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Diagnostics of zno varistors by means of nondestructive testing
PublicationStandard industrial testing of high-voltage varistors for surge arresters demands application of high voltages and intensive currents. Nondestructive methods for varistor quality and endurance evaluation have been proposed and described. They rely on the application of resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, electro-ultrasonic spectroscopy, noise measurement and nonlinearity testing at voltages lower than continuous operating range....
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A method for the tribological testing of thin, hard coatings
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Usability Testing of Mobile Applications: A Methodological Framework
PublicationLess than five percent of all mobile applications have become successful throughout 2023. The success of a new mobile application depends on a variety of factors ranging from business understanding, customer value, and perceived quality of use. In this sense, the topic of usability testing of mobile applications is relevant from the point of view of user satisfaction and acceptance. However, the current knowledge seems to be fragmented,...
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Testing for conformance of parallel programming pattern languages
PublicationThis paper reports on the project being run by TUG and IMAG, aimed at reducing the volume of tests required to exercise parallel programming language compilers and libraries. The idea is to use the ISO STEP standard scheme for conformance testing of software products. A detailed example illustrating the ongoing work is presented.
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Bearing testing machine with rotating load vector.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję konstrukcyjną i prototyp stanowiska badawczego z wirująca reakcją łożyskową przeznaczonego do testowania wytrzymałości zmęczeniowej warstw ślizgowych w łożyskach poprzecznych. Konstrukcja i przeznaczenie maszyny zbudowanej w laboratorium tribologicznym Politechniki Gdańskiej jest zgodna z zaleceniami normy ISO 7905. Przeanalizowano zalety i wady maszyny badawczej o takim wzorcu obciążenia testującego.
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Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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Case Studies in Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
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JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC TESTING-THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
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Testing of Technical Fabrics under Fast Camera Control
PublicationThe dynamic development of measurement and recording techniques has been changing the way one conceives material strength. In this study, two different methods of evaluating the strength of fabrics are compared. The first is the typical and commonly used technique based on the use of a testing machine. The second method uses the so-called “fast camera” to monitor the entire process of the destruction of a fabric sample and analyse...
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Testing Situation Awareness Network for the Electrical Power Infrastructure
PublicationThe contemporary electrical power infrastructure is exposed to new types of threats. The cause of such threats is related to the large number of new vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses introduced by the extensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in such complex critical systems. The power grid interconnection with the Internet exposes the grid to new types of attacks, such as Advanced Persistent...
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TWO-SHAFT GAS TURBINE TEACHING AND TESTING STATION
PublicationThe station was established as part of a project co-financed by the European Union with the funds of the European Regional Development Fund as part of the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme titled: “Establishment of state-of-the-art technical infrastructure for the Engineers of the Future learning programme at the Gdańsk University of Technology” executed in 2013-2015.
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Testing the durability and function of road traffic management devices
PublicationTraffic management measures (vertical signs and horizontal marking, reflective elements) are used for guiding vehicles optically, indicating road mileage, marking objects in road gauge, marking vehicle and pedestrian safeguards and driver information and warning. This paper presents a synthesis of a literature study and the results of research conducted under stage one of the project LifeRoSE. The requirements for different traffic...
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Advances in Electronic Noses and Tongues for Food Authenticity Testing
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Application of Infrared Thermography to Non-Contact Testing of Varistors
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Load Testing of GFRP Composite U-Shape Footbridge
PublicationThe paper presents the scope of load tests carried out on an innovative shell composite footbridge. The tested footbridge was manufactured in one production cycle and has no components made from materials other than GFRP laminates and PET foam. The load tests, performed on a 14-m long structure, were the final stage of a research program in the Fobridge project carried out in cooperation with: Gdańsk University of Technology (leader),...
