WET - AT - AT - 003 - ENG - Manuale Di Istruzione Tenute Lubrificate

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WET LUBRIFICATED MECHANICAL SEALS
ANNEX FOR APPLICATION DIRECTIVE 94/9/CE

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
- ASSEMBLY - USE – MAINTENANCE -
GROUP II – CATEGORY 2 G/D
AT/AT/003/eng
Rev.8 del 25/03/2014
SUMMARY
FOREWORD
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Warnings
1.2 General issues
1.2.1 Case A
1.2.2 Case B
1.2.3 Case C
1.3 Lubrification
1.4 Max surface temperature
1.5 Mechanical contact – Sparking & Overheating
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Group assembly

2.2 Verification of temperature transmitters
2.3 Reinstallation of temperature transmitters
2.3.1. Temperature transmitters alarm set-point
2.4 Connection with the reservoir
2.4.1. Preliminary check
2.4.2. Before start-up check
3. FUNCTIONAL TEST
3.1 Static test
3.1.1 Temperature transmitters
3.1.2. Leakage
3.2 Dynamic test
4. OPERATION
4.1 Basic concepts for a safe operation
4.2 Recommended periodical checks schedule
5. MAINTENANCE
APPENDIX A: Evaluation of the internal temperature increase generated by a lubricated mechanical seal
APPENDIX B: Evaluation of the external temperature increase generated by a lubricated mechanical seal
APPENDIX C: Evaluation of the external temperature increase generated by the roller bearing
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FOREWORD
This document applies to mechanical seal of the following types:
TABLE 1 - LIST OF SINGLE SEALS

TYPE CLASS TYPE CLASS
BM6S / BM7S G/D BM3øNF G/D
BM6SøNF G/D BL3/BL4 G/D
BMHS G/D E/EV G/D
BMHSøNF G/D KL G/D
BS6S/BS7S G/D N3 G/D
ES G/D TB G/D
HPS G/D PC2 G/D
K1BA/KL2A G/D TSB G/D
S G/D TSH / TSM G/D
SPBA G/D TZK G/D
TC G/D US3 / UM3 G/D
BS3 / BM3 G/D US4 G/D
And customised derived seals

TABLE 2 - LIST OF DUAL SEALS
TYPE CLASS
TDB G/D
TDN G/D
TDU G/D
TZE G/D
BL3-BL3 G/D
BM3-BM3 G/D
E-E G/D
N3-N3 G/D
UM3-UM3 G/D
TABLE 3 – LIST OF SINGLE CARTRIDGE SEALS

BL3X G/D TSHS/TRHS G/D
BM3A G/D BM8 G/D
BM6S G/D C2S G/D
BM7S G/D C3S G/D
BM6SøNF G/D TCS G/D
BS6S G/D CB2Q G/D
BS7S G/D CB3Q G/D
C2K & C2KC G/D 4KSBM6S G/D
C3K & C3KC G/D
C8S/C8F/C8Q G/D
HPF G/D
TR6S/TR7S G/D
TR8F/TR8Q/TR8S G/D
TR6S G/D

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TABLE 4 – LIST OF DUAL CARTRIDGE SEALS

BS6T G/D TR8T G/D
C8D/C8L/C8T G/D TRHD G/D
HPD G/D TRHT G/D
LLB G/D BM6 G/D
TR6D G/D BM6øNF G/D
TR6T G/D BM7 G/D
TR7D G/D C2D G/D
TR7T G/D C3D G/D
TR8D G/D TCD/TCQ G/D
4KSBM6T G/D CB2D/CB3D G/D
4KSBM6D G/D
NOTE : seals combinations other than specified (i.e. tc/um3 , tc/bm3 ) are included in the above list
And customised derived seals.
TABLE 5 – LIST OF SINGLE AND DUAL SEAL GROUPS

