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Thermal pathways for sustainable waste management: Leveraging leather tannery waste as a renewable energy source
PublikacjaThe growing production of consumer goods increases waste generation, challenging disposal systems. The aim of the work was to use real data to propose a closed loop leather production process, so as to eliminate storage and use the potential of thermal processes for energy recovery. Such actions allow for improving the company's economic balance, but above all for a positive environmental impact. The tanning industry generates...
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Thermoelectric and electrical properties of triple-conducting multicomponent oxides based on substituted barium cerate-zirconate
PublikacjaMulticomponent oxides often have exceptional thermal stability and interesting electronic properties. The present work presents the thermoelectric and electrical properties of the Ba(Zr0.2Hf0.2Sn0.2Ti0.2Fe0.2)O3−δ and Ba(Zr0.1Hf0.1Sn0.1Ti0.1Co0.1Ce0.1Bi0.1Fe0.1Y0.1Zn0.1)O3−δ multicomponent perovskites. Single-phase cubic perovskites were synthesized using the solid-state reaction method. They were characterized using X-ray...
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Three-Dimensional Path-Following with Articulated 6DoF Robot and ToF Sensors
PublikacjaThis paper presents an algorithm for 3D path-following using an articulated 6-Degree-of-Freedom (DoF) robot as well as experimental verification of the proposed approach. This research extends the classic line-following concept, typically applied in 2D spaces, into a 3D space. This is achieved by equipping a standard industrial robot with a path detection tool featuring six low-cost Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors. The primary objective...
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Topology, Size, and Shape Optimization in Civil Engineering Structures: A Review
PublikacjaThe optimization of civil engineering structures is critical for enhancing structural performance and material efficiency in engineering applications. Structural optimization approaches seek to determine the optimal design, by considering material performance, cost, and structural safety. The design approaches aim to reduce the built environment’s energy use and carbon emissions. This comprehensive review examines optimization...
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Transformacja firm ochroniarskich i nowoczesne technologie w ochronie
PublikacjaTransformacja sektora ochrony w nadchodzących latach wymaga głębokiego zrozumienia wyzwań współczesności, innowacji technologicznych oraz skutecznego zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi. Wprowadzenie nowych rozwiązań, takich jak sztuczna inteligencja, obsługa dronów, czy systemy wspomagające strzelectwo, stanowi fundament nowoczesnej ochrony osób i mienia. Jako ekspert w tej dziedzinie, chciałbym przedstawić kompleksowy plan...
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TRWAŁOŚĆ BETONOWYCH POSADZEK PRZEMYSŁOWYCH W ASPEKCIE ICH ŚCIERALNOŚCI
PublikacjaCelem artykułu jest wskazanie najczęściej popełnianych błędów przyczyniających się do nadmiernej ścieralności betonowych posadzek przemysłowych, których górna powierzchnia została zabezpieczona suchą posypką aplikowaną na wilgotną nawierzchnię w początkowym okresie twardnienia młodego betonu. W artykule podano także propozycje sposobu usuwania opisanych wad, oraz dyskusję na temat współczesnych metod diagnostyki betonowych posadzek...
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Tuning the Adhesive Strength of Functionalized Polyolefin-Based Hot Melt Adhesives: Unexpected Results Leading to New Opportunities
PublikacjaThe development of lightweight, often multi-component products requires adaptable and robust bondingsolutions. Hot melt adhesives increasingly attract industrial interestas they combine good adhesive strength, facile processability, andcost-efficiency. Recently, our group has reported on the remarkableadhesive performance of hydroxyl-functionalized propylene-basedcopolymers in bonding both polar and nonpolar surfaces. Theobtained...
