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View article: IMPACT OF SELECTED REMEDIATION METHODS ON SOILS CONTAMINATED WITH PETROLEUM SUBSTANCES
IMPACT OF SELECTED REMEDIATION METHODS ON SOILS CONTAMINATED WITH PETROLEUM SUBSTANCES Open
Human activities play a significant role in affecting soil alterations. Alterations in land structureand utilization methods accurately reflect the socio-economic progress in each region. The driveto meet the livelihood needs of human popu…
View article: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ABSORBENCY OF SORBENTS DETERMINED BY VARIOUS METHODS FOR DIESEL OIL AND WHITE SPIRIT
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ABSORBENCY OF SORBENTS DETERMINED BY VARIOUS METHODS FOR DIESEL OIL AND WHITE SPIRIT Open
The paper presents a comparative analysis of the absorbency results of selected sorbents. 6 sorbentswere selected for testing: Ecobark, Eusorb, Lingosorb, Compakt, Zugol and sand. The research wascarried out using three methods: Westinghou…
View article: The Level of Fear in the Polish Police Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic with the Impact of Sociodemographic Variables
The Level of Fear in the Polish Police Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic with the Impact of Sociodemographic Variables Open
This study has a twofold objective. First, we aim to measure the levels of fear among Polish police officers using the COVID-19 Fear Scale (FCV-19S) that has a stable unidimensional structure allowing for the provision of additional data b…
View article: Ammonia Dispersion in the Closed Space of an Ammonia Engine Room with Forced Ventilation in an Industrial Plant
Ammonia Dispersion in the Closed Space of an Ammonia Engine Room with Forced Ventilation in an Industrial Plant Open
Air pollution is a global problem that is responsible for more than four million premature deaths each year. Air exchange in ammonia engine rooms is a priority for normal operating conditions, as well as in the event of an emergency releas…
View article: Numerical Description of Jet and Duct Ventilation in Underground Garage after LPG Dispersion
Numerical Description of Jet and Duct Ventilation in Underground Garage after LPG Dispersion Open
Contamination of toxic and odorous gases emitted from stacks in buildings located in an urban environment are potential health hazards to citizens. A simulation using the computational fluid dynamic technique may provide detailed data on t…
View article: Numerical Analysis of Smoke Spreading in a Medium-High Building under Different Ventilation Conditions
Numerical Analysis of Smoke Spreading in a Medium-High Building under Different Ventilation Conditions Open
Smoke from fires in residential buildings represents the greatest threat to the life and health of inhabitants and firefighters at the scene of an accident. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reconstruct a numerical model for the esti…
View article: Predicting the Number of Days With Visibility in a Specific Range in Warsaw (Poland) Based on Meteorological and Air Quality Data
Predicting the Number of Days With Visibility in a Specific Range in Warsaw (Poland) Based on Meteorological and Air Quality Data Open
Atmospheric visibility is an important parameter of the environment which is dependent on meteorological and air quality conditions. Forecasting of visibility is a complex task due to the multitude of parameters and nonlinear relations bet…
View article: Numerical Reconstruction of Hazardous Zones after the Release of Flammable Gases during Industrial Processes
Numerical Reconstruction of Hazardous Zones after the Release of Flammable Gases during Industrial Processes Open
The storage of large numbers of batteries and accumulators is associated with an increased risk of their ignition, which results in the release of significant amounts of hydrogen into the environment. The aim of the study was to reconstruc…
View article: Heavy Metal Emissions from Linear Sources and Polluted Soil in The Capital City of Poland
Heavy Metal Emissions from Linear Sources and Polluted Soil in The Capital City of Poland Open
Human activities such as transport contribute to the environmental degradation. Therefore, the aim of the study was to determine the level of contamination of soils, from different districts of big cities of central Europe, with heavy meta…
View article: Numerical Simulation of Emergency Release of Liquid Petroleum Gas on a Car Gas Station
Numerical Simulation of Emergency Release of Liquid Petroleum Gas on a Car Gas Station Open
LPG storage tanks may be seriously threatened by a fire coming from nearby fuels or by leakage appearance. The aim of the study was to prepare a three-dimensional model of LPG release on a car gas station under different environmental cond…
View article: Analysis of Combustion Process of Protective Coating Paints
Analysis of Combustion Process of Protective Coating Paints Open
Structural elements in buildings exposed to high temperature may lose their original stability. Application of steel structures has several advantages; however, deflection under exposure to high temperatures may be a potential obstacle. Th…
View article: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Decontamination Fluids on the Level of Biological Contamination of Firefighter Suits
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Decontamination Fluids on the Level of Biological Contamination of Firefighter Suits Open
The scope of tasks of chemical and ecological rescue procedures includes prevention of terrorist attacks with biological weapons. After each action, firefighters are obliged to clean and disinfect their outfits to prevent the potential spr…
View article: An eco-incinerator plant using modern waste disposal methods
An eco-incinerator plant using modern waste disposal methods Open
Threats associated with municipal waste are a problem applicable to residents of every city. The amount of waste keeps growing each year. In highly developed countries, the largest percentage of waste comprises cardboard and waste paper. I…
View article: Threats related to accidental release of LPG in rail transport
Threats related to accidental release of LPG in rail transport Open
The transport of dangerous substances is potentially hazardous to people and the environment. Failures of installations or equipment as well as errors of people who operate them may contribute to uncontrolled release of a dangerous substan…
View article: The Influence of Hydrogen on the Indications of the Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensors
The Influence of Hydrogen on the Indications of the Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensors Open
This article examines electrochemical carbon monoxide (CO) sensors used as mobile devices by rescue and firefighting units in Poland. The conducted research indicates that the presence of chlorine (Cl2), ammonia (NH3), hydrogen sulfide (H2…
View article: Ecological risk assessment of trace metals in the bottom sediments of the young water reservoir – Bardowskiego Lagoon (Warsaw) case study
Ecological risk assessment of trace metals in the bottom sediments of the young water reservoir – Bardowskiego Lagoon (Warsaw) case study Open
The aim of the study was to assess the ecological risk of five trace metals, i.e. Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, accumulated in bottom sediments of young water reservoir – Bardowskiego Lagoon located in Warsaw, Poland. In this case, several indices w…
View article: Hazards associated with municipal waste storage Vol. II
Hazards associated with municipal waste storage Vol. II Open
Municipal waste storage leads to many threats to all elements of the environment. Among other things, are suspended dusts. Before closing the plot designated for storing a given portion of waste, the unprotected volatile parts contained in…
View article: Hazards associated with municipal waste storage. Vol. I
Hazards associated with municipal waste storage. Vol. I Open
Depositing municipal waste in a responsible and controlled manner in landfills allows their decomposition to stabilized material. However, there are many environmental risks during operation and stabilization after landfill closure. These …