Filters
total: 2698
-
Catalog
- Publications 2317 available results
- Journals 26 available results
- Conferences 2 available results
- Publishing Houses 1 available results
- People 32 available results
- Inventions 1 available results
- Projects 7 available results
- e-Learning Courses 84 available results
- Events 7 available results
- Open Research Data 221 available results
displaying 1000 best results Help
Search results for: TESTERY KOROZYJNE
-
Greencoin information system empowering urban adaptability and eco living choices.
PublicationThere are many gamification projects focused on mitigating climate changes which has been tested or implemented worldwide. However, the gap which remains is the limited number of solutions dedicated for central European countries where the urban polices in terms of climate vulnerability are bounded. On the other hand, cities, when implementing climate-oriented policies, are focused on urban resilience, while the opportunities...
-
Epidemiological study of Toxoplasma gondii infection among cattle in Northern Poland
PublicationToxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is a significant disease in livestock and humans. Because of medical and veterinary importance it is essential to study the prevalence of T. gondii infection among human and animals in various parts of the word. In this study, 4033 cattle from eight provinces of Northern Poland (belonging to 190 herds) were tested for IgG antibodies against T. gondii by an in-house ELISA technique based...
-
Temperature influence on tyre/road noise of selected tyres
PublicationAir and road temperatures substantially affect road vehicle noise emission. The temperature influence on tyre/road noise depends mainly on tyre-road combination. It is different for dense and porous pavements, for bituminous and cement ones. It differs also depending on tyres. The correction procedures for temperature effect are still under consideration and preparation. Tyre/road noise measurements using CPX method were performed...
-
Identification and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus spp. isolated from surface water
PublicationIn the study species distributions and antimicrobial resistance profiles were determined among riverine Enterococcus spp. Susceptibility of the isolates was tested against: ampicillin, imipenem, teicoplanin, vancomycin, erythromycin, linezolid, fosfomycin, ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, tetracycline, high levels of gentamicin and streptomycin. The enterococci were detected in all of the analyzed water samples, periodically...
-
Stress–strain model of lower corroded steel plates of normal strength for fitness-for-purpose analyses
PublicationThis study investigates the mechanical properties of specimens made of normal strength steel subjected to lower marine immersed corrosion degradation levels (below 25 %). The specimens were corroded in laboratory conditions, and only natural factors were controlled to raise the corrosion rate (reaching the level of 1 mm/year). Three different thicknesses of plates made of normal strength of shipbuilding steel are investigated (between...
-
Chemical and biological evaluation of antioxidant activity of endogenous redox-active compounds compared to plant-derived exogenous antioxidants
PublicationThe research conducted so far has shown that endogenous antioxidants, despite being regarded as the first line of antioxidant defense, may not be sufficient to maintain redox homeostasis in cells exposed to oxidative stress. The results obtained in the doctoral dissertation show that endogenous redox-active compounds were moderate or weak scavengers of ABTS and DPPH radicals, while in cellular setting, their impact on the reducing...
-
Snapshot of micro-animals and associated biotic and abiotic environmental variables on the edge of the south-west Greenland ice sheet
PublicationMicroinvertebrates play a role as top consumers on glaciers. In this study we tested what kind of cryoconite material the animals inhabit (mud vs granules) on the edge of the Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) in the south-west. We also tested the links between the densities of micro-fauna in cryoconite material and selected biotic (algae, cyanobacteria, bacterial abundances) and abiotic (water depth, pH, ion content, radionuclides) factors....
-
The effect of reduced pressure on carbon dioxide flow boiling heat transfer in minichannels
Publication. In the paper presented are the results of the study on the effect of reduced pressure on flow boiling heat transfer data in minichannels as well as conventional ones. That effect renders that most of heat transfer correlations fail to return appropriate results of predictions. Mostly they have been developed for the reduced pressures from the range 0.1-0.3. The special correction has been postulated to the in-house model of flow...
