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Energy Efficiency Analysis of Railway Turnout Heating With a Simplified Snow Model Using Classical and Contactless Heating Method
PublikacjaElectrical heating of railway turnouts is a considerable technical and economic challenge, hence the need to conduct research for optimisation of a railway turnouts heating system. This paper presents results of a numerical analysis and experimental research on heating systems mounted on rail turnouts in line with the classical method and including a heater thermally insulated from the base of a rail. The numerical calculations...
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Positron collisions with molecular hydrogen: cross sections and annihilation parameters calculated using theR-matrix with pseudo-states method
PublikacjaThe molecular R-matrix with pseudo-states (MRMPS) method is employed to study positron collisions with H2. The calculations employ pseudo-continuum orbital sets containing up to h (l = 5) functions. Use of these high l functions is found to give converged eigenphase sums. Below the positronium formation threshold, the calculated cross sections agree with other high-accuracy theories and generally with the measurements. Calculation...
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A modified DC Hebb–Wagner polarization method for determining the partial protonic electrical conductivity in mixed-conducting BaGd0.3La0.7Co2O6−δ
PublikacjaIn this work, partial protonic conductivity in mixed conducting (BZCY721) and BaGd0.3La0.7Co2O6−d (BGLC137) was studied. For this purpose, a modified DC Hebb–Wagner polarization method was used. A four-wire type of galvanic cell as well as a suitable calculation model was applied. The method was validated using proton conducting electrolyte – BaZr0.7Ce0.2Y0.1O3−d – as a reference material. For the first time, protonic partial conductivity...
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Pumping effect measured by PIV method in multi-layer spike electrode EHD device for air cleaning
PublikacjaDust particles can be harmful for human health when inhaled. Especially dangerous are submicron dust particles, which can contain traces of toxic elements and can easily penetrate into human respiratory system. Thus, new devices for air cleaning are needed. In this work the flow velocity field patterns measured by Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) method in an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) device for air cleaning are presented. The...
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Rapid method for the determination of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs in fish muscle samples by microwave-assisted extraction and analysis of extracts by GC-ECD
PublikacjaA procedure for the multiresidue determination of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish muscle samples has been developed. The method is based on the microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of food samples from an acetonitrile-water (95 + 5, v/v) mixture followed by SPE cleanup of the extracts and analysis by GC with an electron capture detector. MAE operational parameters, such as the extraction solvent,...
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An algorithm for selecting a machine learning method for predicting nitrous oxide emissions in municipal wastewater treatment plants
PublikacjaThis study presents an advanced algorithm for selecting machine learning (ML) models for nitrous oxide (N2O) emission prediction in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) employing the activated sludge process. The examined ML models comprised multivariate adaptive regression spline (MARS), support vector machines (SVM), and extreme gradient boosting (XGboost). The study explores the concept that involves new criteria to select the...
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Determination of benzodiazepines and Z-hypnotic drugs in whole blood samples by GC–MS/MS: Method development, validation and application
PublikacjaBenzodiazepines (BZDs) and Z-drugs are widely used as anxiolytics, sedative hypnotics, anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants. “Designer benzodiazepines” (DBZDs) are a new psychoactive substance class consisting of benzodiazepine derivatives that are not allowed for medical use and are known for being used recreationally. From a toxicologist standpoint, the huge number of such substances implicate a necessity for developing fast...
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Wavelet-based denoising method for real phonocardiography signal recorded by mobile devices in noisy environment
PublikacjaThe main obstacle in development of intelligent autodiagnosis medical systems based on the analysis of phonocardiography (PCG) signals is noise. The noise can be caused by digestive and respiration sounds, movements or even signals from the surrounding environment and it is characterized by wide frequency and intensity spectrum. This spectrum overlaps the heart tones spectrum, which makes the problem of PCG signal filtrating complex....
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Visualization of short-term heart period variability with network tools as a method for quantifying autonomic drive
PublikacjaWe argue that network methods are successful in detecting nonlinear properties in the dynamics of autonomic nocturnal regulation in short-term variability. Two modes of visualization of networks constructed from RR-increments are proposed. The first is based on the handling of a state space. The state space of RR-increments can be modified by a bin size used to code a signal and by the role of a given vertex as the representation...
