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JOHN CRANE EAA


TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANUAL
TPM 019_02
Type 1648 Seal Cartridge
(API 682/ ISO 21049 Type A, Arrangement 1 Single Seal Cartridge)

Author: Ryad Anabtawi


Approved: Peter Bowden/ Andy Talmage
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INDEX
1.0
1.1
1.2

GENERAL

2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION


STANDARD DESIGN & OPTIONS

3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17

DRAWING INDEXES
SEAL DESCRIPTION, FEATURES & BENEFITS

HARDWARE ADAPTATION LIMITS


MATERIALS: STANDARD & OPTIONS
MATING RINGS: STANDARD DESIGN & OPTIONS
CODING: SEAL PARTS & MATERIAL CODES

SEAL PERFORMANCE & LIMITS


DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
DYNAMIC SEALING PRESSURE RATING
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
STATIC SEALING PRESSURE RATING
REVERSE PRESSURE/ VACUUM OPERATION
TEMPERATURE
SPEED
VISCOSITY
LEAKAGE
POWER CONSUMPTION / HEAT GENERATION
FLUSH REQUIREMENTS
BREAKOUT TORQUE
DRY RUNNING
SOLIDS & POLYMERISING HANDLING
HAZARDOUS DUTIES & HAZARDS ANALYSIS
AXIAL FLEXIBILITY AND MISALIGNMENT CAPABILITIES
SEAL SUPPORT SYSTEM INFORMATION

4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3

INSTALLATION DATA

5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3

RELATED DOCUMENTS / MARKETING DATA


EXPERIENCE LIST & REFERENCES
COMPETITION OFFERING: EQUIVALENT COMPETITORS SEALS

6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

7.0

REVISIONS & AMENDMENTS

TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS


OEM STANDARDS / PUMP FITTABILITY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL (IM)

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

CRITERIA FOR INSTALLATION


PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
RECONDITIONING PROCEDURE
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
STORAGE, PACKAGING & TRANSPORTATION

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1.0

GENERAL

1.1

DRAWING INDEXES

Drawing indexes for the full range of Type 1648 seals can be found on PDM by performing a
GENERAL search and typing T-1648* into the name field.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: SEAL ORIGIN - TYPE 48 SERIES

The T1648 seal evolved from the T48 seal family (T48LP/ MP/ HP) that was specifically designed
for light hydrocarbon services. The T48 series design is originally a development of the type
8B1 seal.
With the introduction of American Petroleum Institute (API) Seals Standard 682/ ISO 21049, the
T48 seal line was designated as JC standard for general hydrocarbon processing applications
including Non-hydrocarbons (water, limited acids, caustic and other crystallizing liquids), NonFlashing Hydrocarbons, and Flashing Hydrocarbons.
The T48 seals have been the preferred choice for safe, reliable, single and dual unpressurised
and pressurised seal arrangements in petroleum services for many years. These reliable,
engineered mechanical seals have been developed specifically to attain Maximum Achievable
Control Technology (MACT) compliance in hydrocarbons and other Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC). These seals will control process emissions to less than 500 ppm.
For detailed information on T48 Series Seals, see the latest issue of TPM 006 entitled
John Crane Type 48 Series Seals, which can be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet.
1.2

SEAL DESCRIPTION, DESIGN FEATURES & BENEFITS

SEAL DESCRIPTION

The T48 seals are optimised for three pressure categories by the use of any one of three
standard Primary Ring designs. The three standard seal design versions are the T48 LP, (Low
Pressure) seal, the T48 MP (Moderate Pressure) seal and the T48 HP (High Pressure) seal.

Type 1648 MP
Plain design

LP = Low Pressure

Hammerhead design

MP = Moderate Pressure

Hydro-padded design

HP = High Pressure

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T1648 Seal three standard Primary Ring designs

Combinations of these seals allow for single type 1648, dual unpressurised (tandem) type 2648,
and dual pressurised (double) type 3648 seal arrangements. The T48 seals can also be utilised
in conjunction with a variety of containment seals.
TYPE 1648 SINGLE SEAL CARTRIDGE

The T1648 is an API 682/ ISO 21049 Type A, Arrangement 1, Single seal cartridge using
one of three standard seal units; T48LP, T48MP, or T48HP.
This Type A single seal is the primary default selection on which John Crane API 682/ ISO
21049 offering is based.
T1648 seal is a multi-spring, Pusher o-ring, hydraulically balanced cartridge seal designed for
lower, moderate and high-pressure applications.
This single cartridge seal is designed to provide low emissions and low leakage for
most refinery applications. It is applied in Non-Hydrocarbon, Non-Flashing Hydrocarbon, and
Flashing Hydrocarbon services. It is also available in a stationary seal version.
DESIGN BENEFITS

Low emission
Designed to satisfy U.S.A federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, the T1648
single seal provides effective sealing with emission control (less than 500 ppm (part per
million) - EPA Method 21) for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) services.
The leakage containment device supplied as a default is a solid Carbon Floating
Bushing; it is also available with a Fixed or Segmented Carbon Bushing.

Application specific, flexible design


T1648 Seals are application specific with the proper selection of Primary Ring and
Mating Ring materials. For higher duty applications, the T48HP uses special hydropadded face geometry. Tighter tolerances, smoother sliding surfaces and no Antiextrusion ring reduce secondary seal drag.

Computer optimised seal face design


Computer modeling minimises distortion. Each seal has the built-in capability to offset the
combined effects of pressure distortion, thermal distortion, and heat generation on
leakage and wear.

