Rimantas Petrošius

Dr. Rimantas Petrošius


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 September 2025 in Water
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ŽSŽana Skuratovič
Žana Skuratovič
JMJonas Mazeika
Jonas Mazeika
RPRimantas Petrošius
Rimantas Petrošius
OJOlga Jefanova
Olga Jefanova
VRVitaliy Romanenko
Vitaliy Romanenko
AEAli Erturk
Ali Erturk
This study presents long-term observations of tritium (3H) concentrations in the Neris River at monitoring sites located near the Belarus–Lithuania border and in the city of Vilnius. Since the commissioning of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP), 3H levels in the river have consistently exceeded natural background values, with pronounced temporal variations. These fluctuations are attributed to routine 3H releases from the BelNPP, with increased concentrations observed during scheduled maintenance periods. A 3H transport model was developed to estimate the downstream propagation of releases and to assess the time lag between upstream discharge events and their detection at downstream locations. The model reliably simulates 3H behavior in flowing water and can be adapted to future scenarios and other water-soluble radionuclides, provided that isotope-specific and hydrological data are available. These findings highlight the importance of continued monitoring and further research on the fate and transport of radioactive substances in transboundary river systems.

23 July 2026 in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
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VRVitaliy Romanenko
Vitaliy Romanenko
ŽSŽana Skuratovič
Žana Skuratovič
OJOlga Jefanova
Olga Jefanova
IBIeva Baužienė
Ieva Baužienė
RPRimantas Petrošius
Rimantas Petrošius
JMJonas Mazeika
Jonas Mazeika