In a power system, the voltage waveform usually contains harmonics and sometimes interharmonics, often defined as components of frequency greater than the fundamental voltage component but not of its integer multiple. Previous studies have reported a minor effect of voltage interharmonics on a cage induction machine. This paper reveals their extraordinary harmfulness for induction motors. Namely, voltage interharmonics may cause high vibration, which can result in machine damage. In addition, interharmonics can lead to torque pulsations corresponding to the natural frequency of the first elastic mode. Consequently, possible torsional resonance may cause destruction of a power train. In this study, the results of investigations on undesirable phenomena due to interharmonics are presented for seven motors with a rated power 3 kW–5.6 MW.

This project is financially supported under the framework of a program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Poland) as "Regional Excellence Initiative" in the years 2019-2022, project number 006/RID/2018/19, amount of funding 11 870 000 PLN.

The presented knowledge of anatomical variation and abnormali-ties of vertebral circulation can improve the accuracy and "safety" of the surgical procedures in this region, help to determine the range of surgical approach and avoid associated complications. The radiological examinations using 3D CT, DSA reveal unlimited observation of anatomical structures in contrast to studies based on cadavers, and can complement the morphometry in anatomical preparations.

Sinusoidal voltage fluctuations can be considered a specific result of the occurrence of voltage subharmonics and interharmonics, which are components of low frequency or not being an integer multiple of the frequency of the fundamental voltage harmonic. These components—symmetrical subharmonics and interharmonics—are of the same magnitude, while their frequencies are symmetrical with respect to the fundamental frequency. Depending on their phase angles, various kinds of voltage fluctuations can be distinguished: amplitude modulation, phase modulation and intermediate modulation. In this study, the effect of phase angles on noxious phenomena in induction motors was analyzed. Additionally, torque pulsations and vibrations of an induction motor under sinusoidal voltage fluctuation and a single voltage subharmonic or interharmonic were compared. The investigations were performed with the finite element method and an experimental method. Among other findings, it was found that for some phase angles torque pulsations could be about ten times higher than for other angles, roughly corresponding to the amplitude modulation.

Non-destructive methods of testing (NDT) welded joints are nowadays intensively developing due to their numerous advantages. The most significant of them are the possibility of objects diagnosis in the place of their work without the necessity of disassembling or long outage, lower costs of realization as well as considerably lower insalubrity for people conducting the tests. Study of dynamic characteristics of welded elements creates a good possibility for welded joints assessment in comparison to other known non-destructive testing methods. The main reasons are Fourier analysis (FFT), damping analysis, differences in signals or their answers. Presented method can be used in classical NDT tests as well as in structural health monitoring (SHM). Assumptions for quality evaluation methods of welded plates using spectrums analysis of dynamic characteristics are presented in the article. In order to provide the high quality of research, the measuring devices of Bruel & Kjaer Company are used. Both, the testing methodology and possibility of using vibration method in welded joints testing are presented. The attention is also drawn to the vital testing elements like proper selection of impact hammer ending and impact place as well as the problem of repeatability of diagnostic signals. The value of repeatability of obtained signals will be of critical importance in the comparative method, which is under development. The results of initial testing of plates with proper and faulty welded joints have been analysed. Among welding faults, the boundary bonding and crevice have been considered. The analysis of impact hammer dispersion values in correlation to the spectrum of dynamic characteristic has been conducted. Statistic methods have been used for the assessment.

SummaryBackgroundThe common access to imaging methods based on ionizing radiation requires also radiation protection. The knowledge of ionizing radiation exposure risks among the medical staff is essential for planning diagnostic procedures and therapy.Evaluation of the knowledge of radiation safety during diagnostic procedures among the medical staff.Material/MethodsThe study consisted of a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire consisted of seven closed-ended questions concerning the knowledge of the effects of exposure to ionizing radiation as well as questions related to responder’s profession and work experience. The study group included a total of 150 individuals from four professional groups: nurses, doctors, medical technicians, support staff. The study was carried out in the three largest hospitals in Gdańsk between July and October 2013.ResultsThe highest rates of correct answers to questions related to the issue of radiation protection were provided by the staff of radiology facilities and emergency departments with 1–5 years of professional experience. The most vulnerable group in terms of the knowledge of these issues consisted of individuals working at surgical wards with 11–15 years of professional experience.ConclusionsEducation in the field of radiological protection should be a subject of periodic training of medical personnel regardless of position and length of service.

The paper proposes a general description system of the five-phase two-level inverter. The two base methods are presented and discussed. The first one is based on the standard space vector transformation, while the other uses state vectors which enable the definition of the basic physical quantities of the inverter: current and voltage. The proposed notation system offers a general simplification of vector identification. It comprises a standardized proposal of notation and vector marking, which may be extremely useful for the specification of inverter states. The described notation system makes it possible to reach correlation between state and space vectors. It presents space and state vectors using the same digits. These properties suggest that the proposed notation system is a useful mathematical tool and may be really suitable in designing control algorithms. This mathematical tool was verified during simulation tests performed with the use of the Simulation Platform for Power Electronics Systems—PLECS.

The paper presents two methods of crack detection in ship hulls. The methods are dedicated for structural health monitoring (SHM) of responsible welded joints. The system will be based on vibrodiagnostic-signals will be measured by piezoelectric accelerometers and/or fibre optic sensors. In SHM systems of welded joints of thin-walled structures, a vibrodiagnostic method is the most promising. Its most important advantage is that it is both effective and relatively low costly. There are two general methods of vibrodiagnostic signal analysis: the most frequently used are spectrum analysis and time waveform analysis. The spectrum analysis concerns changes of natural frequency. In marine exploitation conditions, the frequencies changes might be imperceptible. The first method presented in the article is based on the evaluation of the mean value distribution of the amplitude spectrums calculated with the time window method. Second proposed method was based on the determination of damping decrement in function of time. Due to the complexity of the responses run, the proposed method consisted of calculating the damping decrement using the response approximation with different functions. It has been shown that the changes analysis of damping decrement applied to welded plates enables the assessment of the quality associated with the weld. A calculation algorithm as well as and the exemplary results from the proposed methods used for some selected samples with different type of welds are included in the paper. The results of the tests show that the analysis based on proposed methods indicates that they differ significantly depending on the welds, indicating their quality and cracks that are associated with them.