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Application and evaluation of M-EPDG for performance analysis of Polish typical flexible and rigid pavements
PublikacjaThe main goal of the paper is to implement and evaluate the M-EPDG and the software AASHTOware to analyse the performance of new flexible and rigid pavements designed according to the Polish catalogues, which are comparable with analogous catalogues used in other European countries. For this purpose the site-specific inputs for Poland were determined and described in the paper as well as compared to the default input data used...
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Robust Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle – Manipulator System with Fuzzy Compensator
PublikacjaThis paper proposes an improved Model Predictive Control (MPC) approach including a fuzzy compensator in order to track desired trajectories of autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manipulator Systems (UVMS). The tracking performance can be affected by robot dynamical model uncertainties and applied external disturbances. Nevertheless, the MPC as a known proficient nonlinear control approach should be improved by the uncertainty estimator...
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An Intergrated Model of Motion, Steering, Positioning and Stabilization of an Unmanned Autonomous Maritime Vehicle
PublikacjaIn the paper the aim of an interdisciplinary research is presented. The research method is introduced. An object the unmanned autonomous maritime vehicle is briefly described. The key research problem concerns a combined model of the vehicle motion including the loads of lift and hydrodynamic nature. The model takes into account the gravity and displacement forces, resistance and thrust forces, lift and other hydrodynamic forces....
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A proposition for integrating elements of game universe by means of behavioral trees
PublikacjaModern computer games often involve autonomous beings collaborating and competing with each other to reach their objectives in the game universe. It seems only natural to use agent-oriented approach in such cases. This article identifies the rules of building a game universe as an environment for executing agents. The paper also covers a method for decomposing compound behaviors into behavioral trees. Dividing complex behaviors...
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Integration of brood units in game universe
PublikacjaAn access to a great number of various services allows for decomposition of complex problems Developing a game universe usually involves creation of various units which can be encountered by a player. Those can be lonely or organized in broods animals and monsters wandering around the game world. In order to provide natural gaming experience those units should behave variously depending on the world situation. Those behaviours...
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Comparative study of operation of condensing and traditional boilers equipped with the ORC module for electricity generation
PublikacjaCondensing technology applied to boilers is to make full use of thermal energy contained in the fuel. That means that additionaly the heat from condensation of exhaust gases can be used for the purposes of heating the domestic hot water and to cover the demand for central heating. The study analyzed the operation of the "traditional" boiler equipped with the ORC module as the similar arrangement but with the condensing boiler....
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The use of bioassays in the analysis of environmental samples
PublikacjaToxicological tests are increasingly used as effective tool to complement the information obtained during the environmental monitoring. Moreover bioassays provide basic knowledge about the health effects of exposure to harmful factors associated with the environment. Toxicity tests might be a source of information about the content of pollutants in the sample, and the possibility of their interactions. They can be considered as...
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Contaminants in airport runoff water
PublikacjaDespite the many positives ensuing from the rapid expansion of the air transport sector, airport operations as a whole are a substantial source of environmental pollution.Increases in aviation developments have serious consequences on the surrounding air, soil and water bodies like lakes, rivers and ground water. The present work deals with the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls...
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Message Inter-Arrival and Inter-Departure Time Distributions in IMS/NGN Architecture
PublikacjaCurrently is it assumed that requirements of the information society for delivering multimedia services will be satisfied by the Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture, which includes elements of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution. In order to guarantee Quality of Service (QoS), NGN has to be appropriately designed and dimensioned. Therefore, proper traffic models should be proposed and applied. This requires determination...
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Green Chemistry in Higher Education: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Trends
PublikacjaNowadays, there is increasing interest in global sustainability, and thus, university students would like to know how human actions affect the health status of our planet. This is mainly due to their basic knowledge of problems such as global warming and greenhouse gases. Students would like to gain knowledge on how to safeguard the earth for future generations. This must involve changes in education programs at interested institutions...
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Influence of a lipid bilayer on the conformational behavior of amphotericin B derivatives - A molecular dynamics study.
PublikacjaAmphotericin B (AmB) is an effective but very toxic antifungal antibiotic. In our laboratory a series of AmB derivatives of improved selectivity of action was synthesized and tested. To understand molecular basis of this improvement, comparative conformational studies of amphotericin B and its two more selectivederivatives were carried out in an aqueous solution and in a lipid membrane. These molecular simulation studies revealed...
