Thermal and performance analysis of a gasification boiler and its energy efficiency optimization

The purpose of this study was to determine a method for multi-parametric output regulation of a gasification boiler especially designed for heating or for hot water heating in buildings. A new method of regulation is offered, namely more parametric regulation via proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers that are capable of controlling the calculated values of pressure, temperature and fan speed. These values of pressure, temperature and fan speed are calculated in a completely new way, and calculations of setpoints for determination of optimal parameters lead to an increase in boilers efficiency and power output. Results of measurements show that changes at the mouth of the stack draft due atmospheric influences occur in times with high intensity and high frequency, while power parameters, or boiler power output amplitudes and fan speed automatically "copy" those changes proportionally due to instantaneous fan speed changes. The proposed method of regulation of the gasification boiler power output according to the technical solution enables a simple, cheap, express and continuous maintenance of high power output at low concentrations of the exhaust gases of the gasification boilers from the viewpoint of the boiler user, as well as from the perspective of development and production it allows a continuous control monitoring of these parameters.Web of Science107art. no. 106

Automatizovaný systém pro návrh technologických parametrů hydro-abrazivního dělení materiálu

The abrasive waterjet technology is used today mainly for cutting metal materials. However, it is possible to use this technology also for cutting non-metal materials like marble or other materials whose surface must comply with specific parameters. Cutting non-metal materials using the abrasive waterjet technology is quite rare at present and we can find it mainly in laboratories. The main reason can be complicated settings of technological parameters. Technicians working with these mechanisms can predict these parameters based on their previous experience. Without such experience or when using new materials they have to make a lot of experiments to find the right technological parameters. The main task of this paper is to show how to use modern small computers to apply the automated system for the prediction of necessary parameters for the abrasive water jet cutting system which is developed at our university. This automated system can be helpful especially for the technicians who works with the abrasive waterjet technology or it may be part of robotized workplaces in future.V dnešní době je technologie hydro-abrazivního paprsku (AWJ) užívána zejména pro dělení kovových materiálů. Avšak tuto technologii je možné také využít pro dělení nekovových materiálů např. mramor nebo jiných materiálů, u kterých je důležité získat povrch s určitými parametry. Využití této technologie pro dělení nekovových materiálů je v dnešní době zatím ojedinělé, protože nastavení technologických parametrů je velice komplikované. Technici, kteří pracují s tímto zařízením, obvykle nastavují technologické parametry podle předchozích zkušeností. Pokud však nemají předchozí zkušenosti nebo pracují s novým materiálem, musí provést mnoho testů, tak aby byli schopni nalézt odpovídající technologické parametry. Článek je zaměřen na seznámení s automatizovaným systémem pro návrh technologických parametrů technologie AWJ a využití malých počítačových systémů. Tento automatizovaný systém je použitelný zejména pro techniky pracující s technologii AWJ a nebo v budoucnu může být součástí robotizovaných pracovišť v dolech

Statistical evaluation of impact of technological factors on surface texture of WPC composites

The paper aims at evaluating the impact of technological parameters of a drilling process on the parameter of surface roughness Rz (maximum height of roughness profile) of wood-based material (WPC – Wood Plastic Composite). During drilling with tools 3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 mm in diameter, the spindle speed nc and feed rate f were changed. The evaluation of statistical significance was performed using the ANOVA mathematical tool (two-way with repetition). Using a simple conversion, it is possible to assess which of the set parameters affects the final surface quality, which serves as supporting information for the work of an engineer.Web of Science52332932

Measurement of physical properties of polyurethane plaster

Fizikalna svojstva građevnih materijala mogu se definirati pomoću koeficijenata materijala kao što su srednja gustoća, specifični toplinski kapacitet, toplinska provodljivost i toplinska difuzivnost. U radu je prikazano ispitivanje fizikalnih svojstava novorazvijenog materijala (poliuretanske žbuke) nerazornim postupkom. Također je provedeno određivanja svojstava komparativnih uzoraka izrađenih od porobetona pri čemu je primijenjena ista metoda kao i isti uvjeti ispitivanja. Za određivanje toplinske provodljivosti i specifičnog toplinskog kapaciteta razvijena je i verificirana nova komparativna metoda za čije je provođenje razvijen novi kalorimetrijski uređaj.Physical properties of building materials can be defined by material coefficients. The material coefficients examined were: coefficient of mean density, coefficient of specific heat capacity, coefficient of thermal conductivity, and coefficient of thermal diffusivity. Physical properties of a newly-developed material (polyurethane plaster), were subjected to non-destructive analysis. The same method and same conditions of measurement were applied to measure the properties of comparative samples made of Ytong. In order to measure the coefficient of thermal conductivity and coefficient of thermal capacity, a new comparative method was designed and verified and also a new calorimetric apparatus was used

Proposition of a solution for the setting of the abrasive waterjet cutting technology