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Turystyka Szkolna Bezpieczeństwo i Rozwój MEN Z DNIA 25 MAJA 2018
PublikacjaRozporządzenie Ministra Edukacji Narodowej z dnia 25 maja 2018 r w sprawie warunków i sposobu organizowania przez publiczne przedszkola szkoły i placówki krajoznawstwa i turystyki jest niezwykle istotnym aktem prawnym który reguluje zasady bezpiecznego i efektywnego planowania różnorodnych form wypoczynku wycieczek krajoznawczych oraz innych przedsięwzięć turystycznych realizowanych w ramach zadań statutowych tych jednostek...
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Ultra-Compact Quintuple-Band Terahertz Metamaterial Biosensor for Enhanced Blood Cancer Diagnostics
PublikacjaCancer and its diverse variations pose one of the most significant threats to human health and well-being. One of the most aggressive forms is blood cancer, originating from bone marrow cells and disrupting the production of normal blood cells. The incidence of blood cancer is steadily increasing, driven by both genetic and environmental factors. Therefore, early detection is crucial as it enhances treatment outcomes and improves...
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Uncovering the electrochemical processes and understanding the causes of the degradation via EIS-DRT in large-scale solid oxide fuel cell
PublikacjaInducing changes in performance and observation of electrochemical processes is quite easy to do using ‘button cells’, which are the favorite objects in most research studies. Unfortunately, those cells may sometimes provide misleading outcomes or lead to promising results, applicable only on small scale, belittling their technological value. In this study, a large-scale SOFC with a 100 cm2 cathode active surface area was subjected...
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Unlocking the electrochemical performance of glassy carbon electrodes by surface engineered, sustainable chitosan membranes
PublikacjaChitosan coatings, derived from crustacean shell waste, possess inherent biocompatibility and biodegradability, rendering them suitable for various biomedical and environmental applications, including electrochemical biosensing. Its amine and hydroxyl functional groups offer abundant sites for chemical modifications to boost the charge transfer kinetics and provide excellent adhesion, enabling the construction of robust electrode-coating...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Human Milk: Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles
PublikacjaExtracellular vesicles from human milk (HMEVs) are crucial for neonatal development, immune modulation, and protection against pathogens. However, the lack of standardized isolation and characterization protocols poses significant challenges. This review aims to evaluate and compare various methods for the isolation and characterization of HMEVs, highlighting their effectiveness and potential applications. Preliminary purification...
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Unsupervised Design and Geometry Optimization of High-Sensitivity Ring-Resonator-Based Sensors
PublikacjaIn this study, we introduce a technique for unsupervised design and design automation of resonator-based microstrip sensors for dielectric material characterization. Our approach utilizes fundamental building blocks such as circular and square resonators, stubs, and slots, which can be adjusted in size and combined into intricate geometries using appropriate Boolean transformations. The sensor's topology, including its constituent...
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Use of single-body potentials to accurately describe virtual positronium formation in positron collisions
PublikacjaWe present a single-body adiabatic potential to investigate the role of virtual positronium (Ps) formation in positron scattering with atoms at energies below the Ps formation threshold. Our model is applied to positron scattering by hydrogen and noble-gas atoms. The potential is decomposed into two components: the correlation- polarization (CP) potential, derived from perturbation theory for the positron-hydrogen system and generalized...
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Using GenAI in IT project management: case studies, insights and challenges
PublikacjaPurpose: This study examines the potential of integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into IT project management, with a view to identifying how it could transform project management processes. Design/methodology/approach: A case study approach was employed in order to analyse IT companies across a variety of industries. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of GenAI's applications and impact, the research...
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UV light-activated gas mixture sensing by ink-printed WS2 layer
PublikacjaWe fabricated a sensing layer from ink-printed WS2 flakes and utilized it for UV-activated gas sensing. The optical imaging of the structure made by repeated printing revealed the continuous layer comprising sub-µm flakes, confirmed independently by small-area AFM images (1×1 µm2). The activity of the sensing surface was investigated locally via AFM scanning of the surface with a polarized probing tip. The results indicated that...
