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  • Evaluation of technical efficiency of heat and electric power generation

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    - Polish Maritime Research - Rok 2009

    This paper presents an evaluation of technical efficiency and time-dependent changes in productivity of Polish professional electric power and heat&electric power stations by using Data Envelopment Analysis non-parametric method. The research covered the enterprises whose total available electric power amounted to about 98% of that of all professional thermal electric power stations in this country. The analysis has concerned...

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  • Performance analysis of power swing blocking feature in ABB 670 series impedance relays

    Publikacja

    - Acta Energetica - Rok 2012

    This paper presents test results of a distance protection’s PSD power swing detection feature in ABB 670 series relays. A RED670 relay was tested, which is part of the hydroelectric set protection in Żarnowiec Pumped Storage Plant. The power swing blocking feature’s performance was analysed on the basis of the results of object tests made with an Omicron digital tester. Also presented are simulation results that illustrate the...

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  • The Large Customer Reactive Power Control Possibilities

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    n this paper the authors wish to draw attention to the rationale for, and the possibility of, the use of local reactive power sources by the Transmission Node Master Controller (TNMC). Large Customers (LC) are one of the possible reactive power sources. The paper presents the issues related to the need for coordination between the control systems installed in the LC network, and coordination between control systems of the LC as...

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  • Optimization of combined heat and power (CHP) market allocation: The case of Poland

    Combined heat and power (CHP), that is production of electricity and useful heat in a single thermodynamic process, is a way of primary energy saving and emission reduction. Therefore, promotion of the electricity from high-efficiency cogeneration (CHP-E) was encouraged in the European Union. However, CHP-E promotion mechanisms proved low effectiveness in certain countries, like Poland, where the prices of certificates of origin...

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  • Human factors in nuclear power engineering in Polish conditions

    The paper “Human factors in nuclear power engineering in polish conditions” focuses on analysis of dynamics of preparing polish society to build first nuclear power plant in XXI century in Poland. Authors compare experience from constructing nuclear power plant Sizewell B (Great Britain) and Sizewell C, which is in preparation phase with polish nuclear power program. Paper includes aspects e.g. of creating nuclear safety culture...

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  • Human Factors in Nuclear Power Engineering in Polish Conditions

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    - Acta Energetica - Rok 2014

    The paper “Human factors in nuclear power engineering in polish conditions” focuses on analysis of dynamics of preparing polish society to build fi rst nuclear power plant in XXI century in Poland. Authors compare experience from constructing nuclear power plant Sizewell B (Great Britain) and Sizewell C, which is in preparation phase with polish nuclear power program. Paper includes aspects e.g. of creating nuclear safety culture and...

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  • Automatic tuning of a resonant circuit in wireless power supply systems for biomedical sensors

    In this paper, a tuning method of a resonant circuit suited for wireless powering of miniature endoscopic capsules is presented and discussed. The method allows for an automatic tuning of the resonant frequency and matching impedance of a full wave rectifier loading the resonant circuit. Thereby, the receiver tunes so as to obtain the highest power efficiency under given conditions of transmission. A prototype receiver for wireless...

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  • Verification of safety in low-voltage power systems without nuisance tripping of residual current devices

    Low-voltage power systems require initial and periodical verification to check the effectiveness of protection against electric shock. As a protection in case of fault, automatic disconnection of supply is most often used. To verify such a protection measure, the earth fault loop impedance or resistance is measured. This measurement is easy to perform in circuits without residual current devices. When residual current devices are...

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  • Power Converter Solutions for Industrial PV Applications—A Review

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    - ENERGIES - Rok 2022

    : As the use of photovoltaics becomes more widespread, new technologies for more efficient energy generation, transmission, and distribution based on power electronics converters are being developed. The most common applications are grid-on, energy storage, hybrid, and high voltage gain applications. These applications impose several additional requirements in the design of power converters associated with the solar battery’s maximum...

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  • APPLICATION OF REDUNDANCY IN SHIP POWER PLANTS OF OFFSHORE VESSEL

    Power and propulsion systems of offshore units must be of a very high level of reliability. The loss of ability to perform functions of their components causes generally to very high economic losses, which may be increased by unused the weather window resulting to postponing the planned offshore operations. To ensure carrying out so expensive offshore operations in the most reliable way, various types of redundancies are built-in...

