Seal Piping Plan PDF

Flow Solutions Division
Mechanical Seal Piping Plans

Single Seals
Dual Seals
plans 01, 02, 11, 13, 14, 21, 23, 31, 32, 41
plans 52, 53A, 53B, 53C, 54
Quench Seals
Gas Seals
plan 62
plans 72, 74, 75, 76
Mechanical Seal Piping Plans
Flowserves Flow Solutions Division recognizes one of the most effective ways to
achieve long, uninterrupted mechanical seal life is to create a healthy
environment around the seal faces. Piping plans help keep mechanical seals
running cool and clean, promote safe handling of dangerous fluids, and extend
the operational availability of rotating equipment. This reference book is intended
to provide a concise summary of the most essential piping plans used
successfully in todays process plants.
Each plan shows all the standard and optional auxiliary components referenced
in API Standard 682 2nd edition although not all components are needed in all
applications. Consult your local Flowserve Flow Solutions Sales Engineer to
identify the right solution that satisfies your application requirements.
printed in USA
2003 Flowserve Corporation
For each piping plan identified in API Standard 682 2nd edition and recommended by
Flowserve, each page set of this book shows:
Seal End View
Piping Plan Layout
What, Why, and Where
Viewed from drive end

Shows preferred gland
connection orientation
Illustrated schematic
of auxiliary components
Describes piping plans,

their purpose, and
typical applications
pressure source,
normally open
Plan 53A
outlet
pressure gage
seal
end view
pressure switch
inlet
liquid fill,
normally closed
reservoir
level switch (high)

level gage
level switch (low)
cooling coils
cooling out
cooling in
drain,
normally closed
Why
Isolate process fluid.
Zero process emissions.
Where
Used with dual pressurized seals (Arrangement 3 or double).
High vapor pressure fluids, light hydrocarbons.
Hazardous/toxic fluids.
Heat transfer fluids.
Dirty/abrasive or polymerizing fluids.
Mixers/agitators and vacuum service.
Plan 53A
What
Pressurized barrier fluid circulation through reservoir.
Fluid is circulated by a pumping ring in the dual seal assembly.
Presventative Maintenance - Reference Appendix A

Piping loop must self-vent to reservoir locate at highest elevation.
Reservoir must be pressurized at all times - typically gas charge up to 200 psi (14bar).
Barrier fluid must be compatible with process.
Reservoir level gage indicates both inboard and outboard seal leakage.
Pump Cross-section
Mechanical Seal
Preventative Maintenance
Simplified centrifugal
pump shown for all
plans
Shows typical seal

arrangements
Provides general tips to

improve reliability and for
troubleshooting
Plan 01
seal
end view
internal porting
Why
Seal chamber heat removal.
Seal chamber venting on horizontal pumps.
Reduce risk of freezing/polymerizing fluid in exposed Plan 11 piping.
Where
Custom seal chamber, most likely an ANSI/ASME pump.
Clean, moderate temperature fluids.
Used with single seals, rarely with dual seals.
Flush typically can not be directed over seal faces and seal heat removal is limited.
Calculate flush flow rate based on head loss through internal porting.
Plan 01
What
Internal seal chamber flush from pump discharge.
Operates similar to Plan 11.
Plan 02
seal
end view
open throat seal chamber shown

What
Dead-ended seal chamber with no flush.
Where
Large bore/open throat seal chambers in moderate temperature services.
Cooling jacket seal chambers in high temperature services.
Clean fluids.
Top-entry mixers/agitators with dry seals.
Process must have adequate boiling point margin to avoid vaporization.
Cooling fluid in seal chamber jacket may be needed at all times in hot services.
Often used in combination with steam quench, Plan 62.
Plan 02
Why
Simplicity - no environmental controls.
inlet
Plan 11
seal
end view
orifice
Why
Seal chamber venting on horizontal pumps.
Increase seal chamber pressure and fluid vapor margin.
Where
General applications with clean fluids.
Clean, non-polymerizing fluids.
Use an orifice with a minimum 0.125" (3 mm) diameter.
Calculate flow rates to size orifice for adequate seal chamber flow.
Increase boiling point margin with proper orifice and throat bushing sizing.
Flush should be directed over seal faces with piping at 12 Oclock position.
Typical failure mode is a clogged orifice - check temperatures at pipe ends.
Plan 11
What
Seal flush from pump discharge through orifice.
Default single seal flush plan.
outlet
Plan 13
seal
end view
orifice

