What is API plan 53?
What is API plan 53?
A Plan 53B system utilizes a bladder accumulator to provide a typical operating pressure of 30- 50 psi above maximum seal chamber pressure when servicing one mechanical seal per system. The bladder accumulator prevents gas entrainment for operating pressures above 200 psi.
What is API plan 54?
API Plan 54 is a custom engineered system that delivers a pressurized barrier fluid to the seal chamber. The barrier liquid is circulated to and from the seal chamber via a pump located on an external reservoir. This fluid is maintained at a pressure greater than that found in the seal chamber.
How does an API plan 53B work?
API Plan 53B circulates a pressurized barrier fluid between the inboard and outboard seals. The source of pressurization is a bladder accumulator. In order to provide positive circulation through the support system and into the seal, a pumping ring is employed. Heat removal is achieved by using a heat exchanger.
What is seal plan?
A flush plan is a strategic equipment arrangement that circulates fluid to or from the seal chamber in order to maintain proper lubrication, pressure, temperature, and solids management. The goal is to create an ideal work environment for the seal in order to avoid wear and failures, thus prolonging its useful life.
What is API Plan 53A?
API Plan 53A Pressurized barrier fluid reservoir supplying clean fluid for an arrangement 3 pressurized dual seal. A From mechanical seal
Why choose AESSEAL® API 53B systems?
This modular process facilitates efficient stock control which in turn provides AESSEAL® API 53B Systems with rapid delivery times. Modularity eases the production of documentation for each Plan 53B product and also makes it easier to determine the correct solution for the application.
What is an API 53B modular system?
The innovative modular concept permits 12 modular options to be applied to create an API 53B System for any application. This modular process facilitates efficient stock control which in turn provides AESSEAL® API 53B Systems with rapid delivery times.
What is the purpose of the reservoir in plan 53A?
Plan 53A uses an external reservoir to provide barrier fluid for a pressurized dual seal arrangement. Reservoir pressure is produced by a gas, usually nitrogen, at a pressure greater than the maximum process pressure being sealed. The gas pressure is regulated by a system that is outside the schematic of the piping plan.
