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In the context of sustainable development and continuous improvement, it can be stated that the implementation of an integrated quality management in a modern organization can only be achieved under the conditions of implementing a series of concepts, among which we can mention knowledge management, total quality management, Kaizen management and related standards, quality management strategies and policies but also quality management techniques, methods, and tools. The scientific paper presents an own point of view regarding the pathway for a sustainable implementation of the previously presented concepts in an organization in the automotive field. The aspects identified in a real organization in the automotive industry are presented as well as the way considered to be possible to implement so that the organization can be considered a knowledge-based organization. In this context, the role of management in the organization is extremely important and value analysis becomes a priority. The main objective of the scientific paper is to propose a certain way of managerial thinking so that those interested can apply the quality management strategies and policies proposed for the sustainable implementation of total quality management within an organization based on knowledge in the automotive field.

This paper presents a synthesis of the literature for gripping mechanisms and also a gripper solution. In the first part of the paper were taken into account general aspects of industrial robots, the current state of the art for grippers, force analysis, calculation methods and composite materials. The second part of the paper contains my own contribution. Following the analysis of current requirements, a gripping mechanism capable of meeting the criteria of flexible manufacturing systems and industrial robots was designed. This contains two pneumatic cylinders, one for the main movement and the second for grouping the fingers two by two. Also, in the second part, experimental tests of different types of composite materials were performed, the results being used for finite element analysis.

The scientific paper presents the most important aspects of theoretical and practical nature regarding the possibilities of processing metallic materials using the contact breaking electrical discharge machining with transfer object-metal band. The exposed research is based on the experience gained over the years by a team of Romanian researchers and university professors who managed to patent a metal material cutting plant using the process of contact breaking electrical discharge machining with transfer object-metal band. The scientific paper presents a radiography of some studies and research carried out over the years in the previous field presented.

The present paper presents a comparative analysis of two printing methods, namely: offset printing and digital printing. Specifically, the analysis involves identifying the constructive solutions of the printing machines, determining the technological phases involved in printing the same type of product - magazine, the length of time needed to make them as well as aspects regarding the quality of the print (optical density, dots gain, colors). The study was carried out on the MAN Roland 704 offset printing machine and the Ricoh Pro C9210 digital printing machine. This paper highlights technological aspects that will bring to light the best method for printing typographic products in the shortest time and of the highest quality.

The paper presents considerations on quality assurance for products such as preformed boxes, made out of thin cardboard, created through flexographic printing. The elements specific to the technological process are analysed, followed by the setting of the levels of product conceptualisation after the analysis of its functions and the defining characteristics of its optimal quality. In addition, the paper covers some of the procedures which are specific to the quality assurance of the flexographic printing procedures which were implemented in the typography where the case study for certifying the process in compliance with SR EN ISO 9001:2015 was carried out.

The paper refers to the improvement of the painting process of plastic parts (bars) in order to ensure an increase of the cadence according to the current requirements production, in quality conditions. The purpose of this paper is to provide ideas for improving the quality of the painted product, thus ensuring the quality of the final product. All large organizations have implemented management methods that can identify the causes that generate defects, but also the actions that can be taken to resolve the problems and to prevent them or other issues. These organisations have state-of-the-art technology and qualified staff in all departments.

The paper presents some information regarding the flat grinding process of mineral materials (granite, basalt) with diamond discs in the context of sustainable development. The proposed target was to correlate the cutting parameters: cutting speed, longitudinal feed, cutting depth and cutting temperature, power used for grinding process. The paper also gives recommendations regarding the mineral materials process of grinding with diamond discs and without cooling liquid.

The pharmaceutical packaging with engraved Braille is commonly used today. The paper presents the types of defects that may occur to these packages obtained by offset technology and the performance indicators of the quality specific to the manufacturing organization where the case study was carried out. The production process of pharmaceutical products is governed by the Good Manufacturing Practice quality management system. It’s more restrictive comparative with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. There is targeted the 100% quality and the procedures have a special focus on preventive and corrective actions in order to mitigate the non-conformity risk. In the paper it is analysed using the Ishikawa chart the appearance of the defect "pharmaceutical leaflets printed on one side". Corrective and preventive activities are proposed to eliminate this type of defect.