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MULTI-CRITERIA INVESTMENT DECISION SUPPORT MODEL USING FUZZY ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (F-AHP) METHOD FOR POWER INDUSTRY
PublikacjaIn this paper, the comparative analysis of two wind farm construction projects was presented. This particular type of analysis is commonly applied before purchasing investment project being in a planning phase by a company interested in its development. Conduction of this type of analysis is prompted by the necessity to take into consideration the requirements of Polish legislation. Comparison of wind farm construction projects...
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Method for the simultaneous determination of monoaromatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in industrial effluents using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction with GC-MS
PublikacjaWe present a new method for simultaneous determination of 22 monoaromatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in postoxidative effluents from the production of petroleum bitumen using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction coupled to gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The eight extraction parameters including the type and volume of extraction and disperser solvent, pH, salting out effect, extraction and centrifugation...
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Assessing groundwater vulnerability to sea water intrusion in the coastline of the inner Puck Bay using GALDIT method
PublikacjaIn this research, GALDIT method was used to assess seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifer of the inner Puck Bay (Southern Baltic Sea). The impact of potential sea-level rise on groundwater vulnerability for years 2081-2100 was also considered. The study area was categorized into three classes of vulnerability: low, moderate and high. The most vulnerable area is the Hel Peninsula with northern part of the Kashubian Coastland....
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Assessing groundwater vulnerability to sea water intrusion in the coastline of the inner Puck Bay using GALDIT method
PublikacjaIn this research, GALDIT method was used to assess seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifer of the inner Puck Bay (Southern Baltic Sea). The impact of potential sea-level rise on groundwater vulnerability for years 2081-2100 was also considered. The study area was categorized into three classes of vulnerability: low, moderate and high. The most vulnerable area is the Hel Peninsula with northern part of the Kashubian Coastland....
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A high-accuracy method of computation of x-ray waves propagation through an optical system consisting of many lenses
PublikacjaThe propagation of X-ray waves through an optical system consisting of many X-ray refractive lenses is considered. Two differential equations are contemplated for solving the problem for electromagnetic wave propagation: first – an equation for the electric field, second – an equation derived for a complex phase of an electric field. Both equations are solved by the use of a finite-difference method. The simulation error is estimated...
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ANALYSIS OF ROLLING RESISTANCE OF TIRES WITH RUN FLAT INSERT APPLYING DRUM METHOD AND RADIAL CHARACTERISTIC
PublikacjaThis paper presents analysis of rolling resistance of tires with RUN FLAT insert applying drum method and radial characteristic. The conducted studies indicated changes in operational properties of wheel, occurring as a result of inflation pressure drop in the wheel. As regards radial elasticity, such changes result in significant drop of radial rigidity and increase of static deflection and increase of tire rolling resistance....
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Project-Based Learning as a Method for Interdisciplinary Adaptation to Climate Change—Reda Valley Case Study
PublikacjaThe challenges of the global labour market require university authorities to extend traditional forms of education into more innovative and effective solutions. Project-based learning (PjBL) is one of highly effective methods for acquiring knowledge and teaching “soft” skills to future employees. This article describes an experimental use of PjBL at a university with a long history of teaching based on traditional methods—the Gdansk...
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An Easy and Ecological Method of Obtaining Hydrated and Non-Crystalline WO3−x for Application in Supercapacitors
PublikacjaIn this work, we report the synthesis of hydrated and non-crystalline WO3 flakes (WO3−x) via an environmentally friendly and facile water-based strategy. This method is described, in the literature, as exfoliation, however, based on the results obtained, we cannot say unequivocally that we have obtained an exfoliated material. Nevertheless, the proposed modification procedure clearly affects the morphology of WO3 and leads to loss...
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Method for determining of shallow water depths based on data recorded by UAV/USV vehicles and processed using the SVR algorithm
PublikacjaBathymetric measurements in waters shallower than 1 m are necessary to monitor seafloor relief changes in the coastal zone. This is especially important for ensuring the safety of navigation, navigation efficiency, as well as during the design and monitoring of hydrotechnical structures. Therefore, the aim of this article is to present a method for determining of shallow water depths based on data recorded by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...
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Application of Wavelet Transform and Fractal Analysis for Esophageal pH-Metry to Determine a New Method to Diagnose Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
PublikacjaIn this paper, a new method for analysing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is shown. This novel method uses wavelet transform (WT) and wavelet-based fractal analysis (WBFA) on esophageal pH-metry measurements. The esophageal pH-metry is an important diagnostic tool supporting the physician’s work in diagnosing some forms of reflux diseases. Interpreting the results of 24-h pH-metry monitoring is time-consuming, and the conclusions...
