The use of lasers in emergency situations in the fuel and energy complex

The article analyzes and presents statistical data on: the frequency of occurrence of dangerous man-made phenomena in the oil and gas industry; fires and explosions depending on the object of occurrence; causes of fires and explosions at oil and petroleum products warehouses. For the first time, the results of tests of remote operation with a laser beam at a distance of 50 and 100 meters to the test object have been obtained. It has been established that the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia is facing the problem of ensuring fire safety and emergency response at oil and gas industry facilities, and the remote use of laser technologies during emergency rescue operations has the possibility of additional safety advantages for firefighters and rescuers. It is determined that the introduction of laser systems in emergency rescue operations in the emergency zone is an urgent area and requires further research. It has been revealed that in order to ensure the safety of operation of oil and gas equipment and pipelines in the oil and gas industry, it is necessary to introduce new technologies and use laser installations. The authors of the article propose the use of the ZORKA 1300 laser complex at the facilities of the fuel and energy complex.