A5041460702- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
- CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
National Institute for Aerospace Research Elie Carafoli
2020-2024
University of Bucharest
2018-2024
National Institute of Aerospace
2020
Atmospheric methane (CH4) continues to increase, but there are multiple anthropogenic source categories that can be targeted for cost-effective emissions reduction. Cities emit CH4 the atmosphere from a mixture of sources, which include, not limited to, fugitive natural gas distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, waste-and rainwater networks, and landfills. Therefore, target mitigation measures, it is important locate quantify local urban prioritize opportunities in large...
To mitigate methane emission from urban natural gas distribution systems, it is crucial to understand local leak rates and occurrence rates. explore emissions in cities outside the U.S., where significant were found previously, mobile measurements performed 12 across eight countries. The surveyed range medium size, like Groningen, NL, large Toronto, CA, London, UK. Furthermore, this survey spanned European regions Barcelona, ES, Bucharest, RO. joint analysis of all data allows us focus on...
Abstract. Production of oil and gas in Romania, one the largest producers European Union (EU), is associated with substantial emissions methane to atmosphere may offer high emission mitigation potential reach climate objectives EU. However, comprehensive quantification this area has been lacking. Here we report top-down rate estimates derived from aircraft-based situ measurements that were carried out two aircraft during 2019 ROmanian Methane Emissions Oil (ROMEO) campaign, supported by...
Abstract. Ambitious methane (CH4) emission mitigation represents one of the most effective opportunities to slow rate global warming over next decades. The oil and gas (O&G) sector is a significant source emissions, with technically feasible cost-effective options. Romania, key O&G producer within EU, second highest reported annual CH4 emissions from energy in year 2020 (Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Comparison by Category, 2022), can play an important role towards EU's...
Abstract. Production of oil and gas in Romania, one the largest producers EU, is associated with substantial emissions methane to atmosphere may offer high emission mitigation potential reach climate objectives EU. However, comprehensive quantification this area has been lacking. Here we report top-down rate estimates derived from aircraft-based in-situ measurements that were carried out two aircraft during ROMEO 2019 campaign, supported by simulations atmospheric models. Estimates mass...
Abstract. Ambitious methane (CH4) emissions mitigation represents one of the most effective opportunities to slow rate global warming over next decades. The oil and gas (O&G) sector is a significant source emissions, with technically feasible cost-effective emission options. Romania, key O&G producer within EU, highest reported annual CH4 from energy (Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Comparison by Category, 2022), can play an important role towards EU’s reduction targets. In...
Obidoxime is a pharmacologically active compound used as an acetylcholinesterase reactivator. The scope of this study was to establish correlations between its acid–base and redox equilibria mechanism obidoxime dicationic structure modified by the pH solvating medium due tautomeric isomerizations. possibility stabilizing dicationic, monocationic, neutral species studied ultraviolet–visible spectrometry cyclic differential pulse voltammetry. Spectrometric voltammetric studies were performed...
<p>Romania has a complex geological history resulting in very hydrocarbon rich region that is heavily exploited and utilised. Romania’s Fourth Biennial Report under the UNFCCC states methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) emissions have decreased by 61% between 1989 2017, which result of decreases fugitive fossil fuel livestock emissions. Although there decreasing trend CH<sub>4</sub> levels most Europe, we still see an...
<p>Although anthropogenic emissions of trace gases have decreased over the last decades in Europe, strong additional reductions are required to reach goals Paris climate agreements. In addition, air pollution is an issue great concern for inhabitants metropolitan area Bucharest, as local quality often poor. The rapid development city, increased traffic volume from a mixed vehicle fleet (different technologies and fuels), other factors contributors greenhouse pollutants...
This study examines how the mass concentrations of gaseous species (NO, NO2, NOx, O3, SO2, CO, C6H6) and particulate matter PM10, PM2.5 (particulate less than 10 µm 2.5 μm) might be linked with precipitation characteristics using an observational data set for five years (2015–2019) in Bucharest metropolitan area. Particulate meteorological parameters at each site (atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, temperature, solar radiation, wind speed direction) were extracted from publicly...