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A new duty cycles calculation method in pulse width modulation for direct matrix converters based on the shape function concept
PublikacjaPaper presents a new approach to duty cycle calculation in pulse width modulation for direct matrix converters. The essence of the proposed method is the use of elementary shape function of finite element. The algorithm for calculating the duty cycles was reduced to simple operations on the coordinates of input and output voltage vectors without trigonometric functions.
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Determination of the Theoretical and Actual Working Volume of a Hydraulic Motor—Part II (The Method Based on the Characteristics of Effective Absorbency of the Motor)
Publikacja: In this article, the second method of determination of the theoretical and actual working volume of a hydraulic motor is described. The proposed new method is based on the characteristics of effective absorbency of the motor. The effective absorbency has been defined as the ratio of flow rate in a motor to the rotational speed of the motor’s shaft. It has been shown that the effective absorbency is a nonlinear function of the...
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THE METHOD OF ENERGY-EFFICIENCY INVESTIGATIONS OF THE NEWLY PRODUCED MARINE FUELS THROUGH AN APPLICATION OF THE LABORATORY DIESEL ENGINE
PublikacjaThe article deals with one of the scientific issue solved within frames of the research project financed by Voivodeship Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Gdansk, namely, in particular, the method of energy investigations of the self-ignition engine in conditions of its supply with a non-standard (modified) marine fuel. The representative results of engine tests worked out on the especially built laboratory...
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The new method of settings the small fishes' backs in the desired direction
PublikacjaW artykule przeanalizowano znane sposoby ukierunkowywania małych ryb grzbietem w jedną stronę. Podano założenia nowego sposobu orientowania poprzecznego. Przedstawiono wstępną analizę teoretyczną orientowania poprzecznego opartego na wykorzystaniu pary równoległych, nachylonych do poziomu, współbieżnych, gładkich rolek. Przeprowadzono weryfikację doświadczalną nowego sposobu na przykładzie szprotów bałtyckich. Ze względu na wstępny...
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A modified static equivalency method for roll-on/roll-off vessels
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono zmodyfikowaną metodę statycznej równoważności dla statków ro-ro, opartą na wypiętrzaniu się wody na pokładzie samochodowym w wypadku wystąpienia otworu w burcie, do oceny bezpieczeństwa statku.
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Two-stage method of impulsive noise detection for audio signals
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono nowa dwuetapową metodę detekcji zakłóceń impulsowych opartą na analizie funkcji gęstości rozkładu prawdopodobieństwa zakłóconego sygnału. Opisano algorytm określania poziomu wyzwalania detektora progowego.
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Piece-wise constant approximation method of identification of RTS noise
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono nową metodę wydzielania szumów RTS z całkowitych szumów przyrządów półprzewodnikowych. Metoda ta oparta jest na aproksymacji liniowo odcinkowej przebiegu szumowego.Przedstawiono wyniki zastosowania tej metody do wydzielenia dwupoziomowego szumu RTS z szumu przyrządu półprzewodnikowego.
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Monotone method to Volterra and Fredholm integral equations with deviating arguments
PublikacjaPraca dotyczy problemów istnienia rozwiązań równań całkowych typu Volterry i Fredholma z odchylonymi argumentami. Podano warunki dostateczne na istnienie rozwiązań w odpowiedniej klasie. Pewne nierówności całkowe typu opóźnionego są również przedmiotem badań.
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Localization of ferromagnetic objects via magnetometric method near equator
PublikacjaIstnieje wiele metod wykrywania ukrytych w ziemi obiektów. Metody te można podzielić na pasywne i aktywne. Do metod pasywnych należy metoda magnetometryczna. Obiekt ferromagnetyczny zaburza w swoim otoczeniu równomierność pola magnetycznego. Korzystając z metody magnetometrycznej można to zaburzenie zmierzyć i wykryć obiekt. W pracy przedstawiono nową metodę lokalizacji obiektów ferromagnetycznych metodą magnetometryczną znajdujących...
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Dynamics of flexible multibody systems : Rigid finite element method.
