Contact: Ph. D. D.Sc. (Eng.) Dariusz Kowalski, Prof. PL
Phone: +48 81 538 47 78
Email: D.Kowalski@pollub.pl
Keywords: Water Supply, Sewerage, Networks, Installations
Research on hydraulic characteristics of fittings and pipeline components conducted using a fully computerized test station. Field studies utilize pressure transducers integrated with computers, hydrant pressure meters with programmable loggers, and non-invasive flow meters.
Applications:
Analysis and field testing of hydraulic parameters of water supply networks and installations
Field analysis of selected water quality parameters in the water supply system
Assessment of pipeline material impact on transported water quality
Hydraulic characterization and resistance coefficient measurements of water fittings (diameter up to 100 mm)
Linear resistance measurements of pipelines made of various materials (diameter up to 100 mm)
Contact: Ph. D. D.Sc. (Eng.) Dariusz Kowalski, Prof. PL
Phone: +48 81 538 47 78
Email: D.Kowalski@pollub.pl
Keywords: Filtration Coefficient, Filtration, Hydraulic Conductivity, Soil, Construction Material
Research on saturated hydraulic conductivity in both field and laboratory conditions for soils in natural and standard Proctor-compacted states, as well as for construction materials. Methods include field permeameters (double-ring infiltrometer, BAT probe) and laboratory instruments (Wita apparatus, falling-head permeameters for loose and cohesive soils in natural and compacted states) with measurement ranges down to 10^-12 m/s.
Applications:
Assessment of soil infiltration capacity (building foundations, drainage, irrigation, stormwater infiltration)
Evaluation of sealing properties of compacted mineral barriers (landfills, mineral screens, underground tanks)
Mathematical modeling of water flow in porous media (soil, construction materials, etc.)
Contact: Ph. D. D.Sc. (Eng.) Dariusz Kowalski, Prof. PL
Phone: +48 81 538 47 78
Email: D.Kowalski@pollub.pl
Keywords: Retention, Retention Curve, pF Curve, Soil, Construction Material
Research on the moisture retention characteristics (pF curve) of soils and construction materials within the range of 0–15 bar, using measurement setups with block samples and pressure chambers with ceramic plates.
Applications:
Assessment of soil retention capacity (building foundations, drainage, irrigation, stormwater infiltration)
Evaluation of retention properties of compacted mineral barriers (landfills, mineral screens, underground tanks)
Mathematical modeling of water flow in porous media (soil, construction materials, etc.)
Contact: Ph. D. D.Sc. (Eng.) Dariusz Kowalski, Prof. PL
Phone: +48 81 538 47 78
Email: D.Kowalski@pollub.pl
Keywords: Moisture, Thermal Conductivity, Porous Media
Research on moisture and thermal properties of porous media, including construction materials. Laboratory monitoring of moisture processes, field studies of wall and soil moisture using capacitive, resistive, and reflectometry techniques, and determination of material thermal conductivity.
Applications:
Laboratory analysis of moisture properties of porous materials
Field analysis of moisture properties of porous materials
Laboratory analysis of thermal properties of porous materials
Contact: Ph. D. D.Sc. (Eng.) Dariusz Kowalski, Prof. PL
Phone: +48 81 538 47 78
Email: D.Kowalski@pollub.pl
Keywords: Water Supply, Installations, Sewerage, Networks, Expert Opinions
Services include:
Construction of numerical models of water supply and sewerage networks
Evaluation of hydraulic conditions in networks
Design of distributed water disinfection systems (secondary disinfection stations)
Optimization of energy consumption in water and sewerage systems
Design of leakage reduction strategies
Network monitoring design
Methods to improve hydraulic conditions in water and sewer networks
Prevention of overdimensioned pipeline effects
Assessment of appropriateness of water system equipment
Water-legal documentation for water and wastewater management
Analysis of network and installation materials selection and utilization
Development of innovative water and sewer fittings tailored to client requirements
Applications:
Support for the design and operation of water supply and sewerage systems
Project co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014–2020: “PL2022 – Integrated Development Program of Lublin University of Technology” POWR.03.05.00-00-Z036/17