Fluid control over the sealing environment is very important to achieve effective and dependable sealing performance. Seal support systems are used to create that favorable environment around the mechanical seal. The appropriate selection of a seal support system will deliver years of reliable service and operating cost savings.
Single seals running in hot environments or with little vapor pressure margin may require extra cooling to remove seal face heat and avoid product vaporization between the seal faces.
Pressurized and unpressurized dual seals require a barrier fluid at the correct pressure, flow, temperature and level to ensure proper functioning of the seals. This requires reservoirs, Plan 53B, Plan 53C systems and pressurizers. Gas barrier seals need gas supply panels for reliable performance.
Flowserve employs a specialized engineering team with years of experience and knowledge designing and selecting seal support systems to suit specific applications, specifications, and unique customer requirements. With a full range of products that meet ASME, API, PED, ISO, and NR13 design criteria, Flowserve addresses the global needs of the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, and general industries.
