Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport

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Authors: Andrzej FELLNER, Eugeniusz PIECHOCZEK, Radosław FELLNER

The purpose of this document is to present evidence of the work carried out as part of the flight validation activities of the RNAV approach involving the instrument flight procedures (IFPs), down to the localizer performance with vertical (LPV) minima, for RWY27 at Katowice Airport (EPKT). The presented material constitutes the second part of the “Preflight validation RNAV GNSS approach procedures for EPKT in the EGNOS APV Mielec” project. The following issues were addressed: flight validation conditions, list of performed approaches, flight path analysis and pilot feedback.

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Authors: Ilona MAŃKA, Adam MAŃKA

This article aims to characterize the authorial SimProLOGIC program, version 2.1, which enables one to conduct a cost analysis of individual links, as well as the entire logistic supply chain (LSC). This article also presents an example of the analysis of the parameters, which characterize the supplier of subsystems in the examined logistic chain, and the results of the initial optimization, which makes it possible to improve the economic balance, as well as the level of customer service for a sample test task.

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Authors: Henryk JAFERNIK

This paper presents the results of studies on the determination of an aircraft’s trajectory and positioning accuracy. The PPP method was applied to determine the aircraft’s position in kinematic mode for code observations in the GPS system. Computations were executed in the “PPP_KINEMTIC” software, whose source code was written using the Scilab 5.3.2 platform. The PPP_KINEMTIC software allows for the latitude coordinate to be estimated with accuracy between 1 and 6 m, the longitude coordinate to be estimated with accuracy between 0.5 and 2.5 m, and the ellipsoidal height to be estimated with accuracy between 1 and 7 m. The average value of the MRSE term equals 5 m with a magnitude between 1 and 8.5 m. In the paper, general libraries of the PPP_KINEMTIC application were presented and the PPP method was characterized too.

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Authors: Igor VAKULENKO, Dariy BOLOTOVA, Oleg PERKOV, Alex LISNIAK

The formation of grain structures with boundaries similar to substructures is one of the factors contributing to grain refinement in hot-reduction carbon steel. At the forming of a rim, the slight cooling-down (100-150°С) of the surface volumes is sufficient to increase their strength characteristics. After that, an increase in the magnitude of the hot-hardening of metal in the central rim volumes will lead to the formation of a more uniform fine-grain austenite structure over the rim section.

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Authors: Krzysztof GARBALA, Wojciech PIEKARSKI, Sylwia ANDRZEJEWSKA, Kazimierz WITASZEK

This article presents the possibilities for using alternative fuels to power vehicles equipped with compression ignition (CI) engines (diesel). Systems for using such fuels have been discussed. Detailed analysis and research covered the LPG STAG autogas system, which is used to power dual-fuel engine units (LPG+diesel). A description of the operation of the autogas system and installation in a vehicle has been presented. The basic algorithms of the controller, which is an actuating element of the whole system, have been discussed. Protection systems of a serial production engine unit to guarantee its factorycontrolled durability standards have been presented. A long-distance test drive and examinations of the engine over 150,000 km in a Toyota Hilux have been performed. Operating parameters and performance indicators of the engine with STAG LPG+diesel fuelling have been verified. Directions and perspectives for the further development of such a system in diesel-powered cars have been also indicated.

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Authors: Ján KAPUSTA, Alica KALAŠOVÁ

Road transportation is playing an important role in almost all freight movements and contributes to the economy. It has the highest share in the modal division of transported goods. This situation is not about to change in the coming years. Therefore, it is necessary to change the current situation and modify rules and regulations, which could lead to a decrease in the number of accidents in either the EU or the USA. This paper identifies and compares different safety measures, rules and regulations governing the safety of truck transport in the EU and the USA. The number of accidents is a good safety indicator. Finally, suggestions for improvements in terms of truck drivers’ safety in the EU and the USA are proposed.

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Authors: Paweł MAJEWSKI, Jarosław SPYCHAŁA, Mariusz ŻOKOWSKI

The article presents the results of a laboratory gear stage with regard to deepening its consumption. In addition, the study looked at the construction of the transmission gearbox of a military helicopter, according to the basic kinematic results of the analysis of vibroacoustic signals, in order to determine the diagnostic criteria for the assessment of the technical condition of a military helicopter’s transmission gearbox.

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Authors: Andrzej WIECZOREK

A key factor enabling the achievement of the required capacity by longwall mining systems is to obtain a satisfactory service life for individual components of such systems. Such components include right-angle planetary gearboxes for armoured face conveyors. An increase in the service life of such equipment can be achieved by ensuring adequacy in terms of design, materials and organization. As a part of organizational changes, the use of individual diagnostics systems may have the greatest impact on the service life of mining gearboxes; however, their widespread implementation is limited by economic and operational barriers. This paper presents an analysis of the possibility of integrating mining gearboxes with electronic systems of technical diagnostics, as well as expanding the scope of the technical condition monitoring by the machines operating together with these gearboxes. As a result of the calculation and design work performed, it has been demonstrated that it is possible to integrate technical diagnostics systems with advanced data transmission capabilities inside gearboxes.