-
Anticancer and antimicrobial properties of novel η6-p-cymene ruthenium(ii) complexes containing a N,S-type ligand, their structural and theoretical characterization
PublicationRuthenium(II) complexes are lately of great scientific interest due to their chemotherapeutic potential asanticancer and antimicrobial agents. Here we present the synthesis of new pyrazole carbothioamidederivatives and their four arene–ruthenium complexes. The title compounds were characterized with theapplication of IR, NMR, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction. Additionally, for newcomplexes DFT calculations...
-
Surface sliding in human abdominal wall numerical models: Comparison of single-surface and multi-surface composites
PublicationDetermining mechanical properties of abdominal soft tissues requires a coupled experimental-numerical study, but first an appropriate numerical model needs to be built. Precise modeling of human abdominal wall mechanics is difficult because of its complicated multi-layer composition and large variation between specimens. There are several approaches concerning simplification of numerical models, but it is unclear how far one could...
-
The role of EMG module in hybrid interface of prosthetic arm
PublicationNearly 10% of all upper limb amputations concern the whole arm. It affects the mobility and reduces the productivity of such a person. These two factors can be restored by using prosthetics. However, the complexity of human arm makes restoring its basic functions quite difficult. When the osseointegration and/or targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) are not possible, different modalities can be used to control the prosthesis. In...
-
Effect of bending-torsion on fracture and fatigue life for 18Ni300 steel specimens produced by SLM
PublicationIn this study, different fracture surfaces caused by fatigue failure were generated from 18Ni300 steel produced by selective laser melting (SLM). Hollow round bars with a transverse hole were tested under bending-torsion to investigate the crack initiation mechanisms and fatigue life. Next, the post-failure fracture surfaces were examined by optical profilometer and scanning electron microscope. The focus is placed on the relationship...
-
Comparison of various flow maldistribution quantification methods in mini heat exchangers
PublicationThe aim of study is to compare various flow maldistribution quantification methods, using velocity, mass flow rate, pressure, and temperature. An experimentally validated numerical study has been prepared and a heat exchanger with 34 semi-circular channels with a diameter of 3.1 mm has been tested. The minichannels were heated from the bottom with a heat flux of 50, 60, 70, and 80 kW/m2. The cases for various inlet velocities of...
-
Wpływ załączonych dodatkowych odbiorników mocy na testowe wyniki analizy spalin samochodu osobowego.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono opracowane wyniki testów spalin przy załączonych w czasie testu dodatkowych odbiornikach energii. Badania przeprowadzono w wytwórni samochodów osobowych. Przebadano jeden samochód, po przebiegu 30 tys. km specjalnie opracowanym testem, powtarzanym pięciokrotnie dla każdego załączonego odbiornika. Wykazano wyraźny związek dodatkowej mocy pobieranej z wału silnika ze zwiększeniem ilości składników toksycznych...
-
Factory Acceptance Test – Strain Gauge Measurement, Report no: WOiO /II/123/2014
PublicationTested object was 40 meters long jib and its foundation, placed in Gdansk Shiprepair Yard, manufactured by KMK. The contruction was dedicated to the passenger cruise vessel "Quantum of the Seas" The Strain Gauge measurement in different location and load situation was done in order to validate calculation finite element models used during strength analysis for project. The expertise contains: methodology of the measurements, description...
-
Factory Acceptance Test – Strain Gauge Measurement - Report no: WOiO /II/88/2014
PublicationTested object was 40 meters long jib and its foundation, placed in Gdansk Shiprepair Yard, manufactured by KMK. The contruction was dedicated to the passenger cruise vessel "North Star" The Strain Gauge measurement in different location and load situation was done in order to validate calculation finite element models used during strength analysis for project. The expertise contains: methodology of the measurements, description...
