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Effect of microstructure on mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of 2205 duplex stainless steel
PublikacjaThis paper presents results of the research on impact of microstructure of austenitic-ferritic steel of duplex type on its mechanical properties and susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking. As showed, improper processing technologies more and more often used in shipbuilding industry for plates and other half-finished products made of duplex steel may cause significant lowering their properties, which frequently makes their...
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Estimating the Average Speed of Public Transport Vehicles Based on Traffic Control System Data
PublikacjaIntelligent Transport Systems are a valuable source of traffic information, covering both private and public vehicles. The main problem, however, is that very few studies are conducted to determine the speed of buses, trams and trolleys in urban networks in relation to traffic conditions. The paper investigates how ITS systems data could be used to model the speed of Public Transport vehicles. This is now possible thanks to the...
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Multi-state vibronic interactions in the fluorobenzene radical cation: The importance of quadratic coupling terms
PublikacjaThe multi-mode multi-state vibronic interactions in the set of X^2B_1 - D^2A_1 electronic states of the monofluoro benzene radical cation are investigated theoretically, based on a quadratic vibronic coupling approach. The underlying ionization potentials and coupling constants are obtained from ab initio coupled-cluster calculations. Previous investigations (relying on the linear coupling approach) are extended by including all...
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Influence of conductive carbon and MnCo2O4 on morphological and electrical properties of hydrogels for electrochemical energy conversion
PublikacjaIn this work, a strategy for one-stage synthesis of polymer composites based on PNIPAAm hydrogel was presented. Both conductive particles in the form of conductive carbon black (cCB) and MnCo2O4 (MCO) spinel particles were suspended in the three-dimensional structure of the hydrogel. The MCO particles in the resulting hydrogel composite acted as an electrocatalyst in the oxygen evolution reaction. Morphological studies confirmed...
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Non-linear behaviour of base-isolated building supported on flexible soil under damaging earthquakes
PublikacjaSeismic isolation is a strategy to reduce damage of structures exposed to devastating earthquake excitations. Isolation systems, applied at the base of buildings, lower the fundamental frequency of the structure below the range of dominant frequencies of the ground motion as well as allow to dissipate more energy during structural vibrations. The effectiveness of the base-isolated buildings in damage reduction has been confirmed...
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Automatic tuning of a resonant circuit in wireless power supply systems for biomedical sensors
PublikacjaIn 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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Resilient Routing in Communication Networks
PublikacjaThis important text/reference addresses the latest issues in end-to-end resilient routing in communication networks. The work highlights the main causes of failures of network nodes and links, and presents an overview of resilient routing mechanisms, covering issues related to the Future Internet (FI), wireless mesh networks (WMNs), and vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs). For each of these network architectures, a selection of...
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Measurement of sub-nanometer molecular layers with ISFET without a reference electrode dependency
PublikacjaA new method of detection and measurement with sub-nanometer resolution of layers adsorbed or bonded to the ISFET's gate dielectric was presented. The sensitivity of this method is high enough to detect even partial mono-layer covering. The transconductance measurement of the ISFET provides independence of the output signal from pH changes and the driving electrode electrochemical potential instabilities. The stable reference electrode...
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Właściwości fizykochemiczne i możliwości zastosowania preparatu biosurfaktantowego wytwarzanego przez Pseudomonas PS-17
PublikacjaPraca dotyczy właściwości fizykochemicznych nieoczyszczonego biosurfaktantu wytwarzanego przez szczep Pseudomonas PS-17 (biokompleksu ramnolipidowego RL53) oraz możliwości jego zastosowania w rafinacji olejów roślinnych. W części literaturowej przedstawiono zarys wiedzy na temat toksyczności i biodegradowalności biosurfaktantów, a także na temat wybranych właściwości fizykochemicznych tych związków, takich jak zdolność do micelizacji...
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Randomly Functionalized Polyethylenes: In Quest of Avoiding Catalyst Deactivation
PublikacjaWell-defined randomly functionalized polyolefins produced by catalysis form an interesting class of polymers with great potential for various applications. One of the major challenges for the production of these materials forms the incompatibility of the commonly used electrophilic group 4 metal based catalysts and the desired nucleophilic, especially protic functionalities like hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups. Although pacification...
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Ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) of cerium oxide-based compound
PublikacjaUltrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) is an innovative sintering technique that can densify ceramics in a few seconds, dramatically reducing the carbon footprint and firing costs. In this work, the feasibility of applying UHS in Gd-doped ceria (GDC) and GDC-Er-stabilized bismuth oxide (ESB) composite powders was investigated. At high UHS currents (22-24 A), a fully dense GDC sample with a large grain size was obtained. Nonetheless,...