The main objective of the paper is dimensioning of the impact energy absorption elements and verification of their mechanical strength in the case of a rail transport vehicle. The calculation consisted in optimal setting of the inside diameter, wall thickness and cylinder height. In the calculations, the standard for cold drawn pipes EN 10216: 2002 has been taken into account so that the chosen dimensions correspond to those delivered by the industrial suppliers. Based on the calculations presented in the paper, a numerical model will be developed, analyzed using the finite element method and validated experimentally.

In order to stay competitive, printing companies need to continually improve their business, both in the technical and organizational fields. In this paper are presented some aspects related to the optimization of the technological processes of printing. Printed products such as magazines, brochures and notebooks are often made by offset technology. In order to achieve the actual printing, both web and sheet-fed printing machines are needed. The paper presents the initial version of the production workflow taking into account the available current endowment, both equipment and human resources of the printing house where the case study was conducted. After the study of the time required for each machine cycle, a new, automated production workflow was proposed. The advantages and disadvantages of each proposed option have been analyzed and criteria for optimizing the production flows have been established.

This paper presents the Fuzzy Logic method in order to evaluate the performance of a real flow-line. The flow-line comprises a number of machines that are arranged in series and the flow of products is continuous. The objective of this paper consists in the production rate prediction of a manufacturing system using the Fuzzy Logic method through ANFIS SUGENO and FIS MAMDANI. Input data are processed in ANFIS SUGENO to view the construction mode of the input membership functions in order to achieve our own model of FIS MAMDANI. Input variables' membership functions are modified by removing the values which exceed the representation range, after which the inference rules and the representation range of the output variables are to be established. The forms of membership functions are very important because they influence the prediction accuracy. A case study is carried out to demonstrate the performance and flexibility of the proposed approaches.

The present paper tackles certain issues regarding education, the educational system, the institution of education and it aims to provide a critical perspective on the Romanian higher education wellbeing in the contemporary international context. The outcome of the paper is to set forth specific recommendations regarding the improvement of education quality in order to ensure proper conditions for its sustainable development.

This paper deals with the use of three alternative methods in order to modelling, simulation and estimation of the production rate. The methods for evaluating the analytical performances are based on stochastic modelling of the production systems flows. Processes that imply random phenomena have traditionally been modelled through the use of statistical distributions. The paper shows that the Fuzzy Logic methods are able to achieve similar solutions to conventional methods. The objective of this work is to implement the main contributions brought in the industrial engineering field by modelling, simulating and estimation of the production rate, in a real case-study.

The aim of this paper is to analyze the parameters of significant wave height, wave period and wave length in the Black Sea basin in the period 2017 – 2021. To achieve this objective, satellite altimetry measurements from the IMOS database were used and compared with the values of SWAN model simulations. The results obtained from the processing of these two data sets contribute to a more in-depth understanding of the characteristics of wind waves in the Black Sea due to the special importance from a scientific, economic, political-military and strategic point of view of this geographical space.

This paper describes a novel PLC system that integrates cutting-edge hardware and software components, offering an immersive and interactive educational experience. The design, features, and benefits of the newly developed PLC are detailed, highlighting its potential to empower learners in various educational settings. Moreover, the cost-effectiveness of architectural decisions is also highlighted, with the end goal being to create e PLC that is both relevant to industry standards and affordable for universities and higher education schools.

This paper analyzes the contribution of the project RESTART_4Danube to urban regeneration in the Danube Region by enhancing transnational cooperation and coordination in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) among the participating countries. From this perspective, the RESTART_4Danube project has a two-fold objective: (i) to strengthen the links between enterprises, research and development centers, universities and civil society, and (ii) to develop a new CCI-driven Urban Regeneration model that is rooted in regional Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) and can provide solid evidence for improving the framework conditions and public policies for research, innovation and regional development, in the sense of a transformative, systemic innovation policy, with an impact that goes beyond the CCIs and research & innovation eco-system, in order to produce broader effects in the economy, becoming more socially sustainable, according to the new orientation of smart specialization strategies for sustainable and inclusive growth (S4+).

