TYPE 28

DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS

Technical Specification

Standard Unidirectional Groove Design Optional Bidirectional Groove Design

Product Description Design Features

Type 28 compressor dry-running gas seals have been the industry • Shrouded mating ring prevents secondary damage in the
standard since the 1970s for gas-handling turbomachinery. event of a mating ring fracture
Utilizing John Crane's patented spiral groove pattern, these seals
are non-contacting in operation. • Low-level leakage can be vented to a safe area, used as
fuel to drive equipment, or returned to process via a
• During dynamic operation, the mating ring/seat and pri- low-pressure ejector
mary ring/face maintain a sealing gap of approximately
0.0002 in./5 microns, thereby eliminating wear Performance Capabilities
• These seals eliminate seal oil contamination and reduce • Temperature: -220°F to 600°F/-140°C to 315°C
maintenance costs and downtime
• Pressure: Up to 6,500 psi(g)/450 bar(g) across
• Single, double opposed, and tandem cartridge seals are single stage
capable of handling a wide variety of gas sealing appli-
cations in the gas collection/transmission, refining, • Speed: Up to 660 fps/200 m/s
chemical and petrochemical processing industries • Shaft: Up to 13.75"/350mm
 TYPE 28
DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification

Type 28AT Tandem Arrangement

( )
( )
 Inlet for Filtered Seal Outlet for 1st Stage Interstage Labyrinth Inlet for Buffer Outlet for 2nd Stage Separation Gas
(or Process) Gas Leakage and Buffer Gas Gas (Optional) Leakage and Separation Gas Supply
Type 28XP Tandem Arrangement
TYPE 28

Polymer Secondary Seal

SEAL BEARING
(OR PROCESS) CAVITY
GAS
Separation Seal -
contact John Crane
al (Or Process) Gas for options
Labyrinth

1ST STAGE 2ND STAGE

MATING RING PRIMARY RING MATING RING PRIMARY RING

*Typical Application pressures up to 2,650 psi(g)/180 bar(g)

DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification
 Inlet for Filtered Seal Outlet for 1st Stage Interstage Labyrinth Inlet for Buffer Outlet for 2nd Stage Separation Gas
(or Process) Gas Leakage and Buffer Gas Gas (Optional) Leakage and Separation Gas Supply

Polymer Secondary Seal

Ty p e 28 XP - S Tan dem A rran geme nt
TYPE 28

SEAL BEARING
(OR PROCESS) CAVITY
GAS
Separation Seal -
contact John Crane
Seal (Or Process) Gas for options
Labyrinth

1ST STAGE 2ND STAGE

MATING RING PRIMARY RING MATING RING PRIMARY RING

*Typical Application pressures up to 2,650 psi(g)/180 bar(g)

DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification
 Outlet for 2nd Stage
Interstage
Inlet for Buffer Leakage and
Inlet for Filtered Seal Outlet for 1st Stage Labyrinth Separation Gas
Gas (Optional) Separation Gas
(or Process) Gas Leakage and Buffer Gas Supply
Type 28EXP Tandem Arrangement

Advanced Polymer Secondary Seal

TYPE 28

SEAL
(OR PROCESS)
GAS
BEARING
CAVITY
Separation Seal -
contact John Crane
Seal (Or Process) Gas for options
Labyrinth

1ST STAGE 2ND STAGE

MATING RING PRIMARY RING MATING RING PRIMARY RING

*Typical Application pressures up to 3,250 psi(g)/220 bar(g)

DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification
 TYPE 28
DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification

Typical Single Seal Arrangement and Seal Support System

VEN T VEN T

JO H N C RA N E
G AS SEA LS

*Single Seal Arrangement for applications not requiring a safety back-up seal.

Typical Double Opposed Seal Arrangement and Seal Support System

VEN T EXTER N A L SU PPLY VEN T

JO H N C RA N E
G AS SEA LS

*Double Seal Arrangement where hazardous gas is not permissible to leak into atmosphere.

Typical Tandem Seal Arrangement and Seal Support System

A PPR O VED A PPR O VED
VEN T VEN T VEN T VEN T

JO H N C RA N E
G AS SEA LS
*Tandem Seal Arrangement for applications requiring a safety back-up seal.
 TYPE 28
DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification

Size and Speed Effect on Leakage

Conditions: Air, 1,200 psig/83 bar g
5
15000 RPM 125
4
10000 RPM 100

Leakage (sl/min)
Leakage (SCFM)

3
75
2 50
5000 RPM
1 25

0 0
2.187 3.187 4.187 5.187 6.125 7.125 8.125 9.125 10.125
(inch)
50 100 150 200 250 (mm)

Seal Size

Pressure, Temperature and Gas Effect on Leakage

Conditions: 6.187-inch Diameter Seal, 14,000 rpm
5 Hydrogen, 100°F/38°C
125 Methane, 100°F/38°C
4 Air, 100°F/38°C
100
Leakage (sl/min)
Leakage (SCFM)

Air, 300°F/150°C
3
75
2 50

1 25

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200
(psig)
0 20 40 60 80 (bar g)

Pressure

Gas Seal Power Consumption

Conditions: Air, 140°F/60°C
5 10000 rpm;
6.0
1.000 psig/69 bar g
4 5.0 10000 rpm;
4.0 100 psig/7 bar g
3
Power (KW)

Power (HP)

5000 rpm;
3.0
2 100 psig/7 bar g
2.0
1 1.0

0 0
2.187 3.187 4.187 5.187 6.125 7.125 8.125 9.125 10.125
(inch)
50 100 150 200 250 (mm)

Seal Size

*This information should not be used for specification purposes. Contact DryGasSeals@johncrane.com for more information about exact application requirements.
TYPE 28
DRY-RUNNING, NON-CONTACTING GAS SEALS
Technical Specification

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