TIPO CLASSE TIPO CLASSE
GT855A G/D GT1345A G/D
GT810M G/D GT1810 G/D
GT811C G/D GT1811 G/D
GT923A G/D GT1821 G/D
GT924A G/D GT1923 G/D
GT960 G/D GT1924 G/D
GTAW G/D GT1165A G/D
GT980 G/D GT1855 G/D
GT1345 G/D GTAW
This document is an annex to be read together with the supplied standard instructions manuals .
All issues related to the installation , use and maintenance in non ATEX environments are detailed in the standard
manual.
In this document additional information are given in order to guarantee a safe and reliable use of the seal group in
ATEX area.
Warning:
Residual risk. The operative temperature doesn't depend by the specific seal, but to the operative conditions of
the machine in wicth the seal is installed.
In ATEX area, verify that the max surface temperature is agree with the temperature in wicth the inection
tenperature of the potentially explosive atmosfere.
In the appendix are show some sistems for calculate the temperature increase of the seal.
The manufacturer who make the machine in which the seal will be installed, must evalutate, in according to the
specific operation data and to the increase of temperature due to the seal, the max surface temperature ed so the
global temperature class of the machine.
This is a residual risk and fluiten will be not responsible for any damage resulting from unexpected increase of
temperature .
The user must define the temperature class of the whole apparatus in which the seal is intalled, following the
above table 4.

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The seals can operate in the following temperature classes:
TABLE 6 ( EN13463-1 – Section 6.1.2)

Temperature class : T1 (450°C max)
All seals included in Table 1, 2 and 3 are suitable to be used in equipments of :
Group II – Category 2 G/D

Group II – Category 3 G/D
Whenever safe operating conditions can not be insured it is required to install one or more of temperature
monitoring device
Warning:
Residual risk. Sparking due to eccessive run-out. Mechanical contact from moving parts is depending to
particolar installation and operative conditions of the seal. In para 1.5 are indicated ia table reporting the max run-
out for shaft. The user shall verify that his specific operative conditions does't comport any risk of sparking.
This is a residual risk and fluiten will be not responsible for any damage resulting from unexpected increase of
temperature .
Warning:
Residual risk. For the use of type C2SQ and C3SQ, it is strictly important to start of the seal with quench of water
or steam. Just steam can be used only in the case of temperature classes T1, T2, T3. That in order to allow a
good removal of the heath generated by the teflon setting plate during the first time of the start up.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 WARNINGS
Read carefully the contents of this document together with the instruction manual and the reference drawing and
in accordance with regarding applicable regulations before proceeding.
Take care to have all personnel involved in installation, start-up and operation of the FLUITEN mechanical seals
fully aware of the specifications herebelow detailed.
FLUITEN shall not be responsible of any damage deriving from a not complete accomplishment of all the
instructions given in this document
Common applications are taken in consideration in this document to permit an evaluation of the mechanical
INFO seal impact on the overall application.
Please contact FLUITEN in order to verify a full understanding of the contains of this document.
Verify that marking, as shown on the seal, is consistent with the application.
Verify that the conformity declaration, supplied together with the seal group, is correctly compiled
1.2 GENERAL ISSUES

A mechanical seal can basically produce four potentially dangerous conditions:
I. Local overheating due to friction of the seal elements. Any type of mechanical seals generate a certain
amount of heat due to friction between sliding and stationary parts. Type of process, installation and
additional features as barrier/buffer fluid and quench can affect in a consistent way the thermal output of a
mechanical seal.
II. Sparking or overheating due to mechanical contact with the stationary parts. Excessive run-out of the
rotary parts can produce mechanical contact with the stationary parts and sparking.
III. Overheating produced by the integrated roller bearing ( when applicable). Roller bearings can produce
potentially dangerous local overheating.
IV. Leakage of product. Wearing or damage of the seal elements can give origin to leakage of potentially
explosive product.