Optimised materials
For optimal performance, the seal face materials are specified Antimony filled Carbon
Graphite versus reaction bonded Silicon Carbide, as standard.

Maximum cooling
Distributed Flush is supplied as standard.

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SIZE RANGE

Seal size:
Shaft size:

30 mm -120 mm (1.5- 4.875)


25 mm -111 mm (1.000 - 4.375)

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Heavy and light Hydrocarbons


Fuel oil, lubricating oil, gasoline, etc. (Crude oil distillation products)
Benzene, Toluene, solvents, etc. (Aromatic distillation products)
Chemicals, caustics, aqueous solutions, lubricating liquids and some acids
Industrial applications involved in the processing of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
and similar hazardous products.

DESIGN FEATURES

Easy-to-install cartridge design with spigot fit


Evolved from successful, performance proven T48 & T 8B1 designs
Can be upgraded to T48XP LaserFace design using a different flush & mating
ring arrangement
Complies with API 682 and ISO 21049 technical design requirements
Qualification Tested* as per API 682 / ISO 21049 requirements for flashing
hydrocarbon services
Qualification tested on water for non-hydrocarbon services
Fits ISO 21049 / API 682 Table 1 and 2 seal chambers
Standard materials as per API 682/ ISO 21049
Computer optimised low emission seal face designs
Distributed flush optimises circulation of liquid at faces and prevents trapped vapour
T1648-2/1648-3 available with pumping ring when utilising an API Flush Plan 23

* API 682 TEST QUALIFICATIONS


All arrangements of John Cranes API 682 / ISO 21049 Type A seals have been qualification
tested on propane in accordance with API 682/ ISO 21049 protocol for flashing hydrocarbon
services. Additionally the Type 1648 has been qualification tested on water, qualifying it for nonhydrocarbon services. As required, the test includes a minimum of a 100-hour steady state, 4hour static, and cyclic portion. During the cyclic portion, the process liquid is flashed to vapour a
minimum of 5 times. Further, a 50 mm (2 inch) and 100 mm (4 inch) seal of each arrangement is
tested.
Emissions during the flashing hydrocarbon test are measured in accordance with
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 21. John Cranes testing facilities include the
ability to test propane, cold oil, hot oil, water, and caustic.
API Qualification Tests and Test Certificates (if available) for the T48 seal series can be found
on the EAA Engineering Intranet at this location:
EAA / Engineering / Mechanical Seals / Applications / API Certification

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2.0

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Drawing indexes for the full range of Type 1648 seals can be found on PDM by performing a
GENERAL search and typing T-1648* into the name field.
2.1

STANDARD SEAL DESIGN

T1648 is a multi-spring, Pusher O Ring, hydraulically balanced, low emission cartridge seal
designed for low, moderate & high pressure applications, up to 69 bar g (1000 psi g).
As a standard, the Primary Ring can be any one of the three designs, LP, MP or HP, depending
on the process pressure requirements. (Please refer to EAA10000 - Sheets 1, 2, 3 & 4 for
T1648 LP/ MP /HP Seal Cartridge designs).
The Primary Ring runs against a standard, chamfered, square-section PH Type Mating Ring.
The Distributed Flush arrangement is provided as standard.
The leakage containment device is a spring-loaded solid Carbon Floating Bushing, which is
supplied as a standard. (For detailed data on Carbon floating Bushing and their preferred
materials please refer to the latest issue of Technical Bulletin TB 005 entitled: Carbon Floating
Bushing for Leakage Containment which can be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet).

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Standard T1648 2 & T1648 3 Seal Cartridge with Floating Bush and Distributed Flush

Ref.

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11

Description

O-Ring
O-Ring
Primary Ring
Retainer
Thrust Ring
Snap Ring
Cup Point Set screw
Spring
Mating Ring
O-Ring
O-Ring

Ref.

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Description

Sleeve
Gland plate
Auxiliary Gland
Floating Bushing
Bush Spring
Drive Collar
Setting washer
Hex Head Screw
Cup Point Set screw
Socket Head Screw
Plug1 (not shown)

1. Please note that API 682/ ISO 21049 standard requires Stainless Steel plugs to be fitted onto the
seal cartridge. These should be removed on installation. The plugs should be shown on the General
Arrangement (GA) drawing and should also be itemised (number-referenced) on the Parts List.
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STANDARD DESIGN DISTRIBUTED FLUSH

A Distributed Flush with improved heat


transfer characteristics for high heat loads is
supplied as standard. This design has a
Mating Ring annulus around the outside
diameter which is used in conjunction with a
chamfered, square-section, PH Type
Mating Ring to provide even circumferential
cooling and direct the flow at the sealing
faces.
DESIGN OPTIONS

For T1648 LP/ MP /HP Seal Cartridge designs and full list of optional materials available, refer to
EAA10000 - Sheets 1, 2, 3, & 4
The seal is available with either a Fixed or Segmented Bushing option (for data on Segmented
Bushing refer to TB 005 entitled: Carbon Floating Bushing for Leakage Containment which can
be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet) and with a single point Extended Flush arrangement.

T1648-2 with Distributed Flush and Segmented Bushing

T1648-2 with single point Extended Flush and Fixed Bushing

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FLUSH OPTIONS

Extended Flush
The seal is available with an
Extended Flush option. This is a
single point injection providing
maximum exposure of the Mating
Ring surface to the process fluid for
cooler running.

