SEAL PLAN 53A – DUAL SEALS,

PRESSURIZED – EXTERNAL RESERVOIR

PRESSURIZED LIQUID BARRIER
 Seal plan 53A uses an external reservoir to provide barrier fluid for a
pressurized dual seal arrangement
 Reservoir pressure is produced by a gas and flow is induced by a
pumping ring
Features
• Reservoir can be optimized dependent on flow rate
• Wear particles settle at bottom of reservoir and are not circulated
• Gives better seal life
Recommendations
• Applications where no leakage to atmosphere can be tolerated
• For dirty , abrasive or polymerizing products where media is unsuitable as a lubricant for inner seal.
Caution
• There will always be some leakage of barrier fluid into the product. Hence it should be ensured that
barrier fluid is compatible with the product.
• Ensure that the pressure source maintains higher pressure at the seal chamber so that process does
not dilute the barrier fluid.