-
Method of sacrificial anode dual transistor-driving in stray current field
PublicationIn order to control a magnesium anode in a stray current interference field, a dual transistor driving system has been proposed. It consisted of a combination of PNP and NPN transistors. Dual transistor driven system and direct anode to cathode connection were electrochemically tested in 3% NaCl solution. The dual transistor driven system increased the anode efficiency and reduced hydrogen evolution and the risk of embrittlement....
-
Awareness evaluation of patients in vegetative state employing eye-gaze tracking system
PublicationApplication of eye-gaze tracking system to awareness evaluation is demonstrated. Hitherto awareness evaluation methods are presented. The assumptions of proposed method based on analysis of visual activity of patients in vegetative state are demonstrated. The eye-gaze tracking system ''Cyber-Eye'' developed at the Multimedia Systems Department employed to conducted experiments is presented. Research described in the paper indicates...
-
Gesture-controlled Sound Mixing System With a Sonified Interface
PublicationIn this paper the Authors present a novel approach to sound mixing. It is materialized in a system that enables to mix sound with hand gestures recognized in a video stream. The system has been developed in such a way that mixing operations can be performed both with or without visual support. To check the hypothesis that the mixing process needs only an auditory display, the influence of audio information visualization on sound...
-
Measurement of Latency in the Android Audio Path
PublicationThis paper provides a description of experimental investigations concerning comparison between the audio path characteristics of various Android versions. First, information about the changes in each system version in the context of latency caused by them is presented. Then, a measurement procedure employing available applications to measure latency is described comparing to results contained in the Internet. Finally, a comparison...
-
Electrochemical glucose sensor based on the glucose oxidase entrapped in chitosan immobilized onto laser-processed Au-Ti electrode
PublicationThe study on novel electrode material composed of structured titanium foil with embedded Au nanoparticles and modified with chitosan with entrapped glucose oxidase is presented. To confirm the successful immobilization of glucose oxidase FT-IR analysis was performed. The response of electrodes were tested towards glucose in the presence of different interference compounds and biological fluids. The prepared material exhibits excellent...
-
The influence of solution annealing temperature on the properties of Lean Duplex 2101 welded joints in tubes
PublicationThe article presents a technology of TIG longitudinal welding without filler material (142) of heat exchanger tubes made of Lean Duplex 2101. The results of studies on the effect of heat treatment (solution annealing) on tensile strength, plasticity, delta ferrite and the structure of smooth tubes are shown. It was found, that the change in solution annealing temperature across the tested range has an impact on mechanical properties...
-
Damage location in beam and plate structures by wavelet analysis of experimentally determined mode shapes
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy zastosowania analizy falkowej do lokalizacji uszkodzeń w konstrukcjach belkowych i płytowych. Wykonano testy dynamiczne belki wspornikowej i płyty utwierdzonej wzdłuż jednej z krawędzi. Lokalizację defektu otrzymano za pomocą transformaty falkowej eksperymentalnie wyznaczonych postaci drgań.
-
The reactions of dialkyl phosphites and phosphine oxides with iodosylbenzene
PublicationThe reaction of iodosylbenzene with >P(O)H type of acids (dialkyl phosphites, secondary phosphine oxides) was studied. The acids of >P(O)H type add to iodosylbenzene to yield intermediate 6 which in the aprotic solvents yields oxidation products, it means >P(O)OH acids and/or anhydride of >P(O)OP(O)< type. On the other hand if the reaction is performed in alcohol as a solvent in the presence of sodium alcoholate >P(O)OR ester is...
-
Zastosowanie wielopopulacyjnego algorytmu ewolucyjnego do problemu wyznaczania ścieżki przejścia
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia zastosowanie wielopopulacyjnego algorytmu ewolucyjnego do wyznaczania ścieżki przejścia. Zastosowany algorytm oparty jest na modelu z częściowo wymienianą populacją oraz migracją między niezależnie ewoluującymi populacjami. W pracy porównano działanie algorytmu wielopopulacyjnego z jednopopulacyjnym oraz zbadano wpływ poszczególnych parametrów na jakość uzyskanego rozwiązania. Wykazano, że zastosowanie kilku...
