GP 10-01-03 Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps March 2005

Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal

and Rotary Pumps
GP 10-01-03

Scope
1) [I] This Global Practice (GP) covers pump mechanical seals and sealing systems regardless of size,
pressure, temperature or fluid of application.
2) [I] All requirements specified in this GP are additions to those of API STD 682-1 (first edition,
October 1994), unless specifically noted as exceptions. Section numbers in this GP which do not
appear in API STD 682-1 are new paragraphs.
3) [I] An asterisk (*) indicates that a decision by Purchaser is required or that additional information is
furnished by Purchaser.
4) [I] A bullet (•) is shown in API STD 682-1, indicating that a Purchaser decision is required.

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Table of Contents

Table of Figures ............................................................................................................ 3

1. Required References ............................................................................................ 4

1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices ................................... 4
1.2. ExxonMobil Data Sheets .............................................................................. 4
1.3. API–American Petroleum Institute................................................................ 4
1.4. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers ..................................... 4
2. Additional Requirements...................................................................................... 4
2.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices ................................... 5
3. Revisions to API Standard 682 ............................................................................ 5

Modifications to Section 1: General ........................................................................... 5

Modifications to Section 2: Seal Design .................................................................... 5

Modifications to Section 3: Materials ......................................................................... 7

Modification to Section 4: Accessories...................................................................... 7

Modifications to Section 5: Instrumentation............................................................ 14

Modifications to Section 7: Manufacturer Data ....................................................... 15

Record of Change ....................................................................................................... 16

Attachment: Purpose Codes Definitions.................................................................. 17

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Table of Figures

Figure 1: Bracing Design............................................................................................. 8

Figure 2: Unpressurized Dual Seal with Buffer Fluid System (API Plan 52) ......... 11

Figure 3: Reservoir Vent Connections ..................................................................... 12

Figure 4: Pressurized Dual Seal with Barrier Fluid System (API Plan 53)............. 13

Figure 5: Collection System for Single Seal with Contacting Backup Seal .......... 14

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1. Required References
[I] This Section lists Practices and Standards that are generically referenced and assumed to be a part of
this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, use the latest edition.

1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 03-12-01 Valve Selection
GP 18-12-01 Positive Material Identification

1.2. ExxonMobil Data Sheets

ExxonMobil Data ExxonMobil Data Sheet Home Page
Sheets
T100103C01 Category 1 & 2 Seals - Mechanical Seal Data Sheet for Centrifugal &
Rotary Pumps - Customary Units
T100103C02 Category 3 Seals - Mechanical Seal Data Sheet for Centrifugal & Rotary
Pumps - Customary Units
T100103M01 Category 1 & 2 Seals - Mechanical Seal Data Sheet for Centrifugal &
Rotary Pumps - Metric (S.I.) Units
T100103M02 Category 3 Seals - Mechanical Seal Data Sheet for Centrifugal & Rotary
Pumps - Metric (S.I.) Units

1.3. API–American Petroleum Institute

API STD 682-1 Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps First Edition,
October 1994

1.4. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME SEC VIII D1 BPVC Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels -
Division 1

2. Additional Requirements
* [I] The following GP shall be used with this Practice as specified by Purchaser.

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2.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 18-10-01 Additional Requirements for Materials

3. Revisions to API Standard 682

All headings contained herein correspond to paragraph numbering within API STD 682-1, first edition,
December 1994, and reflect additions, substitutions, modifications, and deletions. All provisions not
modified or deleted remain in force.

Modifications to Section 1: General

1.1.1.e. Addition: Vendor Qualification
[R] Seals and sealing systems rated over 500 psig (34.5 barg), sealing liquids above 500°F (260°C) or
below 32°F (0°C) or with a balance diameter equal to or greater than 4 in. (100 mm) and all dual seals
regardless of service shall be supplied by vendors qualified by experience to manufacture the units
proposed. To qualify, Vendor must have at least two seals of comparable tangential speed, pressure,
temperature, and fluid properties. These seals must have been in service for at least one year and be
performing satisfactorily.

