Day

Time

Thursday

11.05.2017

9.00 – 10.00

Registration and morning coffee (Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Technology, 56 Kreutzwaldi Str., Tartu)

Room A202

10.00 – 10.10

OPENING: (Institute of Technology, room A204)

Prof. Ülo Niinemets (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, member of academic board of EULS, full member of Estonian Academy of Sciences)

Opening remarks and welcome: Director of Institute of Technology Margus Arak

PLENARY SESSION   (Institute of Technology, room A204):

10.10 – 10.40

Tillage and traffic systems for improved soil management – Prof. Richard Godwin, Harper Adams University, United Kingdom

10.40 – 11.10

The potential of bio-methanol as a transportation fuel – Associate Prof. Martin Tunér, Lund University, Sweden

11.10 – 11.40

Low capital intensive biomass processing leads to increased employment –Prof. Emeritus Johan Sanders, Wageningen University, Netherlands

11.40 –12.10

Ergonomics – key to sustainable workers and organisations – Prof. Mikael Forsman, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm County Council, Sweden

12.10 – 13.30

LUNCH

Institute of Technology, room B135

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room B200)

BIOENERGY

(Institute of Technology,

room A204)

PRECISION AGRICLUTURE

(Institute of Technology,

room B119)

LIFESTOCK ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room A310)

13.30 – 15.10

Chair: Dr Alexander Liyvapuu

Chair: Prof Emer Johan Sanders

Chair: Ass. Prof Merrit Shanskiy

Chair: Prof Marek Gaworski

Measurement of weld joint parameters and their mathematical modelling – D. Novák, P. Kvasnová, J. Volf and V. Novák: Slovakia/Czech Republic

Physical properties of wastes from furniture industry for energy purposes – M. Dąbrowska-Salwin, D. Raczkowska and A. Świętochowski: Poland

Energy balance in production of chickpea in Turkey: A study performed in Adıyaman Province – M.F. Baran, and O. Gökdoğan: Turkey

Effect of construction shape and materials on indoor microclimatic conditions inside the cowsheds in dairy farms – P. Kic: Czech Republic

Investigation of coaxial laser cladding process parameters influence onto single pass clad geometry of tool steel – S. Locs, I. Boiko, P. Drozdovs, J. Dovoreckis and O. Devoyno: Latvia

Tropical waste biomass potential for solid biofuels production – A. Brunerová, J. Malaťák, M. Müller, P. Valášek and H. Roubík: Czech Republic

Energy balance  of sunflower production – S. Akdemir, C. Chavalaris and T. Gemtos: Turkey/Greece

Determination of poultry house indoor heating and cooling days using degree-day method – E. Kucuktopcu, B. Cemek and P. Banda: Turkey

Contactless measurement and evaluation machined surface roughness using laser profilometry – J. Ruzbarsky and G. Mitaľ: Slovakia

Reed canary grass cultivation’s energy efficiency and fuel quality – A. Annuk, A. Allik, K. Annuk and M. Hovi : Estonia

Influence of manure and activators of organic matter biological transformation on selected soil physical properties of Modal Luvisol– P. Šařec and P. Novák: Czech Republic

Evaluating thermal performance of experimental building solutions designed for livestock housing: the effect of greenery systems – L. Leso, W. Morshed, L. Conti and M. Barbari: Italy

Evaluation of quality and efficiency of ventilation equipment by scanning electron microscopy – M. Hromasová, P. Kic, M. Müller and M. Linda: Czech Republic

Straw pellet combustion and emission characteristics evaluation on industrial 2MW pellet boiler – G. Kabišius, K. Buinevičius, J. Mockuvienė and R. Mažeika: Lithuania

Human urine as an efficient fertilizer product in agriculture – J. Nagy and A. Zseni: Hungary

Supply of wood as environmental enrichment material to post-weaning piglets – M. Barbari, L. Conti, G. Rossi and S. Simonini: Italy

Band structures for binding and holding of objects made from recycled metallic materials – M. Lisicins, I. Boiko, V. Mironovs and V. Zemcenkovs: Latvia