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  • Musical instrument sound separation methods supported by artificial nueural network decision system

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    - Rok 2006

    Rozprawa doktorska (27 czerwica 2006).Celem prowadzonych prac badawczych było opracowanie algorytmów separacji dźwięków instrumentów muzycznych. Dodatkowo dobrano zestaw parametrów tak aby możliwe było wytrenowanie sztucznej sieci neuronowej w celu automatycznego rozpoznawania odseparowanych sygnałów. Zaproponowano również aby algorytm decyzyjny odpowiedzialny za klasyfikacje dźwięków pełnił funkcję automatycznej metody oceny algorytmów...

  • Magnetic and capacitive couplings influence on power and energy measurement in double circuit high voltage overhead transmission line

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    - Rok 2016

    The paper discusses influence of magnetic and capacitive couplings on power and energy measurement in case of double circuit high voltage overhead transmission line. There are presented and discussed various factors influencing the power flow among the line‟s circuits. Mathematical model based calculations results are compared to the real transmission line measurements.

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  • Polytypism and superconductivity in the NbS2 system

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    - DALTON TRANSACTIONS - Rok 2021

    We report on the phase formation and the superconducting properties in the NbS2 system. Specifically, we have performed a series of standardized solid-state syntheses in this system, which allow us to establish a comprehensive synthesis map for the formation of the two polytypes 2H-NbS2 and 3R-NbS2, respectively. We show that the identification of two polytypes by means of X-ray diffraction is not always unambiguous. Our physical...

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  • Cognitive network model dedicated to transport system telematics

    The paper defines the concept of cognitive radio, in the context of transport systems, with particular emphasis on modern ecological concept of “green cognitive radio”. In addition, in the paper a modified cognitive network model dedicated to transport system telematics is proposed and presented. Algorithms to support the functioning of the cognitive radio are discussed. Sensors necessary to use the network to support cognitive...

  • Power enhancement of the Brayton cycle by steam utilization

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    • K. Jesionek
    • A. Chrzczonowski
    • P. Ziółkowski
    • J. Badur

    - Archives of Thermodynamics - Rok 2012

    The paper presents thermodynamic analysis of the gas-steam unit of the 65 MWe combined heat and power station. Numerical analyses of the station was performed for the nominal operation conditions determining the Brayton and combined cycle. Furthermore, steam utilization for the gas turbine propulsion in the Cheng cycle was analysed. In the considered modernization, steam generated in the heat recovery steam generator unit is directed...

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  • REDUNDANCY AS A WAY INCREASING RELIABILITY OF SHIP POWER PLANTS

    One of key ways of assuring a high level of reliability of a ship power plant is to design redundancy of its structural elements, for example redundancy of prime drivers, drivelines etc. This paper deals with issues related to the redundancy as a way increasing dependability of the ship power and propulsion systems. Especially, fundamental characteristics of dependability, major design strategies influencing the reliability, and...

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  • Monitoring system of the road embankment

    The paper presents the monitoring system of the embankment supported on concrete columns and overlaid by a load transfer platform (LTP) with the embedded steel grid. This field investigation was to study the complex inter-action between the columns, the LTP layer, and steel reinforcement via full-scale in situ measurements during erection of the embankment. The study was focused on the behaviour of steel reinforcement and the behaviour...

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  • Impact of power electronic Var compensators installed in certain grid points on the voltage failure

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2012

    The article presents the test results of the various types of static compensators FACTS models in the power system. The basic case, which was analyzed, it was behavior of compensators which are installed in select points of the system during voltage failure. The article presents selected results of studies conducted as part of a work [2].

  • MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE ROAD EMBANKMENT

    The paper presents the analysis of the monitoring system of the embankment supported on concrete columns and overlaid by a load transfer platform with the embedded steel grid. This field investigation was to study the complex interaction among the columns, the load transfer platform layer, and steel grid via in situ measurements during erection and live loading of the embankment. The study was focused on the behaviour of steel...

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  • The concept of a new two-stage fuse for high power pulse forming

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    This manuscript introduces the concept, physical operating principle and studies on a new and unique two stage forming fuse (TSFF) with interstage spark gap commutation and presents its application for forming high power pulses of extreme parameters. The paper classifies TSFF performance and compares it with conventional single-stage forming fuses. The conclusions are supported by analytical and experimental studies in laboratory...