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On IPSec Performance Testing of IPv4/IPv6 IPSec Gateway
PublicationZapewnienie, że brama IPSec (ang. Internet Protocol Security) spełnia oczekiwania wydajnościowe jest jednym z najważniejszych wyzwań, przed jakimi stoi zespół projektowy tworzący ten produkt. Jedynie odpowiednie podejście do walidacji może zagwarantować, że przepustowość ruchu IPSec bramy jest na oczekiwanym poziomie, czas dodawania/usuwania konfiguracji SA (ang. Security Associations) jest akceptowalny, brama IPSec jest w stanie...
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The automation of test stand for engine cooling system testing
PublicationW rozdziale przedstawiono budowę stanowiska do badań układu chłodzenia silnika samochodowego typu M111920. Układ był wyposażony w obwód podgrzewania paliwa gazowego i układ akumulacji ciepła. Stanowisko wyposażono w liczne termopary do pomiaru temperatur płynów i części metalowych silnika. Ważnym opracowanym zagadnieniem było rejestrowanie wielu pomiarów w czasie rzeczywistym, do czego użyto sieci transmisji danych CAN.
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Testing the Weibull distribution in road traffic losses analysis
PublicationThe paper presents an attempt of applying the Weibull distribution for the purpose of analysing road traffic losses (fatalities). The question it asks is whether reliability engineering methods can be applied for the analyses. If this is the case, what should be the interpretation of the numbers and terms? It was assumed that the losses generated by a malfunctioning road transport system are fatalities. Risk exposure to these losses...
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Model-Based Testing of Embedded Systems in the Automotive Domain
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Design and testing of a radial-axial microturbine for domestic applications
PublicationIn the paper presented is a new design of the radial-axial microturbine of 3-4kW capacity for operation with ethanol as working fluid
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Application of infrared thermoography to non-contact testing of varistors
PublicationTesting of varistors using thermography was carried out in order to assess their protective properties against possible overvoltage phenomena in the form of high-level voltage surges. An advantage of the thermography technique is non-contact temperature measurement. It was proposed to assess the properties of varistors workingin electronic devices as protective elements, on the basis of estimating temperature increments on varist...
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Dynamics Conscious Approach to Tribometer Design and Tribo-testing
PublicationIn the paper findings are discussed on the issue of dynamic characteristics of a tribometer as a factor influencing the result of the tribological experiment. An advanced approach to tribo-testing is attempted with integrated dynamic analysis of the tribometer and the sliding pair. The fundamental idea is explored of the tribometer being regarded as any machine in which friction is inflicted with all the resulting consequences...
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A Framework for Training and Testing of Complex Pattern Recognition Systems
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono szkielet aplikacji stworzony po to, by uprościć konstruowanie systemów rozpoznawania obrazów oraz zapewnić środowisko testowe umożliwiające ocenę algorytmów przy użyciu dużych zestawów danych. Jasno zdefiniowana architektura wraz z wieloma gotowymi do użycia modułami pozwala skoncentrować się na implementacji najważniejszych algorytmów. Szkielet wspiera tworzenie modułów, który mogą być wielokrotnie używane,...
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Comparative testing of numerical models of river ice jams
PublicationIce processes in general, and ice jams in particular, play a dominant role in the hydrologic regime of Canadian rivers, often causing extreme floods and affecting the life cycle of many aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species. Various numerical models have been developed to help simulate the formation and consequences of these very dynamic and often destructive jam events. To test and compare the performance of existing models,...
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Numerical testing of numerical generation efficiency in a bubble layer
PublicationPraca omawia zagadnienie nieliniowej propagacji w warstwie z pęcherzykami. Przedstawiono model matematyczny zjawiska. Omówiono problem wyznaczania prędkości fazowej, współczynnika tłumienia i częstotliwości rezonansowej pęcherzyków. Analizowano zmiany amplitud pierwszej i drugiej harmonicznych ciśnienia fali odbitej i bieżącej w funkcji grubości warstwy, względnej koncentracji pęcherzyków o różnych promieniach oraz częstotliwości...
