Mechanical Seals Selection, Installation & Troubleshooting
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INTRODUCTION
The course will cover mechanical seal troubleshooting and seal selection. Also, the course describes conditions that may affect mechanical seal performance. The steps necessary to prepare to remove, and to remove, a failed mechanical seal will be demonstrated. The course trains the participant in failure
analysis to determine the cause of seal failure and identify the means to correct the problem or condition that caused the failure. Seal disassembly and reassembly, 0-ring installation, and seal installation will be
demonstrated
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the basic components of a mechanical seal
- Explain how process fluid, temperature and operational conditions affect mechanical seals
- Understand how to select a mechanical seal
- Describe seal damage caused by chemical attack, heat and mechanical action
- Identify the correct tools and procedures for maintaining mechanical seal
- Enhance their basic knowledge related to selection and maintenance of mechanical seal
- Better understanding of how manufacturers design and develop mechanical seals for
environment - Improve their ability to select the appropriate mechanical seal.
- Improve their ability to troubleshoot seal problems and avoid recurrence
- Better control of the management of pumps and compressor maintenance and operation
- Better understanding of mechanical seal installation and maintenance procedures
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COURSE AUDIENCE
This course is made for
- Those directly relevant to those working in process plants using rotating equipment fitted with mechanical seals and associated support equipment; Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Plant Engineers and Operators.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Day One
PRE-TEST
Fundamentals of Mechanical Seals
- Advantages of Mechanical Seals
- Operating Principles of Mechanical Seals
- Basic Parts of Mechanical Seals
- Barrier Fluid
- Thermal Considerations
- Hydraulic balance
- Classifications of Mechanical Seals
Day Two
Environmental Control of Mechanical Seals
- Sealing Abrasives
- Sealing Crystallizing Fluid
- Temperature Control
- Seal Flushing
- API Seal Flush Plans
- Controlling Fugitive Emissions from Mechanical Seal
Day Three
Selection of Mechanical Seals
- Materials of Construction
- Mechanical Seal Specifications
- ANSI/API 682 Seal Specifications
- Seal Arrangement Selection
- Seal Design Selection
- Secondary Sealing Devices
- Case Studies
Day Four
Mechanical Seal Troubleshooting and Failure Diagnosis
Causes of Mechanical Seal Failure
- Seal Failure Analysis
- Seal Face Deflection
- Seal Failure due to Heat Buildup
- Troubleshooting
- Examples and Case Studies
Day Five
Mechanical Seal Installation and Maintenance
- Equipment Check Points
- Seals Check Points
- Installation of a Mechanical Seal
- Required Maintenance Tools
- Removal of a Mechanical Seal