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Comparative analysis of different numerical models of a steel radial gate
PublikacjaHydrotechnical structures are important components in water management system and general flooding safety. Their reliability should be ensured since potential damage might lead to catastrophic consequences. Weir gates are considered to be highly vulnerable elements of each hydro power plant, with regard to its dynamic resistance. The aim of the paper is to compare different numerical models and their influence on the results of...
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Mapping knowledge risks: towards a better understanding of knowledge management
PublikacjaThis conceptual paper aims to identify, present, and analyze potential knowledge risks organizations might face. With the growing complexity of organizational environments and the plethora of new knowledge risks emerging, this critical but under-researched field of knowledge management (KM) deserves closer attention. The study is based on a critical analysis of the extant literature devoted to knowledge risks, discusses potential...
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Microwave heat treatment application to pasteurization of human milk
PublikacjaA prototype of microwave pasteurizer has been proposed as an alternative for holder pasteurization (HP) routinely used in Human Milk Bank (HMB), ensuring microbiological safety of human milk (HM). It was shown that the time of heat generation was about 15–16 min shorter by applying the microwave than in HP. Total inactivation of heat-sensitive bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus...
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Effect of manufacturing errors of the pad sliding surface on the performance of the hydrodynamic thrust bearing
PublikacjaIn the present study, investigation of the effect of manufacturing errors on the performance of large tilting pad thrust bearings has been performed, following a CFD-based Thermohydrodynamic analysis of a single pad. A 3D model has been generated, including the pad, the lubricant film and the corresponding part of the collar. The pad has been assumed to be deformed about the pivot point, due to thrust loading. Manufacturing errors...
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State and control system variables sensitivity to rotor asymmetry in the induction motor drive
PublikacjaThe aim of this paper is to undertake analysis and comparison of the closed-loop and sensorless control systems sensitivity to the broken rotor for diagnostic purposes. For the same vector control system induction motor drive analysis concerning operation with the asymmetric motor, broken rotor fault handling and operation were investigated. Reliability, range of stable operation, fault symptoms and application of diagnosis methods...
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Call processing performance in multidomain IMS/NGN architecture
PublikacjaThe Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture, which bases on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) concept, is a proposition of a telecommunication network dedicated to the needs of the modern information society. The main goal of NGN is to provide Quality of Service (QoS), for which proper network design and dimensioning are necessary. This also requires appropriate traffic models, which should be efficient and not excessively complicated...
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The influence of the motor filtrers on harmonic current emmision in the pro-ective connection of drive systems.
PublikacjaThis paper contains detailed analysis of currents in protective wire in engine supplied from frequency converter without any external filters added. It was found that the peak value of current in protective conductor of engine was about 1500 mA at frequencies 5 Hz 50 Hz. In the continuation of research the dU/dt type motor filter and the sinusoidal filter were tested. It was found that the current in protective wire decreased...
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis—Microbiological Etiology, Potential Genetic Markers, and Diagnosis
PublikacjaChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a significant public health problem. Bacterial colonization and impaired mucociliary clearance play a significant role in the inflammatory process. Several inflammatory pathways and host defense elements are altered in CRS, which may contribute to observed differences in the microbiome. To date, researching CRS has been difficult due to limited access to the studied tissue and a lack of available...
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OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS OF CONSTRUCTED WETLAND FOR LANDFILL LEACHATE TREATMENT: CASE STUDY
PublikacjaThe present paper discusses the quality fluctuations of leachate from municipal landfill in Gdansk (Poland) over the last 5 years and the evaluation of a wetland system designed for treatment of the leachate. The research has been conducted during a 5-year period. The constructed wetland for leachate treatment was built in 2001; it consists of 2 horizontal subsurface flow reed beds, working in parallel. In the period 2005–2006...
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Nanotubular oxide layers and hydroxyapatite coatings on ‘Ti–13Zr–13Nb’ alloy
PublikacjaThe presented research was aimed to determine the mechanical properties of the nanotubular oxide layer covered with hydroxyapatite coating. The Ti–13Zr–13Nb alloy was oxidised in 1M phosphoric acid with an addition of 0?5% HF for HF solution at 20 V voltage. The electrochemically assisted deposition of hydroxyapatite was performed at cyclic polarisation in NH4H2PO4 and CaCl2 solution at 80uC. The mechanical properties were determined...
