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Abradable seal

Abradable seal

Abradable seal

(OP)
I work in methanol plant, we have problem with abradable seal. Almost every shutdown we have to change that seal.
The seal is sprayed metal into the balance drum. Does any body has experience with similar problem..?

thanks,
sgms

RE: Abradable seal

Actully what happens to the seal faces?

RE: Abradable seal

(OP)
The metal sprayed layer damage, eaten away.
One of the opinion is due to liquid carry over from separator upstream.

RE: Abradable seal

I would doubt whether the problem is liquid carryover unless you have significant damage to some of the first few impellers.  The gas should be hot and dry by the time it gets to the balance drum.  What about the binder and bonding material compatibility with your gas ?  As a last resort, other type balance piston seals should be available from the OEM, but may effect performance slightly if not as "tight".  I'd talk with the OEM if you have not already done so.

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