What
Recirculation from seal chamber to pump suction through orifice.
Standard flush plan on vertical pumps.
Where
Vertical pumps.
Seal chamber pressure is greater than suction pressure.
Moderate temperature fluids with moderate solids.
Non-polymerizing fluids.
Vent piping loop prior to starting vertical pumps.
Reduce seal chamber pressure with proper orifice and throat bushing sizing.
Plan 13
Why
Continuous seal chamber venting on vertical pumps.
outlet
Plan 14
seal
end view
inlet
orifices
Why
Continuous seal chamber venting on vertical pumps.
Where
Vertical pumps.
Clean, non-polymerizing fluids at moderate temperatures.
Flush should be directed over seal faces.
Vent piping loop prior to starting vertical pumps.
Plan 14
What
Seal flush from pump discharge and recirculation to pump suction with orifices.
Combination of Plan 11 and Plan 13.
vents,
normally closed
inlet
cooling out
Plan 21
seal
end view
cooler
orifice
cooling coils
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Seal cooling.
Reduce fluid temperature to increase fluid vapor margin.
Reduce coking.
Where
High temperature service, typically less than 350 F (177 C).
Hot water over 180 F (80 C).
Seal cooler and piping must have air vents at highest elevation - vent before starting.
When using 682 Seal Cooler, pipe with series flow to maximize heat transfer.
Use an orifice with a minimum 1/8" (3 mm) diameter.
Regularly monitor device inlet and outlet temperatures for signs of clogging or fouling.
Plan 21
What
Seal flush from pump discharge through orifice and cooler.
Cooler in Plan 11 flush increases heat removal.
vent,
normally closed
outlet
cooling out
Plan 23
seal
end view
inlet
cooler
cooling coils
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Efficient seal cooling with low cooler duty.
Increase fluid vapor margin.
Improve water lubricity.
Where
High temperature service, hot hydrocarbons.
Boiler feed water and hot water over 180 F (80 C).
Preventative Maintenance - Reference Appendix A
When using 682 Seal Cooler, pipe with parallel flow to minimize head loss.
Seal chamber requires close clearance throat bushing to isolate process fluid.
Tangential seal gland taps should enter at bottom and exit at top.
Regularly monitor cooler inlet and outlet temperatures for signs of plugging or fouling.
Process fluids with iron should flow through magnetic separator before cooler.
Plan 23
What
Seal flush from internal pumping device through cooler.
Standard flush plan in hot water services.
inlet
Plan 31
seal
end view
cyclone separator

What
Seal flush from pump discharge through cyclone separator.
Centrifuged solids are returned to pump suction.
Where
Dirty or contaminated fluids, water with sand or pipe slag.
Cyclone separator works best on solids with a specific gravity twice the process fluid.
Seal chamber pressure must be nearly equal to suction pressure for proper flows.
Piping should not include an orifice and is not expected to vent the seal chamber.
Typical failure mode is clogged separator or pipes - check temperatures at pipe ends.
Plan 31
Why
Solids removal from flush and seal chamber.
inlet
Plan 32
seal
end view
pressure
gage
isolation
valve
flow
meter
check
valve
strainer
from clean
source,
normally
open
Why
Process and solids removal from seal chamber.
Where
Dirty or contaminated fluids, paper pulp.
High temperature service.
Polymerizing and/or oxidizing fluids.
Use throat bushing sized to hold pressure or maintain flow velocity.
To restrict dirty process fluid, regulate injection flow rate.
To increase fluid vapor margin, regulate injection pressure.
Injection fluid must be compatible with process fluid.
Regularly monitor control system for closed valves or signs of plugging.
Plan 32
What
Seal flush from an external clean source.
vents,
normally closed
inlet
cooling out
Plan 41
seal
end view
cooler
cyclone
separator
cooling coils
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Seal cooling.
Solids removal from flush and seal chamber.
Where
High temperature service, typically less than 350 F (177 C).
Dirty or contaminated fluids, water with sand or pipe slag.
When using 682 Seal Cooler, pipe with series flow to maximize heat transfer.
Cyclone separator works best on solids with a specific gravity twice the process fluid.
Seal chamber pressure must be nearly equal to suction pressure for proper flows.
Typical failure mode is clogged separator or pipes - check temperatures at pipe ends.
Plan 41
What
Seal flush from pump discharge through cyclone separator and cooler.
Combination of Plan 21 and Plan 31.
vent,
normally open
outlet
Plan 52
seal
end view
pressure gage
orifice
pressure switch
inlet
liquid fill,
normally closed
reservoir
level switch (high)

level gage
level switch (low)
cooling coils
cooling out
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Outboard seal acts as a safety backup to the primary seal.
Zero to very low process emissions.
No process contamination is allowed.
Where
Used with dual unpressurized seals (tandem).
Preventative Maintenance - Reference Appendix B
Piping loop must self-vent to vapor recovery/flare system near atmospheric pressure.
Process vapor pressure is generally greater than reservoir pressure.
Buffer fluid must be compatible with process leakage.
Primary seal leakage is indicated by increased vent pressure.
Reservoir level gage indicates outboard seal leakage.
Plan 52
What
Unpressurized buffer fluid circulation through reservoir.
pressure source,
normally open
Plan 53A
outlet
pressure gage
seal
end view
pressure switch
inlet
liquid fill,
normally closed
level switch (high)

