Environmental and Safety Aspects of Renewable Materials and Energy Sources

Preface, Guest Editors and Reviewers
Chapter 1: Environmental and Renewable Materials and Technologies, Safety Aspects of Energy Systems
Aspects of Ecodesign when Designing a Retort with Decreased Emissions in the Production of Biochar
Benefits of RES Use in Brownfields Reuse in Slovak Municipalities
Bicomponent Fibers for the Preparation of a New Effective Filtration Materials for Separation of Hazardous Chemicals in Technological Processes of Wood Treatment
Contaminant Resistance of Buildings in Emergency Planning Zones
Ecological Energy Systems Suitable for Polymetallic Nodules Mining from the Seabed
Energy Utilization of Selected Woody Species in Terms of their Impact on the Environment
Environmental Aspects of Renewable Sources of Energy in the Slovak Education System
Environmental Friendly Degradation of Atrazine by Ozone and Identification of Main Degradation Products
Equipment for Securing Environmental Safety in the Transport of Oil
Geothermal Power Plant in Conditions of Geological and Hydrological Characteristics
Hazard Analysis in Phenol Removal from Natural Water Sources
Identification of the Security Environment Influences on Renewable Energy Sources and Critical Infrastructure Elements of Euroregion Beskydy
Material Potential of End-of-Life Photovoltaic Panels in Slovak Republic
Monitoring the Acid Neutralisation Capacity and Options for Leaching Iron from Waste Mud from the Production of Al2O3
Recycling Process of the Aluminium Cans as an Example of the Renewable Material Sources
Study of Selected Characteristics of 8-Cell HHO Generator Using Various Concentrations of NaOH Solutions
The Environmental and Energy Potential of Incinerating Various Biomass Mixtures
Treatment Sewage Sludge with the Addition of Charcoal
Use of Wood Biomass in Slovakia
Using Wood Waste in Slovakia and its Real Energy Potential
Effect of Natural Ageing on the Physical Properties of Polypropylene Composites
Exploring the Impact on Radio Frequency Signal of RFID Technology Related to Physical Protection of Renewable Resources
Life Cycle Assessment of Timber Formwork: Case Study
PCBs and PAHs Restrain the Use of Sludge as a Renewable Resource
Research of Possibilities of Using the Recycled Materials Based on Rubber and Textiles Combined with Vermiculite Material in the Area of ​​Noise Reduction
Rheological Properties of Asphalt Mixtures with Additives Based on Renewable Sources
Safety Aspects of the Renewable Sources of Materials and Energy – Biomass Processing
Selected Properties and Shrinkage Compensating Effect by Injection Moulding of Origin and Recycled Thermoplastic Composites with Polypropylene (PP) Matrix, Talcum and Glass Fiber
Study of the Mechanical Properties Re-Processed of Thermoplastic Polymer Composites
Chapter 2: Fire Safety Aspects and Heat Research
Study of Selected Natural Materials Ignitability
Activation Energy of Teak and Oak Wood Spontaneous Ignition
An Analysis of Factors Affecting Available Safe Escape Time
Assessment of Wood Materials Modified by Flame Retardants at Loading by Heat Flux
Char Layer of Various Tree Parts from Selected Coniferous Wood
Determining of Damages Caused by Fire on Photovoltaic Power Stations
Effects of Retardants on the Ignition of Wood Materials
Evaluation of the Gross and Net Calorific Value of the Selected Wood Species
Evaluation of Thermal Degradation of Wood with Environmentally Problematic Application of Coatings
Fire Safety and Security Threats Identification and Elimination
Fire Safety Aspects of Wood as a Renewable Energy Source
Forest Fires Extinguishing Using Suitable Fire-Fighting Equipment
Hazards of Explosibility Dust from Wood Pellets
Ignitability of Unprotected and Retardant Protected Samples of Spruce Wood
Influence of the Mixing Ratio on Combustion Parameters for Mixed Refuse Derived Fuel
Liquidation of Fires of Photovoltaic Panels
Mathematical Modelling of Temperatures in Airways during a Fire with Effects on Evacuation of Persons
Results of Forest Fuel Spatial Distribution Mapping for Fire Simulation Purposes – Case Study
Specific Knowledge in Assessment of Local Fire for Design of Building Structures
The Development of Composite Building Product and its Fire Technical Characteristics
The Study of Selected Fire-Technical Characteristics of Special Wood Products Surface Treatment by Environmentally Problematic Coatings
Thermal Decomposition of Loose-Fill Cellulose Thermal Insulation
The Mass Loss Rate of a Candle during Burning
Thermography Diagnostics of Photovoltaic Panels
Chapter 3: Occupational Safety and Health Research
Analysis of Human Factors Applied to Work Activities of a Welder in a Small Plant Oriented to Manufacture of Weldments from Recycled Materials
Changes of Anthropometric Characteristics of the Adult Population in Slovakia and their Influence on Material Sources and Work Safety
Hearing Protection against Noise of Fire Trucks in Forest Fires
Industrial Injuries Appraisal in Mines of JSC “SUEK Kuzbass”
Innovative Safety System of Work of Wood Cutting Electric Table Saw, Based on the Measurement of Current Consumption
Review of Health and Safety Risks of Wood Chips Use
The Granularity of Dust Particles when Sanding Wood and Wood-Based Materials
Chapter 4: Safety Aspects of Management and Applied Research
Airport Emergency Plan and Emergency Events Management System in Transport of Renewable Resources
Application of Recyclable Materials for an Increase in Building Safety against the Explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device
Decreasing Aftermath Large Extraordinary Situations via the Simulations
Determination of Ammonia Evaporation Rates for MOPORI Project Model
Determining of CBR Values of Pavement Construction Layers Based on Renewable Material Sources Using Non-Destructive Method
Evaluation of the Security Situation Abroad by the FMEA Method and Impact of Natural or Technical Threats on the Environment
Renewable Resources and Critical Infrastructure - The Framework
Risk Assessment Method Applied for Waste Ashes Processing and Further Use as a Renewable Source
System of Management of Uncertainty and Risk of Renewable Resources
The Assessment of Population Safety in the Vicinity of Unclassified Risk Sources
Tool for Minimizing Duplicate Actions in the Activities of Safety
Using of Renewable Resources as the Stabilizing Instrument of Global Security
Working Effectiveness of Hydraulic Rescue Equipments for Firefighters
Safety and Corporative Communications in Rural Accommodation Facilities Located in Rural Areas