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Municipal waste management based on geomechanical assessments of the landfill site slope - a case study in southern Poland

Janoszek Tomasz, Nguyen Phu Minh Vuong, Grabowski Jacek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

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2024

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Vol. 23, iss. 2

185--198

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Over time, municipal waste landfills tend to go higher and become larger. The stability of the municipal landfill slope is one of the basic geotechnical tasks. This task ensures continuous waste deposition on the landfill surface and safety in its surroundings. With the increasing height and volume of the landfill, it is difficult to estimate the available area of the municipal landfill, where more waste can be safely deposited due to a number of variable factors, such as the geotechnical conditions of the municipal landfill, the morphological composition, age, and degree of compaction and decomposition of the deposited waste. This paper presents an attempt to determine the available area of a landfill where municipal waste can be safely deposited for further operation. For this purpose, a numerical slope stability analysis was carried out using the finite difference method code FLAC3D, presenting the actual geomechanical conditions of a landfill located in southern Poland. Based on the numerical results, options for municipal waste storage were presented and discussed. The proposed design chart aims to help landfill owners/managers make an adequate decision in terms of landfill planning and design.

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Numerical methods in fluid mechanics – an overview

Sobieski Wojciech, Šarler Božidar

Technical Sciences / University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

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2023

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nr 26(1)

185--218

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The article presents in a review way the most important numerical methods used in modern fluid mechanics. The individual chapters discuss Finite Difference Method, Finite Volume Method, Lattice Boltzmann Method, Discrete Element Method and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics. The aim of the article is to familiarize the reader with the most important concepts, features and mathematical equations used in particular methods. The article is intended mainly for people who want to get acquainted with the current possibilities of numerical modelling in the field of broadly understood fluid mechanics. The material is intended to facilitate the decision on how to implement the planned play research.

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Numerical analysis of stress and temperature in the friction stir welding (FSW) process of steel

Szczecina Michał

Structure and Environment

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2023

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Vol. 15, no. 4

196--207

EN

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a modern technology for joining various metals, which has already undergone many laboratory tests, but still requires the development of numerical models. Author of the paper decided to summarize the current state of scientific knowledge regarding the modelling of the FSW process using the finite element method (FEM) and showed the main directions of development of numerical research on this process. Very advanced models are a combination of solid mechanics and fluid dynamics, but they often require expanding the computing environment with its own subroutines, as well as calibration and validation of some material parameter and constants occurring e.g. in the heat generation and heat flow laws. The Author of the paper proposed his own, simplified model, based on the computational solid mechanics and Lagrangian formulation. The model turned out to be an effective tool to reproduce stress and temperature fields during the FSW process.

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Zgrzewanie tarciowe z przemieszaniem (FSW) jest nowoczesną technologią łączenia różnych metali, posiadającą wiele zalet w porównaniu z tradycyjnym spawaniem. Zgrzewanie tarciowe zostało do tej pory poddane licznym badaniom laboratoryjnym, natomiast wymaga ciągłego rozwoju modeli numerycznych do symulacji tego procesu metodą elementów skończonych (MES). Autor artykułu postanowił dokonać podsumowania aktualnego stanu wiedzy dotyczącej modelowania zgrzewania tarciowego przy użyciu MES oraz wskazać główne kierunki rozwoju symulacji numerycznych tego procesu. Zaawansowane modele numeryczne zgrzewania tarciowego są kombinacją mechaniki ciała stałego z dynamiką płynów, a więc często wymagają rozbudowania środowiska obliczeniowego za pomocą własnych podprogramów, jak również kalibracji i walidacji wielu parametrów i stałych wymaganych do zdefiniowania np. prawa wytwarzania ciepła i prawa przepływu strumienia ciepła. Autor zaproponował swój własny uproszczony model bazujący na mechanice ciała stałego i opisie Lagrange’a. Model okazał się efektywnym narzędziem do odtworzenia naprężeń i pola temperatury w procesie zgrzewania tarciowego z przemieszaniem.

