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Energy Recovery from Contaminated Biomass
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
This study focuses on thermal gasification methods of contaminated biomass in an atmospheric fluidized bed, especially biomass contaminated by undesirable substances in its primary use. For the experiments, chipboard waste ...
Modularity of Pressing Tools for Screw Press Producing Solid Biofuels
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
This paper focuses on the development of the newly-patented structure of a screw briquetting machine for compacting biomass into a solid biofuel. The design of the machine is based on the results of a comprehensive study ...
Biomass Gasification — Primary Methods for Eliminating Tar
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
This present paper deals with primary methods for reducing tar in biomass gasification, namely by feeding a natural catalyst into a fluidized bed. This method is verified using an experimental pilot plant.
Hierarchical Modeling of Mastic Asphalt in Layered Road Structures Based on the Mori-Tanaka Method
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
We present an application of the Mori-Tanaka micromechanical model for a description of the highly nonlinear behavior of asphalt mixtures. This method is expected to replace an expensive finite element-based fully-coupled ...
A Micromechanics-Based Model for Stiffness and Strength Estimation of Cocciopesto Mortars
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
The purpose of this paper is to propose an inexpensive micromechanics-based scheme for stiffness homogenization and strength estimation of mortars containing crushed bricks, known as cocciopesto. The model utilizes the ...
Evaluation of Bioelectrical Impedance Spectroscopy for the Assessment of Extracellular Body Water
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
This study evaluates bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (BIS) measurements to detect body fluid status. The multifrequency impedance measurements were performed in five female pigs. Animals were connected to an extracorporeal ...
Geometrical Modeling of Concrete Microstructure for the Assessment of ITZ Percolation
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
Percolation is considered to be a critical factor affecting the transport properties of multiphase materials. In the case of concrete, the transport properties are strongly dependent on the interfacial transition zone ...
Physical and Chemical Aspects of the Nucleation of Cement-Based Materials
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
A theoretical model of the nucleation of portlandite is proposed, and the critical size of a portlandite cluster and the energy barrier of nucleation are determined. The steady state nucleation rate and the time lag of the ...
Micromechanical Analysis of Cement Paste with Carbon Nanotubes
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are an attractive reinforcement material for several composites, due to their inherently high strength and high modulus of elasticity. There are controversial results for cement paste with admixed ...
Flexible Multi-Electrode Array for Medical Applications
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2012)
A flexible multi-electrode array (MEA) with an embedded silicon chip for electrical stimulation of neurons or for recording action potentials has been manufactured and characterized. Possible improvements for medical ...