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13.10.2023  |  1902x
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Rapid-response silo cleaning with specialized BinDrill machinery

Silo cleaning expertise in emergency situation in Germany

BUCHEN-ICS, equipped with specialized silo cleaning BinDrill® machinery, recently demonstrated the prowess of this technology in a critical scenario—a rapid-response silo cleaning operation following a fiery incident in northern Germany.
Last year, a silo in northern Germany containing approximately 80 tons of rapeseed succumbed to a devastating fire, demanding immediate attention. To avert potential explosion risks, the local fire department employed a nitrogen gas flooding strategy. Once the fire was subdued, the challenging task of silo cleaning while prioritizing safety emerged. Seeking expertise, the silo owner reached out to BUCHEN-ICS, known for its proficiency in nitrogen atmosphere operations and specialized silo cleaning. Responding swiftly, our team of experts mobilized on-site, prepared to address the emergency around the clock.
The tailored solution for our client involved a multi-faceted approach:

Multi-faceted solution:

  1. BinDrill® system application: Utilizing our advanced silo cleaning equipment, we deployed the BinDrill® system to eliminate blockages from the silo outlets. This facilitated the efficient drainage of burnt material through the silo’s conveying system. Notably, the BinDrill® method, expertly drills through bridged material, effectively navigating depths of up to 45 meters.
  2. Vacuum suction unit: Residual materials were effectively suctioned using our vacuum suction unit, directing them to designated containers in an environmentally friendly manner.
  3. Nitrogen-filled environment safety measures: Our team manually extracted tough and burnt rapeseed residues from specific compartments, ensuring their safety in the nitrogen-filled environment. Specially designed anti-panic helmets, equipped with a breathing system connected to our external Life Support System, guaranteed maximum safety. This comprehensive system incorporated features such as video cameras for monitoring, continuous air quality checks, and communication tools for the crew.
The entire emergency operation, including manual extraction, was completed within an impressive 14 days, rendering the silo operational once again.

Conclusion:

BUCHEN-ICS stands as a beacon of reliability and trust in the realm of silo cleaning and nitrogen atmosphere operations across Europe. This successful emergency operation exemplifies our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions, ensuring the safety of personnel, and swiftly restoring operations in critical scenarios. When it comes to safeguarding operations, BUCHEN-ICS is the steadfast partner you can rely on.

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BUCHEN-ICS GmbH
BUCHEN-ICS GmbH
Blocked silos? We let your bulk flow. With our mobile silo cleaning systems - without entry. BUCHEN-ICS is one of the leading international providers of catalyst handling, silo cleaning, as well as chemical cleaning and decontamination. The silo cleaning service provided by BUCHEN-ICS is a highly specialized service for contaminated and clogged bulk material containers, which is performed without the need for personnel entry. Regardless of the type of bulk material - whether it’s coal, fertilizer, gypsum, cement, grain, animal feed, salt, or clay - it eventually accumulates on the container walls or clumps together. This contamination affects the container and reduces material flow and available storage capacity. Using the mobile silo cleaning systems BinDrill®, BinWhip®, and Cardox®, BUCHEN experts eliminate any form of contamination in silos up to 45 meters deep, without having to enter the containers and without potentially contaminating the bulk material. The cleaning equipment for mobile silo cleaning is antistatic, spark-proof, and meets even the strict safety standards and hygiene regulations of the chemical and food industries. The modular design of the equipment allows for quick installation on the container and adaptation to individual container sizes. Personnel entry into the silo is never necessary during the cleaning. At BUCHEN-ICS, you benefit from state-of-the-art technologies and our 45 years of experience in turnaround and projects.
Last update: 06.03.2024

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