1.2.a. Addition: Alternative Designs

* [R] Where Vendor qualification requirement of Paragraph 1.1.1e prevents the application of the latest
technology, Vendor shall submit to the purchaser an alternative proposal incorporating such features for
review and approval by the Owner's Engineer. The proposal shall specifically identify the
undemonstrated features and state their advantages.

Modifications to Section 2: Seal Design

2.1.5. Exception: Standard Seal Types and Arrangements
[R] Balanced outer seals are preferred.

2.1.6. Addition: Standard Seal Types and Arrangements

a) * [R] Pressurized dual seals which cannot be operated at rated barrier pressure with atmospheric
pressure in the pump require approval by the Owner’s Engineer.
b) [I] Pressurized dual seals using a gas or vapor as the barrier fluid are acceptable alternatives to
liquid barrier designs and shall also meet the requirements of Paragraph 2.1.6a.

2.3.6. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

[I] Operation of a pressurized dual seal (Arrangement 3) with rated barrier fluid pressure and ambient
pressure in the pump shall be considered when determining stress levels.

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2.3.9. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

a) [R] Mechanical seal gland plates shall be furnished with a connection to permit measurement of
seal chamber pressure during normal operation when a connection is not provided on the seal
chamber directly. The seal chamber external vent if provided may be used for this purpose.
b) When a pressure measurement port is provided in the gland it shall be directed to an area of the
seal chamber and not the area used for distribution of flush fluid. When inclusion of this second
port restricts the flow area for flush distribution or may otherwise negatively impact seal face
cooling/flushing the design shall be submitted to Purchaser for review and approval of the
Owner's Engineer.

2.3.10. Exception: Seal Chambers and Glands

[O], [R] Seal chamber conditions of pressure and temperature shall meet the seal vendor's requirements
for satisfactory margin to vaporization with a minimum margin of 25 psi (1.72 bar). Where special
provisions must be added to the pump or seal (such as floating throat bushings, coolers or hydropaded
faces) to meet the required conditions the special provisions shall be submitted to Purchaser for review
and approval of the Owner's Engineer.

2.3.11. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

[R] For single seals with stationary flexible elements, the flush inlet arrangement shall be designed to
avoid erosion of the stationary seal elements.

2.3.16. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

[O], [M] Gland plates for Arrangement 1 seals shall be furnished with flush inlet, quench inlet and drain
connections as a minimum.

2.3.18.1. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

[O], [R] Unless specified otherwise, for vertical pumps utilizing any flush plan other than 02, 23, 53 or
54, the specified port for the inner seal shall be used to connect a plan 13 flush in addition to the specified
flush. The orifice shall be sized to allow free removal of vapor without significantly affecting seal
chamber pressure. When the port is used as the barrier/buffet fluid exit of a dual seal, the orifice and
valve shall be eliminated.

2.3.20.a. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

* [I] Floating bushings shall be carbon.

2.3.20.b. Exception: Seal Chambers and Glands

Alternative secondary devices will be specified by Purchaser.

2.3.20.c. Addition: Seal Chambers and Glands

Contacting (dry running) backup seals and non contacting abeyant backup seals shall not be used for
pumping temperatures above 350°F (176°C) unless a Plan 21, 23 or 32 cool flush is used to avoid coking
and the need for steam quench.

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2.7.5.5. Addition: Welding

[S] PWHT is required for all carbon and ferritic alloy steel pressure-containing components that are
welded and/or weld repaired, when the weldment is exposed to a process containing wet H2S. The
PWHT procedure outlined in the ASME SEC VIII D1, Paragraphs UW-40, UW-49, UH-32, and UCS-56
shall be followed, except that the notes in Tables UHA-32 and UCS-56 to not apply. All welds,
regardless of type or size, that are exposed to wet H2S shall be PWHT at a minimum temperature of
1150°F (620°C). External attachments or seal welded threaded connections on P-1 Group 1 and 2
materials do not require PWHT.

2.8. Exception: Low Temperature

[I] Impact requirements shall be per GP 18-10-01 for the specified Critical Exposure Temperature
(CET).