SEAL UPGRADE

Type 1648 seal can be upgraded with some hardware modifications to meet the
requirements of the T48XP LaserFace design standard for flashing light hydrocarbon
services.
For design guidelines and description of all the necessary modifications required for this
upgrade please refer to Technical Bulletin TB 040 entitled LaserFace Upgrade Guideline
for Light Hydrocarbon Seals 1648 and 2648. The modifications described in this document
will enable the upgraded seal to match the T48XP LaserFace performance as laid out in
the Technical Product Manual TPM 010. These documents are available on the EAA
Engineering Intranet.
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JOHN CRANE INC. (NORTH AMERICA) STANDARD VERSION

John Crane Inc. (North America) offering is based on separate arrangements for Categories lI & lll of
API 682/ ISO 21049 standard:

Single point injection with fixed bushing for Category II


Distributed flush with segmented floating bushing for Category III

Please note this is for information only. Only the seals standard design and options described
earlier in section 2.1 are relevant to EAA.)

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HARDWARE ADAPTATION LIMITS

This section is not applicable.


2.3

MATERIALS: STANDARD & OPTIONS

It is essential that the selection of materials used in the construction of the seal should be
made with regard to their temperature and chemical resistance/ compatibility with the liquid
being pumped. The following table lists the seal components and their standard & optional
materials:

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Material Options 1
& (JC Material Code)

Seal component

Standard Material
& (JC Material Code)

Primary Ring
(LP/ MP/ HP
designs)

- API 682/ ISO 21049


Antimony
Impregnated
Carbon (530)

- API 682/ ISO 21049 Resin Impregnated


Carbon (606)
- Resin Impregnated Carbon (171)
- Antimony Impregnated Carbon (218)
- Nickel bonded Tungsten Carbide (528)
- Tungsten Carbide (005)

Mating Ring
PH Type

- API 682 Reaction


Bonded Silicon
Carbide (509)

- Free Sintered Silicon Carbide (277)


- API 682/ ISO 21049 Free Sintered Silicon
Carbide (546)
- Reaction Bonded
Silicon Carbide (088)

Hardware:
- Retainer
- Thrust Ring
- Snap Ring
- Cup Point Set
Screw
- Hex Head Screw
- Cap Head Screw
- Sleeve
- Drive Collar
- Setting washer
- Plug
- Gland Plate
- Auxiliary Gland
- Cup Point Set
Screw for Drive
Collar
(Projects only)

316 Stainless Steel


(001)

Metal to suit process

ASTM A453 Gr.660


class C (712)

- Spring
- Bushing Spring
Floating Bushing 2

Hastelloy C-276
(033)

None

Resin Impregnated
Carbon- Graphite
(171)

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Seal component

Standard Material
& (JC Material Code)

O Ring

- Fluorocarbon -Viton
(134)

Material Options 1
& (JC Material Code)

Note: Select Elastomer to suit application


- Peroxide cured Perfluoroelastomer (394)
- Nitrile (130)
- Perfluoroelastomer (230)
- Ethylene Propylene (135)
- Kalrez 1050LF (493)

1 Refer to EAA10000 - Sheets 1, 2, 3 & 4 for T1648 LP/ MP /HP Seal Cartridge designs and full list of optional
materials available.
2 Refer to the latest issue of Technical Bulletin TB 005 entitled: Carbon Floating Bushing for Leakage
Containment which can be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet.
TESTED/ PROVED MATERIAL GRADE COMBINATIONS

This data can be found within the relevant API Qualification Tests for the T48 LP/ MP/ LP
series seals on the EAA Engineering Intranet at this location:
EAA / Engineering / Mechanical Seals / Applications / API Certification
2.4

MATING RINGS: STANDARD DESIGN & OPTIONS

The PH Type Mating Ring design is used with this seal.


This is based on the Type P Type Mating Ring but the
design has been adapted to allow for a Distributed Flush
arrangement. For more information on PH Type Mating
Ring, please refer to Drawing
no. EAA10001.
PH Type Mating Ring

2.5

CODING: SEAL PARTS & MATERIAL CODES

For full details of John Crane seal coding system please refer to John Crane Coding System
which can be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet at this location:
EAA / Product Coding system (PCS) / Section A Product Coding Rules / Existing Coding Rules /
John Crane Existing Coding Rules
Type 1648 seal is coded according to the John Crane Coding System (on EAA Engineering
Intranet) using the 16 character Seal Header Code format used for standard seals, as follows:
Seal Size code / Seal Type / Seal variant / Mating ring / Group Material Code
4
xxxx

1648

xx

xx

(number of characters)

xxxx

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Please note that a 10-character code, i.e. Part Reference Number is used for seal components,
as follows:
Part Reference Number
Seal Size Code / Shape (also known as Part Mid code) / Material Code
xxxx
/
xxx
/
xxx
4
/
3
/
3
( no. of characters)
(Note: Generation of Seal Size Code
Size: 4 digit - all numeric code
Quoted in Millimetres to one decimal (inch sizes are converted to Millimetres) and put in format as below
with forth digit as decimal place.
Examples:
3 mm = 0030
30 mm = 0300
1 Inch is 25.4 mm = 0254

300 mm = 3000
2 3/8 " = 0603)

3.5 mm = 0035

Seal Type 1648 component codes and standard material codes are listed in the following table:

Seal Component

Part Reference Number


Size /shape (Part Mid code) /Material code
xxxx/xxx /xxx

Standard Material 1
& (JC Material Code)