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Vehicle Type Recognition Based on Audio Data
PublikacjaIdentifying different vehicle types can help manage traffic more efficiently, reduce congestion, and improve public safety. This study aims to create a classification model that can recognize vehicle types based on the sound of passing vehicles. To achieve this, a database of raw audio files containing 1763 samples from two sources was assembled. The time-domain signals were converted to a time-frequency representation using the...
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View Quality Assessments: A Pilot Study of Field Methods
PublikacjaThis paper describes findings from a workshop during which participants evaluated a series of windowviews. An explorative approach was applied to identify issues and testing methods useful in daylightresearch. The participants visited nine rooms with views of varied content, complexity, and viewingdistance under the overcast sky. Participants used surveys with quantitative and qualitative questions,hand drawings, illuminance measurements,...
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Vitamin B9 as a new eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for copper in 3.5% NaCl solution
PublikacjaFolic acid salt (sodium folate) was studied as an eco-friendly and non-toxic copper corrosion inhibitor in 3.5% NaCl solution. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization resistance and weight-loss measurements show that the inhibitor efficiency increases with concentration (the highest value- approx. 96% was reported for the solution containing 16 mM sodium folate after 24 h). EIS data and Tafel plots indicate that sodium...
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Wave dispersion relations in peridynamics: Influence of kernels and similarities to nonlocal elasticity theories
PublikacjaWe investigate the wave dispersion relations of an infinite elastic bar within the framework of linear bond-based peridynamics. This nonlocal integral-type model accounts for long-range interactions, which become significant at small scales and in cases of damage and fracture. Since a key element of this material model is the kernel function, we derive dispersion curves for several kernel choices. Notably, for non-singular kernels,...
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WSPÓŁCZESNE ZAGROŻENIA CYBERNETYCZNE METODY OSZUSTW I SKUTECZNE STRATEGIE OCHRONY
PublikacjaW dobie globalnej cyfryzacji i rosnącej roli technologii telekomunikacyjnych coraz więcej osób pada ofiarą oszustw związanych z fałszywymi połączeniami telefonicznymi, wiadomościami SMS oraz oszustwami internetowymi. Przestępcy posługują się zaawansowanymi metodami socjotechnicznymi, a wraz z rozwojem sztucznej inteligencji (AI) ich techniki stają się coraz bardziej wyrafinowane i trudniejsze do wykrycia. Niniejszy artykuł przedstawia...
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Zastosowanie fotogrametrii do tworzenia replik w obiektach zabytkowych = Application of photogrammetry for creating replicas in historical buildings
PublikacjaPodczas użytkowania zabytków nieruchomych, którymi bardzo często są obiekty sakralne, nierzadko zachodzi konieczność stworzenia, znajdującego się wewnątrz obiektu, kopii oryginalnego elementu, w tym również będącego zabytkiem ruchomym. Realizacja wiernej kopii użytkowej, niezależnie od przyczyn konieczności jej wykonania, wymaga zastosowania techniki umożliwiającej stworzenie samej repliki. Kluczowymi wymaganiami dla techniki tworzenia...
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Zintegrowany system monitoringu oddziaływania kolei na środowisko
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono nowy system monitoringu kolei opierający się na koncepcji sieci sensorowej IIoT (ang. Industrial Internet of Things), System charakteryzuje się przenaszalnością obszarową, skalowalnością, możliwościami konfiguracji czujników i synchronizacją pomiarów. Analiza sygnałów umożliwia syntetyczną ocenę wpływu transportu kolejowego na środowisko, a w szczególności pozwoli na rozpoznanie przyczyn zanieczyszczeń...
Rok 2024
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3-D Printable Metal-Dielectric Metasurface for Risley Prism-Based Beam-Steering Antennas
PublikacjaA 3-D printable, planar, metal-dielectric metasurface-based, 2-D beam-steering system for aperture-type antennas is presented in this paper. This beam steering system, also known as the near-field meta-steering system, comprises two fully passive phase-gradient metasurfaces placed in the antenna’s nearfield region to steer the radiation beam. To address the non-uniform electric field phase of the aperture antenna, phase correction...
