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Modification of Ground Tire Rubber—Promising Approach for Development of Green Composites
PublicationGround tire rubber (GTR) was mechano-chemically modified using a road bitumen 100/150 and two types of organic peroxides: di-(2-tert-butyl-peroxyisopropyl)-benzene (BIB) and dicumyl peroxide (DCP). The impact of used additives on reactive sintering efficiency and physico-mechanical properties of modified GTR was investigated using oscillating disc rheometer measurements, followed by tensile tests and swelling behavior studies....
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Tire/Road Noise On Poroelastic Road Surfaces - Results Of Laboratory Measurements
PublicationTire/road noise is the most important part of traffic noise for medium and high speed driving both in the case of passenger cars and trucks. The potential to make modification of tires that significantly reduce tire/road noise in nearly over, at least for conventional tires so the only promising action is to improve road pavements. One of the innovative solutions is poroelastic road pavement (PERS) that reduces airflow related...
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The effect of macro polymer fibres length and content on the fibre reinforced concrete
PublicationThe paper presents studies of a ready-mix concrete containing polymer fibres of three different lengths: 24, 38 and 54 mm. The performed tests allowed to determine the effect of fibre volume fraction and length on the concrete strength. The basic parameters of concrete mixture (consistency, air content and bulk density) were identified. Fibre reinforced concrete belongs to a group of composite materials. The polymer fibres are...
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Efficiency of pollutant removal by five multistage constructed wetlands in a temperate climate
PublicationIn recent years, an increase in interest in hybrid constructed wetland systems (HCWs) has beenobserved. These systems are composed of two or more filters with different modes of sewage flow.Based on over eight years of monitoring, carried out at five local HCWs located in the PomeraniaRegion of Northern Poland, the effective removal of organic matter (from 74.9 to 95.5% COD) in theloading range 1.5-17.0 g COD·m-2·d-1 was confirmed....
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Determination of the Bending Properties of Wire Rope Used in Cable Barrier Systems
PublicationThis paper presents research on the bending properties of 3 × 7 19-mm wire rope commonly used in road cable barriers. A total of 19 experimental tests were conducted. In addition, two nonlinear 3D numerical models of the wire rope using beam and solid finite elements were developed. Based on these models, four numerical simulations were carried out. The numerical results were validated against the experimental ones and a very good...
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LE STIME ECONOMICHE DELLA CIA E L’IMPREVEDIBILE FINE DELL’URSS
PublicationIn this article, we will analyze the debate that took place around the assessments that the CIA gave of the economic situation in the Soviet Union, a clearly decisive key to understanding the overall health of the main political-military opponent of the United States. The article will include the discussions that flared up in the American political establishment starting in 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the initial...
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Comprehensive analysis of low-temperature methods for reclaiming of ground tire rubber
PublicationManagement of waste tires has become an important topic for decades. The lack of an effective method to manage the materials as mentioned above leads to illegal landfills. This problematic waste can be divided into two main categories depending on the physical condition of the waste: (i) partially used tires; (ii) end-of-life tires. While the first group can be reused or retreaded, the second group requires special measures to...
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Investigation of Taste Substances by five Channel Lipid-Polymer Membrane Sensor.
PublicationBadano substancje o różnych stężeniach należące do czterech klas smaku za pomocą pięcio-kanałowego sensora opartego o elektrody jonoselektywne z różnymi membranami polimerowo-lipidowymi. Stwierdzono, że sensor jest czuły na zmiany stężeń chlorowodorku chininy, kawsu cytrynowego i chlorku sodu, przeciwnie jak w przypadku sacharozy. Na podstawie tych wyników można przypuszczać, że sensor może być zastosowany do roztworów składających...
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Uwarunkowania prowadzenia firm przez kobiety : elementy teorii i praktyki
PublicationPomimo braku formalnych barier działalności gospodarczej kobiet, obserwuje się wiele róznic w funkcjonowaniu firm prowadzonych przez osoby o różnej płci. Szczególnie jest to widoczne w działalności mniejszych organizacji. W artykule przedstawiono model wpływu płci na funcjonowanie, obejmujący zarówno czynniki wewnętrzne jak i zewnętrzne.