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  • Simplified, multiregional fuzzy model of a nuclear power plant steam turbine

    Power systems, including steam turbines and synchronous generators, are complex nonlinear systems with parameters varying over time. The paper presents the developed simplified, multiregional fuzzy model of the steam turbine of a nuclear power plant turbine generator set and compares the results with a full nonlinear model and commonly used linear input-output model of a steam turbine. The proposed model consist of series of linear...

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  • The impact of the distribution network reconfiguration on active power losses: Selected issues of UPGRID project realization

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    The dynamic development of smart grids allows the use of remote controllable switches to change the configuration of the distribution network. The paper discusses the impact of the distribution system reconfiguration on active power losses, taking into account the typical daily load profiles. Based on modified IEEE 33-bus test distribution system the article presents the method of selection the appropriate sensitivity factor and...

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  • Dynamic model of nuclear power plant turbine

    The paper presents the dynamic multivariable model of Nuclear Power Plant steam turbine. Nature of the processes occurring in a steam turbine causes a task of modeling it very difficult, especially when this model is intended to be used for on-line optimal process control (model based) over wide range of operating conditions caused by changing power demand. Particular property of developed model is that it enables calculations...

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  • Comparative analysis of switched reluctance motor control algorithms

    Publikacja
    • G. Demidova
    • Y. Derbikov
    • F. Petrikov
    • D. Lukichev
    • R. Strzelecki
    • A. Anuchin

    - Scientific and Technical Journal of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics - Rok 2023

    Предмет исследования. Развитие микропроцессорной техники и силовой электроники позволило создавать недорогие и эффективные системы управления различными электромеханическими объектами, которые ранее широко не использовались из-за сложности управления. К таким устройствам можно отнести вентильно-индукторные электрические машины. Данные машины широко применяются в различных практических разработках, например, в тяговом электроприводе,...

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  • AC-DC-DC Converter for Small Power Energy Storage Systems

    Publikacja

    - ENERGIES - Rok 2023

    The energy transformation driven by the development of renewable energy sources has become a reality for all power grid users. Prosumer energy, primarily utilizing photovoltaic installations, is one of the fastest-growing market segments. The advancement of technology, a decrease in electrochemical energy storage prices, and changes in the legal framework governing energy billing for grid-fed power have led to a growing interest...

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  • Control of a wind power generator in case of voltage sags in power network

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    W artykule poruszono problem związany ze sposobem sterowania generatorem elektrowni wiatrowej w przypadku wystąpienia po stronie sieci zapadów napięcia.Jako generator wykorzystano maszynę dwustronnie zasilaną której stojan podłączono bezpośrednio do sieci natomiast wirnik zasilano poprzez kaskadę przekształtników. Wystąpienie spadku lub zapadu napięcia sieci w przypadku pracy tego typu generatora może doprowadzić do uszkodzenia...

  • Concept of an Innovative Autonomous Unmanned System for Bathymetric Monitoring of Shallow Waterbodies (INNOBAT System)

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    • M. Specht
    • A. Stateczny
    • C. Specht
    • S. Widźgowski
    • O. Lewicka
    • M. Wiśniewska

    - ENERGIES - Rok 2021

    Bathymetry is a subset of hydrography, aimed at measuring the depth of waterbodies and waterways. Measurements are taken inter alia to detect natural obstacles or other navigational obstacles that endanger the safety of navigation, to examine the navigability conditions, anchorages, waterways and other commercial waterbodies, and to determine the parameters of the safe depth of waterbodies in the vicinity of ports, etc. Therefore,...

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  • Technical and economic conditions of supplying residential consumers with heat from nuclear power plant

    The reduction of CO2 emission requires technological shift towards carbon-free options. Cogeneration of electricity and heat based on coal and natural gas will experience generation cost increase, if the costs of emissions are imposed on the plant operators. Therefore, nuclear and renewable options should be considered. In this paper, we present the concept of electricity and heat supply system with nuclear condensing turbine adapted...

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  • System pozycjonowania dynamicznego morskich jednostek pływających jako system mechatroniczny

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    W artykule przedstawiano system pozycjonowania dynamicznego półzanurzeniowej platformy wiertniczej, który jest rozpatrywany jako system mechatroniczny. W szczególności zaś zaprezentowano systemy referencyjne utrzymania stanowiska pozycyjnego na morzu, urządzenia nawigacyjne, czujniki ruchów własnych jednostki pływającej i anemometry rozważane jako czujniki systemu mechatronicznego oraz pędniki azymutalne rozważane jako nastawniki...