3 Primary Ring
designs:
1- Plain face LP
2- Hammerhead MP
3- Hydro-pad HP
Mating Ring

Hardware:
- Retainer
- Thrust Ring
- Snap Ring
- Cup Point Set Screw
- Hex Head Screw
- Cap Head Screw
- Sleeve
- Drive Collar
- Setting Washer
- Plug
- Gland Plate &
- Auxiliary Gland

x x x x / C40 / 530
x x x x / C41 / 530
x x x x / C42 / 530

API 682/ ISO 21049


Antimony Impregnated
Carbon ( 530)

x x x x / C44 / 509

- API 682/ ISO 21049


Reaction Bonded Silicon
Carbide (509)

x x x x / D97 / 001
x x x x / H86 / 001
x x x x / 096 / 001
x x x x / 305 / 001
x x x x / 300 / 001
x x x x / 301 / 001
Refer Drawing EAA10012
x x x x / H88 / 001
x x x x / H89 / 001
x x x x / Q23 / 001
Refer Drawing EAA10011
x x x x / H90 / 001

316 Stainless Steel


(001)

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Seal Component

Part Reference Number


Size /shape (Part Mid code) /Material code
xxxx/xxx /xxx

Standard Material 1
& (JC Material Code)

- Cup Point Set Screw


(Projects only)

x x x x / 305 / 712

- Spring
- Bush Spring

x x x x / 092 / 033
x x x x / 092 / 033

Alloy C-276 (Hastelloy C)


(033)

Floating Bushing

x x x x / G93 / 171

Resin Impregnated
Carbon Graphite (171)

O Ring

x x x x / 123 /134

Fluorocarbon Viton (134)

1 Refer to EAA10000 - Sheets 1, 2, 3 & 4 for T1648 LP/ MP /HP Seal Cartridge designs and full list of optional
materials available.
2 Refer to Mating Ring Drawing no. EAA10001.

3.0

SEAL PERFORMANCE & LIMITS

3.1

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

The T1648 LP/ MP/ HP seals are rated for both light hydrocarbon and lubricating fluids.
The pressure limits were developed based on an evaluation of important criteria, some of which
are listed below:

O-Ring extrusion
Antimony Carbon* vs. Reaction Bonded SiC face materials
Three year (extrapolated) seal life
For light hydrocarbons the seal chamber pressure is a minimum of 3.5 bar (50 psi) above
the fluid vapour pressure at pumping temperature

* A Tungsten Carbide (optional material) Primary Ring is unsuitable for use on high Vapour
Pressure (VP) services. An Engineering review is required to check that all potential of unlubricated function of the seal face is eliminated.
3.2

DYNAMIC SEALING PRESSURE RATING

For the standard T1648 Cartridge with T48 HP seal head incorporating the Hydropad Primary
Ring design, the Dynamic Sealing Pressure Rating (DSPR) is up to a maximum of 69 bar g (1000
psig).
Refer to EAA Engineering for applications above the pressure limit specified.

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TYPE 1648 LP PRSSURE LIMITS

Pressure in
Seal head
Size (In)

Seal head
Size (mm)
Lubricating Lubricating
Fluid
Fluid
@ 1800 rpm @ 3600 rpm

1.000
1.125
1.250
1.375
1.500
1.625
1.750
1.875
2.000
2.125
2.250
2.375
2.500
2.625
2.750
2.875
3.000
3.125
3.250
3.375
3.500
3.625
3.750
3.875
4.000
4.125
4.250
4.375
4.500
4.625
4.750
4.875
5.000

bar g

25.40
28.58
31.75
34.93
38.10
41.28
44.45
47.63
50.80
53.98
57.15
60.33
63.50
66.68
69.85
73.03
76.20
79.38
82.55
85.73
88.90
92.08
95.25
98.43
101.60
104.78
107.95
111.13
114.30
117.48
120.65
123.83
127.00

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
63.1
51.0
57.2
50.7
46.6
43.4
40.0
36.9
35.2
31.7
30.7
27.6
27.2
26.2
24.8
32.4
26.9
21.4
26.9

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
64.8
60.7
57.2
53.1
49.7
47.2
45.2
42.4
41.4
38.6
37.2
35.5
34.5
33.4
32.1
31.0
30.0
29.0
28.3
27.2
26.2
24.8
23.1
22.8
21.4
21.0

Light
Light
Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbon
@ 1800 rpm @ 3600 rpm
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
59.3
69.0
68.6
55.5
51.7
45.5
42.4
40.7
39.3
34.8
31.0
24.8
28.3
24.8
22.8
21.0
19.7
17.9
17.2
15.5
15.2
13.4
13.1
12.8
12.1
15.9
13.1
10.3
13.1

69.0
69.0
63.1
57.9
53.8
47.9
44.5
40.3
37.6
35.5
32.4
30.3
28.6
27.2
25.2
24.8
23.1
22.1
21.0
20.3
19.7
17.9
17.2
15.5
15.2
13.4
13.1
12.8
12.1
12.8
13.1
10.3
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T1648 LP Pressure Limits for Lubricating Fluid

80

@ 1800 rpm

70

@ 3600 rpm
Pressure [ Bar g]

60
50
40
30
20
10

95
.3
10
1.
6
10
8.
0
11
4.
3
12
0.
7
12
7.
0

88
.9

82
.6

76
.2

69
.9

63
.5

57
.2

50
.8

44
.5

38
.1

31
.8

25
.4

Seal Size [mm]

T1648 LP Pressure Limits for Light Hydrocarbon

Pressure [ Bar g]

80
70

@ 1800 rpm

60

@ 3600 rpm

50
40
30
20
10

0.
7

4.
3

8.
0

1.
6

.3

7.
0
12

12

11

10

10

95

.9
88

.2

.6
82

.9

76

69

.5
63

.2
57

.8
50

.5
44

.1
38

.8
31

25

.4

Seal Size [m m ]

Important note
These graphs provide approximate values. For precise data please refer to the T1648 LP
Pressure Limits table.

