{"id":11168,"date":"2026-03-26T08:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/?p=11168"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:50:27","slug":"umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Artificial Intelligence and a Supercomputer as a New Weapon Against Environmental Disasters<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group alignfull posts-all\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Artificial Intelligence and a Supercomputer as a New Weapon Against Environmental Disasters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists from Nitra, Slovakia are teaching machines to predict industrial failures before they can cause damage. Thanks to collaboration with the European supercomputer LUMI, they have developed a digital \u201cguardian\u201d capable of detecting pipeline leaks or manufacturing faults with high accuracy\u2014helping protect both the environment and companies\u2019 budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"908\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl.png 908w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern factories and hundreds of kilometres of pipelines that cross our landscape are literally packed with sensors. These continuously generate thousands of data points about pressure, temperature, and vibrations. The problem is that the volume and complexity of this information are so enormous that ordinary computers cannot process it efficiently. As a result, important warning signals of an impending failure often go unnoticed until it is too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A team of experts from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra set out to solve this problem using artificial intelligence (AI). Their goal was to develop intelligent models that function like an experienced inspection technician\u2014except they can monitor thousands of parameters simultaneously and in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To train this \u201cdigital brain,\u201d they needed enormous computing power. They found it in the supercomputer LUMI, one of the most powerful systems in the world. On this digital giant, they tested thousands of different scenarios and combinations to find the most accurate way to detect even the smallest leak in a pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of a supercomputer produced results that would be impossible to achieve on a standard office PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incredible Speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;What would take a conventional computer months or even years was completed by the supercomputer in just a few weeks thanks to its \u201craw power.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy Above All:<\/strong>&nbsp;Scientists are aiming for more than 92% accuracy in detecting failures directly in the field, seeking to outperform even traditional physics-based calculations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Safety Net for Nature:<\/strong>&nbsp;Early detection of oil or other substance leaks means that technicians can reach the incident before it has time to contaminate the soil or water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Slovak Solution for Europe:<\/strong>&nbsp;The developed methods are already helping private companies and other researchers in Central Europe modernize their operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This success is not the end of the journey. The Nitra-based team plans to further refine their models and deploy them in real-world operations as intelligent applications. In the future, these tools will monitor not only industrial pipelines but also production efficiency\u2014making industry greener, safer, and more competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest benefit for the researchers was the immense power of the system, which meant they encountered no technical limits. Combined with fast technical support, this allowed them to fully focus on what truly matters\u2014making industry smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/success-stories\/\">Success-Stories<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing grid\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam\/\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-300x164.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl.png 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam\/\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence and a Supercomputer as a New Weapon Against Environmental Disasters<\/strong><\/a> <span class=\"date\">26 Mar<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Scientists from Nitra, Slovakia are teaching machines to predict industrial failures before they can cause damage. Thanks to collaboration with the European supercomputer LUMI, they have developed a digital \u201cguardian\u201d capable of detecting pipeline leaks or manufacturing faults with high accuracy\u2014helping protect both the environment and companies\u2019 budgets.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/slovensky-recept-na-ferove-hry-a-spokojnejsich-hracov\/\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lm-300x164.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lm-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lm-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lm-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lm.png 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/slovensky-recept-na-ferove-hry-a-spokojnejsich-hracov\/\"><strong>The Slovak Recipe for Fair Play and Happier Players<\/strong><\/a> <span class=\"date\">25 Mar<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Do you play games on your phone and sometimes feel like the game just doesn\u2019t understand you? Experts from Nitra, Slovakia, have used one of Europe\u2019s most powerful supercomputers to change that. Thanks to the Italian giant named Leonardo, they discovered how to read between the lines of player behavior and make the gaming experience more personal and fair.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/prihlaste-sa-na-letnu-skolu-eumaster4hpc-2026-zameranu-na-vysokovykonne-pocitanie\/\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/system-administrators-monitoring-ai-llm-visualization-data-center-with-server-racks-rows-it-1980x1320.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/prihlaste-sa-na-letnu-skolu-eumaster4hpc-2026-zameranu-na-vysokovykonne-pocitanie\/\">Apply for the EUMaster4HPC Summer School 2026 focused on High-Performance Computing.<\/a> <span class=\"date\">23 Mar<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">From 5 to 14 July 2026, the EUMaster4HPC Summer School titled \u201cHigh-Performance Computing and Emerging Trends\u201d will take place in Luxembourg. 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