Modifications to Section 3: Materials

3.2.3. Exception: Seal Faces
* [R] The mating ring shall be tungsten carbide when this is the vendor standard material (such as for
designs utilizing a stationary flexible element and pumps operating above 3600 rpm). Use of a rotating
mating ring made of silicon carbide for pusher seals and all seals operating above 3600 rpm shall be
approved by the Owner's Engineer.

3.2.4. Exception: Seal Faces

* [I] Alternate face materials will be specified.

3.5.4. Exception: Seal Faces

* [R], [M] Secondary sealing element selection, e.g., elastomers and gaskets, shall be based on the
maximum temperature specified.

Modification to Section 4: Accessories

4.1.1.a. Addition: Auxiliary Piping Systems
* [R] Auxiliary process piping shall be provided with a minimum corrosion allowance of 0.050 in. (1.3
mm) unless otherwise specified.

4.1.1.c.1. Exception: Auxiliary Piping Systems, Cooling Water

[I] Cooling water piping less than 3 in. NPS shall be galvanized per Table 6, Group III, Optional. Piping
3 in. NPS or greater shall be per Table 6, Group III, Standard. Fabricated joints ≥2 in. shall be flanged.
Gaskets and flange bolting shall be per Table 6, Group II.

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4.1.5. Exception: Auxiliary Piping Systems

[R], [M] Seal flush system auxiliary piping over 1 in. NPS shall be seamless steel piping per Table 6.
Auxiliary piping for seal flush systems for sizes 1 in. NPS and smaller, and barrier/buffer fluid piping
shall be as follows:
a) Group I service which connects directly between the seal gland(s) and any point on the pump
casing or pump flanges shall be seamless tubing per Table 6. An example is API Flush Plan 11.
b) Group 1 service which connects directly between the seal gland and any point not on the pump
casing or pump flanges or does not connect to the seal gland at either end shall be seamless piping
per Table 6 with the exception of barrier and buffer fluid lines per Paragraph 4.1.5.c. Examples
are API Flush Plan 21 and 23 arrangements.
c) Auxiliary piping connecting the barrier or buffer fluid reservoir to the seal gland(s) or seal
chamber connection shall be a minimum of 3/4 in., 0.065 wall seamless tubing meeting the
material requirements of Table 6.

4.1.7. Exception: Auxiliary Piping Systems

g) [I].Valved piping vent and drain connections shall be braced and supplied with threaded, non-seal
welded round head plugs per ASME B16.11.
h) [S] Bracing design shall be as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Bracing Design

EQUIPMENT WALL TWO PLANE GUSSETING
EQUIPMENT WALL (APPROX. 90° APART)
PLUG (NOT TWO PLANE
GENERAL NOTE:
SEALWELDED) GUSSETING
BRACING DETAIL
APPLICABLE TO EXTENDED
BODY TYPE VALVE, OR 8 in,
COMPACT BODY VALVE MAX.
PLUS NIPPLE (AS (200 mm)
ILLUSTRATED).
1/2 in.
(12 mm) MAX.

PLUG
9 in. MIN. DISTANCE TO SATISFY
(NOT SEALWELDED)
MAX.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
(225 mm)
ACCEPTABLE BRACING DESIGN FOR
EQUIPMENT ONLY WHERE PIPE BEND NECESSARY.

NOTES:
(1) Gusseting material for welded gussets shall be of the same nominal chemistry as the connected parts except that
carbon steel may be used for gusseting P-1, P-3, P-4, and P-5 materials.
(2) Connections shall be braced in two planes with gussets having a minimum thickness of 3/16 in. (5 mm), minimum
width 3/4 in. (19 mm) as shown above.
(*3) Gusset attachment welds to a pressure boundary shall be postweld heat treated (PWHT) whenever: (1) PWHT is
required for all welds, based on service conditions (see 2.7.5.5). (2) PWHT is required in the alloy steel components
to which the attachment is to be made, based on ASME B31.3 PWHT criteria for buttwelds in alloy steel materials -
whether or not buttwelds are used in the assembly.
(*4) Proposals to use clamped or bolted gusset designs shall be submitted to purchaser for approval by the Owner's
Engineer.
(*5) Bracing design for piping connections requiring double block valves shall be submitted to purchaser for approval by
the Owner's Engineer.
(6) Nipples used to fabricate connections shall be less than 6 in. (150 mm) long.