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9,10-Dioxoanthracenyldithiocarbamates effectively inhibit the proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer by targeting multiple protein tyrosine kinases
PublikacjaAnthraquinones have attracted considerable interest in the realm of cancer treatment owing to their potent anticancer properties. This study evaluates the potential of a series of new anthraquinone derivatives as anticancer agents for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The compounds were subjected to a range of tests to assess their cytotoxic and apoptotic properties, ability to inhibit colony formation, pro-DNA damage functions,...
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A 0.5 V Nanowatt Biquadratic Low-Pass Filter with Tunable Quality Factor for Electronic Cochlea Applications
PublikacjaA novel implementation of an analogue low-power, second-order, low-pass filter with tunable quality factor (Q) is presented and discussed. The filter feature is a relatively simple, buffer-based, circuit network consisting of eleven transistors operating in a subthreshold region. Q tuning is accomplished by injecting direct current into a network node, which changes the output resistance of the transistors and, as a result, modifies...
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A Closed Bipolar Electrochemical Cell for the Interrogation of BDD Single Particles: Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation
PublikacjaA closed bipolar electrochemical cell containing two conductive boron-doped diamond (BDD) particles of size 250 – 350 m, produced by high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) synthesis, has been used to demonstrate the applicability of single BDD particles for electrochemical oxidative degradation of the dye, methylene blue (MB). The cell is fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing and the BDD particles are located at either...
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A closer look at how the dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction method works. Investigation of the effect of solvent mixture composition on the quality and stability of the cloudy state
PublikacjaThe dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (DLLME) is one of the most popular miniaturized extraction procedures. In this paper, the degree of dispersion and dispersion stability were studied with the aim to assess the correlations of these parameters with efficiency for the selected analytical application. The dependence between the degree of dispersion (cloudy state quality) and its stability obtained by various emulsification...
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A Compact Circularly Polarized Dielectric Resonator Antenna with MIMO Characterizations for UWB Applications
PublikacjaUltra-wideband (UWB) technology is extensively used in indoor navigation, medical applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices due to its low power consumption and resilience against multipath fading and losses. This paper examines a multiple input multiple-output (MIMO), circularly polarized (CP) dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) for UWB systems. Compact form factor, high gain, wideband response, improved port isolation,...
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A comparative analysis of methods and tools for low impact development (LID) site selection
PublikacjaThe site selection for Low Impact Development (LID) practices is a significant process. It affects the effectiveness of LID in controlling stormwater surface runoff, volume, flow rate, and infiltration. This research paper presents a comprehensive review of various methods used for LID site selection. It starts by introducing different methods and tools. Three main methods: index-based methods, GIS-based multi-criteria decision...
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A Comparative Study of Precision Surface Grinding Using Additively Fabricated Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene (ABS) Wheels with Continuous and Serrated Working Surfaces
PublikacjaNowadays, high requirements imposed by mechanical components make it necessary to develop modern production methods. Additive technologies have been dynamically developing in recent years, showing many advantages associated with the fabrication of elements with complex ge-ometries and structures. One of the areas where the potential of additive technologies is exploited is the rapid tooling sector, which is based on the rapid production...
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A Comparison of Directional Beamforming Capabilities: High-Order Ambisonic Microphone vs. Shotgun Microphones
PublikacjaThis article presents the practical implications of the directional beamforming capability of a higher-order ambisonic microphone compared with popular shotgun microphones. Five different microphones were used in the study: Sennheiser MKH 416, Rode NTG2, Panasonic AG-MC200, Zoom SGH-6, and Zylia ZM-1 (ambisonic microphone). The results highlight the versatility of higher-order ambisonics for non-immersive use, which allows for...