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Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Combination of Two Double-chamber Windows

Basok Borys, Davydenko Borys, Pavlenko Anatoliy, Novikov Volodymyr, Goncharuk Svitlana

Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska

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2023

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Tom 25

289--300

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Low-emissivity coatings on glass surfaces, inert gas instead of air between glasses, and double-glazed windows are usually used to reduce heat loss from a room through windows. This effect can also be achieved by installing two double-chamber windows in one window opening at a certain distance from each other. This work uses numerical modelling to study the characteristics of heat transfer through a system of two two-chamber windows. The distributions of temperature and airflow velocity due to natural convection in the chambers of double-chamber windows and the space between the windows are analyzed. The distributions of temperatures and heat fluxes over the surfaces of windows are determined depending on the distance between the windows. The dependences on the distance between the windows of radiation, convective, and total heat flow through a system of two double-chamber windows are studied. It is shown that two double-chamber windows located at a certain distance from each other make it possible to increase the heat transfer resistance compared to one two-chamber window without a low-emission coating by 2.6...2.8 times. As the distance between windows increases, a given system's overall heat transfer resistance increases. However, this increase becomes insignificant if this distance is greater than 80 mm.

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Discrete-Pulsed Energy Input Based Method for Neutralisation of the Acidic Condensate

Tselen Bogdan, Ivanitsky Georgiy, Obodovych Oleksandr, Radchenko Nataliya, Nedbailo Anna, Gozhenko Liubov

Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska

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2023

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Tom 25

215--221

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The article's authors analysed the most perspective and widely known methods of neutralising the acidic condensate, which is a by-product of natural gas combustion. Among them, the hydrodynamic cavitation method was the most effective. In this regard, it was proposed to improve this method by using the method of discrete-pulsed energy input, which involves neutralisation due to the degassing process. Based on the mathematical model of the bubble ensemble dynamics, a numerical simulation of the formation and growth of vapour-gas bubbles in the process of cavitation boiling of condensate was carried out. Also, an analytical study of the evolution of the vapour-gas bubble population and changes in the current vapour content of the condensate during its boiling was investigated under different values of the initial size of gas micronuclei. The results of the experimental study also confirmed the effectiveness of this method and showed that almost complete removal of carbonic acid from condensate occurs during the first two minutes of processing. That is evidenced by the increased pH values of condensate, which corresponds to the range of permissible pH values of distilled water. Therefore, the carbonic acid in the condensate is absent. Using this method will significantly reduce the environmental effect and the amount of harmful emissions.

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A Two-dimensional Numerical Model of Heat Exchange in the Soil Massif During the Operation of a Shallow Horizontal Soil Heat Exchanger

Basok Boris, Pavlenko Anatoliy, Nedbailo Oleksandr, Bozhko Ihor, Moroz Maryna

Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska

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2023

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Tom 25

274--281

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The current article uses a two-dimensional numerical model to represent the results of theoretical studies of the heat exchange in the soil massif during the operation of a shallow horizontal soil heat exchanger. The analysis of literature sources showed that one of the important conditions for the effective operation of a shallow-soil heat exchange is its rational design parameters, such as the total length of the pipeline, the diameter of the pipe, the distance between the axis of the adjacent pipes, the depth of the heat exchanger placement, etc. A two-dimensional heat exchange model in the soil mass was developed, which made it possible to investigate the operation of a shallow horizontal soil heat exchanger. It was found that the step between the axis of the adjacent pipes of the multi-loop heat exchanger, which is 0.95 m, is optimal when creating a shallow horizontal soil heat exchanger in the soil conditions of Kyiv.