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EVALUATION OF THE SEMIVARIOGRAM SELECTION ON THE KRIGING INTERPOLATION
PublikacjaThe aim of the paper is to present the possibilities of geostatistical interpolation kriging method using in the process of generating digital terrain models (DTM). The source of data is a direct measurements realized with a precision GNSS positioning kinematic measurement technique RTN. Kriging algorithm was analysed, especially in the meaning of a semivariogram every step. Theoretical semivariogram selection influence on the...
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Cultural Heritage in Spatial Planning
PublikacjaThe cultural heritage objects of each country should have a major impact on the development of space. Unfortunately, most often the investment needs prevail and only the most precious historical objects are protected. Thus often a monument is preserved, but its surroundings (which put it in context) are lost forever. This article addressed the issues of cultural heritage in relation to the spatial planning system in Poland. The...
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A survey of strategies for communication networks to protect against large-scale natural disasters
PublikacjaRecent natural disasters have revealed that emergency networks presently cannot disseminate the necessary disaster information, making it difficult to deploy and coordinate relief operations. These disasters have reinforced the knowledge that telecommunication networks constitute a critical infrastructure of our society, and the urgency in establishing protection mechanisms against disaster-based disruptions. Hence, it is important...
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Analysis of The Behavior of Foundations of Historical Buildings
PublikacjaThe article is devoted to the analysis of the behavior of the foundations of historic buildings. Some basic aspects of foundation engineering are discussed, with an emphasis placed on its development, applied techniques, and materials. Several different approaches and methods for the analysis of foundations of historical buildings are presented. A particular analysis has been focused on an example of a typical stone foundation...
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Semantic Memory for Avatars in Cyberspace
PublikacjaAvatars that show intelligent behavior should have an access to general knowledge about the world, knowledge that humans store in their semantic memories. The simplest knowledge representation for semantic memory is based on the Concept Description Vectors (CDVs) that store, for each concept, an information whether a given property can be applied to this concept or not. Unfortunately large-scale semantic memories are not available....
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Thermodynamic and geometrical characteristics of mixed convection heat transfer in the shell and coil tube heat exchanger with baffles
PublikacjaThe article presents passive heat transfer enhancement method in the form of baffles to increase the energy efficiency of the shell coil heat exchanger. Conducted literature review shows that, despite numer- ous studies, there is little work on the intensification of heat transfer at the shell side. Most of the work focuses on the impact of geometrical parameters of the coil itself. This article successfully proves that it is possible...
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Fabrication, Microstructure and High Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Porous Alloys for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
PublikacjaPorous alloys find use in modern Solid Oxide Fuel Cells as the supporting structures. As they are exposed to high temperatures (> 500°C) an oxide scale forms on their surface due to high temperature corrosion phenomena. Since the ratio between the surface area and volume is much higher than for planar samples, formation of the oxide can lead to a breakaway oxidation after relatively short times. Therefore corrosion properties of...
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Validation of atmospheric aerosols sampling in equivalent fractions
PublikacjaPhysical properties and chemical composition of atmospheric aerosols are of extreme importance, in many fields of interest, namely the Environment even with legal implications. Atmospheric sampling poses inherent problems with consequent demands on sampling optimisation, with sampling strategies requiring validation. In this work a study was conducted aiming at validating the collection of atmospheric aerosols in equivalent fractions....
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Selecting Features with SVM
PublikacjaA common problem with feature selection is to establish how many features should be retained at least so that important information is not lost. We describe a method for choosing this number that makes use of Support Vector Machines. The method is based on controlling an angle by which the decision hyperplane is tilt due to feature selection. Experiments were performed on three text datasets generated from a Wikipedia dump. Amount...
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The effect of high pressure at subzero temperature on proteins solubility, drip loss and texture of fish (cod and salmon) and mammal’s (pork and beef) meat
PublikacjaOne of the possibilities of using high pressure technique in inactivation of microorganism is conducting this process at subzero temperature. However, for its practical application in meat preservation the appropriate properties of meat should be kept. Therefore, the aim of this work was to examine the effect of pressure at subzero temperature (without freezing of water) on proteins and texture of mammal’s and cold-adapted fish...