-
Właściwości i heterogeniczność skały łupkowej
PublicationScharakteryzowano właściwości skał łupkowych, heterogenicznych i zasobnych w materię organiczną. Łupki wykazują odmienne właściwości w porównaniu do skał konwencjonalnych. Heterogeniczność skał łupkowych objaśnia się od makro- do nanoskali. Zróżnicowanie tekstury i składu łupka przekłada się na niejednorodność materii organicznej, w dużym stopniu stanowiącej o właściwościach zbiornika. Zmienność łupka należy rozpatrywać przy ocenie jego...
-
Global Value Chains and Wages: Multi-Country Evidence from Linked Worker-Industry Data
PublicationThis paper uses a multi-country microeconomic setting to contribute to the literature on the nexus between production fragmentation and wages. Exploiting a rich dataset on over 110,000 workers from nine Eastern and Western European countries and the United States, we study the relationship between individual workers’ wages and industry ties into global value chains (GVCs). We find an inverse (but weak) relationship between the...
-
Optymalizacja parametrów algorytmów rekonstrukcji sygnałów muzycznych
PublicationNiniejszy referat przedstawia wyniki eksperymentów wykonanych w ramach projektu SYNAT. Przeprowadzono testy algorytmów służących do rekonstrukcji sygnałów muzycznych, tj. redukcji szumu impulsowego, szerokopasmowego oraz przesterowań w celu określenia zoptymalizowanych wartości parametrów algorytmów rekonstrukcji dla różnych gatunków muzycznych.
-
Comparative control of the bioactivity of some frequently consumed vegetables subjected to different processing conditions
PublicationCelem prowadzonych badań było określenie wpływu warunków obróbki przed spożyciem na własciwości przeciwutleniające białej i czerwonej cebuli oraz czosnku poddanym obróbce poprzez gotowanie i blanszowanie. Do określenia poziomu aktywności przeciwutleniającej wykorzystano testy ABTS, DPPH, FRAP i CUPRAC.
-
Novel Polyurethanes as Antifouling Paint Matrices
PublicationThe new poly(ester-ether urethane)s (PEEUR) were prepared in two stage synthesis from formerly obtained oligo(alkylene ester-ether)diols (OAEE) and 4,4‘-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). PEEUR samples were subjected to crosslinking with styrene in the presence of radical polymerization initiators: methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKPO) or cobalt 2-ethyl cyclohexanoate (EtHCo). Crosslinked PEEUR were characterized by their physicochemical...
-
Optymalizacja witryny internetowej Banku Zachodniego WBK S.A. na podstawie testów użyteczności
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia praktyczne zastosowanie testów użyteczności w rzeczywistym przedsięwzięciu informatycznym. Testy ukierunkowane były na podniesienie jakości użytkowej strony głównej serwisu internetowego ogólnopolskiego banku. W ramach wprowadzenia dokonano przeglądu znanych metod i narzędzi przeznaczonych do oceny i poprawy użyteczności. Wybrane metody i narzędzia zostały wykorzystane w badaniach użyteczności, których opis...
-
Supervised Model Reference Adaptive Control of Chlorine Residuals in Water Distribution Systems
PublicationControl of integrated quality and quantity in Drinking Water Distribution Systems within recently proposed hierarchical framework is considered in the paper. A supervised nonlinear Indirect Model Reference Adaptive Controller is derived for the lower control level of the control structure to operate as the fast feedback controller of chlorine residuals in the monitored nodes. The major supervisor role is to manage switching between...
-
Four Level Diode-Clamped Back-To-Back Converter with Active DC Link Voltage Control
PublicationThis article presents the design and control of 4L-DC back-to-back converter. To solve the DC link voltage balancing problem in four-level converter a new three-level double chopper topology based on PO-PWM modulation was designed and successfully tested. Also, the paper describes two phase space vector pulse width modulation 2P-SVPWM based on the shape function of finite elements. The control structure with modified Dead-Beat...