PublikacjaW książce przedstawiono zagadnienie przekształceń jednorodnych, z punktu widzenia opisu dynamiki układów wielomasowych, złożonych z brył sztywnych. Omówiono metodę sztywnych elementów skończonych, w której model składa się z brył sztywnych połączonych elementami sprężystymi i tłumiącymi, a także jej wersję zmodyfikowaną. W modelu uwzględnia się duże przemieszczenia brył. Przedstawiono obliczenia dla belki wspornikowej oraz omówiono...
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A method for assessing hazards, risks and safety of damaged ships at sea
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wybrane problemy związane z metodą oceny bezpieczeństwa statków, opartej na ocenie zachowania się statku i ocenie ryzyka, w warunkach eksploatacyjnych. Omówiono zakres oceny bezpieczeństwa i analizy ryzyka w odniesieniu do zagadnienia zachowania się statku uszkodzonego na morzu. Analiza ryzyka oparta jest na zastosowaniu elementów Formalnej Oceny Bezpieczeństwa FSA. Opisano główne kroki analizy ryzyka. Podano podstawowe...
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Hearing aid fitting method based on fuzzy logic processing
PublikacjaWażnym etapem dopasowania współczesnych aparatów słuchowych jest wyznaczanie charakterystyki dynamiki słuchu. Charakterystyka ta wyznaczana jest na podstawie wyników testu skalowania głośności. Niestety wyniki te wyrażone są w skali kategorii głośności, natomiast aparaty słuchowe wymagają para-metrów numerycznych. Problem ten można rozwiązać za pomocą logiki rozmytej. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono metodę przetwarzania rozmytego...
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Hearing aid fitting method based on fuzzy logic processing
PublikacjaWażnym etapem dopasowania współczesnych aparatów słuchowych jest wyznaczanie charakterystyki dynamiki słuchu. Charakterystyka ta wyznaczana jest na podstawie wyników testu skalowania głośności. Niestety wyniki te wyrażone są w skali kategorii głośności, natomiast aparaty słuchowe wymagają para-metrów numerycznych. Problem ten można rozwiązać za pomocą logiki rozmytej. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono metodę przetwarzania rozmytego...
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Improved method of signal processing used in low-coherent systems
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono nowe,opracowane metody przetwarzania sygnału w układach niskokoherencyjnych. W układach niskokoherencyjnych z analizą sygnału w dziedzinie czasu zaproponowano wykorzystanie źródeł syntezowanych, natomiast w przypadku układów z przetwarzaniem sygnału w dziedzinie widma zaproponowano metodę opartą na pomiarze przesunięcia widma sygnału pomiarowego. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań eksperymentalnych zamieszczone...
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Energy-time method for assesment of main diesel engine operation
PublikacjaW publikacji przedstawiono rozwinięcie prezentowanej w literaturze metody ilościowej oceny działania na przykładzie okrętowego silnika głównego z zapłonem samoczynnym. Według tej interpretacji, działanie silnika może zostać przedstawione jako wielkość fizyczna. W tym aspekcie, na przykładzie wybranego układu funkcjonalnego, silnika dokonano oceny przydatności tej wielkości do opisu własności niezawodnościowych tego układu.
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BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION BY MEANS OF A JOINT IMPEDANCE– PHOTOPLETYSMOGRAPHIC METHOD
PublikacjaThe knowledge of patient’s day to day blood pressure changes is invaluable to physicians for both diagnostics and health monitoring reasons. Constant observation of the pressure throughout a day would provide even more valuable clinical information. A convenient non-invasive methods of blood pressure estimation for monitoring purposes are widely proposed. This work shows a statistical approach to...
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Innovative method for utilization of wastewater for security and safety in rural areas
PublikacjaIn the rural areas building of sewerage systems and central wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) often brings too high costs, due to high distances from one farm to another and terrain configuration. Individual treatment systems for each farm are a good solution. The teratment wetlands for nine individual farms were constructed in Kaszubian Lake District in summer and autumn 2009. Three configurations of reed beds were chosen. In...
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The original method of cutting power forecasting while wood sawing
PublikacjaEfekty energetyczne procesu przecinania drewna piłami (siły skrawania i moc skrawania) przy klasycznym podejściu do zagadnienia są określane na podstawie wartości właściwego powierzchniowego oporu skrawania. Z drugiej strony siły skrawania można rozważać z punktu widzenia współczesnej mechaniki pękania. Prognozowanie wartości kąta ścinania z zastosowaniem modeli uwzględniających wiązkość materiału obrabianego, ścinanie w płaszczyźnie...