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TYPE 1648 MP PRSSURE LIMITS

Pressure in
bar g
Seal head Seal head
Size (In) Size (mm) Lubricating Lubricating
Light
Fluid
Fluid
Hydrocarbon
@ 1800 rpm @ 3600 rpm
@ 1800 rpm
1.000
1.125
1.250
1.375
1.500
1.625
1.750
1.875
2.000
2.125
2.250
2.375
2.500
2.625
2.750
2.875
3.000
3.125
3.250
3.375
3.500
3.625
3.750
3.875
4.000
4.125
4.250
4.375
4.500
4.625
4.750
4.875
5.000
5.250
5.375
5.875

25.40
28.58
31.75
34.93
38.10
41.28
44.45
47.63
50.80
53.98
57.15
60.33
63.50
66.68
69.85
73.03
76.20
79.38
82.55
85.73
88.90
92.08
95.25
98.43
101.60
104.78
107.95
111.13
114.30
117.48
120.65
123.83
127.00
133.35
136.53
149.23

Light
Hydrocarbon
@ 3600 rpm

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
63.4
58.6
51.7
49.3
47.6
44.5
41.7
35.5
34.5
32.8
30.0
41.4
40.3
41.0
34.8

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
64.8
60.7
57.2
53.1
50.3
47.2
45.2
42.4
39.7
38.6
37.2
35.5
34.5
33.4
32.1
31.0
30.0
29.0
28.3
27.6
26.2
24.8
23.1
23.4
22.8
21.0

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
52.4
53.8
54.5
53.4
46.9
42.8
42.4
42.1
35.5
31.0
29.0
25.5
24.1
23.4
21.7
20.3
17.2
16.9
15.9
14.5
20.0
19.7
20.0
16.9

69.0
69.0
63.1
57.9
52.1
47.9
44.5
40.3
37.6
35.5
32.4
30.7
28.6
27.2
25.2
24.8
23.1
22.1
21.0
20.3
19.7
19.0
18.3
17.9
17.3
16.9
16.6
14.5
14.1
12.8
13.4
12.8
11.7

38.3
38.3
41.0

16.9
19.7
18.3

18.6
18.6
20.0

9.0
11.0
10.3

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T1648 MP Pressure Limits for Lubricating Fluid

80

@ 1800 rpm
70

@ 3600 rpm
Pressure [ Bar g]

60
50
40
30
20
10

95
.3
10
1.
6
10
8.
0
11
4.
3
12
0.
7
12
7.
0
13
6.
5

88
.9

82
.6

76
.2

69
.9

63
.5

57
.2

50
.8

44
.5

38
.1

31
.8

25
.4

Seal Size [mm]

T1648 MP Pressure Limits for Light Hydrocarbon

80

@ 1800 rpm

70

@ 3600 rpm
Pressure [ Bar g]

60
50
40
30
20
10

95
.3
10
1.
6
10
8.
0
11
4.
3
12
0.
7
12
7.
0
13
6.
5

88
.9

82
.6

76
.2

69
.9

63
.5

57
.2

50
.8

44
.5

38
.1

31
.8

25
.4

Seal Size [mm]

Important note
These graphs provide approximate values. For precise data please refer to the T1648 MP
Pressure Limits table.

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TYPE 1648 HP PRSSURE LIMITS

Pressure In
bar g
Seal head Seal head
Size (In) Size (mm) Lubricating Lubricating
Light
Light
Fluid
Fluid
Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbon
@1800 rpm @3600 rpm
@ 1800 rpm @ 3600 rpm

1.000
1.125
1.250
1.375
1.500
1.625
1.750
1.875
2.000
2.125
2.250
2.375
2.500
2.625
2.750
2.875
3.000
3.125
3.250
3.375
3.500
3.625
3.750
3.875
4.000
4.125
4.250
4.375
4.500
4.625
4.750
4.875
5.000
5.250

25.40
28.58
31.75
34.93
38.10
41.28
44.45
47.63
50.80
53.98
57.15
60.33
63.50
66.68
69.85
73.03
76.20
79.38
82.55
85.73
88.90
92.08
95.25
98.43
101.60
104.78
107.95
111.13
114.30
117.48
120.65
123.83
127.00
133.35

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
66.2
69.0
64.8
54.8
48.3
53.1
46.6
44.5
43.1
40.0
37.9
27.9
29.7
33.8
31.4
34.5
34.5
36.6
34.8

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
65.9
60.7
56.9
54.8
51.7
49.3
47.6
42.8
42.4
40.7
39.3
38.6
37.2
35.9
34.8
33.8
32.8
31.7
31.0
29.0
28.3
26.9
27.6
26.2
24.8

69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
69.0
52.8
53.8
54.8
53.8
47.2
43.4
49.3
42.8
36.2
31.7
35.2
30.7
29.3
28.3
26.6
24.8
18.3
19.3
22.1
20.7
22.8
14.8
23.8
22.8

