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Every cyclic geological phenomenon may sugge st a structural image of the geological time. The dynamic cycles with very long periods can characterize the whole geological time, but especially the Precambrian. The cy cles with periods between 4 and 26 Ma are useful for the temporal individualization of th e Phanerozoic and the cycles with a short periods are very representative for Cenozoic. But the Earth’s geological history also provides a good perspective over the cosmic time through a super-mega-cycle (~2.56 Ga...

Industrial processes are made obligatory in terms of quality, all under a price/quality ratio to the desired level for the products. Also, it is ob ligatory imposed that the activity to take place in conditions and to be s ubjected to the environmental management: respecting the legislation, to ensure specific conditions , a proper ventilation, noise protection and ergonomics in the field. A key element in implementing ergonomic solutions is the improvement in the field of all the interested f actors. Thus, servic...

Contribution work out of the problem for rocks disintegration process operation by rotary drilling, where objective function is to minimize specific energy of the rocks disintegration. Proposed operational algorith m is based on continuous evaluating of associated vibrations, on grounds of current di sintegrated rock is classified to relevant class from classes, which are defined in a dvance. For each of classes are expertness specify parameters for effective drilling. Indi vidual rocks are inte rpreted by associa...

The objectives of this study were to present and compare methods for change detection of forest areas in low-resolution satellite imagery, using object based image analysis and standard image analysis techniques (pixel ba sed). Considering that huge area in Serbia is covered with forest, this study is of great importance for detecting and tracking changes over time. The data used in this st udy were optical remote sensing satellite images Landsat TM (22-08-1986) and Landsat ETM+ (23-06-2002). These images were pro...

Kosova has a significant resources of coal-lig nite, that is the mo st important energy resource, which supplies about 98% of total electricity production. During the process of electricity generati on amount existing plants release enormous quantity of ash, CO 2, NOx and SO 2.These discounts have impact in the air and water, and as well affecting the health of the population. The number of residents in the Obiliq Municipality and suburb is increasing with cancer an disease respiratory and ch ronic diseases. This ...

In recent years major advances in monitoring processes of sectoral control systems have been observed as well as the lack of interope rability of spatial info rmation systems. In the frame of the EuroGEOSS project inte roperability between Drought Management Centre for South-Eastern Europe (DMC SEE) and European Drought Observatory (EDO) has been developed. For interoperability processes open source tools and Open Geo-data Interoperability Specifications (OpenGIS) were used.

Efficient protection and construction of engine ering and other struct ures in seismically active areas is a series of contradictions, where an optimum solution must be found, which does not comprise a compromise at the expense of safety and security of the people, and which minimizes damage of property. Along with the increase of the needs for energy, the need for open pit mining production increases, which is related to the mass blasting with incr easing quantities of explosive, and nearing to the population cen...

This study presents the relationships betw een the wet deposition fluxes of chemical species, their concentrations and the rain intensity in the precipitation events which took place on a) November 10 th, 2007 b) September 08 th, 2007, 29 sequential rain samples were collected in those three precipitation ev ents in Istanbul-Turk ey using a sequential precipitation sampler. Temporal variation of chemical species were investigated during the events and found that the variability of ion concentrations were similar t...

In 2010, in Romania, was made measurements of declination, inclination and total magnetic field. First of all we analyzed differences between the data measured by us and IGRF 11 (International Geomagnetic Reference Field 11). After the general view of vertical geomagne tic field anomaly in Romania resulted from measurement in 2010 with the comparison of the IGRF 11, in the end we show a study in the Bacau area (about 600 km2).

The original method for the assessment of risk of geodynamic processes in mountain areas was developed. The proposed indices are as follows: relief structural stages, degree of tectonic break, stru ctural intersection nodes of faults, tectonic valleys, the intensity of slope processes, permafrost f eatures, and landscape differentiation of the territory. The geodynamic indices were estimated with factor maps of the GIS-project using the analysis of morphotectonic block structure, and the field geomorphological and...

The aim of paper is information about a complex model for computation a surface runoff as an ArcGIS geoprocessing tool. Th e formulated LOREP model represents an application for the identification and loca lization of areas with low flood storage capability. The procedure of computation of te rritorial specific surface runoff is based on a combination of specific functions in LOREP as hydrological equations of the runoff curve number method and spatially distributed unit hydrographs. Model involves a transformatio...

This paper presents the possibilities of the geophysical methods for determination of the physical and mechanical characteristics of the rocks. Geophysical investigations are measurements of the physical parameters (re sistivity, spreading velocity of seismic waves, density, magnetism, water permeability etc.) in order to understand the structure and lithological features of the rock masses. Refraction and reflective seismic investigations are based on determination of the seismic wave velocity. There is direct co...

