Mechanical Seal Course

 

 

Course Description:

 

This course deals with mechanical seals for pumps for oil refineries, petrochemical plants and product terminals. It is intended that it will be used for the training of personnel in the use maintenance and selection of mechanical seals. The course will cover the principles, design features, installation and maintenance of mechanical seals.

 

Course Outline:

 

w       Introduction

w       General

w       Mechanical Seal Selection Procedures

­       Selecting the mechanical seal Manufacture

­       Determination of the mechanical seal pressure rating

­       Mechanical seal selection and coding

­       Mechanical seal coding as applied to specific pump specifications

 

w       Examples of Mechanical Seal Selection in Difficult Operating Conditions

­       Vacuum Services

­       High-speed applications

­       High pressure boiler forced circulation

­       Pump service

­       LPG services

­       Corrosive Services

­       Temperature extremes