Three cutting parameters are investigated in this study for their effect on the surface quality of aluminum alloy 7136 end milled. The major goal of the study is to use cluster analysis to discover the ideal cutting parameter combination to get the lowest surface roughness achievable. This paper examines cutting parameters and surface roughness for aluminum alloy end milling operations, finds literature gaps, and provides the experimental setup and research methodology. According to the findings, the data points are split into three categories depending on the characteristics of each individual data point. The findings are evaluated considering contemporary literature, and recommendations for further research are provided. As a consequence of this research, it is now clear how to optimize the cutting settings for end milling aluminum alloy 7136, potentially improving the usability and aesthetics of machined components.

This paper presents a case study on the use of Delmia Quest software in the simulation of a manual welding line. The goal of this paper is to better understand the line and its behaviour and to use the simulation software in order to optimize the line. To be able to optimize the welding line by adequate charge of the resources, the initial welding line layout has been used, where each operation had allocated a welder. Starting from the obtained results with the Delmia Quest software, solutions to reduce the number of welders from the welding line have been searched, without affecting the line productivity.

The paper proposes a prediction model of behavior spindle from the point of view of the thermal deformations and the level of the vibrations by highlighting and processing the characteristic equations. This is a model analysis for the shaft with similar electro-mechanical characteristics can be achieved using a hybrid analysis based on artificial intelligence (genetic algorithms - artificial neural networks - fuzzy logic). The paper presents a prediction mode obtaining valid range of values for spindles with similar characteristics based on measured data sets from a few spindles test without additional measures being required. Extracting polynomial functions of graphs resulting from simultaneous measurements and predict the dynamics of the two features with multi-objective criterion is the main advantage of this method.

In this paper a methodology for extremal control of photovoltaic panels has been designed through the use of an embedded polynomial controller using robust approaches and algorithms. Also, a framework for testing solar trackers in a hard ware in the loop (HIL) configuration has been established. Efficient gradient based optimization methods were put in place in order to determine the parameters of the employed photovoltaic panel, as well as for computing the Maximum Power Point (MPP). Further a numerical RST controller has been computed in order to allow the panel to follow the movement of the sun to obtain a maximum energetic efficiency. A robustness analysis and correction procedure has been done on the RST polynomial algorithm. The hardware in the loop configuration allows for the development of a test and development platform which can be used for bringing improvements to the current design and also test different control approaches. For this, a microcontroller based solution was chosen. The achieved performances of the closed loop photovoltaic panel (PP) system are validated in simulation using the MATLAB / SIMULINK environment and the WinPim & WinReg dedicated software. As it will be seen further in this paper, the extremal control of this design resides in a sequential set of computations used for obtaining the new Maximum Power Point at each change in the system.

This paper studies the forming process of the hydro abrasive jet and the factors that determine its behaviour after leaving the nozzle until the moment of impact with the piece, in order to obtain an optimized configuration of the processing. The objectives are those of obtaining optimal surfaces in terms of quality, increased productivity and reduced costs. The paper specifies the model of the jet forming through air and abrasive absorption. The obtained results have confirmed the importance of exactly configuring the abrasive quantity in the jet through modifying the size of the abrasive grains and the attraction force required for their absorption.

This paper presents a design procedure for control systems implemented on dynamic variable and nonlinear processes. The proposed adaptive-robust control strategy is taking into account both adaptive control advantages and robust control benefits and is using the same integral criterion for the identification of the process and for the control algorithm design. An optimality integral criterion and an appropriate measure for degradation of the system performances due to variation of the dynamic model are introduced. This inteogral criterion is expressed in a direct form, through a cost function, defined in the model and the controller parameters’ space. For the minimization of this nonlinear function, a numerical mathematic nonlinear programming method is used. The theoretical approach presented in this paper is validated on a close loop control system, the application being developed in Visual C#5