Kosovo has a very interesting nature and geology, which lies between the old range- mountains of Rhodopes and new ranges of Dinarides. Peja region belongs to the western part of Kosovo, covers an area of 1 831 km2 or 16.8% of the territory of R. Kosova. In geological construction of Peja region take part these lithological formations, ranging from Precambrian until the Quaternary. Taking into account the economic development of the region of Peja in general and requirements arising from this development, we can sa...

The advantage of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) over other terrestrial technologies is that it is not affected by uncertainties in the ground layers of the atmosphere. At present, manufacturers characterize the accuracy of vectors measured by the static method of GNSS technology using values 5 mm + 1 mm. But also exist different methods of choice the cofactors of measured quantities by GNSS. The paper presents experimental measurement of the 3D geodetic network using the technology of the GNSS, process...

Orthorectification is main and specific photogrammetric task. Digital technologies allow generation of precise orthoimages, whic h are obtaining the pixel accuracy. The realization of this process requires usage of precise and adequate object model that is generated by usage of different data sources. They include irregular set of points created by survey measurements, digitized cartographic data, raster DEM obtained from stereo pairs, or from points’ cloud gathered by laser scanning. The main steps of orthorectif...

Lignite is one of the minerals which have impacted largely the development and technological revolution of human society. Du ring the coal use, there are mineralogical remains in the form of ashes, which have different physical, chemical, mineralogical and morphological properties, which largel y depend on the type of coal used, and technology in its combustion. This type of ashe s is presented in thermal power plants in the form of dust or fly ash and inorganic remains, which are separated from the process by dif...

The frequency of development contemporary technologies is strongly connected to the creation of new composite materials with multi-functional application. They should be characterised with all necessary complex properties for functioning in extreme conditions. The radiation materials science has one of the important segments among the huge spectrum in materials science. Ther e is much interest in above mentioned materials in nuclear technologies. In particul ar, there are increased requirements in key- segments in...

In this paper the results of sedimentological analysis of coal in 2010 at the lokality Petka (western coal basin Kostolac). Are presented variations of petrographic composition of coal matter (lithotypes, microlithotypes and macerals), mineral admixtures (clay, aleurite and marl) and locally occurring epigenetic mineralizations. The Kostolac Neogene Basin (Figure 1), cont aining three tick lignite beds of Pontian age[1] is one of important energetic resources of Serbia and is the bases for operating two lignite-fi...

Hygienic problems and the protection of property against floods have been successfully solved by existing concepts of drainage. However, the way of urban drainage has led to intensification of urbanization impact on hydrological regime of the country. Technologically, environmentally and economically purposeful urban drainage prevents rapid runoff of waste water. New concept s upports such way which resembles natural way of drainage in unstopped floods and which reduces negative consequences of country urbanizatio...

The aim of this paper is to show the possi bilities, how effective use GIS for modelling of mineral deposits, for example of brown coal deposit Nováky. The work results - seam base model and seam thickness model, ash content and heat value of coal presented in the ArcGIS are an example of a modern appr oach to the processing of geological data. The form of presentation offered by GIS allows much more efficient deposit data processing and provides greater op portunities for planning and optimization mining activiti...

Tungsten carbides coatings are one of the mo st promising coatings used against wear and corrosion in industry, in particular in aerospace, automation, transportation and power generation system. The paper presents the investigation of WC-Co coatings produced by high velocity oxy- fuel (HVOF) spraying method using two feedstock powders with different particles granulation. The substrate selected for depositions was a C45 steel. The morphology and phases modification of the coatings was analyzed by Scanning Electro...

The importance of understanding the protection of the environment has become an exceedingly important issue for the life of human beings. Interdependent economic relations and government regulations may s upport each other or may create conflicts. On the other hand, competition policy, indus trial hazards and products/services across national borders may foster the conflict about the environmental regulations. In this research, the funds organized by IMF and the policies created by IMF may help the regulation abou...

Produced water flooding allows to simplify conventional schemes of external water supply and water injection into oil reservoi r. As a result, the time of development of water flooding decreases, necessary volumes of injection water are rapidly attained and conditions for high rates of oil production are created. The Kholmov area water flood analysis demonstrated considerable lags in highly productive shale and low productive reservoir production. According to the analysis the existing technological scheme for res...