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4.1.8. Addition: Auxiliary Piping Systems

a) [M] Unions shall not be used in any hydrocarbon (including lubricating oil) or steam services.
b) [I] The centerline radius of pipe bends shall be a minimum of 5 times the nominal pipe diameter.
c) [S] All threaded connections not requiring later removal shall be seal welded in accordance with
Paragraph 4.1.18.

4.1.18.a. Exception: Auxiliary Piping Systems

[M] Round-headed plugs in accordance with ASME B16.11 are required.

4.1.18.b. Addition: Auxiliary Piping Systems

Plugs in threaded connections which do not require later removal shall be seal welded per Paragraph c.

4.1.18.c. Addition: Auxiliary Piping Systems

Seal welding of all threaded plugs and connections shall be as follows:
1) Connections requiring seal welding shall be made up without the use of sealing compounds or PTFE
tape. All cutting oil used shall be removed prior to assembly. After the joint has been tightened to
full thread engagement, the seal welding shall cover all exposed threads or 1/4 in. (6 mm) minimum.
2) Seal welding shall be done with electrodes not to exceed 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) in diameter, using an
amperage in the low range to avoid distortion of the connection or part being welded. If the piping
requires PWHT following welding, seal welding shall be given the necessary heat treatment as well.

4.2.2. Addition
* [O], [M] Piping supplying external flushing liquid to pump mechanical seals shall be provided with the
following features as a minimum, to be furnished by Purchaser or Vendor, as specified:
a) Separate hand control valve and flow indicator for flow regulation to each seal chamber stuffing
box, and close clearance injection point, with the valve located downstream from the indicator.
b) Block valve in each supply lateral upstream from the flow regulation devices.
c) Check valve in each supply lateral downstream from the flow regulation and flow indicating
devices.

4.4.3. Addition
[I] Sight flow indicators shall be provided at each cooling water outlet.

4.5.3.3. Addition: Seal Flush Coolers

[O], [R] The minimum tubing schedule shall be 3/4 in. 0.065 wall 300 series stainless steel. Vendor shall
be responsible to ensure the tubing material is compatible with the flush and pumped fluids.

4.5.3.6. Addition: Seal Flush Coolers

[O], [R] Materials for self flushing liquid coolers shall be per the following:
Cooling Media Tube Coil Casing (or Shell)
Fresh water Type 316 stainless steel or Monel Carbon steel

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Salt or brackish water Monel Carbon steel

Air Type 316 stainless steel with
aluminum or stainless steel fins

4.5.4.1. Addition: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

[I] Reservoirs and buffer/barrier systems shall also be supplied in accordance with Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5
of this GP.

4.5.4.1.2. Exception: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

[R] Structural members which are weak in torsion (such as I-beams or channels) shall be reinforced with
a 1/8 in. (3 mm) minimum plate stitch welded to the member to make a box or rectangular cross section on
at least one side of the member.

4.5.4.1.4. Addition: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

[R] Elbows are not permitted in barrier/buffer fluid lines.

4.5.4.1.5.a. Addition: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

[O] Filling systems supplied by Seal Vendor shall be designed such that the reverse pressure capability of
the seal is not exceeded when filling the reservoir.

4.5.4.1.8. Exception: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

* [I] Unless otherwise specified, instrumentation and arrangement of the reservoir shall be as follows:
a) For unpressurized dual seals per Figure 2 and Figure 3, “Standard Vent Arrangement.”
b) For pressurized dual seals per Figure 4.
c) For single seals utilizing a contacting, dry running backup seal and where 100 percent of the
pumped fluid vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature, per Figure 3, “Standard
Vent Arrangement” with a line connecting the seal gland drain to the inlet of the orifice shown.
Alternative arrangements such as routing the gland drain to a safe location shall be specified by
Owner.
d) For single seals utilizing a contacting, dry running backup seal and where 100 percent of the
pumped fluid does not vaporize at atmospheric pressure and minimum ambient temperature, per
Figure 5 and Figure 3 “Standard Vent Arrangement.”

