bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
dual inductor-fed boost converter with an auxiliary transformer and voltage doubler
Authors: Dawidziuk J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
This paper presents a dual inductor-fed boost converter with an auxiliary transformer and voltage doubler for sustainable energy power converters. The new topology integrates a two-phase boost converter and a dual inductor-fed boost converter. The energy stored and transferred by both inductors can attain a wide input-voltage and load range which uses a constant switching frequency, by controlling the time duration of the simultaneous conduction of the two switches. Among other current-fed type boost converters the presented topology is attractive due to the high voltage conversion ratio, less stress on the components and less switch conduction loss. To verify the feasibility of this topology, the principles of operation, theoretical analysis, and experimental waveforms are presented for a 1 kW prototype.
Power transfer analysis in a single phase dual active bridge
Authors: Barlik R. , Nowak M. , Grzejszczak P. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
This paper presents an analysis of the power transfer between two DC circuit by use a single phase galvanically isolated dual active bridge - DAB. The analytical description of instantaneous values of the currents in both DC and in AC circuits of the DAB is done. The influence of the dead time as well as voltage drops across the transistors and diodes of the bridges is examined. The different relations between voltages of the DC circuits coupled through DAB and various phase shift ratios are considered. The analytical relations describing the average values of the currents in DC circuits are derived. These currents can be used to predict the power in both DC circuits and power losses generated in semiconductor devices of the converter. It is assumed that the voltage drops across these devices in conduction states are constant. The calculation of the transferred power as well as power losses and energy efficiency for the DAB converter power rated 5600 VA which is used to energy transfer between DC circuits 280 V and 51 V±20% is presented. The proposed relations and calculation results can be useful for preliminary evaluation of power losses generated in semiconductor devices and for design of the cooling system. Due to the high switching frequency of 100 kHz, the phase shift modulation for the control of DAB is used. To validate the theoretical investigations a few experimental results are presented.
Unified approach to the sliding-mode control and state estimation – application to the induction motor drive
Authors: Orlowska-Kowalska T. , Tarchala G. 
Published: January 2014

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In this paper a generalized design procedure of the sliding mode systems is described. A unified approach is applied to control and state variables estimation algorithms. Selected solutions are then applied in the induction motor drive system. An identical design procedure is used to design the speed control and MRAS-type speed estimator. Presented algorithms are verified using experimental tests performed on the 3 kW laboratory setup.
Extraordinary optical transmission and vortex excitation by periodic arrays of Fresnel zone plates
Authors: Roszkiewicz A. , Nasalski W. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Extraordinary optical transmission and good focusing properties of a two-dimensional scattering structure is presented. The structure is made of Fresnel zone plates periodically arranged along two orthogonal directions. Each plate consists of two ring-shaped waveguides supporting modes that match the symmetry of a circularly polarized incident plane wave. High field concentration at the focal plane is obtained with the short transverse and long longitudinal foci diameters. Optical vortex excitation in a paraxial region of the transmitted field is also observed and analysed in terms of cross-polarisation coupling. The structure presented may appear useful in visualization, trapping and precise manipulations of nanoparticles.
Camera navigation support in a virtual environment
Authors: Wojciechowski A. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Artificial camera navigation is the most ubiquitous and principal interaction task within a virtual environment. Efficient and intuitive virtual scene navigation affects other tasks completion performance. Though many scientists have elaborated invaluable navigation techniques design guidelines, it is still, especially for novice users, the really challenging and demanding process. The user interface input hardware imprecision, interface operation cognitive burden put on users and deficiency of direct mapping between user physical movement and virtual camera navigation evoke discrepancy between user desired and actual camera position and orientation. The provided paper concentrates on the new potential field based camera navigation support method. Originally designed and exploited potential fields support not only collisions solving, but goal profiled attraction and camera manoeuvring as well. It works both in static and dynamic environments. It can be easily boosted by the GPU approach and eventually can be easily adapted for advanced or novice interface users for a miscellaneous navigation task completion.
