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Modelling and diagnostics of a traction transformer - a case study
PublicationW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań w dziedzinie diagnostyki kolei elektrycznych. Zostały one przeprowadzone przez międzynarodowe przemysłowo-akademickie konsorcjum w ramach projektu europejskiego (6-go programu ramowego). Skupiono się na modelowaniu transformatora trakcyjnego z myślą o rozwinięciu nieinwazyjnej metody diagnostycznej w czasie rzeczywistym. Model przeznaczony do badań finalnych został rozwinięty w oparciu...
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Technical diagnostics and monitoring of traction current collectors
PublicationNew evaluation methods of the technical condition of rolling stock current collectors are proposed in this paper. The method of automatic measurement of the pantograph static force characteristic, realized when the vehicle runs through the test section of the track with especially prepared overhead line height distribution, has been practically implemented by the Polish Railways. The method of testing the slipper spring suspension...
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The lasting traditions of activities in the field of wood technology researches at the Gdansk University of Technology
PublicationW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono sylwetki ludzi z Politechniki Gdańskiej, którzy odeszli, jednakowoż, których działalność była znacząca w obszarze drzewnictwa i mechanicznej technologii drewna.
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Analysis of the radiation dose in UV-disinfection flow reactors.
PublicationTheoretical considerations devoted to the variation of UV radiation doses in flow disinfection reactors are presented. The minimal time required by the fluid to pass the reactor was determined and combined with the radiation intensity. The active zones of the reactor were determined.
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GROWTH AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN TRANSITION COUNTRIES: THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
PublicationThe objective of this study is to test empirically the relationship between structural changes (changes in gross value added and employment) and economic growth. We used a panel Granger-causality analysis based on annual data for eight transition countries, covering the period 1995–2011. The main finding is that the causality relations analysed are heterogeneous processes and are identified more often...
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Ceramics, Glass and Glass-Ceramics for Personal Radiation Detectors
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The transition of HIV within and between affected populations in Poland
PublicationThe aim of the paper is the estimation of probabilities that describe the transition of HIV within and between the following three populations: homosexual and bisexual men, injecting drug users and heterosexual persons in Poland in the years 1995-2006
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High pressure effect on charge transfer transition in Y2O2S:Eu3+
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Energy Transition in Poland—Assessment of the Renewable Energy Sector
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Induction of Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition in MDCK II Cells
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Application of ionizing radiation in decomposition of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in waters
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The first order phase transition and superconductivity in BaNi2As2single crystals
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Possible singlet-to-triplet pairing transition inNaxCoO2·yH2O
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Diagnosis and rehabilitation of timber elements in housing of traditional structure.
PublicationW pracy zaproponowano klasyfikację charakterystycznych, najbardziej narażonych na deteriorację miejsc w budynku mieszkalnym, które mogą wymagać rehabilitacji drewnianych elementów konstrukcyjnych. Rozpatrzono budynek "modelowy", zakładając, że jest on obiektem o typowej, powszechnie kiedyś stosowanej technologii. Omówiono podstawowe problemy dotyczące rehabilitacji konstrukcji drewnianych.
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Possible singlet-to-triplet pairing transition in Na_xCoO_2 * yH_2O
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono dokładne pomiary górnego pola krytycznego (H_c2) w niedawno odkrytym nadprzewodniku Na_xCoO_2 * yH_2O. Zauważono niezwykłe zachowanie pola krytycznego w funkcji temperatury. W celu wyjaśnienie zjawiska rozwiązano równania Gorkova dla sieci trójkątnej. Eksperymentalny wynik może być interpretowany jako przejście singlet - tryplet wywołane polem magnetycznym.
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E-learning versus traditional learning - Polish case
PublicationE-learning jest współczesnym fenomenem, który pozwala na dostęp do kształcenia i treści edukacyjnych, niezależnie od czasu i miejsca, dla każdego użytkownika. E-learnig tworzy ogromne możliwości dla uczelni akademickich, organizacji, instytucji komercyjnych i szkoleniowych, dostarczając na żądanie kształcenia i szkoleń w wirtualnym środowisku. Student może stworzyć własny plan kształcenia, dostosowując go do swojej pracy i sytuacji...
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New transition curve adapted to railway operational requirements
PublicationThe paper points to the limited possibilities of improving the existing situation in the area of transition curves used in geometrical layouts of the railway track. Difficulties in the practical implementation and maintenance of very small horizontal ordinates of the transition curve and the ordinates of the gradient due to cant in the initial section, appearing on smooth transition curves, were indicated. The main reason for this...