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Investigating the harbour basin tranquillity in the Genaveh Port development plan

Sharif Mahdi Bandizadeh, Gorbanpour Amir Hossein, Ghassemi Hassan, He Guanghua

Polish Maritime Research

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2023

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nr 1

145--155

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The Genaveh commercial port was placed on the agenda of the Iranian PMO (ports and maritime organization) to consider economic, commercial and residential development in Bushehr province and specifically in Genaveh city. In order to increase the water capacity of the port, it is necessary to build a new harbour basin for exploitation and commercial purposes at a depth of 5 to 6 meters by extending the existing jetties arms in front of the port. This research aims to investigate the harbour basin’s tranquillity for providing vessels with safe berthing. For this purpose, three modules, namely the flow model (FM), spectral wave (SW) and Boussinesq waves model (BW) from the MIKE 21 software package, were utilized. According to the monitoring data, which is provided by the Iranian PMO, the harbour basin’s tranquillity based on the prevailing wave directions was investigated. Based on the diffraction graph in the harbour basin, the results showed that, according to the percentage of permissible diffraction recommended by different valid regulations, there is a need to modify the geometry of the breakwater arms to increase the harbour basin’s tranquillity at the port in the development plan.

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The influence of biochemical parameters on primary production in the Gulf of Gdańsk region : A model study

Janecki Maciej, Dybowski Dawid, Dzierzbicka-Głowacka Lidia

Oceanologia

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2023

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Vol. 65 (4)

517--533

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Understanding the changing levels of biochemical parameters and the factors that influence them throughout the seasons is crucial for comprehending the dynamics of marine ecosystems. It also helps us identify potential threats that could harm their condition, aiding decision-making processes related to their protection. This study focuses on examining the variations in nutrients (such as nitrates, phosphates, and silicates), dissolved oxygen, and phytoplankton within the Gulf of Gdańsk. Additionally, we analyze the primary production process at three representative locations. To achieve this, we used data from the EcoFish biochemical numerical model. To ensure the model's accuracy, we compared its results with in situ data from the ICES database. The comparison revealed high correlations and minimal errors. Furthermore, we investigated how limiting factors impact primary phytoplankton production and demonstrated how the intensity of spring diatom blooms influences the nature of cyanobacterial blooms in the summer.

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Assessment of migration conditions for fish swimming through a semi-natural fish pass on the Nidzica River in Bronocice

Plesiński Karol K., Filipczyk Janusz M., Bień Michał M., Karadağ Mustafa

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2023

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no. 59

54--65

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Fish passes are essential elements for maintaining continuity for migrating fish. Without them, fish would be unable to undertake migration to satisfy their basic life needs. These devices must meet a range of requirements related to the size of individual fish pass elements and the hydrodynamic parameters of the flowing water. Despite efforts, it is not always possible to meet these requirements. There are many causes of errors in the design and construction of fish passes, and each case should be assessed individually. The most severe consequence of these errors is the obstruction of fish migrating upstream. In this study, an analysis of the permeability of a semi-natural fish pass was conducted for fish. This assessment was carried out using two methods. In the first approach, the required geometric dimensions of the fish pass elements were determined based on the dimensions of individuals living in the river channel. In the second approach, the dimensions were extracted from publications dedicated to slot fish passes, as the studied object resembles such a design. The analysis revealed that the fish pass does not fulfil its intended role. All fish species living in the Nidzica River channel face difficulties in passing through the fish pass, including the brook trout, for which the object is specifically designed. The main errors stem from the design and construction, resulting in exceeded values, primarily in the hydrodynamic parameters, rendering the fish pass impassable. The study also aimed to develop corrective recommendations considering the latest scientific developments.