Utilization of waste biomass from post–harvest lines in the form of briquettes for energy production – A. Brunerová, M. Brožek and M. Müller: Czech Republic

System design and economics of Controlled Traffic Farming in grass silage production – Sven Peets, W.C.T. Chamen, R.J. Godwin, D.R. White, P.A. Misiewicz, P.R. Hargreaves: United Kingdom

Sand losses out the pens in barn with free-stall housing system – Á.G.F. Rocha and M. Gaworski: Brazil/Poland

Agricultural field production in an “Industry 4.0.” concept – M.H. Jørgensen: Denmark

15.10 – 15.50

COFFEE BREAK, room B135

15.50 – 17.30

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room B200)

Chair: Dr Tõnu Leemet

BIOENERGY

(Institute of Technology,

room A204)

Chair: Prof Alexander Jäger

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room B119)

Chair: Prof Richard Godwin

ECONOMICS

(Institute of Technology,

room A310)

Chair: Dr Iivi Riivits-Arkonsuo

Mechanical properties of resin reinforced with glass beads – M. Müller: Czech Republic

Carbon stock changes in drained arable organic soils in Latvia: results of a pilot study – A. Lupikis, A. Bardule, A. Lazdins, J. Stola and A. Butlers: Latvia

Comparison of constant and  adjustable drawbar for a domestic  horticulture tractor –  G. Yılmaz, U. Çakırlar, B. Akdemir: Turkey

Unified client service centres for rural development and smart governance in Latvia – L. Sunina and B. Rivza: Latvia

Mathematical model describing the drying curves of false banana’s fibre (Ensete ventricosum) – Č. Mizera, D. Herák and P. Hrabě: Czech Republic

Comparative study of oil palm fruit bunch processing in Nigeria – K. E. Anyaoha, A. M. Mouazen and K. Patchigolla: United Kingdom/Belgium

PID control for sprayer sections under laboratory conditions – H. Karadöl, S. Arslan and A. Aybek: Turkey

Regulatives for biorefineries – V. Hönig, Z. Linhart, P. Procházka and K. Pernica: Czech Republic

Influence of sisal fibres on tribological properties of epoxy composite systems – P. Valášek and K. Habrová: Czech Republic

Hydrolysed biomass waste as a potential biosorbent of zinc from water – K. Tihomirova, V. Denisova, L. Jaudzema and L. Mezule: Latvia

Comparison of selected remote sensing sensors for crop yield variability estimation – K. Křížová and J. Kumhálová: Czech Republic

Some factors affecting the efficiency of potato production, under Al–Ghab plain conditions, Syrian Arab Republic – A. Murjan, P. Prochazka, V. Hönig and K. Pernica: Czech Republic

Determining the specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity for adjusting boundary conditions of FEM model – A. Kešner, R. Chotěborský and M. Linda: Czech Republic

Impact of clearfelling on dissolved nitrogen content in soil-, ground-, and surface waters: initial results from a study in Latvia – Z. Libiete,  A. Bardule, S. Murniece and A. Lupikis: Latvia

Determining the dimensional characteristics of blueberries – K. Soots, O. Krikmann, M. Starast and J. Olt: Estonia

Fair Trade and socially responsible production – whose duty? Estonian consumers’ attitudes and beliefs – I. Riivits-Arkonsuo, M. Ojasoo, A. Leppiman, K. Mänd: Estonia

Wear and stress analysis of chisel – R. Chotěborský, M. Linda and M. Hromasová: Czech Republic

Wood ash – green energy production side product as fertilizer for vigorous forest plantations – D. Lazdiņa, I. Bebre, K. Dūmiņš, I. Skranda, A. Lazdins, J. Jansons and S. Celma: Latvia

Land use/land cover change modelling of Ergene River Basin in western Turkey using CORINE land use/land cover data – F. Konukcu, S. Albut and B. Alturk: Turkey 

Knowledge Based Economic Growth Started to be a Rural Development Phenomenon in Latvia – B. Rivža, M. Kruzmetra and V. Zaluksne: Latvia

