Oil tank and fuel depot protection against UAVs
Engineering solutions for passive protection of Tanks and Fuel Storage Facilities
Vertical steel tanks (VST), fuel depots, and petroleum storage facilities are among the most vulnerable elements of fuel and energy infrastructure when exposed to threats involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and FPV drones.
SZ PROSPECT specializes in the design of protective enclosing structures (PES) intended for the passive protection of tanks and technological infrastructure against UAV-related threats.
Engineering solutions are developed in accordance with SP 542 requirements, taking into account site-specific conditions, tank category, technological processes, and operating environment.
SZ PROSPECT specializes in the design of protective enclosing structures (PES) intended for the passive protection of tanks and technological infrastructure against UAV-related threats.
Engineering solutions are developed in accordance with SP 542 requirements, taking into account site-specific conditions, tank category, technological processes, and operating environment.
Protection of Oil Tanks Against UAV Threats
If tanks or oil storage facilities are struck by UAVs, the consequences may include:
FPV drones with contact-triggered detonation mechanisms are especially dangerous, as are UAVs capable of attacking facilities at low altitude.
Where active countermeasure systems are limited by site-specific conditions, passive drone protection based on protective enclosing structures becomes an effective safety solution.
- damage to tank walls
- ignition of petroleum products
- damage to technological equipment
- disruption of infrastructure operations
- secondary damaging effects
FPV drones with contact-triggered detonation mechanisms are especially dangerous, as are UAVs capable of attacking facilities at low altitude.
Where active countermeasure systems are limited by site-specific conditions, passive drone protection based on protective enclosing structures becomes an effective safety solution.
PES Design for Oil Tanks and Fuel Depots
SZ PROSPECT develops design solutions for:
PES design can be developed for tanks of different capacities, from small storage facilities to vertical steel tanks with a capacity of up to 100,000 m³.
The structures may include anti-drone nets, load-bearing steel frameworks, and passive protection elements designed to reduce the risk of damage caused by UAV impact.
- standalone vertical steel tanks
- tank farms
- fuel depots
- fuel storage facilities
- technological sites of the fuel and energy sector
PES design can be developed for tanks of different capacities, from small storage facilities to vertical steel tanks with a capacity of up to 100,000 m³.
The structures may include anti-drone nets, load-bearing steel frameworks, and passive protection elements designed to reduce the risk of damage caused by UAV impact.
How Protective Structures Work
The main purpose of protective enclosing structures is not only to intercept unmanned aircraft systems, but also to reduce the probability of warhead detonation upon contact with the protective system.
Design solutions may include:
Each solution is selected individually, depending on tank configuration, distances between facilities, and the overall infrastructure layout.
Design solutions may include:
- protective anti-drone capture nets
- impact load distribution elements
- structures for localizing possible impact effects
Each solution is selected individually, depending on tank configuration, distances between facilities, and the overall infrastructure layout.
Compliance with SP 542 and Industry Requirements
Design work is carried out in accordance with:
The PES design methodology used by SZ PROSPECT has passed relevant technical reviews and is applied in the development of solutions for critical infrastructure facilities.
More about regulatory requirements
- SP 542
- requirements for technical modernization of facilities
- industry-specific regulatory documents
- operational requirements for fuel and energy infrastructure
The PES design methodology used by SZ PROSPECT has passed relevant technical reviews and is applied in the development of solutions for critical infrastructure facilities.
More about regulatory requirements
Advantages of Passive UAV Protection
The designed solutions make it possible to:
- protect facilities from UAVs without affecting equipment operation
- integrate PES into existing infrastructure
- carry out technical modernization without interrupting core processes
- adapt solutions to different types of tanks and fuel depots
- improve facility resilience against threats from FPV drones and UAS
Design Stages
The design process includes:
Design timelines are determined individually, depending on the scale of the facility and the complexity of its infrastructure.
- analysis of the facility and source data
- development of project documentation
- calculation of loads and protection parameters
- preparation of solutions for approvals and expert reviews
Design timelines are determined individually, depending on the scale of the facility and the complexity of its infrastructure.
Areas of Application
SZ PROSPECT design solutions are used for:
Completed projects
- fuel depots
- tank farms
- fuel and lubricant storage facilities
- oil and gas sector enterprises
- fuel and energy infrastructure facilities
Completed projects
Design of Protective Systems for Oil Tanks
SZ PROSPECT designs protective enclosing structures for fuel storage facilities and tank infrastructure, taking into account safety requirements, operating conditions, and applicable regulatory documents.