Sliding mode control of periodic review perishable inventories with multiple suppliers and transportation losses
Authors: Bartoszewicz A. , Maciejewski M. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to develop robust and computationally efficient supply chain management strategy ensuring fast reaction to the demand variations for periodic review perishable inventory systems. For that purpose, we apply a sliding mode approach and we propose a new discrete time warehouse management strategy. The strategy employs the sliding hyperplane appropriately designed to ensure a dead-beat performance of the closed loop system. Our strategy not only explicitly takes into account decay of goods stored in the warehouse (perishing inventories) but it also accounts for transportation losses which take place on the way from suppliers to the warehouse. The proposed strategy ensures full customers’ demand satisfaction, minimizes the on-hand inventory volume and prevents from exceeding the warehouse capacity. This reflects the need of simultaneous minimization of the lost sales costs and inventory holding costs. Furthermore, the strategy ensures that the ordered quantities of goods are always non-negative and upper bounded. These favourable properties of the proposed strategy are formally stated as a lemma and three theorems and proved in the paper.
On positive reachability of time-variant linear systems on time scales
Authors: Bartosiewicz Z. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Positive reachability of time-variant linear positive systems on arbitrary time scales is studied. It is shown that the system is positively reachable if and only if a modified Gram matrix corresponding to the system is monomial. The general criterion is then specified for particular cases of continuous-time systems and various classes of discrete-time systems. It is shown that in the case of continuous-time systems with analytic coefficients the conditions for positive reachability are very restrictive, similarly as for time-invariant systems
A Lyapunov functional for a neutral system with a time-varying delay
Authors: Duda J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The paper presents a method of determining of the Lyapunov functional for a linear neutral system with an interval time-varying delay. The Lyapunov functional is constructed for the system with a time-varying delay with a given time derivative, which is calculated on the trajectory of the system with a time-varying delay. The presented method gives analytical formulas for the coefficients of the Lyapunov functional
Modelling and simulation of a system for verticalization and aiding the motion of individuals suffering from paresis of the lower limbs
Authors: Bagiński K. , Jasińska-Choromańska D. , Wierciak J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
There has been designed a device for verticalization and aiding the gait of individuals suffering from paresis of the lower limbs. It can be counted in the category of so-called “wearable robots”, whose task is to replace or aid human limbs. Dependently on the function realized, these robots are classified into one of the following three groups:
a) exoskeletons - strengthening the force of human muscles beyond their natural abilities,
b) orthotic robots - restoring lost or weakened functions of human limbs,
c) prosthetic robots - replacing an amputated limb.
A significant feature of the device that has been designed is the fact that it has not to replace human limbs, but only restore them to their lost motor capabilities. Thus, according to the presented classification, it is an orthotic robot. Unlike in the case of the existing systems for verticalization, the gait is to be realized in a way that is automatic to the highest possible extent, keeping the user involved as little as possible, and the device is to imitate the natural movements of man with the highest fidelity.
Within the works on the system for verticalization and aiding the motion, a simulation model of the device was created. It includes a structure of the robot, a model of the actuators and a model of the human body that constitutes the load for the driving units. Then, simulation studies were carried out, including evaluation of the power demand of the device as well as the influence of the gait rate and of the length of the steps on the operation of the system.