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Warning:
Residual risk. It is due to potentially explosive dust: for category D (dust) the user shell be prevented the
accumulation of potentially explosive dust on the external surface of the seal.(See EN 1127-1 – Para 6.2.3.4).
This is a residual risk and fluiten will be not responsible for any damage resulting from unexpected of this point.
Warning:
Residual risks. In normal operating of the seal, there is the possibility of minimum fisiological leakage. The user
must monitoring of the possible leakage on atmosphere side whenever the product can be harmful to the people
and potentially dangerous for the enviroment.
This is a residual risk and fluiten will be not responsible for any damage resulting from unexpected of this point.
Depending on the type of installation the following cases shall be evaluated:

A. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS INSTALLED
B. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE OUTSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS INSTALLED
C. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS
INSTALLED
Depending on the above cases a different approach shall be taken to prevent the risk of ignition or explosion , as
here below detailed.
1.2.1 CASE A
The following shall be considered:
• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

General rules to calculate the temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix A
• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

See Chapter 1.5 for maximum allowed run-out
Detailed instructions about installation ,start-up and operation are given in next chapters.
1.2.2 CASE B
In principle a single mechanical seal should not be installed where eventual leakage of product could produce the
risk of ignition or explosion.
It will be at customer care to evaluate, for every application, the risk of ignition or explosion due to leakage of the
seal.
If eventual leakage could produce a risk of ignition or explosion in atmosphere side, only dual pressurised seal
shall be considered.
The evaluation, in this case, has to cover a large variety of situations and a general approach shall be considered.
It shall be at customer care to verify that the relevant application belongs at one of the here below specified
categories.
Please contact FLUITEN in order to verify your application.
B.1 Single mechanical seal

A sound and conservative approach recommends to consider that the maximum local temperature inside the seal
(calculated as defined at chapter 1.2.1) is thoroughly transmitted to the outside .
General rules to calculate temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix A&B.

See Chapter 1.5 for maximum allowed run-out.
B.2 Dual unpressurised mechanical seal

A lubrication system shall be implemented , in order to guarantee proper lubrication of the seal rings and an
efficient removal of the heat from the dangerous area.
It will be at customer care to evaluate , for every application , the risk of ignition or explosion due to leakage of the
seal.
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General rules to calculate temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix A&B

B.3 Dual pressurised mechanical seal

The pressurisation of the lubrication system shall guarantee that no leakage of potentially explosive product in the
atmosphere can happen.
It is strongly recommended to install a device monitoring the pressurisation of the seal

General rules to calculate temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix A&B:

B.4 Dual and single mechanical seal groups with bearing

Roller bearings can potentially produce local overheating which could produce a risk of ignition or explosion.
Seal groups with bearings are usually installed on low speed mixers and therefore a limited overheating is
produced as a rule.
If the operating speed is above a given value an evaluation of the local increase of temperature should be carried
out.
General rules to calculate the temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix C
1.2.3 CASE C
C.1 Single mechanical seal
seal.



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C.2 Dual unpressurised mechanical seal

In principle a dual unpressurised mechanical seal should not be installed where eventual leakage of product could
produce the risk of ignition or explosion.
seal.


C.3 Dual pressurised mechanical seal

The pressurisation of the lubrication system shall guarantee that no leakage of potentially explosive product in the
atmosphere can happen.
It is strongly recommended to install a device monitoring the pressurisation of the seal.


C.4 Dual and single mechanical seal groups with bearing

Roller bearings can potentially produce local overheating which could produce a risk of ignition or explosion.
Seal groups with bearings are usually installed on low speed mixers and therefore a limited overheating is
produced as a rule.
If the operating speed is above a given value an evaluation of the local increase of temperature should be carried
out.
General rules to calculate the temperature increase in operation are given in Appendix C
1.3 LUBRIFICATION
The efficiency of the lubrication of the sliding faces of a mechanical seal is of paramount importance for a safe
operation in explosive atmosphere.
Poor lubrication of a mechanical seal or roller bearing, if applicable, can generate, in a span of time
depending on the operation conditions, consistent increase of the temperature in the surrounding
environment.

