Fire has a great impact on the social environment, so it is necessary to pay attention to fire fighting and rescue work, pay attention to the application of modern technology, apply drones to the rescue process and ensure the quality of its application. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an important technology, which facilitates fire fighting and rescue operations, makes the rescue process flexibly unfold, eliminates adverse effects, builds a stable rescue environment, improves the risk control ability of rescue, and ensures that the rescue process is carried out in an orderly manner.
Firefighting UAV solutionUAV has a huge application prospect in the process of fire fighting and rescue because of its characteristics of mobility and flexibility, rapid response, etc. The use of firefighting drones, even if the fire scene information is mastered, can effectively help the on-site commanders accurately judge the disaster situation, provide a basis for scientific decision-making, and improve the actual combat ability of the firefighting force.
Advantages of UAVs
Safe & Reliable:
UAVs can fly at extremely low altitudes, which is conducive to military reconnaissance and greatly reduces the risk of performing high-risk missions. Moreover, UAVs can complete tasks in some harsh environments, such as poor climatic conditions, dangerous geographical location, etc., avoiding the ** of personnel.
Increase efficiency and accuracy:
UAVs use advanced data processing and image recognition technology, which can quickly and accurately obtain battlefield intelligence, greatly improving the efficiency of decision-making. Moreover, the automatic control and intelligent identification technology of UAVs can greatly improve the accuracy of hitting targets and reduce accidental injuries to friendly soldiers and civilians.
Low cost:
UAVs can be mass-produced, reducing the cost of a single machine. Moreover, drones do not require expensive maintenance and training costs, which can save a lot of human and material resources.
Operational flexibility:
Drones can be deployed quickly as needed and can move from one place to another in a short period of time. In addition, the operation of the drone can be controlled remotely, which is more flexible and convenient for performing special tasks.
The basic characteristics of fires in petrochemical parks
Prone to personnel and property damage. Petrochemical products and raw materials are corrosive, flammable, explosive, and highly toxic, and may lead to fire during storage, transportation and production. Once a disaster is triggered, it can not only show the characteristics of a large area and multiple fire points, but also easily cause a disaster, especially the possibility of re-ignition and re-explosion. As a result, not only the production progress of the petrochemical park has been seriously affected, a large number of production equipment may be damaged, but also it is very easy to cause a large number of personnel and serious property losses.
Fire rescue is difficult. According to past work experience, petrochemical parks usually have the characteristics of complex fire scenes, not only the fire spreads faster, but also has a greater likelihood, especially it contains a large number of toxic and harmful gases, which can pose a serious threat to the personal safety of fire rescue personnel. For example, corrosive substances in products or materials can cause damage to fire and rescue equipment, damage to personnel clothing, and even burns to rescue personnel. In addition, there may be heavy objects falling and building collapse at the fire scene, which will cause personnel to be killed, and the overall rescue process is more dangerous and more difficult to rescue.
Suggestions and thoughts on the application of drones in fire rescue
Aerial reconnaissance:
Color digital cameras, infrared thermal imagers, GPS locators, anemometers, thermometers and toxic gas detectors can be installed in the nose part of the fire fighting drone. The color digital camera can transmit the fire information of various heights and angles of the fire scene to the ground station receiver in real time through wireless data; The installation of infrared thermal imager can effectively solve the shortcomings of color digital cameras in monitoring targets under extremely harsh conditions, and can effectively control the hidden danger of re-ignition; The installation of GPS locators, anemometers and thermometers, and toxic gas detectors can transmit a large amount of real-time data from the fire scene to the ground receiver through wireless data for in-depth analysis and decision-making. Recommended reading: Firefighting drone application scheme.
Airborne Assisted Fire Suppression:
In the case of transformers, high-voltage lines and other points that are inconvenient for firefighters to climb and approach, and when liquid fire extinguishing agents cannot be used, the UAV can load fire extinguishers and spray fire extinguishing agents at fixed points in the air to extinguish the fire by controlling it from the ground.
Airborne Assisted Rescue:
Add improvised fire rescue devices, such as improvised gas masks and rescue cables, to the drone. When a person is trapped in a room or on the roof of a building, the drone can provide simple rescue equipment for the trapped person on the roof or balcony of the room to assist in the evacuation of the trapped person. On the other hand, the drone can also be designed to be equipped with high-power speakers, which is convenient for ground operators to remotely assist the trapped people in the building to escape and evacuate and self-rescue after obtaining accurate fire information and the distress information of the trapped personnel. Recommended reading: Firefighting drone function application.
Airborne Bright Lighting:
A strong lighting system is set up in the nose of the UAV, which is set in the same direction as the aerial surveillance camera. On the one hand, it can increase the shooting effect in the air through strong light when the light is limited; On the other hand, it can provide lighting for firefighters working at night at the disaster site to achieve functions such as rapid positioning and target determination.
Surveillance Tracking:
In the process of disaster handling, the use of drones for real-time monitoring and tracking can provide accurate changes in the disaster situation. It is convenient for command headquarters at all levels to grasp the dynamic situation of the disaster situation in a timely manner, so as to make rapid and accurate countermeasures.
Post-Disaster Assessment and Reconstruction:
In the aftermath of a fire, post-disaster assessment is just as critical as reconstruction. UAVs can efficiently complete post-disaster assessment work, and provide scientific basis for post-disaster reconstruction through aerial photography and intelligent analysis of disaster areas. In addition, drones can also play an important role in reconstruction work, such as transporting reconstruction materials, monitoring construction progress, etc.
To sum up, drones play an important role in chemical fire rescue work. From real-time monitoring and reconnaissance, rapid and accurate positioning, air delivery of materials, aerial fire extinguishing, air shouting to comfort people, post-disaster assessment and reconstruction to on-site command and dispatch, UAVs can provide strong support for firefighters, improve rescue efficiency, and reduce personnel and property losses. With the continuous development of UAV technology, its application in the field of chemical fire rescue will be more extensive, and it will play a greater role in ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.