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Optimization of Bread Production Using Neuro-Fuzzy Modelling
PublikacjaAutomation of food production is an actively researched domain. One of the areas, where automation is still not progressing significantly is bread making. The process still relies on expert knowledge regarding how to react to procedure changes depending on environmental conditions, quality of the ingredients, etc. In this paper, we propose an ANFIS-based model for changing the mixer speed during the kneading process. Although the...
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Adapting education to a changing climate: preparing architecture students for climate-resilient design
PublikacjaIn this article, the authors explore the connection between climate change and the fields of architecture and urban planning. With the increasing frequency of flooding and extreme weather events, the built environment is confronting challenges in terms of sustainability and resilience. To meet these problems, it is necessary to prepare various specialists to assume responsibility for making future decisions. The authors of this...
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Marine propeller shaft bearings under low-speed conditions: water vs. oil lubrication
PublikacjaThe bearings used in shipbuilding, hydropower, and water pumps have undergone a metamorphosis in recent decades. Because of environmental regulations, lubrication with grease or mineral oil is prohibited. Thus, the standard solutions include water-lubricated bearings with polymer bushings or sealed systems lubricated with oil. When properly designed, assembled, and operated, bearings can operate reliably for years. However, specific...
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Determination of the optimal curvature of the turnout diverging track for HSR using dynamic analysis
PublikacjaThe paper presents an analytical method of identifying the curvature of the turnout diverging track consisting of sections of varying curvature. Such turnout is mainly applied on High Speed Railway. Both linear and nonlinear (polynomial) curvatures of the turnout diverging track are considered in the paper. Obtained solutions enable to assume curvature values at the beginning and end point of the geometrical layout of the turnout.The...
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Synthesis Methods and Favorable Conditions for Spherical Vaterite Precipitation: A Review
PublikacjaVaterite is the least thermodynamically stable anhydrous calcium carbonate polymorph. It exists very rare in nature, e.g. in some rock formations or as a component of biominerals produced by some fishes, crustaceans or birds. Synthetic vaterite particles are proposed as carriers of active substances in medicines, additive in cosmetic preparations as well as adsorbents. Also, their utilization as a pump for microfluidic flow is...
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Greenness assessment of analytical methods used for antibiotic residues determination in food samples
PublikacjaFood of animal origin plays an important role in ensuring a healthy and sustainable human diet. However, residues of pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, can be the cause of many health problems. To protect consumers and improve food quality, analytical methods used to determine contaminants should be simple, selective, and have high throughput and low detection limits. Recently, greenness metric tools have proven useful in...
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The Application of Cluster Analysis in the Assessment of the Weldability of Unalloyed Steels
PublikacjaNon-alloy steels constitute a large group of steels characterised by diversified chemical composition, structural morphology and a wide range of mechanical properties (determining weldability). The paper presents results of multidimensional analyses (based on cluster analysis) of 110 selected unalloyed steel grades. Properties adopted as diagnostic features included the chemical composition, mechanical properties (yield point)...
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Partycypacja społeczeństwa informacyjnego w kształtowaniu przestrzeni współczesnego miasta/ Participation of the information society in the modern city creation
PublikacjaNiesłabnąca popularność narzędzi służących do kreowania map świadczy o zainteresowaniu społeczeństwa informacyjnego przestrzenią współczesnego miasta i zmianami w niej zachodzącymi. W artykule zostaną omówione nowe możliwości jakie daje ten rodzaj partycypacji. Podkreślony zostanie fakt, iż oddolne inicjatywy digitalizowania przestrzeni nie powinny być ignorowane przez profesjonalistów, gdyż tworzy się nowa przestrzeń dyskusji...
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Odnowa modelu biznesu
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań teoretycznych nad istotą odnowy strategicznej biznesu. Odnowę tę oparto na restauracji ciągu zarządzania strategicznego.
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Badania połączeń spawanych rurociągu wody pitnej we Włocławku, ang. Welding joints tests in drinking water pipeline.
PublikacjaCelem badań opisanych w pracy było określenie przyczyn korozji powstałej w strefie wpływu ciepła (SWC) w obwodowych połączeniach spawanych w rurociągu wody pitnej. Materiałem, z którego wykonano rurociąg to stal 304/304L. W obszarze złącza spawanego stwierdzono wżery inicjowane od niezgodności geometrycznych, gdzie mogły gromadzić się osady zwiększające udział chlorków bezpośrednio przy powierzchni rury, promujące tym procesy korozyjne....