69.0
69.0
68.3
62.4
56.2
51.7
47.9
44.1
41.4
37.2
35.2
34.1
31.7
30.3
28.3
25.5
25.5
24.8
23.8
23.8
23.1
22.1
21.4
20.7
20.3
19.7
19.3
17.2
16.9
15.9
16.2
15.5
14.5

34.5

22.8

22.4

13.4

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T1648 HP Pressure Limits for Lubricating Fluid

80

@ 1800 rpm

70

@ 3600 rpm
Pressure [ Bar g]

60
50
40
30
20
10

7.
0
12

4.
3

8.
0

1.
6

0.
7
12

11

10

.3
95

10

.9
88

.2

.6
82

.5

.9

76

69

63

.2
57

.5

.1

.8
50

44

.8

38

31

25

.4

Seal Size [m m ]

T1648 HP Pressure Limits for Light Hydrocarbon

80

@ 1800 rpm

70

@ 3600 rpm
Pressure [ Bar g]

60
50
40
30
20
10

95
.3
10
1.
6
10
8.
0
11
4.
3
12
0.
7
12
7.
0

88
.9

82
.6

76
.2

69
.9

63
.5

57
.2

50
.8

44
.5

38
.1

31
.8

25
.4

Seal Size [mm]

Important note
These graphs provide approximate values. For precise data please refer to the T1648 HP
Pressure Limits table.

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PRESSURE LIMIT MULTIPLIER FACTORS

Process Fluid Operating


Temperature / Property

Selection Considerations

Pressure
Factor

Below 80C (175F)

x 1.00

Above 80C to 120C (175F to 250F)

x 0.90

Above 120C to 180C (250F to 350F)

x 0.80

Above 180C to 260C (350F to 500F)

x 0.65

Operating Temperature
(See Note 1)

Lubricating Fluids

x 1.00

Aqueous Solutions

x 0.75

Light Hydrocarbons

(See graph)

Sealed Fluid Lubricity


(See Note 2)

NOTES

1. The temperature derating factors apply to seals with carbon Primary Rings
2. The Aqueous Solutions Pressure Factor of 0.75 shown in the table applies only to
Lubricating fluids graph.

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EXAMPLES FOR DETERMINING PRESSURE RATING LIMITS

EXAMPLE 1

Seal type:
Size:
Product:
Speed:
Temperature:

Type 48LP,
75mm (3" diameter)
Lube Oil
3600 rpm
82C (180F)

Step 1
Determine the Pressure Limit for the given seal size, at the given operational speed, and for the
process fluid:
From the T48 LP Pressure Limits table, the pressure limit is 38.6 bar g
Step 2
Determine the Pressure Multiplier Factors for this service condition:
From the table of Multiplier Factors (above) apply the appropriate values, as follows

For temperatures over 80C, Pressure Multiplier Factor = 0.9.


For Lube Oil (Lubricating fluids), Pressure Multiplier Factor = 1.0.

Step3
Calculate the adjusted maximum operating pressure:
The maximum operating pressure = 38.6 bar g x 0.9 x 1.0 = 34.7 bar g
EXAMPLE 2

Seal type:
Size:
Product:
Speed:
Temperature:

Type 48LP,
75mm (3" diameter)
Water
3600 rpm
82C (180F)

Step 1
Determine the Pressure Limit for the given seal size, at the given operational speed, and for the
process fluid:
From the T48 LP Pressure Limits table, the pressure limit is 38.6 bar g
Step 2
Determine the Pressure Multiplier Factors for this service condition:
From the table of Multiplier Factors (above) apply the appropriate values, as follows

For temperatures over 80C, Pressure Multiplier Factor = 0.9.


For Water (Aqueous Solutions), Pressure Multiplier Factor = 0.75

Step3
Calculate the adjusted maximum operating pressure:
The maximum operating pressure = 38.6 bar g x 0.9 x 0.75 = 26 bar g

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3.3

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE LIMITS

The maximum hydrostatic pressure is up to 90 bar g. The hydrostatic limits for the Type 48 series
seals are limited by O-Ring extrusion.
TYPE 1648 SEAL HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE LIMITS

Seal head Size

Pressure in bar g

(In)

(mm)

T48 LP / MP /HP
(Note 1)

1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.25
3.50
3.75
4.00
4.25
4.50
4.75
5.00
5.25

25.40
31.75
38.10
44.45
50.80
57.15
63.50
69.85
76.20
82.55
88.90
95.25
101.60
107.95
114.30
120.65
127.00
133.35

90
86
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
79
76
76

T48 LP / MP /HP
(Note 2)
90
79
69
67
67
67
66
66
66
60
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55

Note 1. Limit with Carbon Primary Ring


Note 2. Limit with Tungsten Carbide Primary Ring

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

Carbon Primary Ring


Tungsten Carbide Primary Ring

25
.4
31
.8
38
.1
44
.5
50
.8
57
.2
63
.5
69
.9
76
.2
82
.6
88
.9
95
.
10 3
1.
10 6
8.
11 0
4.
12 3
0.
12 7
7.
13 0
3.
4

Pressure [ Bar g]

Hydrostatic Pressure Limits

Seal Size [mm]

Important note: This graph provides approximate values. For precise data please refer to
the T1648 Seal Hydrostatic Pressure Limits table.

