Scientists have created software to monitor toxic fuel oil vapors

Employees of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a computer program for forecasting the spread of atmospheric air pollution. First of all, the system is needed to track harmful fuel oil vaporization in the accident zone near the coast of the Black and Azov Seas. The development models air mass movements and predicts changes for three days ahead. The program is designed for use by special services engaged in combating the consequences of the disaster.

"As with any fraction of petroleum products, fuel oil emits hydrocarbons, sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds. This can be dangerous for people and animals. MIPT has prepared proposals to control air pollution and water pollution. We drew them up with the support of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and submitted them to the Ministry of Education and Science. Now we are waiting for approval, when we will be able to start this work on the spot", - said "Izvestia" head of the laboratory of applied infrared spectroscopy MIPT Alexander Rodin.

According to the specialist, if at the moment because of the low temperature air pollution is not very noticeable, then in the warmer season vaporization may increase, and then the situation will worsen.

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Gas principle: scientists have created software for monitoring toxic fuel oil vapors