the tests of...
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Removal of VOCs from air and assessment of dominant species in a peat-perlite biotrickling filter
PublicationAir pollution has become a major concern because it is inevitably connected with the rapid development of both industrial and residential areas. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from various anthropogenic sources e.g. transportation, factories or landfills as well as recycling factories. It is problematic not only because of the direct impact on humans and environment but also from economy viewpoint as it increases...
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Adaptive identification of sparse underwater acoustic channels with a mix of static and time-varying parameters
PublicationWe consider identification of sparse linear systems with a mix of static and time-varying parameters. Such systems are typical in underwater acoustics (UWA), for instance, in applications requiring identi- fication of the acoustic channel, such as UWA communications, navigation and continuous-wave sonar. The recently proposed fast local basis function (fLBF) algorithm provides high performance when identi- fying time-varying systems....
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Porównywanie zdjęć roślin na podstawie miar podobieństwa różniących się wykładnikiem potęgi
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia studium przypadku poświęcone zastosowaniu różnych miar podobieństwa do porównywania zdjęćroślin. Miary te mają zastosowanie w przypadku użycia układu kamer składającej się z pięciu kamer umieszczonych w bliskiej odległości. Badany układ kamer, nazwany EBCA (Equal Baseline Camera Array), składa się z jednej kamery centralnej oraz kamer bocznych. Opisane miary podobieństwa...
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Efficient method for octahedral NH2-MIL-125 (Ti) synthesis: Fast and mild conditions
PublicationA new hot injection method for preparing octahedral NH2-MIL-125 (Ti) was developed. This method is six times faster and conducted under milder conditions, i.e., at 120°C in a flask, and exhibits higher crystal formation efficiency than the commonly used solvothermal method while maintaining comparable structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties.
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Health impacts of indoor air pollution from household solid fuel on children and women
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The Microclimate in Protective Fire Fighter Footwear: Foot Temperature and Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
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Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in Naturally Ventilated Low-Energy Residential Houses
PublicationRozdział omawia jakość powietrza i termiczny komfort w naturalnie wentylowanych energooszczędnych budynkach mieszkalnych. Obliczenia wykonano metoda elementów skończonych dla wentylacji naturalnej. Uwzględniono 2 różne położenia wlotów powietrza oraz system grzewczy kaloryferowy i podłogowy. Wyniki MES porównano z doświadczeniami.
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Mi�dzynarodowy Rok �wiat�a 2015
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Active IR-Thermal Imaging in Medicine
PublicationIn this paper we summarize results of several research projects devoted to development of new diagnostic methods and procedures based on quantitative infrared thermography in medical applications. First, basics of active dynamic thermography are presented. Described are both, instrumentation and software comprising measurement procedures including collection of series of IR-images after external excitation, data treatment with...
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Advances of IR-Thermal Diagnostics in Medicine
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Zastosowanie spektrofotometrii w bliskiej podczerwieni NIR w kontroli i technologii produkcji leków
PublicationMetody wykorzystywane w badaniach trwałości mają na celu w prosty i stosunkowoszybki sposób ilościowo ocenić zmiany zachodzące w związkach chemicznych będącychsubstancjami czynnymi leków. Właściwy dobór metody analitycznej jest więc niezwyklewaŜnym aspektem pracy. Badaniom fotochemicznego rozkładu poddano chlorowodorekranitydyny oraz leki zawierające tę substancję. Zmiany w substancjach poddanych ekspozycji
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Aluminide Thermal Barrier Coating for High Temperature Performance of MAR 247 Nickel Based Superalloy
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Investigating relationship between particulate matter air concentrations and suicides using geographic information system
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Hydrophobic hydration and pairwise hydrophobic interaction of Lennard-Jones and Mie particles in different water models
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Odour Emissions of Municipal Waste Biogas Plants—Impact of Technological Factors, Air Temperature and Humidity
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The influence of local temperature and air velocity changes on the thermal sensations of users' working in surgical clothing
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Effect of bio-polyol molecular weight on the structure and properties of polyurethane-polyisocyanurate (PUR-PIR) foams
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Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Indoor Air in the Gdansk Area Using Permeation Passive Samplers
PublicationPassive dosimetry — known for over a hundred years — is still a useful tool in monitoring air pollutants. In this work, permeation passive samplers were used to determine indoor air quality in 22 apartments located in the Gdansk area in the northern part of Poland. The results obtained by the passive sampling technique were compared to those obtained by dynamic sampling. Attempts were also made to identify indoor sources of...