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The Method of Reduction of Aerodynamic Forces Generated in Turbine Blade Seals
PublikacjaOpisano metodę zmniejszania sił wymuszających drgania aerodynamiczne poprzez zastosowanie nowego uszczelnienia nadbandażowego typu komorowego. Efektywność stosowania uszczelnienia komorowego potwierdzono obliczeniami numerycznymi i badaniami eksperymentalnymi.
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Investigation of the underwater noise produced by ships by means of intensity method
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A method for analysing ram pressure characteristics of impeller pump rotor
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono metodę wyznaczania kąta wypływu strumienia z wirnika w oparciu o określoną eksperymentalnie charakterystykę ciśnienia w funkcji natężenia przepływu. Metoda może być wykorzystana do określenia kąta napływu na palisadę łopatkową za kołem wirnikowym w sytuacji braku mozliwości jego pomiaru.
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New technology for hearing stimulation employing the SPS-S method
PublikacjaIstotnym założeniem metody SPS-S jest możliwość stosowania treningu słuchowego w warunkach życia codziennego, a więc także poza gabinetami placówek terapeutycznych. Mobilne urządzenie - stymulator słuchu jest oparte na najnowszej technologii mikroelektronicznej, Oferuje on możliwość wykorzystywania wielu programów terapii, które przebiegają z zastosowaniem algorytmów cyfrowego przetwarzania dźwięku. Algorytmy te można podzielić...
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The Method of reduction of aerodynamic forces generated in turbine blade seals
PublikacjaThe distibution of pressure in the seal gaps does not only affect the so called '' leakage losses'' and the turbine stage overall efficiency but also plays an important role in the generation of aerodynamic forces which may cause self-excited rotor vibrations. The paper describes a chamber seal applied for the reduction of the aerodynamic forces created in shroud seals. This kind of turbine seal was patented and tested.
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Y2O3:Eu nanocrystals as biomarkers prepared by a microwave hydrothermal method
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Influence of the Processing Method on the Properties of Ti-23 at.% Mo Alloy
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Spectral Finite Element Method in Condition Monitoring and Damage Detection
PublikacjaIt is well known that the dynamic behaviour of engineering structures may carry very important and crucial information that can be further used for the assessment of their condition as well as detection of any damage induced. The current interest in monitoring techniques based on the propagation of guided elastic waves requires that numerical techniques used for modelling the phenomena associated must shift into the realm of high...
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A method of selecting light sources from night satellite scenes
PublikacjaSatellite images carries a lot of data. Very sophisticated methods of analyses may reveal very complicated nature of the observed objects. In case of night images, lights play the role of information sources. In this paper we would like to present results of the research aimed to describe light sources from satellite night images by providing description of their luminosity. The authors point source imaging data from the satellite...
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A method to monitor urinary carbon dioxide in patients with septic shock
PublikacjaSevere sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions with mortality rates exceeding 31% (Levy et al., 2012) [1]. Septicemia was the most expensive US hospital condition in 2011 (Torio and Andrews, 2006)[2]. Urinary carbon dioxide may provide rapid, clinically useful information about a patient’s status, empowering physicians to intervene earlier and improve septic shock mortality. The objective of this paper is to validate...
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Employing a biofeedback method based on hemispheric synchronization in effective learning
PublikacjaIn this paper an approach to build a brain computer-based hemispheric synchronization system is presented. The concept utilizes the wireless EEG signal registration and acquisition as well as advanced pre-processing methods. The influence of various filtration techniques of EOG artifacts on brain state recognition is examined. The emphasis is put on brain state recognition using band pass filtration for separation of individual...
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Method of sacrificial anode transistor-driving in cathodic protection system
PublikacjaA magnesium anode driving system has been proposed. A PNP driving transistor has been used. Electrochemical testing in 3%NaCl, results and comparison of the driving system and classic direct anode to cathode connection are presented. The driving system reduced the protection current and stabilized the working conditions of the anode. Higher anode efficiency was achieved. Overprotection and hydrogen embrittlement threats were prevented...
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Temperature influence on tire/road noise evaluated by the drum method
PublikacjaAmbient air and road surface temperatures substantially affect the road vehicle noise emission. The temperature influence on tire/road noise depends mainly on tire-road combination. It is different for dense and porous pavements, for bituminous and cement ones. It differs also depending on tires. The correction procedures for temperature effect are still under consideration and preparation. Laboratory experiment was prepared to...