-
A new approach to the stereoselective synthesis of trans-3-carbamoyl-b-lactam moieties†
PublicationOne-pot synthesis of optically active 1,4-disubstituted-3-carbamoyl-azetidinones from 5-[(N-arylamino)- (hydroxyl)methylene]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxa-4,6-diones and chiral aldimines is achieved via thermal generation of carbamoyl ketenes and subsequent [2+2] cycloaddition. Three possible chiral induction approaches were tested and (R)-(+)-1-phenylethylamine was confirmed as the best chiral auxiliary. Among the four possible diastereoisomers,...
-
Relieving the Measuring System of the Trailer for Tyre/Road Rolling Resistance Measurements from the Inertia Force
PublicationIn the article the principle of measuring of tyre/road rolling resistance tyres in road conditions applied in a special measuring trailer is presented. This trailer was built in Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Gdansk University of Technology. The construction of two special devices used in this trailer was discussed. These devices eliminate the influence of some chosen confounding measurements factors such as: the inertia...
-
COMPARISON OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REALIZATION OF AES CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHM
PublicationIn this paper hardware and software realization of direct and inverse AES cryptographic algorithm is presented. Both implementations were made using the Virtex-II FPGA and were practically tested. As the criteria of comparison, the resource utilization, achieved performance and power dissipation were chosen. Hardware realization increases throughput of conversion about 190 times over software implementation and decreases the energy...
-
Multichannel Human Body Communication
PublicationHuman Body Communication is an attractive alternative for traditional wireless communication (Bluetooth, ZigBee) in case of Body Sensor Networks. Low power, high data rates and data security makes it ideal solution for medical applications. In this paper, signal attenuation for different frequencies, using FR4 electrodes, has been investigated. Performance of single and multichannel transmission with frequency modulation of analog...
-
A universal IT system architecture for servicing, collecting, storing, processing and presenting data from wireless devices
PublicationIn the article we present a universal IT system architecture, which allows one to develop, based on mobile and multiplatform JAVA language, applications capable of working with many different wireless systems in an easy and effective way. Modular system architecture supports efficient data processing and enables convenient presentation of chosen parameters. Additionally, proposed IT system architecture provides easy adoption to...
-
Unieszkodliwianie cieczy powstających podczas procesu przemywania zaolejonego piasku roztworami surfaktantów
PublicationBadano zachowanie się w środowisku wybranych olejów bazowych oraz emulsji olej/woda powstającej podczas oczyszczania zaolejonych gruntów. Badania skupiły się na zbadaniu podatności na biodegradację dodekanu, syntetycznego oleju bazowego typu polialfaolefin oraz dwóch mineralnych olejów bazowych Testem Zamkniętej Butelki (OECD 301D). Sprawdzono również możliwość unieszkodliwienia cieczy powstającej podczas przemywania zaolejonego...
-
Determination of the Vehicles Speed Using Acoustic Vector Sensor
PublicationThe method for determining the speed of vehicles using acoustic vector sensor and sound intensity measurement technique was presented in the paper. First, the theoretical basis of the proposed method was explained. Next, the details of the developed algorithm of sound intensity processing both in time domain and in frequency domain were described. Optimization process of the method was also presented. Finally, the proposed measurement...
-
Design of optimal state feedback controller with observer for multidimensional electrical system
PublicationFrom the control point of view, two-input-two-output RC electrical system is a linear and multidimensional system. In this paper, integral control and closed-loop observer are verified whether they can be used and designed. To verify this, Kalman tests are made. These structures are presented and discussed. Integral Control is tested with some base disturbances impact and checked whether it can handle them. The estimated values...