Spiral-turned ornaments used in the decoration of furniture requires a special study in terms of their geometry, for correlating the geometrical elements in such a way as to ensure an adequate aesthetic shape, both of the decorated part, as well as of the furniture as a whole. When change a single geometric parameter imposed by the aesthetic execution, a re-correlation of all other parameters occurs, in order to fulfil their geometric dependence. This paper aims to present the possibilities of re-correlating the geometrical parameters from the design phase of the spiral-turned parts, design to be performed based on a well-defined algorithm. The algorithm established in this paper with regard to the design and the re-correlation of the parameters – in case of constant pitch spiral-turned ornaments – ensures the optimal conditions for maintaining the aesthetics of ornament as in the original concept of the product designer. Re-correlation of geometry and parameters is based on an analytical and graphic method, as shown in the paper.

This paper describes an approach on tool paths optimization in CAM-type software for milling free forms, with the goal to improve efficiency in processing using CNC machine tools. The methodology proposed in this paper, tackles the problem of mechanical processing in 3 axes using ball nose milling cutters of small diameters, which follows a free form profile. I will consider two cases: the first one considers the ball nose end mill route on a free form with an angle of less than 30°, the second one with a tool path greater than 30°. The main objective of this paper is to determine the optimum angle in order to obtain a better surface roughness, a shorter time of processing and also a higher tool-life, all these by considering all other factors that occurs in the manufacturing process. This will be done by indicating and editing the tool path so that the tools will the minimum entries and exits on the surface of the piece. This will lead to a 10% decrease of the working time.

The objective of the paper is the examination of the sustainability performance of the main companies in the oil and gas industry in Romania. The analysis was performed using the multicriteria decisions method (MCDA), with criteria of equal importance. The selected companies were described and then analyzed, based on their most relevant sustainability indicators. According to the results obtained, the most sustainable companies were identified, providing a significant overview of the sustainable development of the oil and gas industry in Romania.

This paper presents a programming method of a Raspberry Pi controller for a 5-axis articulated arm robot. The goal is optimization of direct kinematics calculations, based on the universal approach for direct kinematics method. Matrix multiplication is implemented using ARM hardware instructions. The main advantage of this method is lower computation time, which means faster robot response time. Programmability of the robot is done by means of a custom-made instruction set, called RASM.

The paper presents some proceedings for solving non-conformities identified in car wiring systems. The root causes that lead to non-conformities in different workstations in the production flow are established and the process of designing and using a Poka-Yoke system needed to improve the assembly activities of the clips of the product “HJD Dashboard Wiring Systems” is highlighted. This system also ensures that the risk of non-conforming parts and the operator’s effort in carrying out the activities is reduced. The Poka-Yoke system is in addition to the other means of quality control used in the company. In order to continuously improve the efficiency of the organization, the quality of the product and the process it is necessary to work in a structured approach, with a proper mentality.

The space industry has a growing interest in microsatellite missions, which are frequently employed in the defense, agriculture, business intelligence, in case of disasters, in communications. The paper presents recent findings from the literature regarding the structure and properties of composite materials, in order to establish the possibilities of their use in the development of microsatellites, in the context of a sustainable development. Innovative composites must have dimensional stability during exposure to thermal cycling in space, low degree of outgassing, high resistance to microcracking, UV radiation, atomic oxygen, proton irradiation and orbital debris.

The paper intends to present an ornament, less used in decoration because of the practical difficulties in manufacturing, either manually or in the industrial system. In the paper are presented the elements related to the design (geometry) of the cable mouldings, both for constant and variable pitch type and also the kinematics of generating these ornaments. Finally the working schemes of processing these ornaments in the wood industrial system are presented, the ornaments being used to decorate pieces of furniture. The cable moulding type decoration gives to furniture and building products a certain dynamism and vigor, wherefore remains permanently in the attention of designers in construction and furniture fields and also of the interior designers.