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THE ROLE OF THIN FUNCTIONAL LAYERS IN SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
PublikacjaWidespread commercialization of solid oxide fuel cells requires lowering its cost. It is generally accepted that to lower the cost of solid oxide fuel cells it is necessary to use metal alloys as interconnectors and, consequently, lower its operating temperature to slow down interconnectors degradation. As a result the area specific resistance of the cathodes should be lowered to sustain the performance of the cells. In order to...
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Techno-economic assessment of cooperation of hybrid renewable energy sources with hydrogen storage
PublikacjaThe paper presents a technical and economic analysis of the power supply for a model industrial facility with the use of the most promising renewable energy sources (RES), supported by a hydrogen energy storage. This scenario was compared with the variants of supplying the facility directly from the grid and from RES without energy storage. A strategy was proposed for powering the plant aimed at maximising self-consumption of self-generated...
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Pulse-Width Modulation of Power Electronic DC–AC Converter
PublikacjaThe Second Edition of High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab®/Simulink delivers an updated and thorough overview of topics central to the understanding of AC motor drive systems. The book includes new material on medium voltage drives, covering state-of-the-art technologies and challenges in the industrial drive system, as well as their components, and control, current source inverter-based drives, PWM techniques for...
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REMONTY I PRZEBUDOWY DACHÓW Z ZASTOSOWANIEM ELEMENTÓW LEKKIEJ OBUDOWY
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono przykładowe rozwiązania remontów i przebudowy dachów. Omówiono rozwiązania zmiany materiału pokrycia zarówno bez dodawania warstwy izolacyjnej, jak i z ułożeniem dodatkowej warstwy ocieplenia na istniejącej połaci dachowej a także sposób przebudowy dachu, polegający na ustawianiu nowej, lekkiej konstrukcji nośnej dachu, bezpośrednio na istniejącym pokryciu dachu płaskiego.
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Proposal of a method for effective tasks distribution in the execution of compolex problems
PublikacjaAn access to a great number of various services allows for decomposition of complex problems into smaller and less complex tasks. Those tasks can be presented in a form of a dependency graph. This paper shows an idea of executing such a problem using cooperating autonomous agents. Main focus of this work is cooperation covering effective tasks distribution among executors. This paper presents an algorithm for dynamic executor selection...
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Korozja w środowisku ropy naftowej. Czynniki i monitorowanie
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono analizy właściwości ropy naftowej z punktu widzenia zawartych w niej czynników korozyjnych oraz ich wpływu na korozję stali w trakcie procesu destylacji ropy naftowej. Krytycznej analizie poddane zostały możliwości oferowane przez współczesne techniki pomiarowe. Wskazano na istotność prowadzenia kompleksowego programu oceny ropy, monitorowania korozji oraz stosowania ochrony inhibitorowej w celu ochrony instalacji...
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Compact global association based adaptive routing framework for personnel behavior understanding
PublikacjaPersonnel behavior understanding under complex scenarios is a challenging task for computer vision. This paper proposes a novel Compact model, which we refer to as CGARPN that incorporates with Global Association relevance and Adaptive Routing Pose estimation Network. Our framework firstly introduces CGAN backbone to facilitate the feature representation by compressing the kernel parameter space compared with typical algorithms,...
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Mechanism of Li nucleation at graphite anodes and mitigation strategies
PublikacjaLithium metal plating is a critical safety issue in Li-ion cells with graphite anodes, and contributes significantly to ageing, drastically limiting the lifetime and inducing capacity loss. Nonetheless, the nucleation mechanism of metallic Li on graphite anodes is still poorly understood. But in-depth understanding is needed to rationally design mitigation measures. In this work, we conducted FirstPrinciples studies to elucidate...
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Microstructural Design of Ba0.5La0.5Co0.5Fe0.5O3 Perovskite Ceramics
PublikacjaBa0.5La0.5Co0.5Fe0.5O3 was synthesized in the solid-state reaction route. The influence of ball milling parameters (such as milling media size, angular velocity, and time), pelletizing pressure, and annealing parameters on the microstructure was studied. The grain size distribution and density or specific surface area changes were investigated in each approach while the individual parameters were changed. The evaluation of BLCF...
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The geodetic monitoring of the engineering structure – a practical solution of the problem in 3D space
PublikacjaThe study raises the issues concerning the automatic system designed for the monitoring of movement of controlled points, located on the roof covering of the Forest Opera in Sopot. It presents the calculation algorithm proposed by authors. It takes into account the specific design and location of the test object. High forest stand makes it difficult to use distant reference points. Hence the reference points used to study the stability...
