Experimental Study of Pollution by Oil and Oil Product Batumi Port Area

Abstract

As you know Artificial pollution is a serious environmental problem of the Black Sea, which is created by household, industrial, atmospheric and river waste, as well as garbage -intentionally or unintentionally dumped from ships. A significant part of sea transportation is occupied by transportation of energy carriers (crude oil, oil products). This represents our scientific interest as one of the leading maritime academies in the Black Sea basin. Previous studies were devoted to the study of the possible pollution of the Black Sea coast of Adjara by the inflowing rivers, (by 7 components). Our Research was of an experimental nature and was carried out using a multifunctional photometer and bathometer, purchased within the framework of a research project of an internal grant from the Maritime Academy. This study was conducted under the same project, which concerns the most urgent problem of pollution of the Batumi Black Sea water area with oil and oil products. Samples taken in different parts of the water area of Batumi were investigated. Laboratory studies were carried out to determine the content of petroleum products, the results of measurements were obtained. Research has revealed signs of water pollution. The research results are presented in the form of tables and diagrams, consisting of the studied components. conducted environmental studies are of great practical importance. We are going to continue research in this direction, by comparing the results obtained with previous data and on the basis of causal conclusions, which will make it possible to identify trends in the processes associated with oil pollution of the Black Sea coast. As a consequence, it will be possible to outline and plan preventive measures to protect the environment.