Key machining parameters influencing residual stresses – M. Polma, T. Leemet

Solution for automated bee colony weight monitoring – A. Zacepins, A. Pecka, V. Osadcuks, A. Kviesis and S. Engel: Latvia/USA

Current Trends in the Development of Latvian Agricultural Holdings and GHG Emission Mitigation Possibilities – D. Popluga, A. Lēnerts, D. Kreišmane and P. Rivza: Latvia

19.00

WELCOME DINNER HOSTED BY MAYOR OF TARTU (Tartu Environmental Education Centre, 10 Lille Str.)

http://www.tartuloodusmaja.ee/en

 From Institute of Technology to Loodusmaja: https://goo.gl/maps/G7ZDtANnLws

Friday

12.05.2017

9.00 – 10.00

Morning coffee (Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Technology, 56 Kreutzwaldi Str., Tartu)

Room B135

10.00-12.40

RENEWABLE ENERGY

(Institute of Technology,

room B200)

Chair: Prof Andres Annuk

BIOENERGY

(Institute of Technology,

room A204)

Chair: Prof Emer Johan Sanders

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

(Institute of Technology,

room B119)

Chair: Prof Martin H. Jorgensen

LIVESTOCK ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room A310)

Chair: Prof Pavel Kic

Development and testing of apparatus for wooden chips voids measurement – V. Křepčík, J. Lev and F. Kumhála: Czech Republic

Evaluation of the inline stripping of ethanol during cyanobacteria cultivation in a bubble column bioreactor – A. Jäger, C. Nicoletti and K. Krennhuber: Austria/Italy

The yield, height and content of protein of field peas (Pisum sativum L.) in Estonian agro-climatic conditions – M. Olle: Estonia

Evaluation and optimization of milking in some Polish dairy farms differed in milking parlours – M. Gaworski, N. Kamińska and P. Kic: Poland/Czech Republic

Dry sorption stabilization of flue gases in biological waste incinerating facility with heating power under 5 MW – P. Jirsa and J. Malaťák: Czech Republic

Alcohol recovery from fermentation broth with gas stripping: system experimental and optimisation – M. Strods and L. Mezule: Latvia

Strawberry Leaf Surface Temperature Dynamics Measured by Thermal Camera in Night Frost Conditions – E. Kokin, M. Pennar, V. Palge, K. Jürjenson and H. Tamm: Estonia

Effect of altitude and vacuum pressure on flow rate of vacuum pumps on milking machines driven by gasoline engine and a generator – H. Unal, S. Arslan and H. Erdogan: Turkey

The use of unsteady method for determination of thermal conductivity of porous construction materials in real conditions – P. Neuberger and P. Kic: Czech Republic

Technical solutions used in different pretreatments of lignocellulosic biomass: a review – V. Rooni, M. Raud and T. Kikas: Estonia

Development and implementation of data collection technologies for digital mapping of soil electric conductivity – M. Kroulik, P. Zabransky, J. Holub and J. Chyba: Czech Republic

Method of designing of manure utilization technology – A. Briukhanov, I. Subbotin, R. Uvarov and E. Vasilev: Russia

Seabed sediment – a natural seasonal heat storage feasibility study – A. Mäkiranta, B. Martinkauppi and E. Hiltunen: Finland

Second-generation bioethanol production: A review of strategies for waste valorisation – L. Rocha–Meneses, M. Raud, K. Orupõld and T. Kikas: Estonia

The effects of different nitrogen doses and irrigation levels on yield and plant water consumption of silage corn – M. Kaplan, H. Ali Irik and A. Unlukara: Turkey

Effect Of Slurry Lagoon Redesing On Reduction Of Ammonia Emission During Livestock Manure Storage – A. Aboltins, J. Priekulis, B. Aboltina  and

L. Melece: Latvia

Endurance LiFePO₄ battery testing – S. Papezova and V. Papez: Czech Republic

Biogas and hydrogen production from glycerol by Enterobacter aerogenes and anaerobic microbial communities – M. Paiders, A. Gruduls, L. Kalnina, S. Valucka, I. Dimanta, J. Kleperis, and V. Nikolajeva: Latvia

Crop Coefficients for Pumpkin Seed Plants – H. Kirnak, H. A. Irik, A. Unlukara and M. Yilmaz: Turkey