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The influence of small intestinal mucus structure on particle transport ex vivo
PublikacjaMucus provides a barrier to bacteria and toxins while allowing nutrient absorption and waste transport. Unlike colonic mucus, small intestinal mucus structure is poorly understood. This study aimed to provide evidence for a continuous, structured mucus layer and assess the diffusion of different sized particles through it. Mucus structure was assessed by histology and immunohistochemistry. Ultra-structure was assessed by scanning...
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Analiza numeryczna i analityczna przekrycia w kształcie powłoki synklastycznej o podstawie kwadratowej
PublikacjaW pracy poruszono problem obliczania przekrycia żelbetowego w kształcie powłoki synklastycznej ściętej o podstawie kwadratowej. Przedstawiono obliczenia analityczne i numeryczne sił w powłoce. Powłoka jest poddana działaniu głównie sił ściskających, co jest korzystne dla tego typu konstrukcji. W strefie brzegowej i podporowej konieczne jest wymiarowanie na mimośrodowe ściskanie i rozciąganie z uwagi na znaczący wzrost momentów...
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System informacji przestrzennej dla morskich rejonów przybrzeżnych. Logistyka i obronność.
PublikacjaAutorzy wskazują na możliwość poprawienia jakości zarządzania decyzjami oraz dowodzeniem na wypadek działań wojennych lub wypadków morskich poprzez jednoznaczne i metodyczne połączenie cyfrowych map morskich wykonanych w standardzie ENC/S-57 i DNC/VPF oraz danych z zasobu geodezyjnego dotyczącego obszaru lądowego. Aktualnie nie funkcjonuje w Polsce system informacji przestrzennej obejmujący polskie wybrzeże, który mógłby zostać...
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The use of machine learning for face regions detection in thermograms
PublikacjaThe aim of this study is to analyse the methods of detecting characteristic points of the face in thermographic images. As part of the implementation an extensive analysis of scientific publications covering similar issues both for the analysis of images made in visible light and thermographic images was carried out. On the basis of this analysis, 3 models were selected and then they were implemented and tested on the basis of...
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Light-Powered Starter for Micro-Power Boost DC–DC Converter for CMOS Image Sensors
PublikacjaThe design of a starter for a low-voltage, micro-power boost DC–DC converter intended for powering CMOS image sensors is presented. A unique feature of the starter is extremely low current, below 1 nA, supplying its control circuit. Therefore, a high-voltage (1.3 V) configuration of series-connected photovoltaic diodes available in a standard CMOS process or a small external LED working in photovoltaic mode can be used as an auxiliary...
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Multi-fidelity EM simulations and constrained surrogate modelling for low-cost multi-objective design optimisation of antennas
PublikacjaIn this study, a technique for low-cost multi-objective design optimisation of antenna structures has been proposed. The proposed approach is an enhancement of a recently reported surrogate-assisted technique exploiting variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) simulations and auxiliary kriging interpolation surrogate, the latter utilised to produce the initial approximation of the Pareto set. A bottleneck of the procedure for higher-dimensional...
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Climate Change Impacts on Environmental and Human Exposure to Mercury in the Arctic
PublikacjaThis paper reviews information from the literature and the EU ArcRisk project to assess whether climate change results in an increase or decrease in exposure to mercury (Hg) in the Arctic, and if this in turn will impact the risks related to its harmful effects. It presents the state-of-the art of knowledge on atmospheric mercury emissions from anthropogenic sources worldwide, the long-range transport to the Arctic, and it discusses...
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Grid-Forming Operation of Energy-Router Based on Model Predictive Control with Improved Dynamic Performance
PublikacjaThe focus of this study is on the grid-forming operation of the Energy Router (ER) based on Model Predictive Control (MPC). ER is regarded as a key component of microgrids. It is a converter that interfaces the microgrid (s) with the utility grid. The ER has a multiport structure and bidirectional energy flow control. The ER concept can be implemented in Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB) to provide flexible energy control. A...
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Similarity Measures for Face Images: An Experimental Study
PublikacjaThis work describes experiments aimed at finding a straightforward but effective way of comparing face images.We discuss properties of the basic concepts, such as the Euclidean, cosine and correlation metrics, test the simplest version of elastic templates, and compare these solutions with distances based on texture descriptors (Local Ternary Patterns). The influence of selected image processing methods (e.g. bilateral ltering)...