The authors are aiming to review the work related to monitoring of environmental factors from Braila in Romania. To maintain a balance between the natural environment, its resources and the man, it is necessary to develop a strategic planning, so there can be always a stable relationship between natural habitat and the human population. This planned strategy elaborated to address the environmental issues was established at the Ministerial Conference "E nvironment for Europe" held in Lucerne, Switzerland, and is wa...

The present research is devoted to the analysis of the results obtained during the expeditions organized to study the conten t and distribution of heavy metals in atmospheric precipitation, river waters and so ils of the Northern Dv ina basin. At this paper the results of qua ntity calculations of heavy metals (Cd, Pb , Zn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Hg) which are arriving with atmospheric precip itation, surface run-off to the river and carrying out with river discharge to the White Sea are presented.

We present new flotation agents, KSK- n, for the benefication of polymetallic sulfide ores in this work. The KSK-n reagents belong to xanthates, but contain a heterocycle in their structure and due to that exhibit both, the collector and frother properties.

Last decade of the 20th century has been identified as the warmest period at the northern hemisphere of the Ea rth during this mille nnium. The result of this fact is the proven melting of glaciers and measurable rising of sea levels. The frequency of meteorological extremes in Europe has doubled compared with data a century ago. Very obvious became rainfalls of intensity greater than 130 l/ m2 and extensive floods. Also the frequency of floods in the Czech Republic (CR) increased significantly in the last years. ...

The goal of a recycled paper or board manufacturer is to make a product that meets customers΄ specification and requirements. At the present utilization rate, using recycled fibres in commodity grades such as newsprint and packaging paper and board has not caused noticeable deterioration in product quality and performance. The expected increase in recovery rates of used pa per products will require a considerable consumption increase of recycled fibres in higher quality grades such as office paper and magazine pap...

The branch of mining surveying science and engineering that uses measurements made in the field, and also subsequent geometric constructions, as a basis for the study of the structure of a deposit, the spatial arrangement of mine workings, and the processes of stresses in rock and the earth’s surface in connection with mining work. It also reflects the dynamics of the production process of a mining enterprise. Mine surveying work is done by means of mine surveying instruments. Data from mine surveying are synthesi...

Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that is vital to supplying the increasing demand for food production worldwide. In recent decades, Aristichtys nobilis (Bighead carp) and Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver carp) have been widely introduced into European waters for algal control and as a food source. This species are very sensitive to various environmental and physical stresses and thus more susceptible to bacterial invasions resulting in disease outbreak and mortality. The ma jority of bacterial fish pat...

In this study, geotechnical and mineralogical characteristics of 2nd Organized Industrial Region existing inside the boundaries of Konya Selçuklu Municipality were investigated with comprehensive field and laboratory tests. Th e investigation area formed with soft clay soils with gypsum consists of central-lake sediments. The strength and the compressibility characteristics of th e soil were defined w ith some correlations obtained by the laboratory and field test results. This aim, undisturbed and disturbed soil ...

Nondestructive techniques by using electromagnetic waves in many disciplines such as agriculture, engineering geology, material sciences and so on are very important regarding predictions. As it is well-known, material properties can be determined by using electromagnetic waves. The scattering of electromagnetic waves due to physical and geometrical discontinuity is creating surface waves which are still dominant in prediction of material properties. A dielectric sheet on the ground plane will act as a guiding str...

Contribution mentions reasons for rising of rusting and incrustation and possibilities of its removing at the technological equipments during using of hot geothermal water. Biggest attention is given to the choice of me thods for treatment with geothermal water, either by chemical or by physical way and further attention is given to the geothermal energetic system and its parts that are subjected to the rusting and incrustation.

With changes in Romania’s development strategy, as a result of accession in the European Union, but also with climate change increasingly affecting more lives in that increased upper and lower limits of temperat ure and precipitation, it was necessary to develop new asphalt recipes and to employ of conditions applying new screening criteria, to aggregates in accordance with these changes. Within this context, the present paper proposes a study that relates the distance transport of aggregates from the source area,...

Geografical information system (GIS) is curre ntly the most used tool for analyzing and presenting spatial digital data of various sources. This article is focused on the application of GIS tools in the process of data processing for the needs of tourism informations. Processed spatial information of the tourism of fer the possibility to create different analysis and output s oriented primarily to the requirements of the user (potential tourists). Slovak Paradise is a popular tourist region and through the use of ...

Authors present some factors influencing the values of sandy soils shear strength parameters, obtained by direct shear test (DST) in another paper for the conference. In mentioned paper, the influences of density, shear area changing and number of specimens on the test result of clayey sand (SC) and sand with some fines (S-F) are analysed. In this paper, authors present how various values of soils shear strength parameters obtained by DST will influence the size of spread foundation placed in those soils. In the p...

