Type 2800MB Buffer Gas Consumption* Buffer Gas Control System

The buffer gas control system safely monitors

Type 2800MB and controls the buffer gas, which is used when
Estimated Buffer Gas Consumption operating a Type 2800MB.

Buffer Gas Consumption Nml/min . (cc/min.)

TYPE
.2 Shaft Sizes 5667

Buffer Gas Consumption (SCFM)

A variety of standard configurations is available
.16
• 3.5" / 90 mm
• 2.5" / 65 mm 4717
that meets the majority of the application needs. Components
SEALOL® Bellows
• 1.75" / 45 mm
.13 • 1.25" / 33 mm 3783 are available to accommodate material compatibility, pressure,
.01
• 3600 rpm
• 30 psig / 2 barg
2833 and flow ranges, as well as multiple seal setups. Options, such
.06
Seal Chamber
Pressure Differential 1883
as a pressure regulator and an explosion-proof switch, can be

2800MB
added to the base system.
.03 950

0 0

0 30 50 100 150 200 250 300

Buffer Gas psig
Pressure barg
0 2 5 10 15 20

• Data based on single seal arrangement

• Data based on ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure Single Outlet System
Flow Diagram
*Buffer gas consumption chart is provided as a guide only and values may vary depending on application.
Dual Outlet System Flow Diagram

A stable operating gap and optimum film stiffness prevents face

contact and wear, while minimizing buffer gas consumption.

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Materials of Construction Performance Capabilities*

For complete technical data, contact John Crane or your nearest John Crane representative. Non-Contacting
Gland and Process Pressure: Vacuum to
Welded Metal Bellows Seal
Sleeve: 316SS standard, Alloy 20 (optional),
Hastelloy®-C (optional)
Buffer Gas Pressure:
18 bar g/270 psig

21 bar g/300 psig

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TYPE
2800MB
SEALOL® Bellows
The FIRST Non-Contacting Bellows Seal
Applied Technology
John Crane has successfully demonstrated reliable non-
contacting gas seal performance in compressors for
many years. This experience, coupled with Sealol’s
reputation as the world leader in welded metal bellows
seal technology, has produced a non-contacting bellows
seal that meets your needs.
Time-Tested Bellows Design
Since the 1960s,
Sealol’s experience
in diverse industries,
such as space explo-
ration, aeronautics,
refineries, and petro-
chemical and chemi-
cal processing, has proven the soundness of Sealol’s
welded bellows design. Extensive computer modeling
and testing have assured the bellows performance
through all operating parameters.
Unlike pusher designs, bellows technology eliminates
dynamic O-ring hang-up caused by process contami-
nation, thermal gradients, material deficiencies, or a dry
nitrogen environment. Consequently, the bellows
design enhances seal reliability.
Spiral Groove Technology
The superior sealing capability of the Type
2800MB seal lies in the unique spiral groove
design (U.S. Patent #5,039,113). This design
provides for superior
film stiffness and
stability at all
operating ranges.
Non-Contacting Defined
A dry, clean, inert buffer gas is introduced to the
seal at a minimum differential pressure of 30 psi/
2 bar above the seal chamber pressure. The gas
is pumped into the seal interface via the spiral
grooves, which separate the seal faces and
establish a stable film of gas. Optimizing the
operating clearance yields minimum buffer gas
usage at dynamic conditions. The operating gap
is maintained throughout the dynamic operating
cycle, thus preventing face contact and wear.
Applications
The Type 2800MB is used to seal rotating
equipment in a variety of process industries,
such as chemical, refinery, petrochemical,
pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, and food pro-
cessing. The seal performs in applications such
as light hydrocarbons, viscous and polymerizing
fluids, and toxic/hazardous air pollutants.
Advantages of the Type 2800MB
Buffer Gas In
• Dynamic O-ring hang-up eliminated • Zero emissions to the atmosphere
Buffer Gas
The Type 2800MB bellows eliminates dynamic O-
ring “hang-up” problems caused by process
contamination, thermal changes, material deficien-
cies, or a dry nitrogen environment, which often
Since the buffer gas is introduced into the seal gland
cavity at a higher pressure than that of the pumped
fluid, a zero emission environment is achieved.
occur with pusher seal designs. • Seal face wear eliminated
Because the faces of the Type 2800MB do not make
• Accepts loss of buffer gas contact, the life of the seal is dramatically increased.
The Type 2800MB has been designed with a Your Mean-Time-Between-Planned-Maintenance
pressure-balanced configuration. The seal will (MTBPM) will increase substantially.
continue to operate when chamber pressure in-
creases or when there is a loss or reduction in the • Lower energy costs
buffer gas pressure. The Type 2800MB will return Since the Type 2800MB is non-contacting, it uses
to its normal operating mode when the positive significantly less horsepower than contacting seals,
differential buffer gas pressure is restored. reducing energy consumption by more than 90%.
• Stability at all operating ranges • No wet barrier systems
Spiral Grooved
The Type 2800MB superior unidirectional spiral By utilizing a buffer gas control system, process
Stator grooves have five times the film stiffness charac- contamination from barrier fluids is no longer an
teristics of bidirectional grooves. This feature is issue and the added costs of maintenance, cleanup,
essential for stability at all operating ranges. and treatments associated with barrier systems are
eliminated.
• Easy installation
The Type 2800MB is a preset cartridge seal, which • Equipment costs reduced
permits easy installation and handling. Its slide- Type 2800MB is the solution to meeting emission
on-and-tighten design makes mounting simple, requirements without replacing existing equipment
fast, and accurate. or installing expensive sealless pumps.
• Outstanding warranty • Best repair program in the business
You get complete seal coverage for 90 days. Should Our repair program gives you a completely renewed
your new Type 2800MB seal require replacement Type 2800MB seal in top operating condition for
within the warranty period, for any reason, it will be approximately half the cost of a new one.
repaired or replaced free of charge.
Sealol
Rotor Welded Metal
Bellows
Rotating Parts The
The Type
Type 2800MB
2800MB allows
allows plant
plant operators
operators
to
to utilize
utilize Maximum
Maximum Achievable
Achievable Control
Control
Stationary Parts Technology
Technology toto comply
comply with
with environmental
environmental
obligations
obligations and
and safety
safety considerations.
considerations.