The paper presents the most important results on a methodology of collaboration between universities and SMEs. The SUPORT project examines the current knowledge and technology transfer scenarios between Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in six different regions of Europe (Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Poland and Spain). Based on these studies the project developed resources (roadmaps, training courses, on-line materials) to enable SMEs to break down barriers and gain access to dormant research at HEIs. Universities are facilitated to find outlets for current and previous research, making them more responsive to current market needs. Based on these results the paper is indicated graphical roadmaps to guide participants in collaboration projects – one map specifically for HEI personnel and another for SMEs. These road maps are designed as ‘aides memoire’ for researchers and owner/managers as they embark upon, and deliver collaboration projects.

The paper presents the concept of services in energy efficiency field. The authors have presented and motivated the necessity of services of energy manager and auditor and their importance for promotion and support of energy efficiency. There has also been presented the legal framework for professional training of these experts. There have been defined in the paper different terms for energy efficiency services sector. The authors have presented different services that can be provided by energy manager and auditor. There have been presented general and specific objectives for training and formation of energy managers and auditors. In conclusions there have been highlighted results that can be achieved after formation of energy managers and auditors from the professional ethic and psychological points of view.

The paper examines ways that are obtained, in higher education, professional competences as they are set in the European Qualification Framework and described through "Dublin descriptors", which examines creating and introducing ways in Romania of a national qualifications framework of Higher Education of the National Qualifications Register for Higher Education. The paper can serve for elaboration of normative acts necessary to implement the National Qualifications Framework in Higher Education (CNCIS) and the National Qualifications Register for Higher Education (RNCIS).

The international norms recommend verification of the circuit breakers seismic capability by tests on seismic platform, but accept assessment through experimental and theoretical combined analysis, too. The paper presents a methodology for seismic capability assessment of the high voltage electric equipments using combined analysis through experimental modal analysis methods. The methodology was applied on some representative types of circuit breakers and disconnecting switchers situated in the working place. The same methodology was applied on a circuit breaker type IO 220 kV/2500A, situated on seismic platform from SC EUROTEST SA Bucharest, after finishing the tests with vibratory signals applied to the base. The equipment, in the same mounting conditions, was tested by means of the present methodology. Were determined the frequency response functions, modal parameters, and theoretical response of some representative points to theoretical vibratory motions applied to base, the same as applied during the direct experimental tests. At the end of paper it is effectuated the comparative analyses of the results obtained through the two methods: direct tests on seismic platform and combined analysis by modal analysis methods.

The advancement of digital printing technologies facilitates alternative production methods to print certified reflective foils used to produce the faces of retroreflective traffic signs. Such products are approved and tested for certification in accordance with standards such as SR EN 12899-1:2007, regardless of production methods while the chromaticity and luminance factors are normative to qualify the product. This paper presents a method for process control and quality assurance using measurement devices and tools employed specifically by graphic technology. The core element is the correlation of the reference colour space (CIELAB, D50) with the standard reference from SR EN 12899-1:2007 (CIExyY, D65), also considering the conceptual difference from circular/elliptical tolerances typically used in printing processes and the colour box coordinates defined by the standard.

Electrical discharge machining is one of the most common processes for processing metallic materials. This process is characterized by the lack of mechanical pressure on the object that ensures the macroscopic location of the erosive agent. This scientific paper highlights a study based on experimental data processing as well as modeling the most important technological parameters for dimensional processing by electrical discharge machining with and without magnetic activation. In this context, the modeling and optimization of process parameters is approached, which can lead to the quality increasing of the processed surface, to an increase of the processing productivity and to a reduction of the volume wear of the transfer object used.

This paper presents some of the results of the author's research within the "BeAntrepreneur" Program of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. The sensormachine interfaces were approached as a system of systems and as an integrated and integral process in order to develop the infrastructure dedicated to applied research and the development of innovative technologies. The top of the most important sensors used in SCADA systems and in home automation in general is highlighted. The pandemic is both a risk and an opportunity for an engineer-entrepreneur in the field of fully integrated automation.