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  • Online urban acoustic noise monitoring system

    Concepts and implementation of the Online Urban Noise Monitoring System are presented. Principles of proposed solution used for dynamic acoustical maps creating are discussed. The architecture of the system and the data acquisition scheme are described. The concept of noise mapping, based on noise source model and propagation simulations, was developed and employed in the system. Dynamic estimation of noise source parameters utilized...

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  • Security Assessment of a Turbo-Gas Power Plant

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    - Rok 2009

    Critical infrastructures are exposed to new threats due to the large number of vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses introduced by the extensive use of information and communication technologies. This paper presents the results of an exhaustive security assessment for a turbo-gas power plant.

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  • High Frequency Harmonics Emission of Modern Power Electronic AC-DC Converters

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2013

    Modern AC/DC converters with bidirectional power flow employing PWM boost topology generate harmonic distortions of input current in relatively high frequency range tightly related to modulation carrier frequency. These frequencies and its multiples in typical applications are usually located in frequency range from single up to several of kHz. Increased harmonic emission in this frequency range can easily and harmfully influence...

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  • Wpływ stopowania laserowego z użyciem nanorurek węglowych stopu Ti13Nb13Zr do zastosowań biomedycznych na jego wybrane własności mechaniczne

    Do eksperymentu użyto stopu tytanu Ti13Nb13Zr, który ze względu na swój skład chemiczny i właściwości mechaniczne stanowi materiał do zastosowań w inżynierii medycznej. Celem pracy była ocena wpływu stopowania laserowego stopu Ti13Nb13Zr z powłoką z wielościennych nanorurek węglowych na jego właściwości mechaniczne (chropowatość, nanotwardość, moduł Younga). Do wytworzenia powłoki węglowej wykorzystano metodę osadzania elektroforetycznego (EDP)....

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  • Modelling and analysis of medium frequency transformers for power converters

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2020

    The evolutions in power systems and electric vehicles, related to the economic opportunities and the environmental issues, bring the need of high power galvanically isolated DC-DC converter. The medium frequency transformer (MFT) is one of its key components, enabled by the increasing switching frequency of modern power semiconductors like silicon carbide transistors or diodes. The increased operating frequency offers small...

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  • Application of Traction Supply System for Charging Electric Cars

    Publikacja

    - ENERGIES - Rok 2022

    The 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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  • Effective Short -term Forecasting of Wind Farms Power

    Publikacja

    - Acta Energetica - Rok 2015

    Forecasting a specific wind farm's generation capacity within a 24 hour perpective requires both a reliable forecast of wind, as well as supporting tools. This tool is a dedicated model of wind farm power. This model should include not only general rules of wind to mechanical energy conversion, but also the farm's specific features. This paper present analytical, statistical, and neuron models of wind farm power. The study is based...

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  • Feasibility of combined diesel engine - steam turbine in power station operating in the maritime

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2012

    Compression-ignition engines used in ship technology as main propulsion engines are large units reaching even to 50-60 MW. Currently, the efficiency of such engines amounts to 45-50%. With such a large power unit, exhaust gases leaving the engine contain very large quantities of heat available for further treatment. Exhaust gases from the piston engine contain about 25% of the heat supplied to the engine in the fuel. Using the...

  • The Concept of a Methodology for Selecting the Optimal Parameters of Heat Received from a Nuclear Power Plant Operating in a Partial Cogeneration Mode

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    The paper presents the concept of the objective function which is to allow the selection of optimal parameters of the district heating system using a nuclear power plant operating in partial cogeneration mode. The concept is based on research carried out a number of years ago. The size of annual expenses was proposed as the objective function, which allows to compare the operation of a nuclear power plant in partial cogeneration...

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  • Technological and Media Platforms: Redefinition of Meanings as Symbolic Power over the Discourse

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2020

    Redefining the meanings of such social terms as “likes” and “friends” on Facebook is a popular practice. In terms of consistency, the (auto)-redefinition of the term “platform” is itself particularly important from a media management perspective. The article proposes to consider the redefinition of meanings as a form of wielding non-transparent power over discourse. From this perspective, redefining a meaning is a form of holding...

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  • The Influence of Cooperation on the Operation of an MPC Controller Pair in a Nuclear Power Plant Turbine Generator Set

    Publikacja

    - ENERGIES - Rok 2022

    The paper discusses the problem of cooperation between multiple model predictive control (MPC) systems. This approach aims at improving the control quality in electrical energy generation and forms the next step in a series of publications by the authors focusing on the optimization and control of electric power systems. Cooperation and cooperative object concepts in relation to a multi MPC system are defined and a cooperative control...