level gage
level switch (low)
reservoir
cooling coils
cooling out
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Where
Used with dual pressurized seals (double).
Mixers/agitators and vacuum service.
Piping loop must self-vent to reservoir located at highest elevation.
Pressurize reservoir at all times, maximum gas charge 150 - 200 psi (10 - 14 bar).
Plan 53A
What
Pressurized barrier fluid circulation through reservoir.
pressure
gage
vent,
normally closed
Plan 53B
outlet
pressure switch
pressure source,
normally closed
seal
end view
inlet
bladder
accumulator
finned
pipe
liquid fill,
normally closed
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Higher pressure than Plan 53A.
Where
Piping loop must be fully vented before starting.
Accumulator must be pressurized at all times, usually by gas charge.
Regularly monitor barrier pressure - manually add barrier fluid when pressure decays.
Plan 53B
What
Pressurized barrier fluid circulation with bladder accumulator.
level gage
outlet
vent,
normally closed
level switch (low)
Plan 53C
cooling out
seal
end view
pressure gage
liquid fill,
normally closed
inlet
pressure switch
cooling coils
cooling in
drain,
normally
closed
Why
Higher pressure than Plan 53A.
Dynamic tracking of system pressure.
Where
Reference line must tolerate process contamination without plugging.
Plan 53C
What
Pressurized barrier fluid circulation with piston accumulator.
outlet
Plan 54
seal
end view
inlet
from / to external
circulating system

What
Pressurized barrier fluid circulation by external system.
Where
Mixers/agitators.
Circulating system must be pressurized and energized at all times.
Circulating system level gage indicates both inboard and outboard seal leakage.
Plan 54
Why
Seal cannot induce circulation.
inlet
Plan 62
seal
end view
drain
steam trap
drain, pressure
gage (steam quench)
normally
open
quench,
normally
open
Why
Prevent solids buildup on atmospheric side of seal.
Prevent icing.
Where
Used with single seals.
Oxidizing fluids or fluids that coke, hot hydrocarbons.
Crystallizing fluids or fluids that salt out.
Caustic.
Cold fluids less than 32 F (0 C).
Quench inlet should be on top of gland with outlet/drain on bottom.
Quench pressure should be limited to 3 psi (0.2 bar) or less.
Use throttle bushing on atmospheric side of seal to direct quench flow to seal drain.
Monitor regularly, checking for closed valves, blocked lines, and steam trap condition.
Plan 62
What
External quench on atmospheric side of seal.
Quench fluids typically steam, nitrogen, or water.
1 - drain
2 - vent
3 - gas inlet, normally open
4 - filter drain, normally closed
vent
inlet
seal
end view
Plan 72
H
E
drain
2
1
C
4
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
filter
regulator
orifice
flow meter
flow switch
pressure switch
pressure gage
check valve

What
Unpressurized buffer gas control system.
Containment seal support typically with nitrogen buffer gas.
Where
Used with dual unpressurized containment seals (tandem).
Clean, non-polymerizing, non-oxidizing fluids.
Used in combination with Plan 75 and/or Plan 76.
Clean, reliable, low pressure gas must be supplied to seal at all times.
Bottled gas supply is not recommended except as part of emergency backup system.
Primary seal leakage is indicated by pressure in the vent line.
Vent or drain are usually connected to low pressure vapor recovery/flare system.
Plan 72
Why
Zero to very low process emissions.
Safety backup to primary seal.
1 - upset drain, normally closed

2 - gas inlet, normally open
3 - filter drain, normally closed
inlet
seal
end view
Plan 74
G
D
drain
A
2
1
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
filter
regulator
flow meter
flow switch
pressure switch
pressure gage
check valve

What
Pressurized barrier gas control system.
Gas seal support typically with nitrogen barrier gas.
Where
Used with dual pressurized gas seals (double).
Services that do not tolerate liquid barrier seals.
Moderate temperature fluids.
Clean, reliable, pressurized gas must be supplied to seal at all times.
Barrier pressure is typically at least 25 psig (1.75 bar) above seal chamber pressure.
Flow meter indicates both inboard and outboard seal leakage.
Bottled gas supply is not recommended except as part of emergency backup system.
Plan 74
Why
isloation
valve
Plan 75
seal
end view
pressure switch
pressure gage
drain
level
gage
vent,
normally
open
orifice
level switch (high)
reservoir located
below seal drain port
drain,
normally
closed