4.5.4.3.5. Addition: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

[I] The Normal Liquid Level (NLL), Low Liquid Level (LLL), and High Liquid Level (HLL) shall be
clearly marked on the level gauge with a tag, engraving, stamping, or other permanent method.

4.5.4.3.9. Addition: Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs

a) [I] Fill, vent, instrumentation (other than level and thermowells) and drain connections shall be
valved. Gate valves in accordance with GP 03-12-01 shall be used.
b) [I] Valved piping connections shall be braced per Paragraph 4.1.7.
c) [I] Threaded connections not required shall be plugged per Paragraph 4.1.18. Plugs not requiring
later removal shall be seal welded per Paragraph 4.1.18.
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Figure 2: Unpressurized Dual Seal with Buffer Fluid System (API Plan 52)
TO COLLECTION SYSTEM. ¾ in. (19 mm) MIN.
SEE FIGURE 2
PI NOTE (3)

FILL/VENT

LEVEL LHA PHA NOTE (3) (4)

MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL
NORMAL LIQUID GAUGE
LHA WHEN SPECIFIED
LEVEL
LLA SEE NOTE (5)
MINIMUM LIQUID LEVEL NOTE (3)

PROVIDE SUPPORT
NOTE (2)
FOR RESERVOIR

SEAL FLUSH ¾ in. (19 mm)

PIPING MIN.
NOTE (1)

NOTE (1)
NOTE (7)
CW
SEAL CHAMBER CW
OUT
GLAND IN
PUMPAGE ATMOSPHERE

SHAFT
COLD NOTE (6)

NOTE (2)

NOTE (7) 3/4 in. (19 mm) MIN.

NOTES:
(1) Reservoir design including relative elevations for all components and instrumentation shall be per API STD 682 and this
Practice. Block valves shown are within the reservoir vendor's scope of supply and shall be installed, braced and seal
welded in accordance with this Practice. Switches and indicators shown are within reservoir vendor's scope of supply.
(2) Lines between the reservoir and seal gland shall conform to API STD 682 and this Practice regarding size, material, slope,
and prohibition of fittings.
(3) Low Level Alarm (LLA), High Pressure Alarm (PHA), and Pressure Indicator (PI) required for all installations. All alarm
initiators for each reservoir shall be connected in parallel to indicate common trouble alarm for each pump. Annunciators
shall be located at local or remote panels as specified.
(4) Unless otherwise specified, pressure switch shall be set to alarm at 10 psig (69 kPa) and rising.
(5) When specified, a High Level Alarm (LHA) shall be installed. Reasons for installing a High Level Alarm include:
(a) Aqueous or acid services where fluid will not activate pressure alarm or knowing of fluid presence is important.
(b) Normal filling of reservoir with pumpage when the vapor pressure of the pumped fluid is below 14.7 psia at 60°F (15°C).
(c) Normal filling of the reservoir when the vapor pressure of the pumped fluid is above 14.7 psia at 60°F (15°C) but less
than 20% of the volume of liquid leaked turns to vapor at atmospheric pressure and 60°F (15°C).
(d) When pump suction pressure is below 25 psig (175 kPa).
(e) When the minimum ambient temperature to which the pump will be exposed is low enough to cause condensation of
leakage that would be vapor if the pump were operating.
(f) To detect overfilling of the reservoir when replenishing the buffer fluid.
(6) Owner shall specify intended disposition of reservoir drain and any piping required. The purchaser shall reconfirm the
intended disposition in writing with the Owner for each service.
(7) When specified, valves may be installed in the inlet and outlet lines.