Parallel computations of the step response of a floor heater with the use of a graphics processing unit. Part 1: models and algorithms
Authors: Gołębiowski J. , Forenc J. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The article presents a method of computing the step response of an air floor heater. The method implements parallel algorithms on a graphics processing unit. In the analyzed concrete slab heating ducts are placed. Hot air is transferred through them, thanks to which the heat penetrates into the slab. Heat transfer into the environment takes place on the top surface of the floor by natural convection and radiation. The bottom surface of the slab is thermally insulated. A two-dimensional heat equation was discretized with the use of the implicit finite difference method. In order to solve the obtained system of equations, the conjugate gradient method was used. Moreover, in order to examine the possibility of shortening the computations time, the algorithm of this method was implemented on a graphics processing unit. A computer program, using the CUDA parallel computing platform and linear algebra libraries CUBLAS and CUSPARSE, was developed
Numerical modeling of fracture during nanoindentation of the TiN coatings obtained with the PLD process
Authors: Perzyński K. , Madej Ł. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
In order to improve mechanical, frictional or biocompatibility behavior of well know materials like titanium (Ti) or titanium nitride (TiN) scientists are trying to develop new manufacturing and processing operations. One of those methods, that provide interesting results, is called deposition process. During deposition a material is upgraded with new surface layers that are characterized by specific required properties. These layers have usually different mechanical properties in comparison with a substrate material. A combination of different properties of the deposited layers can significantly change behavior of the structure under an exploitation condition. However, layers have usually nanometer scale, which causes problems with performing standard plastometric tests. One of the possibilities to solve this issue is an application of specially designed tests like nanoindentation. Nanoindentation can provide valuable information regarding mechanical and strength behavior of nanostructure components. These investigations are of importance to properly identify and design properties of the mentioned deposited materials. Unfortunately, experimental analyses at these scales are usually very expensive. That is why Authors decided to develop a numerical model of the nanoindentation test to investigate material behavior under loading conditions that can support experimental research.
The overall aim of this research is development of a failure model, which can take into account morphology of microstructure of ceramic TiN layer deposited on the silicon substrate. Modeling of crack behavior was realized on the basis of the extended finite element method (XFEM).
G-DNA – a highly efficient multi-GPU/MPI tool for aligning nucleotide reads
Authors: Frohmberg W. , Kierzynka M. , Blazewicz J. , Gawron P. , Wojciechowski P. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
DNA/RNA sequencing has recently become a primary way researchers generate biological data for further analysis. Assembling algorithms are an integral part of this process. However, some of them require pairwise alignment to be applied to a great deal of reads. Although several efficient alignment tools have been released over the past few years, including those taking advantage of GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), none of them directly targets high-throughput sequencing data. As a result, a need arose to create software that could handle such data as effectively as possible. G-DNA (GPU-based DNA aligner) is the first highly parallel solution that has been optimized to process nucleotide reads (DNA/RNA) from modern sequencing machines. Results show that the software reaches up to 89 GCUPS (Giga Cell Updates Per Second) on a single GPU and as a result it is the fastest tool in its class. Moreover, it scales up well on multiple GPUs systems, including MPI-based computational clusters, where its performance is counted in TCUPS (Tera CUPS).
A new hybrid (hydro-numerical) model of the circulatory system
Authors: Darowski M. , Kozarski M. , Ferrari G. , Zieliński K. , Górczyńska K. , Szczepanowski A. , Pałko K.J. , Fresiello L. , Molfetta A. Di 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The paper presents a hybrid (hydro-numerical) circulatory model built to be used as a complementary tool for clinical purposes. It was developed at the Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering - Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) in co-operation with the Institute of Clinical Physiology - National Council of Research (Italy). Main advantages of the model are: 1) high accuracy and repeatability of parameters setting, characteristic of numerical solutions, 2) maximum flexibility achieved by implementing the largest possible number of the model’s elements in the numerical way, 3) ability to test mechanical heart assist devices provided by special computer applications; in the model two physically different signal environments - numerical and hydraulic - are connected by special impedance transformers interfacing physical and numerical parts of the model; 4) eliminating flowmeters, as the voltage controlled flow sources embedded in the system provide information on flows.
In vitro tests were performed to evaluate the circulatory model: a) modelling and simulation of physiological and pathological states parameters vs. left ventricular end-systolic elastance (Emax l) and rest volume (Vol) variations, b) testing the effect of LVAD counterpulsation on circulatory hemodynamics and ventricular energetics; it resulted in the increase of total cardiac output (COLV tot) from pathological value 3.8 to 5.4 l·min−1, mean aortic pressure mPas from 67.8 to 96.1 mmHg and in the decrease of left atrial pressure mPla from 15.7 to 7.7 mmHg and External Work nEW by 37.5%. The model was verified based on literature data.