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Numerical modelling of uniaxial compressive strength laboratory tests

Nguyen Phu Minh Vuong, Walentek Andrzej, Waclawik Petr, Souček Kamil, Antoniuk Michał

Journal of Sustainable Mining

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2023

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Vol. 22. iss. 4

280--294

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In the last decades, numerical modelling has been widely used to simulate rock mass behaviour in geo-engineering issues. The only disadvantage of numerical modelling is the reliability of required input data (e.g. mechanical parameters), which is not always fully provided due to the complexity of rock mass, project budget, available test methods or human errors. On the other hand, it was proven in many cases that numerical modelling is a helpful tool for solving such complex problems, especially when coupled with the results of laboratory and in-situ tests. This paper presents an attempt to determine the proper numerical constitutive model of rock and its mechanical parameters for further simulating rock mass response based on the outcomes of laboratory testing. For this purpose, the available constitutive models, including mechanical parameters, were taken into account. The simulation performance with the selected constitutive models is demonstrated by matching the numerical modelling results with the uniaxial compressive strength laboratory tests of rock samples from the Bogdanka coal mine. All numerical simulations were carried out using the finite difference method software FLAC3D.

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A comprehensive designation of tailings storage dams - a case study of the Sangan Iron Mine project in Iran

Maleki Shaho, Khalilidermani Mitra

Journal of Geotechnology and Energy

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2023

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Vol. 40, no. 1

5--10

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Tailings storage dams are considered to be one of the most essential facilities in mining projects. In metal mines, after blasting the rocks, the blasted ore is transferred to specific industrial plants for processing operations. During such operations, a large amount of pollutant tailings are inevitably generated. Those tailings must be safely stored in previously constructed storage dams. In this research, a storage dam has been designed to store the tailings of the Iranian Sangan Iron Mine project. The geometry and capacity of the dam were designed to minimize the construction works and to maintain the stability of the facility. To assess the stability of the proposed storage dam, a numerical analysis was performed for both static and dynamic loading conditions. The results showed that the embankment is stable under these two different loading conditions. Hence, the proposed design can be successfully adopted for the construction of a tailings storage dam in the project. In addition, the methodology presented in this research can be used by geotechnic engineers to design safe tailings storage dams in mining projects.

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Numerical Study on Effects of Airflow Parameters on the Air Temperature the at Mechanized Longwall of Mongduong Coal Mine

Nguyen Hong Thi, Nguyen Quang Van

Inżynieria Mineralna

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2023

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no. 2, vol. 1

89--96

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The increasing depth of extraction and the degree of mechanization leading to the risk of workers working in poor microclimate conditions has become one of the major safety issues in coal mines. During the survey of the current microclimate in Mongduong coal mine, it showed that the temperature of the mechanized longwall exceeded the permissible regulations (t°≤ 30°C), the air humidity is about 95–100%. The reason for the increase of air temperature in longwall is due to geothermal, heat radiated from the longwall equipment and the inlet wind high temperature. To improve the thermal environment in the mechanized longwall area, Vietnam's coal mines open use ventilation, but the efficiency is not high. Therefore, the paper evaluated the influence of airflow on the temperature of the longwall, 7 models with different air flow velocities and 3 models with inlet air temperature have been created in ICM-CFD and simulated by Ansys CFX software. The environment temperature of each model was evaluated by analyzing the average temperature of the roadway section, the cross-section distribution of the roadway temperature and the velocity streamline of the whole roadway. As a result, the air flow rate increases leading to the air temperature in the longwall decreases, however the wind speed is limited. The inlet temperature of the gas stream is an important factor that affects the thermal environment in the longwall. The results of the article are the basis for making solutions to improve the thermal environment suitable for high-temperature longwall.

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Tectonic strain in salt rock mass based on measurements