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Note
A Tungsten Carbide Primary Ring is unsuitable for use on high Vapour Pressure (VP)
services. An Engineering review is required to check that all potential of un-lubricated function of
the seal face is eliminated.
3.4

STATIC SEALING PRESSURE RATING

The maximum Static Sealing Pressure Rating (SSPR) of the T1648 seal is the pressure limit of
the axial retention of the setscrews in the drive collar, or the SSPR in the seal head, whichever is
the lower.
To calculate the axial retention limit of the setscrews, refer to the latest issue of EDS 0045 for
guidance on performing sleeve retention calculations, and EDS 0102 for the setscrews material
axial holding power data. Both documents are available on the EAA Engineering Intranet.
To determine the maximum Static Sealing Pressure Rating (SSPR), consider both values of

The Hydrostatic Sealing Pressure 1.5


The Maximum Dynamic Sealing Pressure

The maximum Static Sealing Pressure Rating (SSPR) of the seal head is the greater of the two
values.
3.5

REVERSE PRESSURE/ VACUUM OPERATION

The single T1648 seal is unsuitable for operating on full vacuum. For partial vacuum operation
please consult EAA Engineering.
3.6

TEMPERATURE

The temperature limits are: - 40 C to 290 C (- 40 F to 550 F) dependent on materials used.


3.7

SPEED

The Type 1648 seal is designed to operate at speeds not to exceed 25 m/s (5000 fpm) and
3600 rpm when supplied as a rotating unit. For higher speed applications a stationary mounted
unit should be used. Please consult EAA Engineering.
3.8

VISCOSITY

The viscosity limits are generally as specified in the following table:


Fluid Kinematic Viscosity
Seal Face Materials

Seal Arrangement

Carbon vs. SiC or WC

Single Seal

WC vs. SiC

Single Seal

Centistokes (cSt.)
0

1000

1000 3500

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Please note when the fluid viscosity is greater than 3500 cSt, use a dual seal or refer to EAA
Engineering.
3.9

LEAKAGE

The leakage data is not readily available for this seal. If required, JC Seals is the preferred
method to calculate the leakage rates under the seals operating conditions. For guidance on how
to use the computer program, please refer to Technical Bulletin TB - 062 - entitled Using the
Engineering Program JC Seals to determine seal Heat Generated and Seal Leakage. Also refer
to TB- 057 entitled JC-Seals Update, Version 3.15.
Both the above-mentioned guidance documents can be found on the EAA Engineering Intranet at
the following location:
EAA / Engineering / Mechanical Seals / Software & Calculations
Please note the leakage Rate for the T48HP seal is significantly higher than those of the T48LP
&T48MP seals.
3.10

POWER CONSUMPTION / HEAT GENERATION

The power consumption / heat generation data for this seal type is not readily available.
JC Seals is the preferred method to calculate the power consumption/ heat generation. Please
see reference to JC Seals in sub-section 3.8 on Leakage.
3.11

FLUSH REQUIREMENTS

JC Seals is the preferred method to calculate the seal flush requirements. Please see subsection 3.8 for more information on JC Seals software. Also refer to Technical Bulletin TB- 057
entitled JC-Seals Update, Version 3.15 for information on flush plans and flush flow rates.
Alternatively, the flush flow rate can be calculated manually from the following equation. For
flashing hydrocarbon services the fluid temperature rise should be limited to a 2.5 C (5 F) rise
and for non-flashing services the temperature rise should normally be limited to an 8 C (15 F).
SI (Metric) Units:
Q = 60 H / (SG . Cp . T)
Where;
Q
= Flow rate
H
= Heat Load
SG
= Specific Gravity
Cp
= Specific Heat
T
= Temperature Rise = T flush out T flush in

(l/min)
(kW)
()
(kJ / kg C)
(C)

Imperial Units:
Q = H / (500 . SG . Cp . T)
Where;
Q
= Flow rate
H
= Heat Load
SG
= Specific Gravity

(g/min)
(Btu / Hr)
()

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Cp
T

= Specific Heat
= Temperature Rise = T flush out T flush in

3.12

BREAKOUT TORQUE

(Btu / lb F)
(F)

This data is not readily available. JC Seals is the preferred method to calculate a value for the
Breakout Torque required to overcome the seal friction at start up.
3.13

DRY RUNNING

The Type 1648 seal is not designed for dry running.


3.14

SOLIDS & POLYMERISING HANDLING

The Type 1648 seal is not specifically designed to handle solids. However, the following is a
general recommendation for applications involving solids:

Up to 0.3 % by weight or 3000 ppmw (parts per million by weight) maximum for a 3 year
life with Carbon vs Silicon

Up to 3 % by weight or 30000 ppmw maximum with hard faces

Above 3 % by weight or 30000 ppmw, use hard against hard combined with either Plan 32
or plan 23.
This assumes the abrasive has a hardness greater than 5 Mohs.
The above should be qualified by recommending dual seals or plan 32 for particle sizes less than
25 Microns.
Please note that data on polymerising duties is currently unavailable.
3.15

HAZARDOUS DUTIES & HAZARDS ANALYSIS

T-1648 seals are approved for use in ATEX Cat. 2 & 3 applications (see ATEX Declaration of
Conformity single seals on EAA Engineering Intranet)
3.16

AXIAL FLEXIBILITY AND MISALIGNMENT CAPABILITIES

AXIAL MOVEMENT LIMITS

The maximum allowable axial movement that the seal can safely handle is 1.6 mm ( 0.062).
Please note this is not a setting tolerance.
This is not normally a problem with overhung API pumps as there is limited axial movement due
to bearing play and the fact that this seal is a true cartridge seal, not a hook sleeve mounted
cartridge.
It is of concern on between bearing pumps when the seal is run at higher temperatures as the
non-thrust end can see considerable transient thermal expansion from start-up to running
temperatures. The actual transient growth should be checked out to ensure that the seal does not
exceed the above limits. This may require a special design or biasing the seal setting to allow for
the temporary change in seal working height in certain applications.