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Verification of the Parameterization Methods in the Context of Automatic Recognition of Sounds Related to Danger
PublicationW artykule opisano aplikację, która automatycznie wykrywa zdarzenia dźwiękowe takie jak: rozbita szyba, wystrzał, wybuch i krzyk. Opisany system składa się z bloku parametryzacji i klasyfikatora. W artykule dokonano porównania parametrów dedykowanych dla tego zastosowania oraz standardowych deskryptorów MPEG-7. Porównano też dwa klasyfikatory: Jeden oparty o Percetron (sieci neuronowe) i drugi oparty o Maszynę wektorów wspierających....
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Deep eutectic solvents – Ideal solution for clean air or hidden danger?
PublicationThe industrial sector is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gases, due to its excessive energy consumption to meet the rapidly growing demand for energy-intensive products. The use of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) has been studied extensively in order to cope with these harmful gases, but their usage can be an issue in respect to ecological reasons. Do deep eutectic solvents harm the atmosphere? Yes, these solvents...
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FIReWORK: FIR Filters Hardware Structures Auto-Generator
PublicationThe paper presents application called FIReWORK, that allows for automatic creation of the VHDL hardware structures of FIR filters. Automat- ically generated specialized hardware solutions dedicated to the FPGA and ASIC are commonly known as Intellectual Property Cores. The essential fu- ture of the application is easy initialization of FIR filter parameters in GUI, and then automatically design, calculate and generate the IP Core...
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AIR QUALITY INFLUENCE OF SELECTED POLLUTANTS EMITTED FROM A FIRE OF 300 MG OF MUNICIPAL WASTE ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY: AN EXAMPLE OF MODELLING WITH HYSPLIT
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Flame retardant epoxy/halloysite nanotubes nanocomposite coatings: Exploring low-concentration threshold for flammability compared to expandable graphite as superior fire retardant
PublicationEpoxy nanocomposites containing halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were developed and their low-concentration thresholds for thermal stability and flame retardancy were compared with that of epoxy system containing expandable graphite (EG), as a reference with superior flame retardancy. The effects of HNTs and EG on the peak of Heat Release Rate (pHRR), Total Heat Release (THR), and Time-To-Ignition (TTI) of the prepared samples were...
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Clarification of 1,3-Propanediol Fermentation Broths by Using a Ceramic Fine UF Membrane
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Response of inflammatory cells to biodegradable ultra-fine grained Mg-based composites
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Single Sensor Hot-Wire Anemometer Based on Thermal Time Constant Estimation
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Characteristics of Particles Emitted from Waste Fires—A Construction Materials Case Study
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Optical Fibre Control-Measurement Systems Of Compound HV/HP Electrical Equipment
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High Quality Medical Image-Guides By Mosaic-Assembling Optical Fibre Technology
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Raman modular system with fibre-optic probes for remote monitoring of CVD process
PublicationW pracy opisano konstrukcję modułowego spektroskopu ramanowskiego umożliwiającego monitorowanie wzrostu warstw w procesach CVD. Przedstawiono rezultaty testów skostruowanego układu oraz wstępne wyniki pomiarów warstw diamentowych.
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Five-hour diagnosis of dermatophyte nail infections with specific detection of Trichophyton rubrum
PublicationW publikacji przedstawiono szybką dwuetapową metodę oczyszczania DNA oraz opartą na technice multiplex PCR metodę wykrywania grzybów z rodzaju dermatofitów oraz gatunku Trichophyton rubrum z hodowli grzybów oraz bezpośrednio ze zmienionych chorobowo paznokci. Testy stu osiemnastu próbek z użyciem zaprojektowanej reakcji multiplex PCR i dwóch kolejnych (jedna wykrywająca grzyby z rodzaju dermatofitów, druga wykrywająca gatunek T....
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Characterization and properties of LDPE/(ground tire rubber)/crosslinked butyl rubber blends
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Skuteczność systemu eksperckiego i sztucznej inteligencji w prognozowaniu upadłości firm
PublicationArtykuł ten dotyczy prognozowania upadłości przedsiębiorstw w Polsce. W artykule tym porównano dwie metody prognozowania zagrożeń firm upadłością: sztuczne sieci neuronowe oraz logikę rozmytą. W badaniach autor wykorzystał dane dotyczące 185 spółek notowanych na Warszawskiej Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych. Populacja ta została podzielona na próbę uczącą i testową. Każde z analizowanych przedsiębiorstw opisanych zostało za pomocą...