Szczerbowski Zbigniew, Niedbalski Zbigniew, Bednarek Łukasz

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2023

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Vol. 49, no. 2

157--173

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The measurement method with the application of an extensometer for the detection of the manifestation of tectonic strain is presented in this paper. The instrument is operated in underground construction for engineering purposes, and the authors applied it in a deeply placed underground old mine gallery in the Bochnia Salt Mine, just at the tectonic boundary of the Outer Carpathians which is commonly considered to be a tectonically active zone. The presented study is characterized by two basic features. The first is the placement of the measurements deep in an old mine which is an environment free of atmospheric factors disturbing the detection of a tectonic signal. The second is a combination of routine measurements carried out for engineering purposes and research measurements enabling the extension of the observation of displacements in the space outside underground workings, inside the rock mass that has been penetrated by extensometer probes. The extensometric measurements have been made using three 7-meter long sections. The results showed the differentiation in the displacement rates of points placed in the side walls: in the southern profile, the annual displacements are approximately 1.5 mm and in the northern one – approximately 1 mm. The combined result corresponds to the amount of the annual convergence value which has been determined by the classical surveys in the excavation where extensometric measurements have been made. What is more, the ongoing displacements in the southern side wall involve the entire part of the rock mass which is penetrated by an extensometric probe, but the displacements in the northern side are only observed in the first 2 m of the penetrated part of the rock mass. This differentiation is interpreted by the authors as being the result of tectonic strain acting from the south exerted by the Carpathians.

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Złożony stan naprężenia w gazociągu przesyłowym

Kostowski Wojciech, Kotula Natalia, Wilczek Ida, Nowak Grzegorz

Gaz, Woda i Technika Sanitarna

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2023

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Nr 7-8

15--21

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W artykule przedstawiono złożony stan naprężenia w gazociągu przesyłowym wywołany czterema czynnikami: ciśnieniem gazu, zmianami temperatury, zginaniem na placu budowy oraz naciskiem gruntu. Wyniki obliczeń analitycznych porównano z modelem numerycznym. Zaobserwowano różnice w przypadku naprężeń termicznych obwodowych, które są mniejsze wg modelu MES niż wyznaczane analitycznie. Stosowane metody projektowe można uznać za bezpieczne, o ile nie występują dodatkowe oddziaływania na całej długości gazociągu. Wobec niepewności wyniku wskazana jest weryfikacja obliczeń rożnymi metodami.

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The paper presents the complex stress state in a gas transmission pipeline caused by four factors: gas pressure, temperature changes, on-site bending and the soil gravity. The results of the analytical calculations are compared with the numerical model. The differences concern the hoop component of the thermal stress, which is lower obtained from the Finite Element Method than from the analytical method. The current design methods can be considered safe as long as there are no additional impacts along the entire length of the gas pipeline. In view of some uncertainty in the results, it is advisable to always verify the calculations with different methods.

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Physical and numerical simulation of the production chain of fasteners manufactured of 32CrB4 steel control-cooled in the stelmor process to develop the multiphase microstructure

Piwowarczyk Michał, Wolańska Natalia, Wilkus Marek, Pietrzyk Maciej, Rauch Łukasz, Kuziak Roman, Pidvysots’kyy Valeriy, Radwański Krzysztof

Computer Methods in Materials Science

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2023

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Vol. 23, No. 2

5--16

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The development of the concept of Thermomechanical Controlled Processing (TMCP) in the wire rod rolling mill of CMC Poland has opened up new opportunities for the production of fasteners without the application of heat treatment. The crucial effect of TMCP in the case of wire rod rolling is its capability of shaping fine austenite grain size following the last pass, typically below 20–25 µm in the wire rod cross-section. This is a prerequisite for obtaining the required cold workability level for the cold forming of fasteners, even if hard constituents (bainite, martensite) are present in the wire rod structure. In this paper, the physical simulation and numerical modelling capabilities were described for the design of cooling conditions in the Stelmor process and cold heading operation. The investigated material was conventional 32CrB4 grade used for the fasteners production with the application of heat treatment.