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A Comprehensive Review: Applications of the Kozeny–Carman Model in Engineering with Permeability Dynamics
PublikacjaIn this review article, we investigate the dynamic nature of the Kozeny–Carman Model concerning permeability and its application in engineering contexts. Providing insights into the changing dynamics of permeability within mining, petroleum, and geotechnical engineering, among other engineering applications. While some are complex and require additional modifcations to be applicable, others are simple and still function in specifc...
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN 3D PRINTING FOR CONSTRUCTION: CURRENT STATE, BENEFITS, LIMITATIONS, AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
PublikacjaThe agenda of Industry 4.0 strongly affects design and construction at all its phases, and three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) is an essential part of it. The emerging technology has the potential to become a more valid and accepted form of construction. This research is based on a literature review regarding the relationships between the concepts of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and energy efficiency for 3DP in construction research...
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A Comprehensive Review on DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles: Standards, Power Conversion Technologies, Architectures, Energy Management, and Cybersecurity
PublikacjaThis paper aims to review the main research points regarding DC fast charging stations. At the beginning, the paper addresses an overview of DC fast charging standards, galvanic isolation, EV powertrain, and some examples of real DC fast chargers. This part highlights that DC fast chargers are usually connected to an AC network or microgrid, whereas DC microgrids would be a better choice to increase the charging efficiency and...
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A comprehensive review on economic, environmental impacts and future challenges for photovoltaic-based electric vehicle charging infrastructures
PublikacjaIn this paper, a comprehensive review of the impacts and imminent design challenges concerning such EV charging stations that are based on solar photovoltaic infrastructures is presented, which is based on state-of-the-art frameworks for PV-powered charging stations and the latest case studies. The main factors that are targeted in this review are the management of an EV charging system that is a composite of PV and public grid,...
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A framework to analyse the probability of accidental hull girder failure considering advanced corrosion degradation for risk-based ship design
PublikacjaShip’s hull girder failure could result from maritime accident that can cause human life loss, environmental disaster, and major economic impacts. In risk-based ship design paradigm, accounting for rare phenomena (e.g. ship-ship collision or grounding) is important to provide safe and durable structure. In-service corrosion-induced hull degradation should be considered at the design stage, as it can significantly affect structural...
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A hierarchical observer for a non-linear uncertain CSTR model of biochemical processes
PublikacjaThe problem of estimation of unmeasured state variables and unknown reaction kinetic functions for selected biochemical processes modelled as a continuous stirred tank reactor is addressed in this paper. In particular, a new hierarchical (sequential) state observer is derived to generate stable and robust estimates of the state variables and kinetic functions. The developed hierarchical observer uses an adjusted asymptotic observer...
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A Highly Compact Split Ring Resonator Based Rectangular Dielectric Resonator Antenna with Multiband Characterization
PublikacjaThis work encompasses a novel highly compact Split Ring Resonator (SRR) based quad-band Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) for 4G and 5G applications. The proposed antenna comprises of an extended rectangular feedline and a rectangular DR in combination with two SRRs. The DRA uses the extended rectangular microstrip feedline for providing better impedance matching and enhanced performance. Remarkably, the introduction of SRRs on...
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A Low-Profile 3-D Printable Metastructure for Performance Improvement of Aperture Antennas
PublikacjaIn order to increase the radiation performance of aperture-type antennas, this paper demonstrates a low-profile, planar, single-layer, three-dimensional (3-D) printable metastructure. The proposed hybridized metastructure is highly transparent as it is made out of novel hybrid meta-atoms having transmission coefficient magnitudes greater than -0.72 dB and fully complies with the near-field phase transformation principle. The hybridized...
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A Machine Learning Approach for Estimating Overtime Allocation in Software Development Projects
PublikacjaOvertime planning in software projects has traditionally been approached with search-based multi-objective optimization algorithms. However, the explicit solutions produced by these algorithms often lack applicability and acceptance in the software industry due to their disregard for project managers' intuitive knowledge. This study presents a machine learning model that learns the preferred overtime allocation patterns from solutions...