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Testing of fatigue strength limit of slide bearing materials
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań wytrzymałości zmęczeniowej wybranych trójwarstwowych łożysk cienkościennych. Zaprezentowano zdjęcia typowych pęknięć zmęczeniowych warstwy stopu łożyskowego. Obliczono i oceniono krytyczne wartości naprężeń stycznych warstwy ślizgowej.
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Role of reciprocating sliding testing in tribological materials engineering
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań oporu ruchu i zużycia skojarzeń o styku rozłożonym przy posuwisto-zwrotnym ślizganiu. Badano skojarzenia: żeliwo-stop aluminium przetapiany laserowo w warunkach kriogenicznych oraz żeliwo-kompozyt aluminium-żelazo otrzymany ''in situ''.
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Testing oscillators by waveform comparison with the ideal sine-wave
PublicationW kontekście oscylacyjnej metody testowania zaproponowano prostą i mało kosztowną metodę testowania oscylatorów poprzez porównanie fragmentu generowanego przebiegu z wzorcowym przebiegiem sinusoidalnym. Metoda bazuje na odejmowaniu dwu sygnałów zmodulowanych techniką sigma-delta za pomocą subtraktora wykorzystujacego nadpróbkowanie i kształtowanie szumów. Sygnaturą uszkodzeń jest wartość średnia 1 bitowego strumienia danych, wyznaczana...
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Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
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Novel MNZ-type microwave sensor for testing magnetodielectric materials
PublicationA novel microwave sensor with the mu-near-zero (MNZ) property is proposed for testing magnetodielectric material at 4.5 GHz. The sensor has a double-layer design consisting of a microstrip line and a metal strip with vias on layers 1 and 2, respectively. The proposed sensor can detect a unit change in relative permittivity and relative permeability with a difference in the operating frequency of 45 MHz and 78 MHz, respectively....
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DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS DURING LOAD TESTING OF THE RAILWAY ARCH BRIDGE
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Intergranular Corrosion Detection Using Electromagnetic Transducers for Ultrasonic Testing
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to create a research methodology that allows a quick analysis of the structural state of high alloy austenitic steels using non-destructive ultrasonic tests, in contrast to destructive standard methods. Electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMAT) are used to generate and receive the ultrasonic wave and detect the microstructural changes caused by sample sensitization in elevated temperature, even after...
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Nondestructive Testing of the Miter Gates Using Various Measurement Methods
PublicationWhen any problems related to civil engineering structures appear, identifying the issue through the usage of only one measuring method is difficult. Therefore, comprehensive tests are required to identify the main source. The strains and displacement measurements, as well as modal identification, are widely used in the nondestructive testing of structures. However, measurements are usually carried out at several points and confirm...
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Selected Problems of Experimental Testing Marine Stern Tube Bearings
PublicationThis paper presents typical methods for conducting experimental tests on main shaft slide bearings. There are described their possible testing capabilities, advantages, drawbacks and limitations. Various testing methods were analyzed to find a solution able of providing a wide range of possible investigations at possibly acceptable limitations.
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Integrated Application of GPR and Ultrasonic Testing in the Diagnostics of a Historical Floor
PublicationThe paper presents the results of integrated ground penetrating radar (GPR) and ultrasonic testing (UT) measurements conducted on a historical floor in St. Nicholas’ Church, Gdańsk, Poland. The described inspection was the first stage of the technical state assessment of the building. The aim of the study was the detection of underfloor air gaps, which were observed in a few trial pits. The condition of the ground under the floor...
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Time-current tripping characteristics of RCDs for sinusoidal testing current
PublicationLow-voltage electrical installations are verified initially – before being put into operation, as well as periodically – during their utilization. According to the IEC standards, the scope of the verification includes measurements of both the tripping current and the disconnection time of residual current devices (RCDs). Experiences in RCDs testing show that disconnection times of two or more similar RCDs can be quite different....