The increasing complexity of designing and manufacturing of new and innovative products depends on how organizations benefit of a wide spectrum of experts. Open innovation should become more agile and “crowd” engineering is destined to organize an efficient and effective utilization of a wide set of workers, from students to researchers, start-ups and smart SMEs. This paper targets a detailed and upgraded literature review of the specificities and optimal way of combining management techniques, targeted to improve new product development applications. A practical case study, applied for an innovative company in cooperation with a public research organization, revealed useful characteristics for steps to be followed when analyzing the performances of an improved model for new product development algorithm.

In the cutting industry, surface finishing and product strength are essential in determining the quality. In this scientific research paper it is desired to analyze the way in which the influence of some cutting parameters that take different values, on the obtained quality of the processed surface is felt. An aluminum alloy often used in the aerospace industry was chosen for the research. This material will be subjected to end milling machining. As a research method, the factorial experiment was approached in order to plan the physical experiments. The obtained data were subjected to the statistical analysis. The conclusions drawn are based on the results obtained by the interpretation of histograms, scatter diagrams, response surfaces and contour plots curves. The obtained data can be used to improve the cutting process and also the quality physically produced products through cutting operations in the aeronautical industry.

The requirements for the stringent implementation of sustainability criteria for development, considering the worldwide context of massive pollution, the need to preserve the natural resources and the urge for environmental protection emphasize the drive for developing high-performance building materials, both in terms of raw materials used and low production costs, as well as related to their physical-mechanical and durability characteristics along the lifespan of the structure where used. Consequently, stimulating the intrinsic self-healing ability of cementitious composites, aiming both, the increase of durability and structural lifespan expansion with simultaneous reduction of repair and maintenance activities, represents an innovative, highly explored, contemporary global research direction. This paper presents the preliminary direction concerning the theoretical investigation and the applicative development of an intelligent addition of reactive grains with polymeric encapsulation, for cementitious materials, namely for optimizing their durability by stimulating the long-term continuous hydration.

The paper presents the proposal for a European project to develop a training center for diver, based on common regulations and procedures, in order to certify them for carrying out a wide range of diving activities in line with European standards, being addressed to the civil and military area of the Member States of the European Union. The representatives of the Diving Center in Constanta, who through the Diving Training Course exercise their national authority in the field of diving training and authorization of diving activities, propose that the forthcoming European Diving Training Center (EDTC) be initiated as regional training center, with its core at the Constanta Diving Center, as it already has a dedicated infrastructure and qualified and experienced staff.

. The paper aims to inform about the use of infrared (IR) technology to repair roads in cold weather and beyond. The technology for repairing faults in bituminous road dressing due to the frost-thaw phenomenon, intense and heavy traffic, and inadequate carrying capacity is achieved by using infrared heating sources. Remedies are permanent, not temporary, the works have a warranty period of at least 24 months, and annual costs are significantly reduced by preventive maintenance executed through rapid interventions, stopping the aggravation of the degradation state and having a corrective maintenance of superior quality

This paper presents several schemes proposed for the experimental installation (EI) for the preparation of under or over-oxygenated breathing gaseous mixtures, which underpin the completion of the functional modelling documentation for the EI, depending on the operational necessities imposed by the extensive diving processes (respectively: dives compression and decompression, processes executed during professional dives, in the hyperbaric chambers of the Hyperbaric Lab. of the Diving Center, or real - in the marine environment). An equivalent scheme regarding the evolution of the parameters of the component pure gases for each plant branch are also presented. The installation can be used in unitary diving (with surface feed or local preparation of the breathing mixtures) or in system diving, inside the Hyperbaric Laboratory or on board of the diving vessels, during real or simulated diving for a continuous-flow preparation of the synthetic, under or over oxygenated, binary or ternary gas mixtures, specific to professional diving, in order to facilitate the team work which covers the surface or in order to increase the yield of diving.

The paper presents the necessity of replacing machines from the production line with multifunctional machining centres (CNC centres) by analysing whether two or three machining machines can be replaced by a single one able to do all the operations, reducing the occupied area, the auxiliary time resulting in an increase in productivity.

