MECHANICAL SEAL PIPING PLANS

SINGLE SEAL

PIPING PLAN 2 PIPING PLAN 11 PIPING PLAN 12 PIPING PLAN 13 PIPING PLAN 14
Pump Jacket Discharge Recirculation Discharge Recirculation with Strainer Suction Recirculation Suction and Discharge Recirculation (Vertical)
SP50
FLOW GUARDIAN
n U
 se with single seal or double n Use with single seal or double seal n Use with single seal n Vents air and prevents dry run n Vents air and prevents dry run
PUMP seal to control seal chamber
DISCHARGE PUMP n Increases circulation PUMP n Cools seal n Prevents clogging n Use with single seal or double seal
AWC 14K temperature DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
RESTRICTION n Increases pressure in seal chamber n Increases pressure in seal chamber n Lowers pressure in seal chamber n Prevents clogging
(THROAT) BUSHING n Maintains or elevates box
(OPTIONAL) – Throat bushing optional
HEAT TRANSFER temperature to prevent product n Clean fluids only n Cools seal n Cools seal
FLUID OUT
solidification with polymers, – Solids can erode seal n Clean fluids only
n Reduces seal generated heat n Promotes flow
resins, tars – Solids can erode seal
n An orifice can be used to reduce
– Solids can clog seal when n Use caution with low vapor n Reduces seal generated heat
SEAL CHAMBER JACKET
n Lowers seal chamber temperature flow and pressure
AWC 14K bushing is used pressure liquids
in hot environments RESTRICTION AWC 14K
IN-LINE
n Use caution with low vapor
(THROAT) BUSHING RESTRICTION
PUMP (OPTIONAL) (THROAT) BUSHING STRAINER n An orifice can be used to reduce pressure liquids
SUCTION n Common heat transfer fluids: ORIFICE or
FITTING Y-STRAINER flow and pressure
– Water (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) PUMP PUMP

– Steam DISCHARGE DISCHARGE

– Thermal oils
n Close tolerance throat bushing PUMP
PUMP
is required for optimum efficiency SUCTION SUCTION
PUMP
BACK TO
PUMP
EXTERNAL CAN
SUCTION (OPTIONAL) SUCTION
HEAT TRANSFER
FLUID IN

PIPING PLAN 21 PIPING PLAN 23 PIPING PLAN 32 PIPING PLAN 33H PIPING PLAN 33S
Cooled Discharge Recirculation Cooled Seal Recirculation Clean Flush SpiralTrac™ Version D Type I SpiralTrac™ Version F Type S
SP50 SP50
SHELL SIDE VENT
HEAT EXCHANGER COOLANT n Use with a single seal HEAT EXCHANGER n Usewith a single seal and FLOW GUARDIAN n Use with a single seal n Use with a single seal FLOW GUARDIAN n Use with a single seal
OUT
COOLANT OUT TUBE SIDE VENT pump mechanism n Removes solids
n Cools hot, volatile fluids CLEAN FLUSH n Provides clean fluid to seal n Removes solids CLEAN FLUSH
15 Psi (1 bar)
n Minimizes heat exchanger size 15 Psi (1 bar)
ABOVE MAX SEAL n Seal runs in clean fluid
COOLANT
n Cools seal ABOVE MAX SEAL n Prevents clogging n Seal runs in clean fluid CHAMBER PRESSURE
IN and coolant water usage CHAMBER PRESSURE

n Increases seal chamber pressure COOLANT IN

PUMP n Acceptable flush fluids PUMP
DISCHARGE n Prevents clogging PUMP
DISCHARGE
n Prevents clogging
n Cools seal while pumping DISCHARGE
PUMP 4FT. (1.2 M) – Clean, compatible fluid n Prevents dry running
DISCHARGE n An orifice can be used to control 4FT. (1.2 M) MAXIMUM hot and/or volatile fluids n Removes vapor from seal chamber
PUMP MAXIMUM – Water, if compatible
PRODUCT PRODUCT flow and reduce pressure 1FT. (0,3 M)
OUT IN DISCHARGE MINIMUM
n Use with close tolerance – Clean product n Prevents dry running
CLEAN
INLINE n Use with close tolerance throat/restriction bushing CLEAN
– Downstream additive EXTERNAL
EXTERNAL n No flush required FLUSH
ORIFICE
throat/restriction bushing PRODUCT PRODUCT FLUSH – Carrier solvent
AWC 14K
RESTRICTION
(OPTIONAL) AWC 14K OUT IN n Venting is important AWC 14K SPIRALTRAC D CHECK
RESTRICTION RESTRICTION CHECK SPIRALTRAC F
(THROAT) BUSHING VALVE VALVE
(THROAT) BUSHING (THROAT)
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) BUSHING

