Vacuum machines for the petrochemical industry
In the petrochemical industry, safety, continuity and operational reliability are essential. Naaktgeboren develops vacuum machines for safely and efficiently vacuuming up, transporting and discharging materials during cleaning, maintenance and process work. From tank and process vessel cleaning and catalyst handling to turnarounds and emergencies.
Applications in the petrochemical industry
Within the petrochemical industry, vacuum technology is used for a wide range of cleaning, maintenance and material handling work. Both during routine operations and during planned maintenance shutdowns and emergencies.
Tank & process vessel cleaning
For vacuuming out and cleaning tanks and process vessels. Sludge, residual product and other remaining materials can be vacuumed up and removed, so that installations can be prepared for inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Catalyst handling & reactor maintenance
For vacuuming up, removing and discharging or moving catalyst material in a controlled manner. Vacuum technology is also used for vacuuming out reactors and process vessels, removing residual material and supporting reactor maintenance and maintenance shutdowns. Our machines can also be built for working under nitrogen when pyrophoric materials are involved.
Shutdowns & turnarounds
During shutdowns and turnarounds, work has to be carried out within a planned time window. Vacuum technology is used to empty installations, remove product and residual material and carry out cleaning work in preparation for maintenance and inspection.
Product, sludge & liquid removal
For vacuuming up and removing product residues, sludge and liquids from process installations. Depending on the application, material can be disposed of, moved or recovered.
Emergencies & spills
In the event of leaks, spills and other incidents, rapid intervention may be necessary. Vacuum technology is used to vacuum up spilled liquids, product and contaminated substances and remove them in a controlled manner. Our machines are also used to transport ADR materials safely.
The right machine starts with the application
No two applications are the same. The material, the work and the conditions on site determine which machine and configuration are most suitable. That is why we look at the application first, and then at the technology it requires.
What needs to be vacuumed up?
The type of material and its properties are decisive in the choice of machine and configuration. Think, for example, of dry materials, liquids, oil residues or chemical products, dust or sludge.
What does the job require?
The quantity of material, the required capacity, the suction distance and the working method also help determine what is technically needed.
What needs to happen to the material?
Material does not always just need to be disposed of. Depending on the application, it can be discharged, moved or recovered for further processing.
Where will the machine be used?
The working environment places demands on aspects such as accessibility, safety and the build of the machine.
Based on these factors, we determine which machine and configuration best suit the application.
Machines for the petrochemical industry
Depending on the material, the application and the working environment, a different machine or configuration may be required.
Frequently asked questions about vacuum technology in the petrochemical industry
Which materials can be removed from tanks and process installations using vacuum technology?
Vacuum technology can be used to remove a wide range of materials, including product residues, dry materials, sludge and liquids. Which machine and configuration are suitable depends on the properties of the material, the quantity and the conditions within the installation.
Can vacuum technology be used to empty and clean tanks and process vessels?
Yes. Vacuum technology can be used to remove residual product, sludge, liquids and other remaining materials from tanks and process vessels. This allows an installation to be prepared for further cleaning, inspection or maintenance.
How is vacuum technology used in catalyst handling and reactor maintenance?
Vacuum technology can be used to remove catalyst material from reactors and process vessels and to vacuum up residual material during maintenance work. Depending on the process and the material, the catalyst can then be discharged in a controlled manner or processed further.
How is vacuum technology used during a shutdown or turnaround?
During a shutdown or turnaround, vacuum technology can be used to empty and clean process installations and to remove or move product and residual material. The work is tailored to the installation, the material and the available maintenance window.
Can vacuumed product or catalyst material be discharged or recovered in a controlled manner?
Depending on the material, the application and the chosen machine configuration, vacuumed material can be discharged, moved or recovered for further processing in a controlled manner. The desired next step for the material is therefore taken into account when determining the right machine and configuration.
Discuss your application
Not every petrochemical application calls for the same machine. Discuss your application with our specialists and find out which machine and configuration best suit your work.
Discuss your application