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    Revamp an old chiller

    KiwiMace, Thanks for your reply. We are actually evaluating 3 other alternatives as well. A completely new unit with the same Tr. Another new unit, but bigger to replace two existing units and a redesign in our process to optimize the refrigeration demand.
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    Revamp an old chiller

    I have a 150 Tr Chiller made by Dunham-Bush. Condenser and evaporator are in the end of life and I need to replace both very soon. I don't have detailed dwgs for both and it looks like what has remained from the manufacturer is not able to locate any detailed drawing. I am looking for a Golf...
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    Suppliers for a custom designed hydraulic unit

    Thank you micalbrch. Let me know if you know other supplier.
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    Suppliers for a custom designed hydraulic unit

    Houston, TX area, but can be anywhere in the south or mid atlantic.
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    Suppliers for a custom designed hydraulic unit

    Folks, I need two hydraulic unit that can provide energy for two LSHT hydraulic motors (max torque of 40 HP each @120 rpm max). Two motors will be installed inside a tank and connected with the unit by hoses. Do you recommend any company that can perform the project/design and the construction?
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    Flexibox, Answering your question about seal type: I am using a double seal, with a pumping ring. My cooling system has a heat exchanger feed with cooling water. I also have a hand pump for refill operations. I calculated the heat load and we will need close to 1.5 gpm of water to keep the...
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    Bustox, Thanks for the picture and comments. ' RJAOB
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    bk19702, Plan 54 was my fisrt pick, but it was killed by the project budget. RJAOB
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    Flexibox, Thanks a lot for the comments and tips. Seal support manufacturers have reported an increase demand on 53B and your words suggests that too. RJAOB
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    Thanks for your answer bk19702. My seal conditions are 554 psig at pump suction and 500 F temperature. Process required positive pressure on the seal side due to safety concerns in case of any leakage. Neither seal nor pump has cooling jackets. Very helpful the information you provided about...
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    Bladder accumulators versus regular seal pot

    Hello everyone, I have a high pressure, high temp API centrifugal pump application that will run with a plan 53B double mech seal. I am planning to use an accumulator with a bladder as the seal pot to avoid N2 degassing on the seal chamber. Have you had any experience with this seal support...
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    API 682 Plan 53B

    Hello everyone, I have a high pressure, high temp API centrifugal pump application that will run with a plan 53B double mech seal. I am planning to use an accumulator with a bladder as the seal pot to avoid N2 degassing on the seal chamber. Have you had any experience with this seal support...
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    3D mapping in small parts services

    Hi there, Does anyone know 3D mapping services in Houston,TX or Baton Rouge, LA area? Thanks
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    O-rings or gaskets?

    I haev a 52" inside diameter vessel that will run on 2 Torr vacuum. Which sealing system is better: O-ring or gaskets?

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