INTEGRAL
PUMPING VANES

PUMP PUMP PUMP

PUMP PUMP SUCTION SUCTION SUCTION
SUCTION SUCTION

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DOUBLE SEAL

PIPING PLAN 52 PIPING PLAN 53A Circulation with PIPING PLAN 53B Closed Loop with PIPING PLAN 53C PIPING PLAN 53P Circulation with PIPING PLAN 54DM Circulation with
Circulation with External Buffer Fluid Tank Pressurized External Barrier Fluid Tank Heat Exchanger and Accumulator Heat Exchanger and Piston Accumulator Pressurized External Barrier Fluid Tank Pressurized External Barrier Fluid Source and
Flow Guardian™ DP50
VENT TO COLLECTION
n Use with a double seal OPTIONAL
EXTERNAL
PRESSURE
CHECK n Use with a double seal CHARGE n Use with double seals PRESSURE PRESSURE n Optional thermocouple CHECK n Maintains constant pressure and n Use with a double seal
OPTIONAL VALVE CONNECTION SWITCH VALVE ROTOMETER DP50
n Low pressure buffer fluid,
SOURCE RELIEF
liquid supply to the double seal FLOW GUARDIAN
FILL
FILL n Pressurize barrier fluid ACCUMULATOR n Optional thermocouple VALVE n No foaming n Pressurize barrier fluid
0,7 bar g (10 psig) minimum FLUID PRESSURE 1 – 2 bar g (15 – 30 psig) PISTON MAKE-UP FLUID PRESSURE n External water pressure is set at 1 – 2 bar g (15 – 30 psig)
LEVEL
CHECK PRESSURE LEVEL PRESSURE GAUGE n No foaming ACCUMULATOR VENT PRESSURE n Heat is removed by BARRIER FLUD PRESSURE GAUGE
SWITCH
VALVE GAUGE
n Buffer fluid should be clean,
SWITCH REGULATOR VENT over maximum seal CHECK PRESSURE PRESSURE
VALVE GAUGE REGULATOR 2 bar g (30 psig) over maximum over maximum seal
VENT
(OPTIONAL) VALVE SWITCH GAUGE HEAT an air-cooled or VENT
(OPTIONAL)
BUFFER FLUID TANK chamber pressure EXCHANGER n Heat is removed by HEAT seal chamber pressure chamber pressure
BUFFER FLUID TANK compatible and lubricating PRODUCT PRESSURE EXCHANGER water-cooled heat TO

PRESSURE WITH OPTIONAL PRESSURE WITH OPTIONAL MAKE-UP

an air-cooled or REFERENCE
SEAL
HEAT EXCHANGER SWITCH HEAT EXCHANGER
n Barrier fluid should BARRIER FLUID exchanger n Initial
tank level is set through CLEAN BARRIER n DP50 provides inboard
SWITCH n Buffer fluid pressure lower PUMP
CHECK water-cooled heat PUMP
PUMP
FLUID IN
than seal chamber pressure PUMP be clean, compatible VALVE PUMP
the external water pressure line DISCHARGE seal leak detection,
PUMP
DISCHARGE 4 FT.
DISCHARGE exchanger DISCHARGE
n Tracks product pressure DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE 4 FT.
(1,2 M) and lubricating pressure regulation
(1,2 M)
n Seal venting is important PRODUCT
CHECK MAKE-UP in seal chamber 4 FT. n Pressurize tank to 1,7 bar g
MAX.
MAX. n Accumulator sizing VALVE BARRIER FLUID (1,2 M) CLEAN BARRIER and flow control
n Provides clean fluid to OUT
MAX. (25 psig) over maximum FLUID OUT
n Use long sweeps in crucial PRODUCT n Maintains constant FROM
1 FT. COOLANT COOLANT the inboard seal faces seal chamber pressure with a SEAL
n Barrier fluid should
1 FT. COOLANT COOLANT
tubing bends
OUT
pressure on the 1 FT. COOLANT COOLANT
(0,3 M) INLET OUTLET
(0,3 M) INLET OUTLET n Maintains constant (0,3 M) INLET OUTLET regulated gas pad, then isolate be clean, compatible
MIN. MIN. n Use long sweeps in circulation system MIN.
PRODUCT TEMPERATURE pressure on the PRODUCT TEMPERATURE gas pressure and lubricating
tubing bends IN INDICATOR
IN INDICATOR
circulation system
n Tank is then charged with n Provides clean fluid to
PUMP
COOLANT COOLANT PUMP COOLANT COOLANT PUMP
regulated external water pressure PUMP
SUCTION
inboard seal faces
PUMP IN OUT SUCTION IN OUT
PUMP SUCTION SUCTION
SUCTION
SUCTION
n System operates with a constant
external water pressure

QUENCH GAS

PIPING PLAN 62 PIPING PLAN 74

Quench Externally Supplied Barrier Gas
2810 HEAVY-DUTY
MODULAR DOUBLE SEAL
PUMP n Use with a single seal BYPASS PRESSURE n Use with a non-volatile gas
SWITCH CONTROL
DISCHARGE VALVE
10

n Prevents coking, crystallization n Provide gas at 1,7 bar g (25 psig)

CLEAN EXTERNAL
5

QUENCH IN above seal chamber pressure

n Low pressure only 0

PRESSURE PRESSURE
SWITCH GAUGE
GAS n Venting of the seal chamber may
n Cleans atmospheric side of seal faces FLOWMETER
FILTERS 2μ
be required prior to start-up
FLOW
n Common quench fluids: PUMP SWITCH
– steam
– water
DISCHARGE
FLUSH PRESSURE
n Use Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide or
Compressed Air 442 ™ AND 442C ™
SPLIT
(OPTIONAL) MONITORING ISOLATION CHECK
PUMP – nitrogen (OPTIONAL) VALVE VALVE n Zero emmissions and leakage
SUCTION
to atmosphere
MECHANICAL 1810
SEALS HEAVY-DUTY
MODULAR
170 SLURRY SINGLE SEAL
PUMP
SUCTION
DRAIN OUT
4400 GAS SEAL SINGLE SEAL
IN GLAND
CONTROL SYSTEM

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