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LOW NOISE TIRES FOR HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES
PublikacjaLow Emission Vehicles that are hybrid and electric cars may benefit from specially designed tires that are optimized for driving conditions typical for such vehicles. It is possible that in the future Low Emission Vehicles, especially passenger cars, will substitute conventional vehicles in all applications, however for the time being they are mostly used in urban and suburban areas. Urban traffic has a rather low demand for grip...
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Microextraction Techniques Used in the Procedures for Determining Organomercury and Organotin Compounds in Environmental Samples
PublikacjaDue to human activities, the concentrations of organometallic compounds in all parts of the environment have increased in recent decades. The toxicity and some biochemical properties of mercury and tin present in the environment depend on the concentration and chemical form of these two elements. The ever-increasing demand for determining compounds at very low concentration levels in samples with complex matrices requires...
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Synthesis and characterisation of polyurethane elastomers with semi-products obtained from polyurethane recycling
PublikacjaIn this work polyurethane elastomers were synthesised by using different mixtures of a petrochemical and glycerolysate polyols and 4,4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). Glycerolysate polyol was produced from polyurethane foam decomposition using crude glycerine as a decomposition agent. The structure and thermal properties of obtained semi-product were similar to the polyol used in the synthesis of original foam. Glycerolysate...
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Sandwich Biobattery with Enzymatic Cathode and Zinc Anode Integrated with Sensor
PublikacjaCarbon paper covered with side-naphthylated multi walled carbon nanotubes was used as the conducting support for the construction of a biocathode in a hybrid biofuel cell. Laccase Carrena unicolor enzyme was employed as the catalyst for the 4e reduction of oxygen and a zinc disc covered with hopeite was used as the anode. Derivatized carbon nanotubes increase the working surface of the electrode and provide direct contact with...
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Design and Performance Evaluation of the Energy Subsystem of a Hybrid Light andWave Energy Harvester
PublikacjaThe paper presents the design and performance of an energy subsystem (ES) dedicated to hybrid energy harvesters (HEHs): wave energy converters (WECs) combined with photovoltaic panels (PVPs). The considered ES is intended for compact HEHs powering autonomous end-node devices in distributed IoT networks. The designed ES was tested experimentally and evaluated in relation to the mobile and wireless distributed communication use case....
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Interdisciplinarity in Smart Sustainable City education: exploring educational offerings and competencies worldwide
PublikacjaMore and more higher education institutions are offering specialized study programs for current and future managers of Smart Sustainable Cities (SSCs). In the process, they try to reconcile the interdisciplinary nature of such studies, covering at least the technical and social aspects of SSC management, with their own traditionally discipline-based organization. However, there is little guidance on how such interdisciplinarity...
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Cichy sonar - stan aktualny i perspektywy
PublikacjaW zastosowaniach militarnych często istnieje potrzeba prowadzenia obserwacji w sposób skryty za pomocą urządzeń emitujących sygnały trudne do przechwycenia przez przeciwnika. Rozwiązania stosowane w cichych radarach stanowiły punkt wyjścia do opracowania cichego sonaru. Prace nad projektem rozpoczęto na Politechnice Gdańskiej w roku 2010 w ramach Grantu NCBiR i są one dalej kontynuowane. W celu zachowania w cichym sonarze warunków...
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PROBLEMY WYKONYWANIA AUDYTÓW ENERGETYCZNYCH W OBIEKTACH PRZEMYSŁOWYCH
PublikacjaW artykule zestawiono informacje obejmujące ramy prawne wykonania audytów energetycznych w zakładach przemysłowych. Opisano główne założenia dokumentów formalnych, a także zinterpretowano kluczowe fragmenty. Odniesiono zapisy prawa do rzeczywistych możliwości ich zastosowania. Zamiarem autorów było, aby zamieszczone uwagi wskazywały najważniejsze problemy wykonywania audytów przemysłowych, z którymi spotyka się audytor. Dotyczy...
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Mobility management solutions for current IP and future networks
PublikacjaEnormous progress in the design of portable electronic devices allowed them to reach a utility level comparable to desktop computers, while still retaining their mobility advantage. At the same time new multimedia services and applications are available for IP users. Unfortunately, the performance of base IP protocol is not satisfactory in mobile environments, due to lack of handover support and higher layer mobility management...
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Electrochemical Evaluation of Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors via Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
PublikacjaFinding suitable measurement methods for the effective management of electrochemical problems is of paramount importance, particularly for improving efficiency in corrosion protection. The need for accurate measurement techniques specific to nonstationary conditions has long been recognized, and promising approaches have emerged. This chapter introduces dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as a novel advancement in electrochemistry...