The paper presents the test on the stand of a pre-pressed concrete beam used for the execution of the overpass of roadways. The loading was carried out by means of a hydraulic installation by stepwise application of two vertical concentrate forces. Vertical beam deformations were measured with wire and roller comparators, and specific deformations by electrically resistive tensometry. Are presented the obtained results and their behaviour in loading with vertical loads of pre-compacted concrete beams.

The paper presents the methodology for applying the Poka-Yoke tool in solving the quality problems identified within an automotive industry organization. The case study is conducted for a workpiece called „pallet for transport”. It is shown the process of manufacturing of the workpiece and its operations are analyzed from a qualitative point of view. An interdiction Poka-Yoke device is proposed to solve the quality problem identified at a working post. The components and operating mode of the device are presented. Analyzing the efficiency of the implemented solution, there is a decrease of the operators’ working time and an improvement of their activities. Procedures for dealing with a problem of quality and using Poka-Yoke devices guarantee to the organization that no non-conforming products will be delivered to the customer.

In the study we presented the types of solutions for each type of nuclear wastes which have been analyzed, as well as the procedures for their implementation. The superiority of the waste immobilizing matrices (waste forms) are outlined mostly in this paper, stating the pros and cons of different types of waste forms as making an analysis of the spent fuel and the production methods. The waste majority of the nuclear waste is immobilized with borosilicate glass, on which we made a broader analysis, as well as providing solutions for the wastes difficult to incorporate in borosilicate. Fr this type of waste a ceramic or glass solution is preferred, because of its economical benefits. It was also presented the final deposit disposal configuration, and a comparative analysis between surface disposal and deep geological disposal of the nuclear waste. Finally, several suggestions for future research in this area have been provided.

Nowadays, radiation processing with gamma rays is a well established technology, reaching a commercial use since the 1960s . It is widely used in almost every domain, mainly for sterilization in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, preservation and decontamination of food, treatment of plastic materials and even in cultural heritage preservation. This paper analyses the new features and improvements made for safety operations and assesses the results from its operation. The analysis consists in evaluating the new technical components, the PLC software including reports, errors, alarms, data storage etc. and control access to the operation processes.

Inside power apparatus, electric conductors are often placed nearby ferromagnetic walls or inside ferromagnetic slots. It is important to know exactly the forces which appear in those situations, in order to ensure an adequate design of all machines, apparatus and power equipment. This paper presents a more generalized method to compute these forces, based on Maxwell’s tensors, and taking into consideration the asymmetry of the conductor placement inside a rectangular slot.

The paper proposes a system control configuration for air heating installations which aliment the blast furnaces. The main objective is to design and implement an adequate solution for this type of process which ensures efficient treatment for heating the air of the steel plant and optimizes the combustion process, an important supplier of the required energy and a recognized industrial source of pollution. The proposed control structure for the air heating process is organized across two interconnected levels in a hierarchical configuration: the execution level to control the key parameters of the combustion process and the heating air process and the supervision level for optimizing the combustion process, necessary for heating the air and for minimizing the degree of environment pollution, respectively.

Assuming that the great number of opportunities that facilitate underwater work revealed new physiological and pathological aspects of immersion and life in hyperbaric conditions we consider that the information contained in this paper is up-to-date in terms of medical and engineering practice. Working in hyperbaric conditions, more or less hostile and abnormal to humans, causes disruptions of the homeostasis, changes, and even perturbations in body functions, which must be reduced through proper methodology. These can and must be diminished through adequate methodology. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been approached, initially, in France and the Netherlands. HBOT, i.e. HBOT, performed at pressures of 2÷5 atm. abs. is still in its infancy. The theme supposes a monitored hyperbaric chamber able to meet the provisions of the SR EN 14931 of 2006 standard. Within the objectives pursued, the hyperbaric laboratory designated to simulate a dive to a depth of 500 m (50 bar man.) will enable treatments using HBOT for various diseases. The Hyperbaric Laboratory is based on a French standard COMEX unit experienced in deep diving and on the worldwide research results in diving. The hyperbaric complex will meet the goals we have in view within the highest standards and parameters.