Effect of different air velocities on convective thin-layer drying of alfalfa for livestock feeding – P. Kic: Czech Republic

Contribution of pumped hydro energy storage for more RES utilization on autonomous power systems – Y. Katsiagiannis, A. Annuk, E. Jõgi and E.S. Karapidakis: Greece/Estonia

Suitability of oat bran for methane production – V. Dubrovskis and I. Plume: Latvia

Effects of Irrigations Applied at Different Growth Stages on Chickpea Yield – H. Kirnak, İ. Serkan Varol, H. Ali Irik, H. Özaktan: Turkey

Evaluation of nutritional and physical values of pellets based on pea and lupine with added yeast in chickens fattening – L. Chladek, V. Plachy, P. Vaculik and P. Brany: Czech Republic

Experimental evaluation of hydraulic design modifications of radial centrifugal pumps – M. Polák: Czech Republic

Biogas from wastes of pumpkin, marrow and apple – V. Dubrovskis and I. Plume: Latvia

The influence of agricultural traffic on soil infiltration rates – J. Chyba, M. Kroulík, K. Krištof and P.A. Misiewicz: Czech Republic/Slovakia/UK

Assessment of dairy cows herd indices associated with different milking systems – M. Gaworski, A. Leola, H. Kiiman, O. Sada, J. Priekulis and P. Kic: Poland/Estonia/Latvia/Czech Republic

A dynamic model of electric resistor's warming and its verification by micro-thermocouples – M. Linda, G. Künzel and M. Hromasová: Czech Republic

Biomass combustion research studying the impact factors of NOx formation and reduction – T. Sereika, K. Buinevičius, E. Puida and A. Jančauskas: Lithuania

Effect of Controlled Traffic Farming on Weed Occurrence – M. Barát, V. Rataj, Š. Týr, M. Macák and J. Galambošová: Slovakia

Mechanical qualities of adhesive bonds reinforced with biological fabric treated by plasma – S. Petrásek and M. Müller: Czech Republic

12.40 – 15.00

LUNCH AND POSTER SESSION

Institute of Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 56 Kreutzwaldi Str, Tartu

Room B135

12.40 – 15.00

POSTERS

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Effect of rake angle and cutting speed on energy demands of mulcher with vertical axis of rotation – J. Čedík, M. Pexa and R. Pražan: Czech Republic

Comparison of mechanical and electric drive of mulcher – M. Pexa, J. Čedík, F. Kumhála and R. Pražan: Czech Republic

Influence of shape of cutting tool on pressure conditions in workspace of mulcher with vertical axis of rotation – J. Čedík, J. Chyba, M. Pexa and S. Petrásek: Czech Republic

Comparison of tillage systems in terms of water infiltration into the soil during the autumn season – S. Kovář, J. Mašek and P. Novák: Czech Republic

Theoretical analysis of the technological process of hop drying – A. Rybka, P. Heřmánek and I. Honzík: Czech Republic

The next generation of multiple temperature sensor – J. Hart and V. Hartová: Czech Republic

Different Soil Tillage and Shoot Length Effects on Vegetative Growth, Water Stress and Yield in cv. Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) – A. S. Yaşasin, E. Bahar, Z. Coşkun, M. A.Kiraci, Y. Boz, A. Gündüz, G. G. Avci, M. Gülcü: Turkey

Experimental chamber dryer for drying hops at low temperatures – P. Heřmánek, A. Rybka and I. Honzík: Czech Republic

Critical velocity of solid mineral fertilizers in a vertical upward airstream and repose angle – J. Hůla, M. Kroulík and I. Honzík: Czech Republic

Effect of different irrigation regimes on water use and vegetative growth parameters of walnut trees – S. Akin and T. Erdem: Turkey

Classification of the soils formed in toposequence Kayi and Aydinpinar streams (Tekirdag) and classes of suitability to agricultural uses – D. Boyraz Erdem: Turkey

Evaluation of soil compaction caused by passages of farm tractor in a forest in southern Italy – G. Macrì, A. De Rossi, S. Papandrea, F. Micalizzi, D. Russo and G. Settineri: Italy