Incompressible limit for a magnetostrictive energy functional
Authors: Gambin B. , Bielski W. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The modern materials undergoing large elastic deformations and exhibiting strong magnetostrictive effect are modelled here by free energy functionals for nonlinear and non-local magnetoelastic behaviour. The aim of this work is to prove a new theorem which claims that a sequence of free energy functionals of slightly compressible magnetostrictive materials with a non-local elastic behaviour, converges to an energy functional of a nearly incompressible magnetostrictive material. This convergence is referred to as a Γ -convergence. The non-locality is limited to non-local elastic behaviour which is modelled by a term containing the second gradient of deformation in the energy functional.
DETERMINATION OF THERMAL DECOMPOSITION REACTION CHARACTERISTICS (A, E) OF WOOD SAMPLES FOR FIRE DYNAMICS SIMULATION
Authors: Beda László , Szabó Attila 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this work is to determine the pre-exponential factor (A) and the reaction activation energy (E) of decomposition reactions that are needed for Fire Dynamics Simulation (FDS) using Derivatograph Q 1500D. The materials we investigated: Pine Wood Board (PWB), Multilayered Parquet Board (MPB), Particleboard Core (PBC) and Oriented Standard Board (OSB).
INTEGRATED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) WITH SUPPLY CHAIN AND FEED-FORWARD CONTROL
Authors: Maghrebi Mojtaba , Waller Travis , Sammut Claude 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
One of the major causes of delays in construction sites belongs to the delays in delivering materials. This paper introduces the integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) model combined with a supply chain and a controlling system, along with its efficiency for alleviating the negative effects of delays caused by a lack of materials on construction sites. So, firstly the concept of feed-forward control is discussed as a prevention feature in a monitoring system. Then the integrating BIM model with a supply chain is introduced. Finally this case study has shown how the enhanced BIM model can incorporate the feed-forward control in order to decrease the risks of delays caused by a lack of materials in construction. Moreover, this case study might be used as a decision support system for managers to prevent a construction site from future delays by providing valuable information about the required materials in advanced
First report on the occurrence of CO2-bearing fluid inclusions in the Meiduk porphyry copper deposit, Iran: implications for mineralisation processes in a continental collision setting
Authors: Asadi Sina , Moore Farid , Zarasvandi Alireza , Khosrojerdi Majid 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Hydrothermal alteration of the Meiduk porphyry copper deposit, south of the Kerman Cenozoic magmatic arc and southeast of the central Iranian volcano-plutonic belt has resulted in three stages of mineralisation characterised by veins and veinlets. These are, from early to late: (1) quartz + K-feldspar + biotite + pyrite ± chalcopyrite ± pyrrhotite ± magnetite (early potassic alteration and type-A veins); (2) quartz + chalcopyrite + pyrite + bornite + pyrrhotite + K- -feldspar + biotite + magnetite (potassic-sericitic alteration and type-B veins); and (3) quartz + pyrite + chalcopyrite + sericite (sericitic alteration and type-C veins). Most ores were formed during stages 2 and 3.
Three main types of fluid inclusions are distinguished based on petrographical, microthermometrical and laser Raman spectroscopy analyses, i.e. type I (three-phase aqueous inclusions), type II (three-phase liquid-carbonic inclusions) and type III (multi-phase solid inclusions). The fluid inclusions in quartz veins of the stages are mainly homogenised at 340-530°C (stage 1), 270-385°C (stage 2) and 214-350°C (stage 3), respectively, with salinities of 3.1-16 wt.% NaCl equivalent, 2.2-43 wt.% NaCl equivalent and 8.2-22.8 wt.% NaCl equivalent, respectively.
