14.01.2010

Flow Line: Active Storage with Approval

The storage of hazardous materials has been defined for decades and is specified in various legal tests such as the Occupational Safety Regulations (BetrSichV) or the Technical Regulations for Flammable Liquids (TRbF). Clearly formulated definitions of active and passive storage exist. However, the solutions implemented in practice often differ from the legal requirements. Standardized solutions are difficult to find, especially for the active storage of smaller quantities in the working space, e.g. a 200 litre drum of flammable liquid.
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