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Prognozowanie upadłości firm przy wykorzystaniu kursu dolara oraz logiki rozmytej
PublicationArtykuł ten dotyczy prognozowania upadłości spółek giełdowych w Polsce. Skupiono się w nim na rozważaniach nad możliwością wykorzystania, w procesie prognozowania upadłości, nie tylko wskaźników finansowych w modelu logiki rozmytej, ale również wybranych zmiennych makroekonomicznych Polski mających wpływ na sytuację finansową firm. W badaniach autor wykorzystał dane dotyczące 132 spółek akcyjnych notowanych na Warszawskiej Giełdzie...
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Engineering of composite materials made of epoxy resins modified with recycled fine aggregate
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Sensorless Disturbance Detection for Five Phase Induction Motor with Third Harmonic Injection
PublicationThe paper presents a sensorless disturbance detection procedure that was done on a five phase induction motor with third harmonic injection. A test bench was developed where a three phase machine serves as disturbance generator of different frequencies. The control of the machines is based on multi scalar variables that ensures an independent control of the motor EMF and the rotor flux. For disturbance identification a speed observer...
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Effect of kenaf fibre modification on morphology and mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane materials
PublicationThe presented study examined the morphology and mechanical properties of biocomposites obtained from kenaf natural fibre and thermoplastic polyurethane. Kenaf was modified using various methods, namely: acetylation, blocked isocyanate, maleic anhydride and permanganate treatment. Those methods and ways of carrying out of surface modifications were not studied before on kenaf/thermoplastic polyurethane composites. Different fibre...
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Numerical modeling of the combustion in a lab-scale pulverized-coal fired combustion chamber
PublicationThis work presents results of numerical modeling of the combustion process inside a lab-scale drop-tube chamber, designed to investigate the slagging properties of the flue ashes, created through the solid fuel firing. Interaction between turbulence and chemistry is accounted by use of probability density function (PDF). FLUENT inputs for non-premixed combustion chemistry modeling are defined. A discrete second phase of the coal...
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An adaptive wing for a samll-aircraft application with a configuration of fibre Bragg greting sensors
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję skrzydła o zmiennej geometrii wymuszanej układem siłowników zbudowanych z matriału z pamięcią kształtu oraz układem czujników optycznych z siatką Bragga do monitorowania jego stanu odkształceń.
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Regionalna Konferencja Firm Komunalnych 2011 : Konferencja Augustowska w Szwecji, Karlkskrona
PublicationGłówne problemy branzy wodociągowej. Nowe rozwiązania technologiczne. Rozwój MPH w Karlkskronie, polityka w zakresie żeglugi promowej. Innowacyjna stocznia - nowa generacja korwet, baza morska, jednostki ratownicze.
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FIBRE-OPTIC SENSOR FOR SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESSAND REFRACTIVE INDEX OF LIQUID LAYERS
PublicationIn this paper, we present a fibre-optic sensor for simultaneous measurement of refractive index and thickness of liquid layers. We designed an experimental low-coherence setup with two broadband light sources and an extrinsic fibre-optic Fabry–Pérot interferometer acting as the sensing head. We examined how the refractive index of a liquid film and its thickness affect spectrum at the output of a fibre-optic interferometer. We...
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Five-phase Induction Motor Drive Operation During Stator Phase Fault
PublicationThe article presents the most important advantages of multi-phase electric drives. The construction of a five-phase squirrel cage induction motor together with possible stator winding distribution cases is presented, which affect the properties of such motor. Increased reliability of five-phase drives was indicated. The drive operation properties were confirmed by experimental results.
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Ocena ryzyka uszkodzeń sprzętu elektronicznego z punktu widzenia firm ubezpieczeniowych
PublicationProblem oceny usterek sprzętu elektronicznego z uwzględnieniem aspektów ubezpieczeniowych jest ciągle aktualny, mimo nowych metod oceny ryzyka awarii. W niniejszym artykule porusza się aspekt finansowy po wystąpieniu awarii urządzeń z punktu widzenia analizy eksperckiej dla firmy ubezpieczeniowej. Postawione tezy zostały poparte przykładem analizy przyczynowo skutkowej wraz z analizą uszkodzeń i błędów w przykładowej instalacji....
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Sensorless Multiscalar Control of Five-Phase Induction Machine with Inverter Output Filter
PublicationThe paper presents a complete solution for speed sensorless control system for five-phase induction motor with voltage inverter, LC filter and nonlinear control of combined fundamental and third harmonic flux distribution. The control principle, also known as multiscalar control, nonlinear control or natural variables control, is based on a use of properly selected scalar variables in control feedback to linearize controlled system....