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A machine learning approach to classifying New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart failure
PublikacjaAccording to the European Society of Cardiology, globally the number of patients with heart failure nearly doubled from 33.5 million in 1990 to 64.3 million in 2017, and is further projected to increase dramatically in this decade, still remaining a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. One of the most frequently applied heart failure classification systems that physicians use is the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional...
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A method to synthesise groove cam Geneva mechanisms with increased dwell period
PublikacjaThe present study develops a method to synthesise the groove cam Geneva mechanism with increased dwell period. The main condition of the synthesis is to provide the desired law of motion of the wheel. Additional synthesis conditions are the limitation of the maximum pressure angle and the limitation of the minimum curvature radius of the cam profile. Unlike the conventional Geneva mechanisms, the synthesised groove cam Geneva mechanisms...
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A model for agribusiness supply chain risk management using fuzzy logic. Case study: Grain route from Ukraine to Poland
PublikacjaIn order to establish new logistics routes, it is necessary to address several technical and organizational issues, among others. One of the most important criteria for evaluating the performance of a supply chain is the delivery time, proactive consideration of potential hazards and associated uncertainties that may occur along the route. However, the existing solutions are often passive and reactive, based on statistics, thus...
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A New Approach of Solidification Analysis in Modular Latent Thermal Energy Storage Unit Based on Image Processing
PublikacjaThe solidification process of RT18HC in a cylindrical shell and tube storage unit has been studied using a new methodology based on image processing. The main idea of the algorithm is to label the region of solidification and use statistical functions to calculate the dimensions of the solidification front over time. Said analysis includes two methods. The first method is to measure the solid fraction changes during solidification....
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A novel approach to enhance high optically active L-lactate production from food waste by landfill leachate
PublikacjaThe recycling of food waste (FW) through anaerobic fermentation into lactic acid (LA), with two isomers L-LA and D-LA, aligns with the principles of a bio-based circular economy. However, FW fermentation is often limited by competing pathways, acidification inhibition, and trace metals deficiency. This study investigates the introduction of landfill leachate, containing buffering agents (ammonia) and trace metals, into FW fermentation....
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A novel section–section potential for short-range interactions between plane beams
PublikacjaWe derive a novel formulation for the interaction potential between deformable fibers due to short-range fields arising from intermolecular forces. The formulation improves the existing section–section interaction potential law for in-plane beams by considering an offset between interacting cross sections. The new law is asymptotically consistent, which is particularly beneficial for computationally demanding scenarios involving...
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A Numerical Model Study on Grasse River Ice Control Structures
PublikacjaIce jams in the Grasse River have caused the erosion of capping material designed to prevent the resurfacing of the bed sediment in the PCB-contaminated area. Two in-stream ice-control structures are proposed to avoid the jam-induced erosion of the capping material. These two ice-control options are a pier-type ice-control structure and a reconstruction of a small hydropower dam upstream of the capping site. A numerical model study...
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A Planar-Structured Circularly Polarized Single-Layer MIMO Antenna for Wideband Millimetre-Wave Applications
PublikacjaIn this paper, a simple geometry, planar-structured printed multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna utilizing dual circular polarization (CP) is presented. The proposed numerically and experimentally validated design features a fully grounded coplanar waveguide (CPW) and a systematically perturbed feedline radiator. The fringing electric (E) field along the feedline is altered by extruding periodic stubs on each side of the...
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A probabilistic-driven framework for enhanced corrosion estimation of ship structural components
PublikacjaThe work proposes a probabilistic-driven framework for enhanced corrosion estimation of ship structural components using Bayesian inference and limited measurement data. The new approach for modelling measurement uncertainty is proposed based on the results of previous corrosion tests that incorporate the non-uniform character of the corroded surface of structural components. The proposed framework's basic features are outlined,...