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Module architecture as alternative approach to traditional construction processes
PublicationModule architecture today is a special type of building construction process that combines repetitive design, low-cost production based on prefabricated elements and fast erection. Module does not mean the same as modular. In general, module architecture today refers to the design of any system composed of separate components, manufactured before in factory, that can be connected together at the building site much faster than normally....
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Gold nanoparticles and their coatings, their effect on cells and their interaction with radiation
PublicationTwo nanometre gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), bearing sugar moieties and/or polyethylene glycolamine (PEG-amine), were synthesised and evaluated for their in vitro toxicity and ability to radiosensitise cells with 220 kV and 6 MV X-rays, using four cell lines representing normal and cancerous skin and breast tissues. In addition to the observed intrinsic cancer-selective chemotoxicity, these AuNPs acted as radiosensitisers in combination with...
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CIVILIZING THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PRACTICE IN POST-TRANSITION COUNTRIES
PublicationThe phenomenon of public participation is not so new to both planning theory and practice. In fact, involving local community in the decision-making process regarding local urban development directions is widely discussed and a number of various forms of these are being introduced. This paper deals with a number of
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The role of traditional architectural models in the first stages of education.
PublicationThe oldest architectural models discovered by scientists date from the Middle Ages, while models or 1:1 scale prototypes were used in ancient times. Architectural miniatures quickly evolved into an indispensable tool for designers that enabled them to creatively express their thoughts and ideas. Mock-ups became a way of helping a designer communicate a concept, and their educational value was also recognised. The method of modelling,...
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Active glasses as the luminescent sources of radiation for sensor applications
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Nickel-nanodiamond coatings electrodeposited from tartrate electrolyte at ambient temperature
PublicationIn this study, nanocrystalline Ni and Ni-diamond coatings were obtained by electrodeposition from tartrate electrolyte at ambient temperature aiming at improving corrosion and wear properties of the material. The created surfaces were investigated with regard to microhardness, adhesion, wear- and corrosion-resistance. The various methods such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy...
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Influence of the low ambient temperature on the start-up process of hydraulic pumps
PublicationStarting hydraulic pumps in low ambient temperatures may cause: decreased hydraulic-mechanical efficiency, larger vibration of hydraulic installation, faster wear and more frequent damage to the elements of pumps, change of material properties of elements, increase of pressure drop. As a result of pressure drop in the suction pipe, large underpressure may be experienced, causing incomplete filling of pump working chambers with...
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Electrical Propterties of Solution Mixtures for Bath Supervision in Ambient Assisted Living
PublicationImpedance properties of bath solution are compared. Any ingredient such as soap, shampoo or bathing salt changes bath-solution’s electrical properties eg. impedance. We have measured and analysed influence of typical bathing ingredients on electrical properties of the solution. We investigate impedance changes over frequency range from 100Hz tu 100kHz as it is most applicable for person detection. Electrical properties of bath...
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Evaluation of the Commercial Electrochemical Gas Sensors for the Monitoring of CO in Ambient Air
PublicationAir pollution is a growing concern of civilized world, which has a significant impact on human health and the environment. Recent studies highlight that the exposure to polluted air can increase the incidence of diseases and deteriorate the quality of life. Hence, it is necessary to develop tools for real-time air quality monitoring. For air pollution monitoring a wide range of stationary gas and particulate analysers can be used....
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Luminescence of Ca(NbO3)2:Pr3+ at ambient and high hydrostatic pressure
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Luminescence of CaWO4:Pr3+ and CaWO4:Tb3+ at ambient and high hydrostatic pressures
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Luminescence of Gd2(WO4)3:Ln3+at ambient and high hydrostatic pressure
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Rectangular microstrip resonator illumi-nated by normal-incident plane wave
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję modów oświetlających pozwalającą na obliczenie podstawowych parametrów elektrycznych anten mikropaskowych - częstotliwości rezonansowej, rezystancji promieniowania i charakterystyki promieniowania. Oparta jest ona na dwuwymiarowej metodzie przestrzeni widmowej, w której pobudzenie występuje w formie pojedynczej fali płaskiej padającej prostopadle na analizowaną strukturę. Rezultatem takiego podejścia...
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Security Requirements and Controls for Incident Information Sharing in the Polish Power System
PublicationAmong the strategies of protecting information assets of the power system, sharing of information about current cybersecurity incidents between energy operators appears to be a prerequisite. Exchange of information leads to the effective detection of attacks and exploited vulnerabilities as well as the identification of countermeasures. This paper presents the results of continuation of our works on developing a secure and efficient...