Investigation of the influence of the parameters of the experimental spiral potato heap separator on the quality of work – V. Bulgakov, S. Ivanovs, V. Adamchuk and Y. Ihnatiev: Ukraine/ Latvia

Investigation of the parameters of a root crop crusher – S. Ivanovs, P. Savinyh, A. Aleshkin, S. Bulatov and R. Smirnov: Latvia

Influence of tied ridging technology on the rate of surface runoff and erosion in potato cultivation – D. Vejchar, M. Stehlik and V. Mayer: Czech Republic

Terrain surface monitoring with IMU equipped mobile robot – Z. Bártfai, Z. Blahunka, D. Faust, L. Kátai and I. Szabó: Hungary

Testing the adjustable drum belt sorter for blueberry fractionation – K. Soots and J. Olt: Estonia

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

Nitrogen and carbon release during decomposition of roots and shoots of leguminous green manure crops – L. Talgre, H. Roostalu, E. Mäeorg and E. Lauringson: Estonia

Impact of the seeding and nitrogen fertilizer rates of spring wheat that is used as a cover crop on the yielding ability of tetraploid red clover stand established at different seeding rates – A. Bender: Estonia

Agricultural use of unmanned aerial vehicles – M. Şener and E. Göçmen: Turkey

The content of weed seeds in the soil based on the management system – J. Kuht, V. Eremeev, L. Talgre, H. Madsen, M. Toom, E. Mäeorg, E. Loit and A. Luik: Estonia

Sustainable land use management and guide for GIS-based decision support system – S. Albut and F. Konukcu: Turkey

Comparison of iodine application methods in Rocket Plant – G. Aksu, E. Teme and H. Altay: Turkey

Nutrient status of the American cranberry in Latvia (2005–2016) – A. Karlsons and A. Osvalde: Latvia

The effect of different pre-crops on Rhizoctonia solani complex in potato – R. Simson, L. Tartlan, E. Loit and V. Eremeev: Estonia

Investigations about the impact of the sowing time and rate of the biomass yield and quality of industrial hemp – A. Adamovics, S. Ivanovs and V. Bulgakov: Latvia/Ukraine

Fodder galega (Galega orientalis Lam) grass potential as a forage and bioenergy crop – H. Meripõld, U. Tamm, S. Tamm, T. Võsa and L. Edesi: Estonia

Assessment of the relationship between spectral indices from satellite remote sensing and winter oilseed rape yield – J.A. Domínguez, J. Kumhálová and P. Novák: Spain/ Czech Republic

BIOENERGY                                                   

Quantification of biogas potential from livestock waste in Vietnam – H. Roubík, J. Mazancová, L.D. Phun and D.V. Dung: Czech Republic/Vietnam

Agricultural vs forest biomass: production efficiency and future trends in Polish conditions – M. Bloch-Michalik and M. Gaworski

Biodiesel from tomato seed oil: transesterification and characterisation of chemical-physical properties – A.M. Giuffrè, M. Capocasale, C. Zappia and M. Poiana: Italy

Biomass yield and chemical composition of Phalaris arundinacea L. using different rates of fermentation residue as fertiliser – S. Rancane, A. Karklins, D. Lazdina, P. Berzins, A. Bardule, A. Butlers and A. Lazdins: Latvia

Influence of raw material properties on the quality of solid biofuel and energy consumption in briquetting process – A. Muntean, T. Ivanova, P. Hutla and B. Havrland: Czech Republic

The economic sustainability of small–scale biogas plants in the Italian context: the case of the cover slab technology – M. Collotta and G. Tomasoni: Italy

Nutrient supply in a short rotation coppice culture in Hungary – O. Szabó, G. Kovács, B. Heil: Hungary

ECONOMICS

Results of fifteen-year monitoring of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) production in selected farm businesses of the Czech Republic from the viewpoint of technological and economic parameters – O. Šařec and P. Šařec: Czech Republic

Evaluation of smart economy development in the RIGA planning region (LATVIA) – B. Rivža, L. Āzena and P. Rivža: Riga