The airborne geophysical survey in Kosova is a very important project, which has been conducted during 2006 -2007, according to the terms of references processed by the ICMM. The airborne geophysical survey in Kosova is carried out by the British Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Finland. The geophysical survey is carried out for three components. There are provided the important data with the images of electromagnetic, magnetic and radiometric components. The ICMM possesses the necessary software, wh...

As far as technical education is concerned the lack of motivation plays a significant role in terms of academic achievement and failure within the concept of language learning and teaching. In order to supply a valid source of reference for the language teacher, we, at the V ocational School of Technical Studies, have conducted a survey to find out the effects of emotional and social skills of the learners, paying particular attention to the academic achievement, emotional intelligence and social skills and found ...

Tin selenide SnSe was synthesized from tin and selenium powder precursors by high- energy milling in pl anetary ball mill. X-ray diffractio n analysis confirmed that an orthorhombic tin selenide SnSe phase was formed already after 4 min of milling. 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy documented the values of SnSe isomer shifts corresponded to Sn in the oxidation state II. The size and morphology of tin selenide particles were studied by specific surface area measuremen ts, and transmission electron microscopy. Specific s...

Submitted article deals with sy stem regulation of potable water supply customers in crisis situations. The main emphasis is lay stress on means alternative and forced supply of water, their safety from side of responsib le terminals of critical infrastructure and on possibilities of creation quite a number of special events natu ral, but primary anthropogenic character, which manage to syst em violation of supply of potable water. From analysis of available information about potential threats of remembered system...

The article discusses the new methodological approaches for the direct valuation of their own economic services of biodiversity. Approaches are illustrated by economic services valuation of intraspecific diversity of Paci fic salmon. The resulting estimates can form the basis of effective economic instruments for biodiversity conservation.

Diagenesis and geochemistry of three selected and well exposed outcrops of Qamchuqa Formation (Early Cretaceous) at Kurdistan Region northeastern Iraq were examined. Lithologically this formation is mainly composed of dolomite, and limestone beds. Petrographic study of the Qamchuqa Formation reveals that the skeletal and some non- skeletal grains within the limestone a nd dolomitic limestone beds are the main components of this formation. Micritizati on, cementation, neom orphism, compaction, dissolution and dolom...

Main goal of our research is to find some way how to help colour blind people to distinct the entities with differe nt colours. So far it is impo ssible to develop some kind of device or computer algorithm to let the colour blind man see in the same way as healthy man. So, we try to transform pictures (both static pictures and dynamic pictures from computer camera) to let the person with diagnosed colour deficiency see there as many details as possible. Algorithm that we have researched deals with transformation o...

Gold is a precious metal extracted and used since ancient times. The present paper analyzes the properties and characteristics of gold in terms of physical-mechanical properties and the process of its extraction from ore. After extraction of tons of low grade gol d ore using sodium cyanide (NaCN) are obtained two grams of gold and there are left mining waste dumps containing 25-50% gold. The technological process of cyanide not only shows a low efficiency of extraction, but it also brings great risks in terms of e...

Further to the global trend of using wastes as secondary resources, also in the Czech and Slovak Republic there is an emphasis on the new benefication of wastes in terms of their further utilization and recycling in technological processes. The utilization of wastes does not only broaden the raw material base, but it also helps to save the primary sources of minerals as well as there are lower costs of waste transport, dumping and disposal thanks to their complex utilization. The paper deals with the application o...

The paper provides an analysis of long-term field studies in the Sea of Azov. The sea is rich in organic life and is characterized as one of the most bioproductive reservoirs in the world. During the periods of calm weathe r the stratification of water mass forms the fields of hypoxia in some areas of the sea. In the bottom layers of water pockets of hydrogen sulfide and elevated concentrations of methane and mercury are found. Mercury coming from both natural and anthropogenic sources is a priority pollutant for ...

Sorkhe-Dizaj iron oxide - apatite deposit is located within the Cenozoic Tarom volcano- plutonic belt in southeast of Zanjan, northwest Iran. The oldest units at the Sorkhe-Dizaj area are of Eocene age including trachyte, trachyandesite and andesitic tuffs intruded by quartz-monzonite, monzonite and granite plutons of Upper Eocene-Oligocene. The syn- to post-orogenic island arc magmatism and th e plutonic rocks show characteristics of I- type granites. Mineralization in the area is divided into th ree main zones (...