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Comparison of the measurement techniques employed for evaluation of ambient air odour quality
PublicationThe paper presents the results of investigation on ambient air odour quality in a vicinity of the industrial sewage treatment plant being a part of the crude oil processing plant. The investigation was performed during spring-winter season using a prototype of electronic nose and the Nasal Ranger field olfactometers. The prototype was equipped with a set of six semiconductor sensors by FIGARO Co. and one PID-type sensor. The field...
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RESEARCH OF HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMPS’ START-UP IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES
PublicationStarting hydraulic pumps in low ambient temperatures may cause: decreased hydraulic-mechanical efficiency, larger vibration of hydraulic installation, faster wear and more frequent damage to the elements of pumps, change of material properties of elements, increase of pressure drop. As a result of increase of resistance of cold oil flow in the suction pipe, large underpressure may be experienced, causing incomplete filling of pump...
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Dialogues d'Histoire ancienne
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Problems of the starting and operating of hydraulic components and systems in low ambient temperature. Part III.Methods of determining parameters for correct start-ups of hydraulic components and systems in low ambient temperatures
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metody: eksperymentalną, analityczną i symulacji komputerowej określania zdatności oziębionych zespołów hydraulicznych do pracy w warunkach zasilania gorącym czynnikiem roboczym powodujących tzw. szok termiczny.
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Review Ferenc Hörcher, A Political Philosophy of Conservatism Prudence, Moderation and Tradition, Great Britain 2020, pp. 210.
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HISTORIA : Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte / Revue d’Histoire Ancienne / Journal of Ancient History / Rivista di Storia Antica
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Destructive impact of PWM inverters on traction AC motors
PublicationThe electric traction drives with an AC motor fed by a frequency converter are used more and more often nowadays. The most significant side effects, of a converter's output voltage forming PWM method for AC motor windings, are steep voltage changes, which can initiate several destructive phenomena. The paper presents the adverse influence of a converter common mode voltage on the motor windings's increased voltage exposure and...
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State observers for diagnostic applications in modern electric traction
PublicationW rozdziale 7 monografii przedstawiono zagadnienie diagnostyki czujnika prędkości silnika i przekładni mechanicznej pociągu. Przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z diagnostyką czujnika prędkosci obrotowej silnika oraz układu transmisjii momentu trakcyjnego. Do diagnostyki wykorzystano analizę sygnałów prędkości obrotowej i momentu obciążenia silnika obliczanych przez układy obserwatorów stanu. Analiza chwilowych wartości obliczonej...
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Application of Traction Supply System for Charging Electric Cars
PublicationThe development of electromobility involves the development of electric cars charging infrastructure. The increase of the number of chargers poses new demands for the AC power grid, especially in regard to its capacity of delivering high peak power. As an alternative for the public AC power grid, urban electrified transportation systems (trams, trolleybuses, and metro) can be used for supplying electric cars chargers. The article...
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Resources within Spiritual and Mystical Christian Traditions for the Care of Earth – our Common Home
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Parametric study of radiation from circumferential slots on a conducting cylinder
PublicationBadania numeryczne dotyczące promieniowania z szyku szczelin umieszczonych na powierzchni przewodzącego walca. Zaproponowana została prosta i szybka metoda analizy zjawiska, przy uwzględnieniu efektu sprzężenia pomiędzy szczelinami. Metoda bazuje na transformacji Fouriera sumy pól wypromieniowanych przez każdą ze szczelin. Metodę zweryfikowano poprzez porównanie wyników z wynikami metody pełnofalowej. Zaprezentowano charakterystyki...
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Scintillation light trapping and radiation damage in CeF/sub 3/
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Response of thermoluminescence dosemeters statically exposed to X-ray radiation
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TiO2-Nitrogen Modified for Water Decolourisation under VIS Radiation
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Is Mc1r an important regulator of non-pigmentary responses to UV radiation?
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Food nowadays – local or global? Traditional or innovative? Conference monograph
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The first order phase transition and superconductivity in BaNi2As2 single crystals
PublicationDyskutowane są synteza i właściwości fizyczne monokryształów BaNi2As2. BaNi2As2 krystalizuje w strukturze ThCr2Si2, a stałe sieciowe wynoszą odpowiednio: a = 4.112(4) A i c = 11.54(2) A. Pomiar oporu elektrycznego, zmiennopolowej podatności magnetycznej, ciepła właściwego, pokazują objętościowy efekt nadprzewodzący z Tc = 0.7 K.
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Innovation Capability Development in Regional Entrepreneurship: The Case of Economies in Transition
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The Study of Geometry of the Selected Transition Curves in the Design of Circular Roads
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