The submitted paper aims to clarify the abrasive waterjet technology, particularly from the point of view of produced surface topography. It provides a new insight into the deformation process caused by the effect of abrasive waterjet and into the possibilities of using the surface topography for solving the issues of optimization of the process. The subject of study is a system of cutting tool, material and final surface topography and optimization of their parameters. The cutting or disintegrating tool of abrasive waterjet technology is flexible. The trajectory of its cut traces is strictly determined here by disintegration resistance at critical moments of tool-material interaction. The physico-mechanical character of the interaction within the cut will manifest itself in the final surface condition. This process can be re-analysed by measuring the selected elements of topography and roughness on the final surface, namely depending on the depth of the cut, technological parameters of the tool and mechanical parameters of the material. The mentioned principle is the basis of the presented solution. It lies in the analytical processing and description of correlation interrelations between set technological and measured topographical quantities in relation to the depth of cut and the type of material.Web of Science13528527

Physico-mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of conductive plastic materials

The paper deals with the research of variety of non-standard samples of plastic material made by injection moulding. The samples were made of conductive plastic material (LNP Stat-kon Compound ZX05009). Brown Corundum F24 was used for blasting under different pressures. This conductive plastic material can be applied as a plastic electrode, it is therefore possible to make measurements and examination of electrical conductivity. The experiment is used in order to establish the extent, to which the pressure used at blasting measurably affects the electrical conductivity of plastic electrode.Web of Science51215215

Method of maintaining the required values of surface roughness and prediction of technological conditions for cold sheet rolling

The paper is based on results obtained from topography of surfaces of sheets rolled from deep-drawing steel of the type KOHAL grade 697, non-alloy low-carbon structural steel EN 10263-2:2004 and aluminium. The presented results document correctness of the assumption that the rolling force Froll increases with the increasing reduction Δh and the quality of the rolled surface is improved at the simultaneous increasing of strength of rolled sheets and the decreasing of size of structural grains. The experiment was performed on the two-high rolling stand DUO 210 SVa, which enables only non-continuous technology in contrast to the rolling mill with continuous reduction on one sheet in several degrees on rolling trains, in consequence of which the obtained height parameters of the section are in close correlation with the predicted dependence. Contribution of the work consists in the creation of a mathematical model (algorithm) for predicting technological parameters of the two-high rolling stand DUO 210 SVa at change of the absolute reduction Δh, for example for a deep-drawing steel of the type KOHAL grade 697 and non-alloy lowcarbon structural steel PN EN 10263-2:2004 and aluminium, and also in the development of a method of calculation applicable to any material being rolled in general, because the authors have found that various materials can be differentiated by a derived analytical criterion IKP. This criterion is a function of ratio between the modulus of elasticity of reference material and that of actually rolled material. The reference material is here deep-drawing steel of the type KOHAL grade 697. Verification was carried out by measuring changes of final surface roughness profile and final strength of rolled sheets of the stated materials in relation to reductions and those were compared with theoretically predicted values. It is possible to identify and predict on the basis of this algorithm an instant state of surface topography in respect to variable technological conditions. On this basis it is then possible to calculate and plot individual main technological parameters.Web of Science14315114

Utilization of sludge from mine water treatment plant in the segment of thermal insulation mortars

The results from the experimental research are presented in the abstract. The experimental research involved utilization of the sludge from the mine water treatment plant of Coal Quarry ČSA/Czechoslovak Army/ (hereinafter “ČSA”) and Coal Quarry Jana Švermy (hereinafter “JŠ”) in the segment of thermal insulation mortars. The mine water treatment is described below including chemical and mineralogical sludge composition as the additional component of the binding material in the polyurethane thermal insulation mortars. Furthermore the composition of experimental mixtures of the thermal insulation polyurethane mortar is presented in the work and its physical-mechanical properties. The monitored elements included the strength characteristics, heat conductivity coefficient λ, and water vapour diffusion coefficient μ.Web of Science401595

Measurement of Fine Grain Copper Surface Texture Created by Abrasive Water Jet Cutting

The paper presents results of experiments performed on copper with commercial purity to determine the influence of material grain size on both mechanical properties and texture of surface machined by abrasive water jet. An Equal Channel Angular Extrusion technology was used for creation of fine-grain copper samples. Hardness and grain size of fine-grain copper were measured, and, subsequently, surface of prepared copper samples was machined by abrasive water jet technology. Surface irregularities produced by the abrasive water jet were evaluated by means of surface profile roughness parameter Ra. It was found that the grain size of the material represents important factor affecting the final shape of surface topography in case of abrasive water jet machining

Structural and Mechanical Changes of AlMgSi0.5_{0.5} Alloy during Extrusion by ECAP Method

SPD (several plastic deformations) methods make it possible to obtain an ultrafine-grained structure (UFG) in larger volumes of material and thus improve its mechanical properties. The presented work focuses on the structural and mechanical changes of aluminium alloy AlMgSi$_{0.5}$ (EN AW 6060) during processing by repeated extrusion through the ECAP rectangular channel. After a four-pass extrusion, the samples’ microstructures were observed using an optical microscope, where refinement of the material grains was confirmed. Tensile tests determined the extrusion forces and allowed interpretation of the changes in the mechanical properties of the stressed alloy. The grain size was refined from 28.90 μm to 4.63 μm. A significant improvement in the strength of the material (by 45%) and a significant deterioration in ductility (to 60%) immediately after the first extrusion was confirmed. The third pass through the die appeared to be optimal for the chosen deformation path, while after the fourth pass, micro-cracks appeared, significantly reducing the strength of the material. Based on the measurement results, new analytical equations were formulated to predict the magnitude or intensity of the volumetric and shape deformations of the structural grain size and, in particular, the adequate increase in the strength and yield point of the material