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Entrepreneurship after the Age of Sixty–Five? Reflections of Third Age University students
PublicationThe common synonyms for entrepreneurship usually include such concepts as creativity, innovation, and activity. These, in turn, are more often associated with youth rather than people of older age (Górniak, 2013). On the basis of literature research and interviews conducted with students from the Sopot School of Social Psychology of the University of the Third Age, the authors determined that among individuals...
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A Simplified SVPWM Technique for Five-leg Inverter with Dual Three-phase Output
PublicationThis article proposes a simplified space vector pulse-width modulation (SVPWM) technique five-leg inverter with dual three-phase output. An idea to fed the dual tree-phase machine by the multiphase voltage source inverters (VSIs) is not new. Dual- and multi-motor drive systems are widely used in the industry applications. The most popular fields are: electric vehicles (EVs) and traction systems. Moreover, the specific characteristic...
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Improving carbon dioxide capture in aqueous ammonia solutions by fine SiO2 particles
PublicationAmmonia solutions are considered to be effective solvents for carbon dioxide absorption. Despite the numerous advantages of these solvents, their high volatility is a significant technical and economic problem. Therefore, in this work, silica particles were used as additives to improve CO2 absorption and inhibit NH3 desorption. SiO2 microparticles and colloidal SiO2 particles in the concentration range of 0-0.15 wt.% were used...
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Waste tire rubber devulcanization technologies: State-of-the-art, limitations and future perspectives
PublicationWaste tires management is a serious and global environmental problem. Therefore, searching for low-cost and industrial-scale applicable tire recycling methods is gaining more and more attention. Waste tire rubber is valuable source of secondary raw materials for the circular economy and current trends indicate that application of waste rubbers during manufacturing value-added products should increase in near future. Sustainable...
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Management of ground tire rubber waste by incorporation into polyurethane-based composite foams
PublicationRapid economic growth implicated the developing multiple industry sectors, including the automotive branch, increasing waste generation since recycling and utilization methods have not been established simultaneously. A very severe threat is the generation of enormous amounts of post-consumer tires considered burdensome waste, e.g., due to the substantial emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Therefore, it is essential...
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Soft skills among academics: Five theoretically informed lessons for current times
PublicationRESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive examination of the role of soft skills among academics in the context of the evolving higher-education landscape. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: We use a scoping review of existing literature to discuss the importance of soft skills in academia. Through critical analysis and synthesis, we identify patterns and gaps in current knowledge and develop five...
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Corporate social responsibility and forward default risk under firm and industry heterogeneity
PublicationObjective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of corporate social responsibility on forward default risk (FDR) under the setting of firm and industry heterogeneity. Research Design & Methods: This study evaluated the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on FDR using the data of 497 companies from 2007-2021 in the S&P 500 index, taking into account firm and industry heterogeneity aspects. This study utilized instrumental...
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Design advantages and analysis of a novel five-phase doubly-fed induction generator
PublicationPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the performance of a new five-phase doubly fed induction generator (DFIG). Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the results of a research work related to fivephase DFIG framing, including the development of an analytical model, FEM analysis as well as the results of laboratory tests of the prototype. The proposed behavioral level analytical model is based...
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GVC and wage dispersion. Firm-level evidence from employee-employer database
PublicationResearch background: Wage inequalities are still part of an interesting policy-oriented research area. Given the developments in international trade models (heterogeneity of firms) and increasing availability of micro-level data, more and more attention is paid to wage differences observed within and be-tween firms. Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper is to address the research gap concerning limited cross-country evidence...
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Fault-tolerant performance of the novel five-phase doubly-fed induction generator
PublicationThe article presents the concept of a new design of a multi-phase doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG). The innovative design approach uses a five-phase power supply from the rotor side of the generator with a three-phase classic stator power supply. Modern three-phase doubly-fed induction generators are the dominant choice for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). Solutions of this type are sensitive to the loss of at least...
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Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu w Polsce na przykładzie dziesięciu największych firm
PublicationCelem artykułu jest analiza problemu Społecznej Odpowiedzialności Biznesu (ang. CSR) oraz jego odzwierciedlenie w rzeczywistości gospodarczej. W części teoretycznej zarysowane zostaną m.in. przyczyny, źródła i główne idee CSR. Drugą część stanowi studium przypadku zawierające analizę (opartą na kryteriach własnych autora) 10 największych przedsiębiorstw w Polsce w celu odpowiedzi na pytanie w jaki sposób rozwiązania dyktowane...