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Thermogravimetric analysis of sewage sludge and straw co-firing

Arora Amit, Pawlak-Kruczek Halina, Ostrycharczyk Michał, Serafin-Tkaczuk Monika, Kowal Mateusz, Subramanian Navaneethan, Madejski Paweł

Zeszyty Energetyczne

2020

T. 7

243--254

The main objective of this study is to perform thermogravimetric analysis on sewage sludge and straw co-firing at selected proportions. Sewage sludge is a residue from wastewater consisting of organic matter, toxic contaminants and heavy metals [1]. It is estimated that 10 million tonnes of sewage sludge are produced every year in European states, which represents 4.1% of all waste generated in the EU annually – about 250 million tonnes of dry solids [2]. Landfilling is deemed to be the most expensive way to dispose of sewage sludge, with average total costs ranging from EUR 260 to 350 per tonne of dry matter [3]. Straw is a major biomass solid waste from agriculture; it can be considered CO₂ neutral. The availability is wide in Europe that it is estimated to be 33 million metric tonnes [4]. A suite of thermogravimetric analysis and derivative thermogravimetric experiments was performed for this study, followed by the determination of the kinetic parameters and characteristic temperatures for these materials and their blends at different proportions. Through this analysis we can obtain information about the thermal behaviour, energy activation and ash content, and the decomposition of gaseous products can be identified the help of thermal decomposition [5].

Muscle torque production and kinematic properties in post-stroke patients: a pilot cross-sectional study

Kowal Mateusz, Kołcz Anna, Dymarek Robert, Paprocka-Borowicz Małgorzata, Gnus Jan

Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics

2020

Vol. 22, no. 1

11--20

Stroke-related hemiplegia is an important factor influencing parameters of gait. So far, limited papers have assessed temporo-spatial capabilities and their correlations with gait parameters in the early post-stroke stage. This pilot study evaluated the temporospatial parameters of gait and assessed the maximal isometric and isokinetic torque production of the plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles. Methods: 15 patients with lower limb spasticity and 15 healthy controls were included. Stroke severity was assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale and the Barthel Index. Gait cadence, gait speed, and gait cycle were assessed using inertial sensors during a Timed Up and Go test. Maximal isometric and isokinetic torque production of the ankle plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles were assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer device. Results: Post-stroke patients had statistically significantly lower gait cadence than healthy participants (17%, p < 0.05). Statistically significantly lower values of vertical acceleration were also noted during a sit-to-stand movement task (42%, p < 0.05). Plantar flexion torque of the affected limb was significantly different during isometric (63%, p ≤ 0.01) and isokinetic work for 30o /s (49%, p = 0.04), 60o /s (58%, p = 0.01) and 20 °/s (53%, p = 0.01). Dorsiflexor muscles’ torque production was significantly different in isometric activity (38%, p = 0.04). A statistically significant positive correlation occurred between the absolute peak torque of the dorsiflexor muscles in both static and speed phases of gait (Rs = 0.65, p = 0.04). Conclusions: Despite the low intensity of spasticity and early phase after stroke, differences in the muscle torque production and temporo-spatial parameters, as well as the correlations between them, were noticeable.