International Conference on Environmental Engineering (ICEE): Recent submissions
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Lignin from hydrolyzed wood by-product as an eco-friendly emulsion stabilizer
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Aspen sulfur free soda lignin was obtained as a result of alkaline delignification of hydrolyzed sawdust, a by-product of wood mechanical processing. The pre-hydrolysis of aspen sawdust was performed for enhancing the yield ... -
Research on odours emitted from non-hazardous waste landfill using dynamic olfactometry
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article analyses the existing research on odour emissions from the passive odour source – municipal landfill for non azardous waste. The current research has been carried out in the Vilnius county, at the Kazokiškės ... -
Benefits from constructing a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo in terms of transport and environmental protection
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This paper presents the results of analyses that concern the benefits from the planned construction of a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo. The simulated transport model developed in the VISUM environment has been used ... -
Analysis of potential application of biogas fuel in modern compression-ignition engines
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Limited fossil fuel supplies and the necessary reduction in toxic fumes emission to the atmosphere are the main motives in conducting a search for the new, effective energy supplies. The one with potential is biogas. It ... -
The impact of landslides on local infrastructure and the environment
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Landslides are environmental processes that lead to natural disasters or technical failures, the effects of which usually threaten the life, health and property of people. In the classification of natural disasters and ... -
Developing novel photocatalytic cementitious permeable pavements for depollution of contaminants and impurities in urban cities
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Photocatalyst such as Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) has been recently introduced as a nanoparticle into cementitious permeable pavements. Combining photocatalytic compounds within concrete permeable pavements can aid with ... -
Calculation of the probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This article describes the method for calculation of probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution. The calculation is based on information on easily identifiable meteorological parameters by using neural ... -
The ecological diversity of vegetation within urban parks in the Dabrowski Basin (southern Poland)
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The aim of this work is to present the diversity of flora in terms of ecological requirements. The research was conducted in the area of two urban parks in the area of two cities in southern Poland: Bedzin and Czeladz. ... -
Quick setting composition based on steelmaking metallurgical slag
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article deals with the problem of utilizing steelmaking slag from the production of rapid hardening composition in Izhstal, CJSC (Izhevsk, Russia), determining its physical and mechanical characteristics, and applying ... -
Modelling of piezoelectric transducers for environmental monitoring
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as being “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Physical factors (noise, vibration, electromagnetic ... -
Accumulation of Cd in the early stages of the development of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Exposed to Cd-based quantum dots and Cd salt
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main aims of the present study were: 1) to determine the concentration of Cd in water during the experiment after longterm exposure to rainbow trout embryos and larvae to sublethal concentrations of Cdbased quantum ... -
Effect of applied weather data sets on the computational assessment of hygrothermal performance of historical masonry
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Several historical wall assemblies together with several weather data sets are investigated in order to study the effect of environmental load on hygrothermal performance of historical buildings. The effect of weather data ... -
Experimental study of droplet biofilter packed with green sphagnum
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Air cleaning from VOC (volatile organic compunds) group of contaminants could be done by using different types of methods: adsoption, absorption, chemical or thermal oxidation. However, the most promising method is bio ... -
Nitrogen compunds in the surface water identifying concentrations and sources
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main objective of the surface water monitoring – periodically to conduct water quality testing, to find out the possible sources of pollution in time and to warn population. Water samples for analysis of surface water ... -
Experimental research of biogas yield and quality produced from chicken manure
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Biogas is a fuel, which can be produced from a renewable energy source – biomass. Such a gas can be freely used in small farms or food industry to produce heat or electricity. Two main components of biogas – metahne CH4 ... -
Correct selection of the ORC system parameters for the exhaust gases heat source
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Contrary to appearances, ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) systems should not be selected for the highest available temperature of the upper heat source. This approach allows, of course, to achieve the highest energy efficiency, ... -
Analysis of the possibilities of improving environmental conditions in lecture halls using mechanical ventilation
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Didactic classes are conducted in lecture halls usually adapted from the technical side to present content. Audiovisual and sound systems are installed. Unfortunately, in many cases, classrooms are designed from the point ... -
Energy conversion modes depending on the outdoor temperature for an air handling unit with a heat pump
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Modern air handling units (AHU) are increasingly finding solutions in which the main energy transformers are an air heat pump (HP) and a heat recovery exchanger (HRE). The energy conversion modes of such devices are ... -
Life cycle assessment and short-term measurements of indoor environmental quality of a wooden family house
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Nowadays, there is an increased trend in the construction of nearly zero energy buildings which can be also characterized as green buildings. Several studies confirm that wooden buildings fulfil these requirements. However, ... -
The influence of schedules of open office occupants’ presence on building’s energy demand
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Many studies show, that there is a difference between actual and design energy consumption in energy efficient and sustainable buildings. As a rule, buildings consume more energy than it has been foreseen at the design ...