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Tank cleaning with the highest safety standards
Professional cleaning of a tank containing a highly reactive product: At BUCHEN UmweltService, occupational safety comes first
No routine, no leeway, zero errors – what industrial cleaning really means: BUCHEN UmweltService Nord demonstrated this at the beginning of 2025 at the Stade Chemical Park, on an ND-521-A tank containing a highly reactive product. The tank was emptied under a nitrogen atmosphere to eliminate any risk of ignition. At the same time, a gas scrubber cleaned the exhaust gases so that no emissions were released into the environment.
Safety is the top priority in industrial cleaning
The whole project required the highest safety standards, comprehensive monitoring and the use of ‘no man entry’ technology. For the first time, a digital Visic manhole guard was used as an additional, innovative safety component. The safety and implementation concept also included a complete black-and-white airlock, a temporary safety infrastructure with breathing air supply, and close environmental monitoring and documentation. And the approximately 700 cubic metres of cleaning fluid? It was temporarily stored and then disposed of properly.
Tank cleaning? No question about it. A must.
Explosion hazards, toxic vapours, material damage: what sounds like an extreme scenario is a very real challenge in industry. Even the smallest residues inside a tank can react unpredictably – sometimes with explosive results. Or they can contaminate the next product and release toxic gases. At the same time, aggressive residues attack tank walls and pipes, promoting corrosion and material fatigue. That is why professional cleaning is required by law – and technically indispensable. Especially with sensitive media, cleaning is crucial for safety, plant condition and process quality. BUCHEN therefore always thinks ahead: down to the last detail.
„My vision: to establish BUCHEN UmweltService Nord as an established player in the north – with strong teams, new business areas and a clearly practised safety culture. And to further develop REYM as an innovative service provider – bigger, more visible, closer to new customers and locations.“
Timo Gerken
Timo Gerken, Regional Manager BUCHEN UmweltService and Managing Director REYM GmbH
Timo Gerken
Timo Gerken oversaw the tank project and, since 1 January 2025, has been the new Regional Manager of BUCHEN UmweltService Nord and Managing Director of REYM GmbH. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, he brings technical expertise, leadership skills and strategic vision to the further development of the service portfolio.
The portfolio: from cleaning above-ground and underground storage tanks to specialised chemical-technical cleaning and fully automated ‘non-man-entry’ processes. State-of-the-art technologies such as remote-controlled crawler systems, activated carbon filters and gas scrubbing systems are used to protect the environment and employees from emissions. The range of services is complemented by real-time gas detection, Ex zone management and continuous emission monitoring.
Your contact person:
Timo Gerken
BUCHEN UmweltService GmbH // Region Nord // Standort Stade
T +49 4141 9208-12
M +49 151 17872539
timo.gerken@buchen.net
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