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ANGULAR & RADIAL MOVEMENT

Excessive Run-out will have a detrimental effect on seal performance in the form of component
wear or excessive leakage. For maximum reliability the setup of the pump should be within the
limits published in API Standards 610 & 682/ ISO 21049, as follows:

Concentricity of shaft to seal chamber: 125 m (0.005) Total Indicator Reading (TIR),
sometimes also referred to as Full Indicator Movement (FIM).

Squareness of seal chamber face to shaft not to exceed 15 m per 3 cm of seal chamber
bore (0.0005 per inch of seal chamber bore)

Centering of the seal is to be by a register fit. The register fit surface shall be concentric
to the shaft and have a Total Indicator Reading (TIR) of not more than 125 m (0.005").

Run-out of sleeve outer diameter to inner diameter shall be less than 25 m (0.001) TIR

3.17

SEAL SUPPORT SYSTEM INFORMATION

The T1648 Single Seal Cartridge is available with Axial Pumping Scroll when utilising
API Flush Plan 23 (Type 1648-2/1648-3)

For a Plan 23 arrangement with Axial Pumping Scroll refer to the latest issue of
EAA10269 (sheet 1) entitled Design Sheet Type 1648LP Plan 23.

For information on flush Plan 23, refer to the document entitled Circulation Systems For
Single and Multiple Seal Arrangements which can be found on the EAA Intranet.
4.0

INSTALLATION DATA

4.1

TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

Refer to the latest issue of EAA10000 (sheet 1) entitled Seal Type 1648 LP, MP & HP Design
Sheet.
For the rationalised range dealing with API 682/ ISO 21049 seal chambers only, refer to the latest
issue of EAA10000 (sheet 5) entitled Typical 1648 Cartridge Seal Products for Projects
Template. Please note that the seal sizes shown on this drawing have been rationalised to fit the
maximum size seal per seal chamber. It is possible for smaller seal sizes to be used.
For a Plan 23 arrangement with Pumping scroll refer to the latest issue of EAA10269 (sheet 1)entitled Design Sheet Type 1648LP Plan 23.
Note: for a full list of drawings see the drawing index on PDM system. EAA10000 is the definitive
design source and Technical Bulletins (TB) are supporting documents.
4.2

OEM STANDARDS / PUMP FITABILITY

In the future, this data will be available from the PDM system

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4.3

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ( IM )

To generate an Instruction Manual (IM) for a T1648 seal cartridge, the latest version of the
template entitled Instruction Manual Template should be used. This generic template can be
found on the EAA Intranet at the following location:
EAA/ Engineering/ Mechanical Seals/ Products/ IOM
5.0

RELATED DOCUMENTS / MARKETING DATA

Refer to Product Information Page on the Product Line Management PLM Seals Oracle site on
the EAA Intranet.
5.1

EXPERIENCE LIST & REFERENCES

This data is unavailable at the present time.


5.2

COMPETITION OFFERING: EQUIVALENT COMPETITORS SEALS

This data is unavailable at the present time.


5.3

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Type 1648 product datasheet can be found on EAA Intranet at this location:
PLM Seals Oracle / API Cartridges / 1648 Information / Type 1648 Technical Datasheet
Type 1648 Technical Datasheet.
6.0

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

6.1

CRITERIA FOR INSTALLATION

Successful operation and the life of this seal are dependent on acceptable equipment
dimensions, alignments and surface finishes. The following table specifies some of the shaft
essential requirement

Installation Criteria

Shaft Surface Finish


Shaft Tolerance

6.2

Limits

1.6 m Ra (64 in Ra)


h6

PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE

Refer to pressure test procedure for engineered cartridge seals, document PT 010 entitled
Special Cartridge Seals that can be found on the EAA Intranet at the following location:
United Kingdom/ Quality/ Manuals/ Pressure Test Manual

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6.3

RECONDITIONING PROCEDURE

The data is unavailable at the present time


6.4 FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
The data is unavailable at the present time
6.5 STORAGE, PACKAGING & TRANSPORTATION
For detailed information on the seals storage, packaging and transportation, please refer to the
latest issue of the document entitled Storage and transportation instructions for seals
Form I-Storage-E that can be found at the following location on the EAA Engineering Intranet:
EAA/ Engineering/ Mechanical Seals/ Products/IOM /Storage and Transportation (I-Storage-E).

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7.0 REVISIONS & AMENDMENTS

TPM
ISSUE

01

REVISION
DATE

--

REVISIONS MADE

(AMENDMENT DETAILS)

First issue released on 27/ 04/ 07

REVISED &
APPROVED BY

Author
Ryad Anabtawi

Revised by:
02

10/ 05/ 07

Section 3.1 Dynamic Performance


R.Anabtawi

Note added about the use of Tungsten


Carbide (optional material) Primary Ring

Section 3.2

Pressure Limit Multiplier Table modified

Example 1 to determine seal pressure


rating revised. Example 2 added.

Approved:
C Fone
PE Bowden

Section 3.4

Static Sealing Pressure Rating (SSPR)


revised.

New Section 7.0 added

Revisions & Amendments table added.


Brief details of changes noted.

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