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Numerical modelling of continuous laser welding of S355J2 steel using a volumetric heat source

Siwek Aleksander, Kąc Sławomir, Pikuła Janusz

Computer Methods in Materials Science

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2023

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Vol. 23, No. 4

45--56

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Numerical modelling of laser welding requires that numerous strongly coupled physical phenomena be taken into account. A laser is a source of welding heat characterized by the small size of the heating volume and the shape of the fusion zone has a marked impact on the quality of the weld. In this work, a conical heat source was used with geometrical parameters to give the appropriate profile of the fusion line. The use of the weld shape factor and the dependence of the power density on the linear welding energy increases the accuracy of matching the calculated shape of the fusion line. The heat source was tested for the continuous welding case of a sheet made of steel type S355J2. The CFD software ANSYS Fluent was used to calculate the welding model. The temperature field, calculated using the finite volume method, was used to calculate the phase composition and fusion zone profile tracking. The nodes of the model reaching the maximum solidus temperature of S355J2 steel, form the profile of the fusion zone. The laser welding model allows for tracking of the kinetics of phase transformations in the cooling stage. Continuous cooling transformation phase diagram data is loaded for the welded steel grade. The calculation results of the welding model were compared with the weld micrographs.

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Electrical and thermal analysis for the copper removal process in an electric furnace

Zybała Radosław, Golak Sławomir, Sak Tomasz, Madej Piotr

Computer Methods in Materials Science

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2023

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Vol. 23, No. 4

31--44

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The article presents an electrical model of a resistance furnace with two electrodes encompassing the generation of Joule heat. The characteristic feature of this model was the consideration of contact resistance between the electrodes and the slag. A series of analyses were conducted based on this model. Firstly, the impact of contact resistance on current flow and Joule heat generation in the furnace was assessed, demonstrating its significant importance. A separate group of analyses focused on the spatial configuration of the furnace and its interaction with the aforementioned phenomena. The impact of symmetric and asymmetric electrodes immersion was analysed. In addition to the impact on current flow, the study also demonstrated the influence on the natural convection mechanism described by the proposed measures of the spatial non-uniformity of heat generation. The research showed that symmetric electrode immersion allows for the generation of more heat in the system at a constant voltage. Asymmetric electrodes immersion causes an increase in the non-uniformity of heat generation, which translates into a higher intensity of natural convection.

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Influence of modelling phase transformations with the use of LSTM network on the accuracy of computations of residual stresses for the hardening process

Wróbel Joanna, Kulawik Adam

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2023

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Vol. 71, nr 4

art. no. e145681

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Replacing mathematical models with artificial intelligence tools can play an important role in numerical models. This paper analyses the modeling of the hardening process in terms of temperature, phase transformations in the solid state and stresses in the elastic-plastic range. Currently, the use of artificial intelligence tools is increasing, both to make greater generalizations and to reduce possible errors in the numerical simulation process. It is possible to replace the mathematical model of phase transformations in the solid state with an artificial neural network (ANN). Such a substitution requires an ANN network that converts time series (temperature curves) into shares of phase transformations with a small training error. With an insufficient training level of the network, significant differences in stress values will occur due to the existing couplings. Long-Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks were chosen for the analysis. The paper compares the differences in stress levels with two coupled models using a macroscopic model based on CCT diagram analysis and using the Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov (JMAK) and Koistinen-Marburger (KM) equations, against the model memorized by the LSTM network. In addition, two levels of network training accuracy were also compared. Considering the results obtained from the model based on LSTM networks, it can be concluded that it is possible to effectively replace the classical model in modeling the phenomena of the heat treatment process.

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Optimization of the building process of ground water intakes under the conditions of natural water resources deficits

Telyma Sergiy, Voloshkina Olena, Kovalоva Anastasiia, Bereznytska Yuliia

Budownictwo o Zoptymalizowanym Potencjale Energetycznym

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2023

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Vol. 12

41--50

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The article discusses the problems of optimizing and exploiting ground water intakes during times of natural water resource deficits, which are critical sources for the operational resources needed. A deposit of underground water in Rudno in the Lviv region of Ukraine is used for the investigation. To optimize the withdrawal of water for the population in the given district, given the limited natural water resources, and on the bases of a detailed geological, hydrogeological and the hydrological analysis of the area and a review of the literature, a permanent mathematical model for filtration of the chosen deposit was created to evaluate the operational groundwater resources for a long-term period. The model allows for the simulation of water intake exploitation in different operating regimes in order to solve the problems of regulating and optimizing water withdrawal under different conditions of change in the water intakes, expanding productivity depending on the economic needs in the region, and solving problems related to the quality of the drinking water by predicting the possible pollution and depletion of major aquifers during their operation. The model of the Rudno water deposit can be used as a reference when selecting promising sites for new water intakes to reduce material and energy resources during construction.