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Wykorzystanie wiązań niekowalencyjnych do otrzymywania jedno- i dwuskładnikowych struktur supramolekularnych
PublikacjaPrzedstawiona rozprawa doktorska dotyczy badań nad wykorzystaniem oddziaływań międzycząsteczkowych do projektowania i syntezy uporządkowanych struktur krystalicznych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem wiązań halogenowych i chalkogenowych jako stosunkowo nowych i bardzo atrakcyjnych z punktu widzenia inżynierii kryształu. Praca podzielona jest na kilka części. Pierwsza z nich stanowi wstęp teoretyczny obejmujący opis, założenia oraz...
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Size-exclusion chromatography for the determination of the boiling point distribution of high-boiling petroleum fractions
PublikacjaThe paper describes a new procedure for the determination of boiling point distribution of high-boiling petroleum fractions using size exclusion chromatography with refractive index detector. Thus far, the determination of boiling range distribution by chromatography has been accomplished using simulated distillation with gas chromatography with the flame ionization detection. This study revealed that in spite of substantial differences...
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Optimisation of cooperation of hybrid renewable energy sources with hydrogen energy storage toward the lowest net present cost
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of a technical and economic analysis of the power supply for a model industrial facility based on intermittent renewable energy sources in the form of wind turbines and photovoltaic modules, supplemented with hydrogen energy storage. The adopted power supply strategy assumed the maximisation of self-consumption of self-produced electricity. Six variants were considered, including two with an energy...
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Applicability of null-steering for spoofing mitigation in civilian GPS
PublikacjaCivilian GPS signals are currently used in many critical applications, such as precise timing for power grids and telecommunication networks. Spoofing may cause their improper functioning. It is a threat which emerges with the growing availability of GPS constellation simulators and other devices which may be used to perform such attack. Development of the effective countermeasures, covering detection and mitigation, is necessary...
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Mobility Management Solutions for IP Networks Comparative Analysis of IP-based Mobility Protocols and Handover Algorithms Invited Paper
PublikacjaA rapid growth of IP-based networks and services hascreated a vast collection of resources and functionalities availableto users by means of a uniform method of access offered by the IPprotocol. At the same time, advances in the design of mobileelectronic devices allowed them to reach a utility levelcomparable to desktop computers, while still retaining theirmobility advantage. Unfortunately, the base IP protocol does notperform...
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High temperature drying of beech with content of tension wood
PublikacjaThe presented artcle is focused on comparison of tension and normal wood of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in a high-temperature drying process. Samples of 26 mm thickness were selected from sapwood zone with different angle of growth rings. The article evaluated properties of tension and normal wood before and after drying process. Properties which are monitored were moisture, moisture gradients, covering tests, colour changes and...
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Visual measurement system for chosen parameters of current collectors
PublikacjaA current collector is an element in a traction vehicle, used for movable, contact con-nection between the main circuit of this vehicle and the contact line. Bad technical condi-tion of these important elements in the main circuit of the vehicle result in its incorrect cooperation with contact line. Periodic control of technical condition of current collectors ensures infallible current collection. The pantograph diagnostics consists...
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Oxide nanoparticle exsolution in Lu-doped (Ba,La)CoO3
PublikacjaThis study investigated Lu doping of Ba0.5La0.5CoO3 and its influence on the exsolution of oxide nanoparticles (NPs). As a result of Lu doping, we observed the phase segregation into the main Ba0.4La0.6Co0.85Lu0.15O3 (BLCO–Lu) phase and the secondary Ba0.85La0.15Co0.75Lu0.25O3 (BCO–Lu) phase. We noticed the exsolution of BCO–Lu nanoparticles on the main BLCO–Lu phase. Moreover, the BLCO–Lu phase exsolved in the form of nanoparticles...
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Eco-friendly modification of bitumen: The effects of rubber wastes and castor oil on the microstructure, processability and properties
PublikacjaThe bitumen industry in the European Union is facing several difficulties, including rising demand, unstable oil supply, rising prices for synthetic polymer modifiers, and a focus on lowering carbon footprint. Bitumen modification with crumb rubber (CR) is one of the most promising solution to these challenges. However, CR-modified bitumen have poor processability and low storage stability. To overcome these flaws we are introducing...
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Possible quadrupole-order-driven commensurate-incommensurate phase transition in B20 CoGe
PublikacjaThe B20-type cobalt germanide CoGe was investigated by measuring the specific heat, resistivity, and 59Co nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).We observed a phase transition at TQ = 13.7 K, evidenced by a very narrow peak of the specific heat and sharp changes of the nuclear spin-spin (T −1 2 ) and spin-lattice (T −1 1 ) relaxation rates. The fact that the entropy release is extremely small and the Knight shift is almost independent...