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Whenever an efficient and reliable lubrication of the seal cannot be insured, suitable monitoring devices
shall be installed. (See also Chapter 2.2 - 2.3 – 2.4)
FLUITEN’S mechanical seals are predisposed for the application of a wide variety of control instruments
INFO .Please contact FLUITEN for any needing.
1.4 MAX SURFACE TEMPERATURE

As foreword, the max surface temperature of the macanical seal doesn't depend only of hitself.
The maximum operating temperature in the surrounding of the mechanical seal shall be determined as follows:
A. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS INSTALLED
adding the evaluated temperature increase produced by the mechanical seal (as specified in Appendix A)
to the process temperature.
B. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE OUTSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS INSTALLED
Evaluating the maximum local increase of temperature (as specified in Appendix B&C)
C. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE MACHINERY ON WHICH THE SEAL IS
INSTALLED
Evaluating the maximum local increase of temperature (as specified in Appendix B&C)
Furthermore the manufacturer, to evaluate the class of temperature, shall apply a safety coefficient, as specified
in EN 1127-1 Section 6.4.2, and as defined in chapter 2.3.1 & 3.2.
NOTE 1.4 : As specified on EN 13463-1 at chapter 13.3.3 , reduced margins in respect of the operating
temperature can be accepted for machinery where ,by means of a dedicated a prototype test , effective surface
temperature can be measured.
In this particular case the safety margin shall be:
5 °C for class temperature T3,T4,T5,T6

10 °C for class temperature T1,T2
1.5 SPARKING & OVERHEATING

Whenever a suitable clearance is not given between rotating and stationary parts, there is a risk of mechanical
contact and sparking and/or overheating can be generated.
General values of required concentricity and run-out are herebelow specified for conventional application.
PUMPS
SHAFT DIA SPEED CONCENTRICITY T.I.R.*
mm. rpm mm mm
20-50 <900 0.1 0.2
20-50 900 0.1 0.15
20-50 1500 0.1 0.10
20-50 3000 0.1 0.05
55-100 <900 0.2 0.25
55-100 900 0.2 0.20
55-100 1500 0.2 0.15
55-100 3000 0.2 0.1
MIXERS
SHAFT DIA SPEED CONCENTRICITY T.I.R.*
mm. rpm mm mm
20-50 <50 0.2 0.3
20-50 <100 0.2 0.25
20-50 <200 0.2 0.20
55-100 <50 0.3 0.40
55-100 <100 0.3 0.35
55-100 <200 0.3 0.30
105-200 <50 0.4 0.60
105-200 <100 0.4 0.50
105-200 <200 0.4 0.40
* T.I.R. Total Indicated Run-out

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Please verify with FLUITEN for values exceeding the above table.
The user shall verify that his specific operative conditions does't comport any risk of sparking.
Application of anti-sparking bushings is trongly recommended whenever there is a risk of mechanical contact
between rotary and stationary parts.
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
In potentially explosive areas, personal clothing and equipment must be used which are able to prevent any
residual electrostatic charges from being triggered. No equipment must be used which may generate sparks
and/or naked flames.
2.1 GROUP ASSEMBLY

Carry out the assembly of the seal following the procedure detailed in the relevant installation manual.
Remove all temperature transducer (if installed) before assembling , in order to avoid their damage.
2.2 VERIFICATION OF TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS

(When applicable )
It is recommended to carry out a verification of a proper functionality of the temperature devices.
The temperature transducer is a thermocouple , connected by means of a shielded cable , to a galvanic barrier .
Both the thermocouple and the galvanic barrier should be tested.
The following procedure is recommended:
• Insert the thermocouple in a temperature calibrator , having range from 0 to 200°C .
• Feed the galvanic barrier and set , at various set points, the temperature calibrator.
• Check the correct functionality of the two devices.
Generally , if no signal is coming from the galvanic barrier , the damage is in the thermocouple .
INFO On the other hand , if the reading of the temperature value is not correct , a correct regulation of the
trimmer of the galvanic barrier is required (make reference to the supplied instruction manual of the
galvanic barrier ).
2.3 REINSTALLATION OF TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS

(When applicable )
Reference drawing F11021
Insert the thermocouple fitting Ref.1 in the thermowell Ref.2 and lock the threading.
Loose the nut Ref.1A
Push inside the thermocouple shield Ref.1B in order to have full contact with the bottom of thermowell
Ref.2.
Maintaining the pushing force on thermocouple shield Ref.1B , lock the nut Ref.1A
2.3.1 Temperature transmitters alarm set-point