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Figure 3: Reservoir Vent Connections

NOTE (2)
SLOPE
NOTE (2)
SLOPE

NOTE (4)
NOTE (2) COLLECTION
SLOPE HEADER

PUMP ROW HEADER OR

COLLECTION HEADER LATERAL

DRAIN
NOTE (6)
NOTE (4)

1/8 in. (3 mm) 1/8 in. (3 mm)

SPEC BREAK
NOTE (3)
NOTE
NOTE (5)
(5)

BARRIER BARRIER
OR OR
BUFFER BUFFER
FLUID FLUID
RESERVOIR RESERVOIR
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1
NOTE (1) NOTE (1)

STANDARD VENT OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

ARRANGEMENT USE WHEN SPECIFIED

NOTES:
(1) Each reservoir to have separate vent to collection system.
(2) All horizontal runs to slope towards collection system minimum 1/2 in./ft (42 mm/m) so that system is self draining.
(3) Orifice flanges and piping to the lower flange to have same pressure / temperature rating as reservoir. Piping and
components above the upper orifice flange have same ratings as collection system.
(4) Unless specified otherwise check valves shall be 2 psi back pressure, spring loaded installed in most favorable position
(horizontal or vertical) for satisfactory operation.
(5) Minimize distance from reservoir to orifice. Valve shown is within reservoir vendor scope of supply.
(6) Minimize distance from check valve to drain connection.

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Figure 4: Pressurized Dual Seal with Barrier Fluid System (API Plan 53)
FLARE

PRV ONLY
WHEN SPECIFIED,
MIDDLE BLOCK VALVE SEE NOTE (6)
NEEDED ONLY INERT GAS
WITH PRV. SOURCE
3/4" (19 mm) min. LHA AND PHA
ONLY WHEN
PHA SPECIFIED, SEE
NOTE (5)

PI
NOTE (5)
NOTE (3)
MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL LEVEL LHA PLA
GAUGE FILL/VENT
NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL
NOTE (3) (4)
LLA
MINIMUM LIQUID LEVEL
NOTE (3)

PROVIDE
NOTE (2) SUPPORT
FOR RESERVOIR
3/4 in. (19 mm)
SEAL FLUSH PIPING MIN.
NOTE (1)
NOTE (1)

SEAL CHAMBER CW CW
GLAND IN OUT
PUMPAGE ATMOSPHERE

SHAFT
3/4 in. (19 mm)
NOTE (7)
MIN.

NOTE (2)
COLD
NOTES:
(1) Reservoir design including relative elevations for all components and instrumentation shall be per API STD 682 and this
Practice. Block valves shown attached to reservoir are within the reservoir vendor's scope of supply and shall be installed,
braced and seal welded in accordance with this Practice. Switches and indicators shown are within reservoir vendor's
scope of supply.
(2) Lines between the reservoir and seal gland shall conform to API STD 682 and this Practice regarding size, material, slope,
and prohibition of fittings.
(3) Low Level Alarm (LLA), Low Pressure Alarm (PLA), and Pressure Indicator (PI) required for all installations. All alarm
initiators for each reservoir shall be connected in parallel to indicate common trouble alarm for each pump. Annunciators
shall be located at local or remote panels as specified.
(4) Unless otherwise specified, the Purchaser shall supply to the Owner for review and approval a recommended Low
Pressure Alarm switch set point which shall be at least 25 psi (172 kPa) above the maximum estimated seal chamber
pressure. The purchaser shall review the agreed setpoint based on the measured seal chamber pressure from the pump
test to ensure it will be at least 25 psi (172 kPa) above seal chamber pressure for any operating condition.
(5) When specified, a High Level Alarm (LHA) and/or High Pressure Alarm (PHA) shall be installed to detect overfilling of the
reservoir or malfunction of the pressure control.
(6) When specified, a pressure relief valve shall be installed on the piping to the reservoir as shown.
(7) Owner shall specify intended disposition of reservoir drain and any piping required. The purchaser shall reconfirm the
intended disposition with the Owner in writing for each service.

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Figure 5: Collection System for Single Seal with Contacting Backup Seal
(Necessary only when Pumpage does not completely vaporize at ambient pressure and
temperature)

PUMP

TO COLLECTION
SYSTEM,
SEE FIGURE 2
NOTE (4) SLOPE

VENT
NOTES (1, 2, 3)

DRAIN
GAUGE GLASS 24 in.
(610 mm)

NOTE (5)

NOTES:
(1) Collector to be 8 in. (200 mm) Schedule 40 pipe fabricated in accordance with API STD 682, Auxiliary Piping Systems and
this Practice. MAWP shall be equal to or greater than pump casing MAWP. Flanges shall be provided at both ends for
cleaning purposes.
(2) Valves to be installed and braced per this Practice.
(3) When leakage may solidify at ambient temperature, provide steam tracing and insulation of collector and lines.
(4) All lines shall be sloped a minimum of 1/2 in./ft (42 mm/m). Line from seal gland to collector shall be 1/2 in., Schedule 160
pipe in accordance with API STD 682 and this Practice.
(5) Owner shall provide information on disposition of drain.