The estimated trapping pressures are 97.9-123.6 MPa (3.7-4.6 km) in stage 1 and 62.5-86.1 MPa (2.3-3.1 km) in stage 2, respectively. These fluid inclusions are homogenised in different ways at similar temperatures, suggesting that fluid boiling took place in stages 2 and 3. The fluid system evolved from high-temperature, medium-salinity, high-pressure and CO2-rich to low-temperature, low-pressure, high-salinity and CO2-poor, with fluid boiling being the dominating mechanism, followed by input of meteoric water. CO2 escape may have been a factor in increasing activities of NaCl and S2- in the fluids, diminishing the oxidation of the fluids from stage 1 to 3. The result was precipitation of sulphides and trapping of multi-phase solid inclusions in hydrothermal quartz veins.
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR NATURAL GAS AND BIOGAS UTILIZATION IN TRANSPORT / APSKATS PAR TRANSPORTA SEKTORĀ IZMANTOJAMĀM DABASGĀZES UN BIOGĀZES TEHNOLOĢIJĀM
Authors: Gelfgat Y. , Smigins R. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Popularity of methane-containing gaseous fuels has slowly been growing since their appearance, especially in the last decades. Occasional non-availability of liquid fossil fuels, the necessity to reduce the transportation costs and to improve the air quality are the basic factors which stimulated development of gas utilization technologies - from accumulation, compression and deflation of gas to its usage in internal combustion engines. Since then different solutions have been offered, and the authors are reviewing them - from the first use of natural gas to nowadays.
STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN PULSED LASER ABLATED CuInSe2 COMPOUND STRUKTURĀLĀS IZMAIŅAS IMPULSA LĀZERA ABLĒTAJĀ CuInSe2 SAVIENOJUMĀ
Authors: Ogurcovs A. , Gerbreders V. , Tamanis E. , Sledevskis E. , Gerbreders A. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
CuInSe2 (CISe) compound was produced by high-temperature synthesis. After mechanical milling, the average CISe particle size decreased to 10μm. The authors study structural changes of the compound after ablation in liquid by a 1064 nm pulsed laser. The SEM examination indicated the presence of spherical particles with the average size of ~ 450 nm. A nonlinear relationship was established between the laser radiation dose and the quantity of spherical particles. The XRD analysis has shown an improvement in the CISe crystalline structure and the absence of significant changes in its stoichiometry. The 3 μm thick experimental CISe samples were screen-printed on planar Ni electrodes, and improvement also was revealed in their photosensitivity. The conclusion is that the pulsed-laser ablation can be applied to chalcopyrite structures like CISe without destruction of their initial properties.
Modification of Soil Properties for Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum L.) Cultivation
Authors: Apse Jana , Karklins Aldis 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Highbush blueberries are a relatively new crop in Latvia raising interest in farmers who wish to diversify their commercial horticultural activities. It is considered that soil properties are one of the possible shortcomings limiting establishment of high-productive plantations in areas where soil reaction is close to neutral. The research objective was to test the main soil characteristics in a commercial highbush blueberry plantation where initial soil properties were changed as a result of soil modification (deep tillage, peat additions) before planting of bushes and afterwards maintained (mulching with acid peat and sawdust) periodically. The research was carried out in 2011 - in a farm where the blueberry plantation had been established seven years ago. The experimental plots were arranged on a complex slope, by choosing different parts of terrain. Soil - Haplic Cambisol, sandy loam, formed on a low calcareous moraine. Original topsoil’s reaction was pH KCl 5.37. Five experimental plots, each consisting of seven bushes, were set up. Research showed that modification of topsoil significantly changed the physical and agrochemical properties of soil. Soil bulk density reduced, porosity and soil aeration increased. Sphagnum peat (pH KCl 3.0) as a soil modifier allowed efficiently reducing the soil reaction at the soil root zone and provided an optimal environment for blueberries. Soil properties were not the determinant factor that limited establishment of a productive blueberry plantation. Soil properties adjusted accordingly to the requirements of highbush blueberry gave the possibility of establishing plantations also in typical mineral soils that develop on a low calcareous moraine.