Risk analysis regarding a minimum annual utilization of combine harvesters in agricultural companies – M. Mimra and M. Kavka: Czech Republic

Legumes in the diet of dairy cows from the economic perspective – L. Proskina and S. Cerina: Latvia

The assessment of hazelnut mechanical harvesting productivity – B. Bernardi, J. Tous, S. Benalia, L.M. Abenavoli, G. Zimbalatti, T. Stillitano and A.I. De Luca: Italy/Spain

Entrepreneurial activities of alumni and assessments on entrepreneurship education – the example of technology and engineering graduates from Estonian University of Life-Sciences – Maire Nurmet, Katrin Lemsalu, Anne Põder, Jüri Lehtsaar: Estonia

ERGONOMICS

Evaluation of the actual sitting position of drivers of passenger vehicles – M. Hruška: Czech Republic

Skeletal muscle tone and motor performance characteristics in dentists as compared to controls – J. Ereline, K. Pärenson, D. Vahtrik, M. Pääsuke and H. Gapeyeva: Estonia

Improving job satisfaction with different intervention  methods among the  school personnel in Estonia and Latvia – G. Hrenov, I. Vilcane, V. Urbane and P. Tint: Estonia

Operator’s behaviour measuring methodology inside off-road vehicle cabin, Operator’s focusing scheme – I. Szabó, M. Hushki, Z. Bártfai and L. Kátai: Hungary

Prevention the Impact of Chemicals on the Health of Workers in Fibreglass Industry – Valentina Urbane, Inese Vilcāne, Piia Tint, Vladimirs Jemeljanovs: Latvia/Estonia

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Comparison of methods of extraction of phenolic compounds from American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.) press residues – L. Klavins, J. Kviesis, M. Klavins: Latvia

Selected wastewater parameters from the vegetable washing process – P. Vaculik, A. Smejtkova, M. Prikryl, O. Drabek, Z. Votruba, and L. Lexa: Czech Republic

Development of a rapid method for determination of gluten content in wheat flour – V. Nazarova, O. Zhdanova: Russia

Functional yoghurt production with oat beta-glucan – Monika Nabil and Irina Selezneva: Egypt/Russia

Possibility of using reconstituted milk in manufacture of cheese with cheddaring and cheese curd stretching – N. Moiseev, E. Suchkova and N. Iakovchenko: Russia

Meat industry by-products for berry crops and food production quality improvement – M. Kremenevskaya, O. Sosnina, A. Semenova, I. Udina and A.Glazova: Russia

LIVESTOCK ENGINEERING                                                   

The prevention of harmful gases and odours dispersion by biofiltration in the animal farm – H.C. Kurc and C.B. Sisman: Turkey

Usage of multi-sensory MESH networks in monitoring the welfare of livestock – J. Hart and V. Hartová: Czech Republic

Livestock monitoring system using bluetooth technology – V. Hartová and J. Hart: Czech Republic

Pea and beans as a protein feed for dairy cows – B. Osmane, I. H. Konosonoka, A. Trupa, L. Proškina: Latvia

Comparison between feed microscopy and chemical methods for determining of crude protein and crude fiber content of commercial mixed feeds – C. Polat and A.M. Yılmaz: Turkey

Monitoring of ammonium pollution from dairy cows farm according of urea content in milk – D. Ruska, D. Jonkus and L. Cielava: Latvia

Effects of compaction pressure on silage fermentation in bunker silo – F. Tan, I.S. Dalmıs and F. Koc: Turkey

Lifetime milk productivity and quality in farms with different housing and feeding systems – L. Cielava, D. Jonkus and L. Paura: Latvia

Evaluation of the surface temperature of laying hens in different thermal environments during the initial stage of age based on thermographic images – R.R. Andrade, I.F.F. Tinôco, F.C. Baêta, M. Barbari, L. Conti, P.R. Cecon, M.G.L. Cândido, I.T.A. Martins and C.G.S. Teles Junior: Brazil/Italy

