Flushing Plan for High Suction Pressure / High Vapor Pressure
Flushing Plan for High Suction Pressure / High Vapor Pressure
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I am now evaluating the mechanical seal flush plan for the following condition
- High Suction Pressure : Max. 56 barG
- Sand Content : It is produced water (sand may be present a bit)
- High Vapor Pressure Pumping Liquid : 46 barA
- Vertical Inline Pump Configuration, OH3
Since the suction pressure is very high, higher than the limitation of API682 Cat.3.
Could you please suggest if the Plan 13/31 could be suitable to the application or recommend the most suitably seal plan?
- High Suction Pressure : Max. 56 barG
- Sand Content : It is produced water (sand may be present a bit)
- High Vapor Pressure Pumping Liquid : 46 barA
- Vertical Inline Pump Configuration, OH3
Since the suction pressure is very high, higher than the limitation of API682 Cat.3.
Could you please suggest if the Plan 13/31 could be suitable to the application or recommend the most suitably seal plan?





RE: Flushing Plan for High Suction Pressure / High Vapor Pressure
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RE: Flushing Plan for High Suction Pressure / High Vapor Pressure
Plan 53B is pretty perfect suit to the application.
But, it is not the price competitive.
Moreover, the complicated of instrumentation and control has come into the picture.
I used to select to API11/31 for one of our end user. That's fine and acceptable with simple plan and a bit of instrumentation.
While considering this, the high suction pressure application. Does it effect to the seal itself?
RE: Flushing Plan for High Suction Pressure / High Vapor Pressure