-
Innovative Cold-formed GEB Section under Bending
PublicationThis paper is concerned with the numerical bending capacity study of the innovative cold-formed GEB sections. Both linear buckling analysis and non-linear static analysis incorporating geometric and material nonlinearity were carried out employing a shell structural model. The magnitudes of buckling load and limit load with respect to GEB section depth and thickness were obtained. The opened cold-formed section was tested assuming...
-
Comparison of Redox Properties of Flavonoid Aglycones and Corresponding Glycosides and Their Mixtures in the Cellular Model
PublicationFlavonoids are polyphenolic compounds commonly found in plants. As dietary components, they have been shown to exhibit numerous pro-health properties that are believed to be associated with their antioxidant effects. In this study, the antioxidant activity of four flavonoid compounds was determined by cellular antioxidant activity assay using HT29 cells as a model of the alimentary tract. The strongest impact on cellular redox...
-
Wykorzystanie szybkich testów w badaniach środowiskowych
PublicationW niniejszej pracy przedstawiono przegląd danych literaturowych dotyczących praktycznego wykorzystania powszechnie stosowanych szybkich testów w praktyce analitycznej. Zaproponowano ich klasyfikację, wyszczególniając dwie grupy: testy chemiczne i biologiczne. W dalszej części omówiono zasadę działania i przeznaczenie wybranych zestawów testowych.
-
Investigation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) deposition method influence on properties of ion-selective electrodes based on bis(benzo-15-crown-5) derivatives
PublicationGlassy carbon electrodes modified by conductive polymers and membrane with derivatives of bis(benzo-15-crown-5) were tested as solid contact ion selective electrodes for K+ ions concentration determination. PEDOT with PSS, Cl- and ClO4- counter ions was electrochemically deposited onto glassy carbon substrates using four different electrochemical approaches (potentiostatic, galvanostatic, potentiodynamic and potentiostatic pulses)....
-
Tyre/road noise measurements on ISO tracks using the modified CPX method
PublicationTyre rolling noise test method specified in the UNECE Regulation 117 is directly used in the Tyre Labelling Directive. Noise level specified on EU Tyre Label of each new tyre available on the European market was determined based on vehicle coast-by noise measurements performed on the standard reference road surface proscribed in the ISO 10844:2014. Available data from investigations by the vehicle and tyre industry and results...
-
Phytochemical screening and biological evaluation of Greek sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill.) extracts
PublicationThis study explores the influence of extraction solvents on the composition and bioactivity of Salvia fruticosa extracts. Ultrasound-assisted extraction with water, ethanol and their mixtures in variable proportions was used to produce four different extracts. An untargeted UPLC/MS‑based metabolomics was performed to discover metabolites profile variation between the extracts. In the analyzed samples, 2704 features had been detected,...
-
Experimental study of the impact of notches and holes made in the front edge of adherends on the properties of static and fatigue strength of adhesive joints
PublicationThe paper presents the results of experimental studies aimed at determining the effect of holes and notches at the front edge of adherends on the strength of adhesive joints. Single-lap joints made of S235JR steel sheets joined with Araldite 2014-2 epoxy adhesive were tested. Comparative tests of static strength in the shear test as well as high-cycle fatigue strength tests were carried out. Joints with three holes with a diameter...
-
The emissions of monoaromatic hydrocarbons from small polymeric toys placed in chocolate food products
PublicationThe article presents findings on the emissions of selected monoaromatic hydrocarbons from children's toys placed in chocolate food products. The emission test system involved the application of a new type of microscale stationary emission chamber, μ-CTE™ 250. In order to determine the type of the applied polymer in the manufacture of the tested toys, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis coupled...
-
Effects of deviations from thermo-rheologically simple behavior of asphalt mixes in creep on developing of master curves of their stiffness modulus
PublicationThe paper presents the deviations from the thermo-rheologically simple behavior of asphalt mixes and their effects on the developing of master curves of stiffness modulus. Eleven different mixes were tested in three point bending test under constant load at temperatures –20°C, –10 °C and 0 °C, and in some cases at +10 °C. The test method was developed at the Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. The applied stress level was...