Modifications to Section 5: Instrumentation

5.4.2. Exception
[O] Pressure indicators for use on unpressurized dual seal reservoirs shall meet the requirements of
Paragraph 5.4.2 except the maximum reading on the gauge shall permit the high pressure alarm (when
supplied) reading to be approximately 3/4 of full scale. In order to comply with the MAWP of the
reservoir, the gauge shall be certified to have a burst or rupture pressure above the reservoir MAWP or a
liquid filled isolation diaphragm having a burst pressure at least 1.5 time the reservoir MAWP shall be
installed between the reservoir and the gauge.

5.5.3. Addition
* [I] Unless otherwise specified, capacitance type level switches shall be used.

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5.6.1. Addition
[O], [R] All materials for level indicators shall be compatible with the barrier/buffer fluid and the pump
and flush fluids.

5.7.3. Addition
[O], [R] Materials for flow indicators shall be compatible with the buffer/barrier fluid and the pump and
flush fluid and shall have pressure and temperature rating at least equal to the pump casing.

Modifications to Section 7: Manufacturer Data

7.2.2. Addition: Proposals
h) [I] Proof of compliance with Paragraph 1.1.1.e.
i) [I] Alternative vendor proposal provided per Paragraph 1.2 shall identify undemonstrated features
and their advantages.

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Record of Change
Version 1.0.0 Date: 07/01
Location Action Description
Initial Publish.

Version 1.1.0 Date: 09/02

Location Action Description
Scope Modification Change "API STD 682-1 (first edition, December 1994)" to read, "API
682 (first edition, October 1994)

Version 1.2.0 Date: 09/03

Title Modification Title changed from “Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary
Shaft Pumps” to “Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary
Pumps.”

Version 1.2.0 Date: 09/03

Global Practice version number and format updated to comply with new
process; however, original publish date remains, and no content was
modified.

Version 1.3.0 Date: 03/05

Section 1.2 Addition Data Sheets were added.

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Attachment: Purpose Codes Definitions

Code Description

C Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is reduced costs.

Reduced cost in this context refers to initial investment cost and does not include Life-Cycle
cost considerations. Life-Cycle cost considerations are captured under reliability,
maintainability, or operability purpose codes.
E Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is driven by
environmental considerations. Environmental considerations typically include specifications
intended to protect against emissions/leakage to the air, water, and/or soil. Deviations from the
specifications contained in such paragraphs require formal review and approval according to
local environmental policy.
I Assigned to paragraphs that provide only clarifying information such as Scope statements,
definitions of terms, etc.
M Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is to provide for
maintainability of equipment or systems. Maintainability provisions are those that facilitate the
performance of maintenance on equipment/systems either during downtimes or during on-
stream operations.
O Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is to assure
operability of equipment or systems. Operability is the ability of the equipment/system to
perform satisfactorily even though conditions are off-design, such as during startups, process
swings, subcomponent malfunction, etc.
R Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is to improve or
assure the reliability of equipment or systems. Reliability is a measure of the ability of
equipment/systems to operate without malfunction or failure between planned maintenance
interventions.
S Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications whose primary purpose is avoidance of
personnel or operational safety incidents. Any deviation from the specifications contained in
such designated paragraphs requires formal review and approval according to local safety
policy.
Personnel Safety: Refers to the avoidance of recordable personnel injuries; i.e., burns, cuts,
abrasions, inhalation, or exposure to dangerous substances, etc., that
could result in medical treatment, restricted work, lost-time incidents, or
fatalities.
Operational Refers to the prevention and control of process releases, fires, explosions,
Safety: etc.

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