Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
(OP)
Our operators are requesting guidance on acceptable mechanical seal leakage rates (I know this seems a contradiction in terms!)Typically interested in API hydrocarbon pumps. I am aware that this has implications with COMAH DSEAR and environmental considerations etc. But one mans drip is another mans raging torrent, any one have any references or sources?





RE: Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
RE: Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
Packing seals leak, but a mechanical seal shouldn't.
Charlie
www.facsco.com
RE: Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
RE: Acceptable m/seal leakage rates?
My mechanical seals never leak because I vent them.
this may help.
www.imo-pump.com/TechArticles/sealeak.pdf
Charlie
www.facsco.com