(When applicable )
As specified by EN 1127-1 , paragraph 6.4.2 , the max. operative temperature shall be defined as follow:
GAS/VAPOUR: T_op_max <= 80% of minimum ignition temperature
DUST: T_op_max <= 2/3 of minimum ignition temperature
2.4 CONNECTION WITH THE RESERVOIR

(When applicable )
Make reference to the relevant SDP instruction manual for general specifications
Furthermore the following shall be accomplished.
2.4.1 Preliminary check

Check that pressure and temperature rating of the reservoir is consistent with the operative parameters of the
application.
The recommended pressurisation gases are Nitrogen or Carbon Dioxide.
Check that all fittings are in good conditions and of good quality.
2.4.2 Before start-up check

Pressurise the system making reference to the instructions specified in the relevant manuals.
Maintain the system pressurised for 30 minutes and verify that:

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The pressure drop is lower than 5% of the nominal pressure.

No drops of liquid are released in fitting connections.
The liquid level in the reservoir is stable
Check the functionality of:
• Pressure switches (when applicable)
• Flow switches (when applicable)
• Level switches (when applicable)
3. FUNCTIONAL TEST
3.1 STATIC TEST
Make reference to the relevant instructions for assembly, use and maintenance for what concerns operative
parameters.
Furthermore during the functional test the following shall be checked:
3.1.1 Temperature transmitters

(When applicable)
• Reading of the flushing fluid operative temperature(or seal ring temperature for single seals) as measured by
a thermocouple.
• Alternative reading of the flushing fluid operative temperature (or seal ring temperature for single seals) by
means of a digital temperature gauge applied in correspondence of the thermocouple.
3.1.2 Leakage
Fisiological leakage on atmosphere side
(In case of gaseous products by means of a leakage detector , according to EPA Method 21 )
Fisiological leakage on product side can be detected as described in chapter 2.4.2
3.2 Dynamic test

Start the machinery and maintain it in operative conditions for at least 2 hours.
Make reference to the relevant instructions for assembly, use and maintenance for what concerns operative
parameters.
Furthermore during the functional test the following ,when applicable depending on configurations , shall be
checked the temperature of flushing fluid (or seal ring temperature for single seals).
As specified by EN 1127-1 , paragraph 6.4.2 , the max. operative temperature shall be defined as follow:
GAS/VAPOUR: T_op_max <= 80% of minimum ignition temperature
DUST: T_op_max <= 2/3 of minimum ignition temperature
Poor lubrication of a mechanical seal or roller bearing , if applicable , can generate ,in a span of time
depending on the operation conditions , consistent increase of the temperature in the surrounding
environment.
Temperature of the roller bearing (When applicable)

Fisiological leakage on atmosphere side (In case of gaseous products by means of a leakage detector ,
according to EPA Method 21 )
Fisiological leakage on product side can be detected as described in chapter 2.4.2
4. OPERATION
4.1 BASIC CONCEPTS FO A SAFE OPERATION
As described in the previous chapters the mechanical seal group is intrinsically safe , provided that all parts are
operating in a proper way.
In order to guarantee a sufficient level of safety the user shall take care to carry out periodical checks of the
systems .
A cross check of all instrumentations readings gives in principle better guarantees in order to detect possible
failures.
Furthermore periodical measurements of eventual emissions, by means of a leakage detector , according to EPA
Method 21 , should be carried out.

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4.2 RECOMMENDED PERIODICAL CHECKS SCHEDULE

Type of check Schedule Note
Control of reading of seal housing temperature Every 1000h of operation or 2 months See point 2.4.2
transmitter When applicable
Control of stationary seal temperature (If a
Daily
temperature transmitter is not installed
Control of reading of pressure switch signal Every 1000h of operation or 2 months See point 2.2
When applicable
Control of reading of flow switch switch signal Every 1000h of operation or 2 months When applicable
Control of reading of level switch switch signal Every 1000h of operation or 2 months When applicable
Control of roller bearing temperature Every 100h of operation or 1 week When applicable
Control of emissions Every 100h of operation or 1 week
5. MAINTENANCE
Warning: Eventual maintenance and/or replacement of parts should be carried out exclusively in FLUITEN’s
workshop.
The repaired seal group should be re-tested and new Ex marking should be applied , in order to guarantee the
integrity of all components.
For the replacement of seal elements is raccomanded to replace every 5000 working-hours.
For the replacement of roller bearing is raccomanded to replace every 10000 working-hours.
APPENDIX A
EVALUATION OF THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE GENERATED BY A LUBRICATED MECHANICAL SEAL