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Monte Carlo simulations of the fracture resistance degradation of asphalt concrete subjected to environmental factors

Szydłowski Cezary, Smakosz Łukasz, Stienss Marcin, Górski Jarosław

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 69, nr 1

245--257

EN

The paper presents the results of laboratory tests of SCB (semi-circular beam) samples of asphalt concrete, subjected to the destructive effect of water and frost as well as the aging processes. The determined values of material parameters show significant dispersions, which makes the design of mixtures difficult. Statistical analysis of the test results supplemented by computer simulations made with the use of the proprietary FEM model was carried out. The main distinguishing feature of the model is the assignment of material parameters of coarse aggregate and bituminous mortar to randomly selected finite elements. The parameters of the mortar are selected by trial and error to match the numerical results to the experimental ones. The stiffness modulus of the bituminous mortar is, therefore, a substitute parameter, taking into account the influence of many factors, including material degradation resulting from the aging and changing environmental conditions, the influence of voids, and contact between the aggregate and the bituminous mortar. The use of the Monte Carlo method allows to reflect the scattering of the results obtained based on laboratory tests. The computational algorithm created in the ABAQUS was limited only to the analysis of the global mechanical bending response of the SCB sample, without mapping the failure process in detail. The combination of the results of laboratory tests usually carried out on a limited number of samples and numerical simulations provide a sufficiently large population of data to carry out a reliable statistical analysis, and to estimate the reliability of the material designed.

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Odziaływanie czynników środowiskowych zmienia parametry mieszanek mineralno-asfaltowych mających wpływ na odporność na pękanie. W celu oceny zjawiska wykonano badania laboratoryjne z uwzględnieniem niszczącego oddziaływania wody i mrozu oraz procesów starzenia eksploatacyjnego mieszanek. Weryfikacji poddano również wpływ obu czynników występujących jednocześnie. Wyniki badań laboratoryjnych charakteryzują się rozrzutami. Zmienność cech powinna być uwzględniona w modelu materiałowym. Zaproponowany autorski model materiałowy pozwala uwzględnić tę cechę w symulacjach numerycznych poprzez wykorzystanie losowego rozkładu kruszywa grubego oraz zaprawy asfaltowej. Na podstawie otrzymanych wyników laboratoryjnych stworzono algorytm losowo zmieniający parametry materiałowe zaprawy asfaltowej. W rezultacie umożliwiło to uzyskanie rozwiązań numerycznych uwzględniających jednocześnie rozrzuty wyników spowodowane niejednorodnością materiału oraz degradacją betonu asfaltowego pod wpływem oddziaływania czynników środowiskowych. Z uwagi na różne metody oceny odporności na oddziaływanie wody i mrozu badania przeprowadzono według kilku wybranych wariantów kondycjonowania próbek. Oceny wpływu starzenia mieszanek na odporność na pękanie dokonano na podstawie metody AASHTO R 30-02. Dla oceny jednoczesnego wpływu obu czynników część próbek poddano starzenieu długoterminowemu przed symulacją oddziaływania wody i mrozu. Badania zostały przeprowadzone na próbkach betonu asfaltowego do warstwy ścieralnej AC 11 S 50/70 KR3÷4. Ocenę zmian odporności na pękanie przeprowadzono na podstawie badania próbek SCB z nacięciem 10 mm w temperaturze +10°C, przy prędkości deformacji 1 mm/min.