What
Drain from containment seal cavity to liquid collector and vapor recovery.
Where
May be used alone or with Plan 72 on containment seals.
Fluids that condense at ambient temperature.
Collection reservoir must be located below seal drain and downward-sloped piping.
Continuously vent collection reservoir to low pressure vapor recovery/flare system.
Drain collection reservoir to liquid recovery system as needed.
Monitor regularly for liquid level, valve settings, and low vent pressure.
Plan 75
Why
Leakage collection for zero to very low process emissions.
Safety indicator for primary seal.
vent,
normally
open
vent
Plan 76
seal
end view
orifice
drain
drain,
normally
closed
pressure gage
pressure switch
drain,
normally
closed

What
Vent from containment seal cavity to vapor recovery.
Where
May be used alone or with Plan 72 on containment seals.
Fluids that do not condense at ambient temperature.
Continuously vent to low pressure vapor recovery/flare system.
Vent piping should include a condensate drain.
Monitor regularly for valve settings, blocked lines, and low vent pressure.
Plan 76
Why
Leakage collection for zero to very low process emissions.
Safety indicator for primary seal.
Appendix A
Good Piping Practices

Single Seals - Plan 23 shown

high point vent
Minimize line losses

Large diameter tubing
Upward sloping lines
Long radius bends
Vertical
Equipment
1.5 - 2 ft.
(0.45 - 0.6 m)
seal
end view
seal
side view
Horizontal
Equipment
low point drain

3 ft. (0.9 m) max
Vertical
Equipment
Appendix B
Dual Seals - Plan 53A shown
1.5 - 2 ft.
(0.45 - 0.6 m)
seal
end view
seal
side view
Horizontal
Equipment
low point drain

4 ft. (1.2 m) max
Airfin Coolers
Accessories
TM
Forced air or natural

convection seal coolers.
Plans 21, 23 & 41
Seal Cooler
API 682
Seal Cooler
Reservoirs
Compact design
dual coil seal
cooler
Seal cooler for

complete API 682
specifications.
General duty and

API 682 compliant
reservoirs.
Plans 21, 23 & 41
Plans 21, 23 & 41
Plans 53, 53A & 53B
Circulator
Refill Cart
Gas Barrier
Control Panel
Hydraulically charged
reservoir for dual
seals.
Standalone dual seal

support system.
Mobile cart to
manually fill liquid
reservoirs.
Complete control
system for dual gas
seals.
Plan 53C
Plan 54
Plans 52 & 53
Plans 72 & 74
Accessories
Piston
Accumulator
Accessories
Seal Gard I & II
Combination flush
flow regulator and
meter.
Plan 32
Magnetic Separator
Cyclone Separator
Iron particle separator

for seal flush.
Solid particle separator

used in dirty flush
stream.
Orifice
Plug and plate
style flush line
orifices.
Plans 11, 13, 14, & 21
Plan 23
Plans 31 & 41
SLD
DuraClear
Family of reliable
steam traps for
quench flows.
Quench lubrication
device with
synthetic grease.
Synthetic lubricants
from barrier fluid to
bearing oil.
Plan 62
Plan 62 modified
Plans 52, 53 & 54
Bearing Gard II
& BGM
Accessories
Gestra
Steam Trap
Bearing frame
protection devices.
Notes
Notes
Notes
Notes
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The information and specifications presented in these piping plans are believed to be accurate, but are supplied for information purposes only and should not be considered certified or as a
guarantee of satisfactory results by reliance thereon. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a warranty or guarantee, express or implied, with respect to the product. Although Flowserve
Corporation can provide general application guidelines, it cannot provide specific information for all possible applications. The purchaser/user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for
the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Flowserve products. Because Flowserve Corporation is continually improving and upgrading its product design, the specifications,
dimensions and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Mechanical Seal Piping Plans

plans 52, 53A, 53B, 53C, 54

plans 72, 74, 75, 76

Mechanical Seal Piping Plans

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Piping Plan Layout

What, Why, and Where

Viewed from drive end

Describes piping plans,

level switch (high)

Presventative Maintenance - Reference Appendix A

Shows typical seal

Provides general tips to

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1 - upset drain, normally closed

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Good Piping Practices

Single Seals - Plan 23 shown

Minimize line losses

low point drain

Dual Seals - Plan 53A shown

low point drain

Forced air or natural

Plans 21, 23 & 41

Seal cooler for

General duty and

Plans 21, 23 & 41

Plans 21, 23 & 41

Plans 53, 53A & 53B

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Standalone dual seal

Seal Gard I & II

Iron particle separator

Solid particle separator

Plans 11, 13, 14, & 21

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