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Acceptance Testing of Software Products for Cloud-Based On-Line Delivery
PublicationSoftware products intended for on-line delivery by distributors serving an open community of subscribers are developed in a specific life-cycle model, in which roles of the major stakeholders are strongly separated, unlike in any other software development model known in software engineering. Its specificity underlines the fact that a distributor of the final product, responsible for its acceptance for publication and delivery...
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Displacement measurements during load testing of railway arch bridge
PublicationThe paper discusses issues concerning load tests carried out on a twin-track, arch railway bridge over the Martwa Wisla river in Gdansk. Currently, it is the bridge with the longest span in its class in Poland. The load-bearing structure consists of three no-hinge arches and an orthotropic deck suspended from them. The studies of the structure assumed the performing of static and dynamic tests. The paper presents the method for...
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Pilot Testing of Developed Multimodal Biometric Identity Verification System
PublicationThe bank client identity verification system developed in the course of the IDENT project is presented. The total number of five biometric modalities including: dynamic signature proofing, voice recognition, face image verification, face contour extraction and hand blood vessels distribution comparison have been developed and studied. The experimental data were acquired employing multiple biometric sensors installed at engineered...
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Design and numerical testing of 5-box gfrp shell footbridge
PublicationThe paper formulates new design conditions for composite footbridges, taking into account the material and structural specificity of these objects, i.e. the strength condition, the serviceability condition and the frequency condition. A GFRP composite footbridge labelled with CFB2 code has been designed, with the original superstructure in the form of an opened-closed 5-box girder. The foot and cycle track bridge is simply supported,...
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Methodology of Conformity Testing of VoIP Connections Scenarios for SIP Protocol
PublicationConformity and conformity testing have always had a crucial role in telecommunications. These issues are especially important in VoIP technology with SIP protocol as there are many hardware, software and service implementations. In this paper a methodology of automatic conformity testing of VoIP connections scenarios applying to any IP network is proposed. Example implementation of the methodology as Linux shell scripts is presented....
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Environmental degradation of titanium biomaterials: mechanisms, effects, testing and evaluation
PublicationPrzedyskutowano możliwe przyczyny oraz mechanizmy degradacji biomateriałów tytanowych, używanych jako długoterminowe implanty stawów. Dokonano przeglądu wpływu impalntów metalicznych w ludzkim ciele. Przedstawiono bieżące procedury badania oraz ich wady. Zaproponowano procedurę oszacowania biomateriałów na implanty.
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AE testing of local corrosion in storage tanks of oil tankers
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań korozji lokalnej w zbiornikach magazynowych zbiornikowców, przy użyciu metody Emisji Akustycznej. Badania wykrywania korozji wykonano z użyciem testerów, podczas produkcji których przyjęto założenie wysokiej intensywności sygnału oraz stabilności sygnału akustycznego w relatywnie długim czasie.
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Advances of thermal tomography in non-destructive testing and medical diagnostics
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Methodology of testing positive attitudes to electrostatic discharges — measuring position
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Carbon catalysts from pine cones – Synthesis and testing of their activities
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Mechanical and Non-Destructive Testing of Plasterboards Subjected to a Hydration Process
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Testing of the evaluation methodology for Ship's Planned Maintenance System Database
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On Software Unit Testing For Security and Performance Gain At Unit Level
PublicationPerformance and security are software (SW) application attributes situated on the opposite corners of system design. In the most drastic example the most secure component is the one totally isolated from the outside world, with communication performance reduced to zero level (e.g. disconnected physically from the network, placed inside a Faraday cage to eliminate possible wireless accessibility). On the other hand the most performance-optimized...
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On Software Unit Testing For Improving Security And Performance Of Distributed Applications
PublicationPerformance and security are software (SW) application attributes situated on the opposite corners of system design. In the most drastic example the most secure component is the one totally isolated from the outside world, with communication performance reduced to zero level (e.g. disconnected physically from the network, placed inside a Faraday cage to eliminate possible wireless accessibility). On the other hand the most performance-optimized...