Correlation between egg quality parameters, housing thermal conditions and age of laying hens – L.C.S.R. Freitas, I.F.F. Tinôco, F.C. Baêta, M. Barbari, L. Conti, C.G.S. Teles Júnior, M.G.L. Cândido, C.V. Morais and F.C. Sousa: Brazil/Italy

Reticulo-ruminal pH and temperature relationship between dairy cow productivity and milk composition – I. Šematoviča, I. Eihvalde and D. Kairiša: Latvia

The effect of bedding amount on gas emissions from manure during storage – J.Šimon, J. Vegricht and J. Bradna: Czech Republic

Immunomodulating composition: investigation of systemic immune response and impact of metrics described quality of milk in bovine subclinical mastitis – G. Gulbe, S. Doniņa, V. Saulīte, J. Jermolajevs, L. Peškova, Š. Svirskis, A. Valdovska: Latvia

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING                

Mechanical qualities of adhesive bonds reinforced with biological fabric treated by plasma – S. Petrásek and M. Müller: Czech Republic

Influence of chemical cleaning of adhesive bonded surface on working environment and adhesive bond quality – A. Krofova, M. Müller and P. Kic: Czech Republic

Utilization of the elementary mathematical model for description of mechanical behaviour of composites reinforced by Ensete Ventricosium fibres – P. Hrabě, D. Herak, and Č. Mizera: Czech Republic

RENEWABLE ENERGY                                                             

The dependence of COx and NOx emission concentrations on the excess air coefficient during combustion of selected agricultural briquetted by-products – J. Malaťák, J. Bradna and J. Velebil: Czech Republic

Impact of differences in combustion conditions of rape straw on the amount of flue gases and fly ash properties – J. Bradna, J. Malaťák and J. Velebil: Czech Republic

Optimization of the balancer for LiFePO₄ battery charging – V. Papez and S. Papezova: Czech Republic

Performance analysis of biodegradable municipal solid waste collection in the Czech Republic – O. Chotovinský and V. Altmann: Czech Republic

Comparison of reliability of false rejection rate by monocriterial and multi-criteria of biometric identification systems – V. Hartová and J. Hart: Czech Republic

Multilayer material for electromagnetic field shielding and EMI pollution prevention – V. Lapkovskis, V. Mironovs, I. Jevmenov, A. Kasperovich and V. Myadelets: Latvia/Belarus

Indirect Measurement of the Battery Capacity of Smart Devices – H. Pihlap, A. Annuk, A. Allik and M. Hovi: Estonia

VEHICLES AND FUELS                                                             

Effects of change in the weight of electric vehicles on their performance characteristics – D. Berjoza and I. Jurgena: Latvia

Comparison of PM production in gasoline and diesel engine exhaust gases – M. Kotek, P. Jindra, P. Prikner and J. Mařík: Czech Republic

Selection and evaluation of degradation intensity indicators of gas combustion engine oil – J. Pošta, B. Peterka, Z. Aleš, J. Pavlů and M. Pexa: Czech Republic

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(Institute of Technology,

room B200)

Chair: Ass. Prof Ivi Jõudu

VEHICLES AND FUELS

(Institute of Technology,

room A204)

Chair: Ass. Prof Martin Tunér

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

(Institute of Technology,

room B119)

Chair: Dr. Sven Peets

ERGONOMICS

(Institute of Technology,

room A310)

Chair: Prof Mikael Forsman

The influence of k-casein genotype on the coagulation properties of milk collected from the local Latvian cow breeds – S. Petrovska, D. Jonkus, J. Zagorska, I. Ciprovica: Latvia

Effects of sulphur on the storage stability of the bio and fossil fuel blends – K. Sirviö, S. Niemi, S. Heikkilä and E. Hiltunen: Finland

Air quality mapping using an e-nose system in Northwestern Turkey – Ü. Kızıl, L. Genç and S. Aksu: Turkey

Occupational musculo-skeletal diseases among agricultural workers in the Russian Federation – N. Mazitova: Russia

The application of ultrasonic waves for the improvement of particle dispersion in drinks – R. Fatkullin, N. Popovа, I. Kalinina and V. Botvinnikova: Russia

Dimethylether as a renewable fuel for diesel engines – V. Hönig and P. Zeman: Czech Republic