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  • Energy storage device based on flywheel, power converters and Simulink real-time

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2017

    This electronic document is a “live” template and already defines the components of your paper [title, text, heads, etc.] in its style sheet. Paper presents information on Energy Storage Device based on Flywheel and bi-directional IGBT Power Converters – designed for LINTE^2 laboratory owned by Gdansk University of Technology in Poland. Paper is divided into four sections. First section of the paper provides introductory information...

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  • Selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering

    The paper presents the selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering specially investment risk evaluation methods. The proposed model can be used in the range programming the development and investing process in power engineering. Decision making problems in power engineering and the evaluation of investment effectiveness in particular are closely related to modelling which relatively accurately reflects...

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  • Power Surge Compensator based on a Four Level Diode Clamped Inverter for ship application. Average model

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2015

    Paper presents continuous average value model of Power Surge Compensator based on a Four Level Diode Clamped Inverter with super capacitor as a energy storage device. This conditioner is design for power surge or fluctuation elimination, by compensating it with energy stored in ESD. Continuous average value model of multilevel S-PWM has been presented also. Summary of raised problem is a simulation model made in PowerSim Psim 8...

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  • Experimental test results of the 150kVA 18-pulse diode rectifier with series active power filter

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2016

    The paper presents the control system and selected results of experimental tests of the ac/dc power converter consisting of 18-pulse diode rectifier on the basis of coupled reactors and a serial active power filter. Three configurations of the 150kVA converter were tested experimentally and compared: 18-pulse diode rectifier with and without additional grid reactor and the rectifier integrated with the active power filter. The...

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  • Estimation of the Maximum Permissible PV Power to be Connected to the MV Grid

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2023

    In recent decades, a significant increase in the share of renewable energy sources in power grids at various voltage levels has been observed. A number of articles have been published highlighting emerging problems in low-voltage grids with a large share of prosumers and in medium- and high-voltage grids to which photovoltaic (PV) plants are connected. The article analyzes the medium-voltage grid in terms of the possibility of...

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  • Phase-difference positioning in asynchronous system

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2018

    This paper presents concept and implementation of digital positioning system based on phase difference measurements, designed as a navigational aid for marine applications. Main feature of proposed system is the ability to work in both synchronous mode, with one master station and set of slave stations synchronized with master, and in asynchronous mode with independent clocking of all stations.

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  • How to choose drive’s rated power in electrified urban transport?

    Publikacja

    Selection of drive's rated power influences not only vehicle's dynamics, but also its energy efficiency. Mentioned above approach requires a multiphysical model, which covers both mechanical and electrical phenomena. This paper discusses how selection of traction drive's rated power influences vehicle energy consumption on example of a trolleybus. A complex mathematical model was developed in Matlab/Simulink to describe the multiphisical...

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  • Interdependence between Power Grids and Communication Networks: A Resilience Perspective

    Publikacja
    • L. Martins
    • R. Girao-Silva
    • L. Jorge
    • A. Gomes
    • F. Musumeci
    • J. Rak

    - Rok 2017

    Power network resilience is increasingly dependent on communication networks. Besides traditional generation, power networks need to accommodate increasingly high penetration levels of dispersed micro generation, mostly based on renewable sources, and increasing and challenging demand, such as electric vehicles. At the same time the deployment of enabling technologies throughout the power grid makes available new demand resources...

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  • INVESTIGATION INTO INTERFEROMETRIC SONAR SYSTEM ACCURACY

    Publikacja

    - HYDROACOUSTICS - Rok 2015

    The results of the accuracy measurements of phase differencing bathymetric sonar (PDBS) system in shallow waters are presented in the article. The measurement results were compared with the theoretical calculations for sonar system accuracy and international standards for hydrographic surveys. The proposed formulas enable to assess a priori sonar system performance using system quality factor (SQF), which takes into account influence...

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  • Operation of the 900 MW power plant with the ORC supplied from three heat sources

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2014

    The chapter is aimed at utilisation of waste heat in the reference supercritical power plant in the manner to produce electricity in ORC installation. The waste heat is available in the form of a stream of hot water at 90°C, recovered from the exhaust gases in the amount of 200MW. Such low enthalpy heat source is rather insufficient to produce a good quality vapour to feed the ORC turbine. Therefore an original approach to increase...