ON PRODUCT SIDE
Values shown in the herebelow table are evaluated considering the following parameters:
Max. environment temperature 50°C
Max. process fluid temperature 300°C
Please verify with FLUITEN for a specific verification or for values exceeding the above
Two main categories of process products are considered:

Product 1: Water-like fluids; Product 2: Oil-like fluids
Please verify with FLUITEN for any other product
Furthermore separate evaluations are made for balanced and unbalanced mechanical seals , defined as follows:
BI = Balanced mechanical seal; NB = Unbalanced mechanical seal
Finally a suitable factor “K” shall be applied to take in account the different values of the friction coefficient ,
depending on seal faces materials combination.
The maximum local temperature shall be calculated as follows:
TS max = T_product + Delta T ( from tables A1&A2) * K

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TABLE A1 - PUMPS (Delta T °C)
PRODUCT 1 Water-like fluids PRODUCT 2 Oil-like fluids
SHAFT
5 10 15 25 5 10 15 25
DIA. SPEED
bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar
mm rpm
NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI
20-40 1500 10 10 15 15 20 20 15 15 20 20 25 25
3000 15 15 25 25 30 30 25 25 30 30 40 40
43-70 1500 20 20 25 25 35 35 25 25 35 35 45 45
3000 30 30 35 35 50 50 35 35 50 50 65 65
75-100 1500 30 30 40 40 55 55 40 40 55 60 65 70
3000 40 45 60 60 * 90 75 75 * 95 * 140
* OUT OF RECOMMENDED OPERATIONAL LIMITS
Please verify with FLUITEN for values exceeding the above
TABLE A2 - MIXERS (Delta T °C)

PRODUCT 1 Water-like fluids PRODUCT 2 Oil-like fluids
SHAFT
5 10 15 25 5 10 15 25
DIA. SPEED
bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar
mm rpm
NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI NB BI
20-50 <100 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 15
<200 5 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 25
55-100 <100 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30
<200 15 15 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 45 45
105-200 <100 20 20 40 40 40 40 30 30 35 35 * 60
<200 30 30 60 60 * 60 40 40 50 50 * 85
EVALUATION OF THE FRICTION COEFFICIENT FACTOR “K”
TABLE A3
FACE MATERIALS COMBINATION FLUITEN CODES FRICTION FACTOR
SILICON/TUNGSTEN CARBIDE AGAINST
U31-U32-K21-K22-U41-U42 1.1
SILICON/TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
SILICON/TUNGSTEN CARBIDE AGAINST CARBON Z11-Z12-Z31-Z32-Z41-Z42 1
CHROMIUM STEEL AGAINST CARBON Y1-Z11-Z12-Z31-Z32-Z41-Z42 2.5
EXAMPLE 1
Application of a mechanical seal on a pump
Required classification : Group II – Category 2/G – T4
Product : Water
Process temperature : 80 °C
Process pressure : 10 bar
Speed : 1500 rpm
Shaft diameter : 80 mm
Balanced mechanical seal (Type BI)
Face materials : U31/Z31

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From table A1 we have: Delta T = 30 °C

From table A3 we have K = 1
Resultant Delta T = 30 * 1 = 30 °C
Max. temperature in the mechanical seal area = 80 + 30 = 110 °C
Max. temperature allowed by the Class T4 : 135 °C
Max. temperature checking: 110 °C < 135 °C OK
EXAMPLE 2
Application of a mechanical seal on a mixer
Required classification : Group II – Category 2/D – T4
Product : Vaseline oil
Speed : 90 rpm
Unbalanced mechanical seal (Type NB)
Face materials : U31/U31
From table A3 we have K = 1.1
Resultant Delta T = 30 * 1.1 = 33 °C
Max. temperature in the mechanical seal area = 80 + 33 = 113 °C
APPENDIX B
EVALUATION OF THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE GENERATED ON THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF A DUAL