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Pavement ageing influence on tyre/road noise
PublikacjaRoad surface should be constructed in a way that ensures safe and comfortable traffic conditions, not only when it is newly paved but also during its entire lifetime. An important factor in the asphalt mixture design process is also the expected pavement durability and stability of pavement properties over time. In many countries, road surface starts to play a significant role in traffic noise reduction actions. Selecting a particular...
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The significance of the underground experience: Selection of reference design cases from the underground public transport stations and interchanges of the European Union
PublikacjaAbstract Background Recent research into the way public transport users appreciate stations and interchanges has highlighted several key aspects. Importantly, the optimization of these facilities should not simply aim to resolve dissatisfiers, but should also focus on addressing satisfiers, through the incorporation of factors such as comfort and experience. ‘Soft requirements,’ which have emerged in architecture and urban design,...
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Wpływ barier ochronnych na poziom bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego
PublikacjaWypadki drogowe wciąż stanowią znaczną przyczynę zgonów, dlatego bardzo ważnym jest odpowiednie kształtowanie otoczenia drogi – by mogło ono uzyskać miano „wybaczającego”. Artykuł stanowi wprowadzenie do tematyki drogowych barier ochronnych, i jest częścią pracy dyplomowej realizowanej na Politechnice Gdańskiej, w ramach której autorzy analizują zależności pomiędzy wypadkami a omawianymi urządzeniami BRD. W artykule przedstawiono...
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Intercultural interactions at multinational corporations' workplace: Grounded theory.
Publikacjaenvironments is a new challenge for employees and managers. The aim of the paper is to analyze the social interactions in multicultural environments of multinational corporations (MNCs) as well as to propose a model of intercultural social interactions in MNCs’ specifi c context. Design/methodology/approach: The grounded theory approach was applied to create a model of intercultural interactions in MNCs. The data was obtained during...
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Systemowe ujęcie wpływu destabilizatorów na poszukiwanie równowagi adaptacyjnej w procesie doskonalenia jakości w podmiotach leczniczych
PublikacjaW niniejszym opracowaniu zaprezentowano metodyczne aspekty poszukiwania równowagi adaptacyjnej w doskonaleniu jakości w podmiotach leczniczych. Tego typu sytuacja wynikać może miedzy innymi z pojawienia się szeregu destabilizatorów zakłócających realizację działań doskonalących. Istotne staje się także zidentyfikowanie szans i unikanie zagrożeń wynikających z tego typu destabilizacji, a w dalszej konsekwencji podjęcie działań adaptatywnych...
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Rapid development of custom web application with ruby on rails framework on the example of group project system
PublikacjaTechnology industry labor market requires engineers with a good preparation for work with project's tasks and team cooperation skills. One of the way for achieve that abilities during technical university education are students group projects. Running of group projects at university brings new challenges, from recruitment of students with required skills for par-ticular project, to lack of industrial procedures and ready to use...
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Fundamental Schemes to Determine Disjoint Paths for Multiple Failure Scenarios
PublikacjaDisjoint path routing approaches can be used to cope with multiple failure scenarios. This can be achieved using a set of k (k> 2) link- (or node-) disjoint path pairs (in single-cost and multi-cost networks). Alternatively, if Shared Risk Link Groups (SRLGs) information is available, the calculation of an SRLG-disjoint path pair (or of a set of such paths) can protect a connection against the joint failure of the set of links...
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Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
PublikacjaThe aim of the study is to analyse shape memory alloy (SMA) pipeline joints in limited space applications for all kinds of ships. Generally, the space available in various areas on ships is strictly limited and service works usually meet many obstacles. If we consider a pipeline, the flange joints always require a larger free space around the pipe than the pipe alone. A simultaneous problem can occur with the propeller shaft line...
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Improvement of CO2 absorption and inhibition of NH3 escape during CaCO3 precipitation in the presence of selected alcohols and polyols
PublikacjaThis research aims to investigate the effect of selected organic substances containing hydroxyl groups on the reduction of NH3 escape and the improvement of CO2 capture during the precipitation of calcium carbonate by carbonation method using post-distillation liquid from the Solvay process and gas stream containing CO2 in the amount corresponding to the exhausted gases produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. Glycerol, ethylene...