Web and android applications for district level nutrient management planning – S. Aksu, Ü. Kızıl, L. Genç and A.M. Yıldız: Turkey

Work strain predictors in construction work – Z. Roja, H. Kalkis, I. Roja, J. Zalkalns and B. Sloka: Latvia        

Improvement of microbiological safety and shelf-life of pulse spreads through sous vide and high pressure processing – A. Kirse, R. Galoburda, S. Muizniece-Brasava, D. Karklina and L. Skudra: Latvia

Diesel fuel filtration improvement at low ambient temperatures – A. Birkavs and I. Dukulis: Latvia

The influence of sloping land on soil particle translocation during secondary tillage – P. Novák and J. Hůla: Czech Republic

Effectiveness of simulation models on technical skills among surgeons – R. Raimla and E. Merisalu: Estonia

An investigation into the effects of bioactive substances from vegetable oils on the antioxidant properties of bakery products – L. Nilova, T. Pilipenko and S. Malyutenkova: Russia

Effect of commercial diesel fuel and hydrotreated vegetable oil blend on automobile performance – G. Birzietis, V. Pirs, I. Dukulis and M. Gailis: Latvia

Digital elevation models as predictors of yield: Comparison of an UAV and other elevation data sources – D. Moravec, J. Komárek, J. Kumhálová, M. Kroulík, J. Prošek and P. Klápště: Czech Republic

Verification of mathematical model of pressure distribution in artificial knee joint – V. Novák, D. Novák, J. Volf and V. Ryzhenko: Czech Republic/Slovakia

A Study of the Forms of Bound Water in Bread and Bakery Products using Differential Thermal Analysis – L. Nilova, N. Naumenko and I. Kalinina: Russia

Experimental analysis of combustion process in SI Engine using ethanol and ethanol-gasoline blend – M. Gailis and V. Pirs: Latvia

Effects of Irrigation water salinity on evapotranspiration and spinach (Spinacia oleracea L. Matador) plant parameters in Greenhouse Indoor and Outdoor Conditions – A. Ünlükara, T. Yurtyeri and B. Cemek: Turkey

Ergonomic assessment of power tool's rotatable handle: a work in progress – M. Reinvee: Estonia

Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of tritordeum wheat and barley – M. Eliášová and L. Paznocht: Czech Republic

Comparison of exhaust emissions and fuel consumption of small combustion engine of portable generator operated on petrol and biobutanol –  B. Peterka, M. Pexa, J. Čedík, D. Mader and M. Kotek: Czech Republic

Mechanical behaviour of selected bulk oilseeds under compression loading – O.L. Akangb and D. Herak: Czech Republic

Ergonomic intervention programs in different economic sectors – K. Juhanson and E. Merisalu: Estonia

Studies of vegetable drying process in infrared film dryer – A. Aboltins and J. Palabinskis: Latvia

Degradation of diclofenac and triclosan residues in sewage sludge compost – E. Haiba, L. Nei, S. Kutti, M. Lillenberg, K. Herodes, M. Ivask, K. Kipper, R. Aro and A. Laaniste: Estonia

Influence of air-conditioning on dust level in drivers’ cabin during the harvest of grain – P. Kic: Czech Republic

Experimental analysis of commercial diesel fuel blend characteristics using modified CFR engine indicated performance parameters – Maris Gailis, Janis Rudzitis, J. Kreicbergs, Gundars Zalcmanis

Field compaction capacity of agricultural tyres – P. Prikner, M. Kotek, P. Jindra and R. Pražan: Czech Republic

Musculoskeletal discomfort in upper limbs in association with work characteristics in female supermarket cashiers – Sirge T., Ereline J., Kums T., Gapeyeva H., Kallion K., Pääsuke M.: Estonia

Comparison the field measurement crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and the estimated ETc using the methodologies of  Dual Kc in  FAO – 56 for the field tomatoes – O. Cetin and D. Uygan: Turkey

Substantial factors influencing drivers’ comfort in transportation – R. Zewdie and P. Kic: Czech Republic

Saturday

13.05.2017

9.45 – 13.30

EXCURSIONS