LUBRICATED MECHANICAL SEAL
Values shown in the here below table are evaluated considering the following parameters:
Max. process fluid temperature 300°C
Whenever the process temperature is higher than the class of temperature ,properly reduced as defined in chapter
2.3.1, data listed in tables B1&B2 should not be used and a dedicated analysis should be carried out.
Failure of the lubrication system can produce an increase of temperature beyond the maximum allowed level.
In these case it is strongly recommended to carry out an insulation of all the external parts of the seal.
Cooling Efficiency Coefficients (CEC) are listed in tables B1&B2.
The maximum local temperature shall be calculated as follows:

TS max = ( T_product + Delta T ( from tables A1&A2) * K ) * CEC
CEC =1 when no additional circulation device is isnstalled
For pumps the following cases are considered:

• Without a pumping ring (Convective circulation of the lubrication fluid)
• With a pumping ring
For mixers the following cases are considered:
• Without a circulation pump (Convective circulation of the lubrication fluid or by means of a
pumping ring)
• With a circulation pump
It is considered that the lubrication system is fitted with a proper cooling system in order to dissipate the heat
produced by the seal and the heat soaked from the process as well.
Please verify with FLUITEN for a specific evaluation of the characteristics of the cooling system

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TABLE B1 - PUMPS (CEC)

Without a pumping With a pumping
ring ring
1500 1 0.7
3000 1 0.5
TABLE B2 - MIXERS (CEC)

Without With a circulation
a circulation pump pump
<50 1 0.4
<100 1 0.4
<200 1 0.5
<350 * 0.5
<500 * 0.6
EXAMPLE 1
Application of a mechanical seal on a pump - Without a pumping ring
Required classification : Group II – Category 2/G – T4
Product : Water
Speed : 1500 rpm
Balanced mechanical seal (Type BI)
Face materials : U31/Z31
From table A3 we have K = 1
From table B1 we have : CEC = 1
Resultant Delta T = 30 * 1 = 30 °C
Max. temperature in the mechanical seal area = (90 + 30) * 1 = 120 °C
EXAMPLE 2
Application of a mechanical seal on a mixer - With a circulation pump
Required classification : Group II – Category 2/D – T6
Product : Vaseline oil
Speed : 90 rpm
Unbalanced mechanical seal (Type NB)
Face materials : U31/U31
From table A3 we have K = 1.1
From table B2 we have : CEC = 0.4
Resultant Delta T = 30 * 1.1 = 33 °C
Max. temperature in the mechanical seal area = (60 + 33) * 0.4 = 37,2 °C
Max. temperature checking: 37,2 °C < 135 °C OK

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APPENDIX C
EVALUATION OF THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE GENERATED BY THE BEARING ON THE EXTERNAL
SURFACE OF A MECHANICAL SEAL GROUP
This evaluation is limited to mechanical seal groups for mixers.

Values shown in the here below table are evaluated considering the following parameters:
TABLE C - MIXERS (Delta T °C)
SHAFT SPEED ∆t SHAFT SPEED ∆t SHAFT SPEED ∆t

DIA. (rpm) (°C) DIA. (rpm) (°C) DIA. (rpm) (°C)
(mm) (mm) (mm)
20-50 <100 10 55-100 <100 20 105-200 <100 30
<200 15 <200 30 <200 45
<300 25 <300 40 <300 70
<400 35 <400 55 <400 *
<500 45 <500 * <500 *


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WET LUBRIFICATED MECHANICAL SEALS

ANNEX FOR APPLICATION DIRECTIVE 94/9/CE

GROUP II – CATEGORY 2 G/D

2.1 Group assembly

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TABLE 1 - LIST OF SINGLE SEALS

And customised derived seals

TABLE 3 – LIST OF SINGLE CARTRIDGE SEALS

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And customised derived seals

TABLE 4 – LIST OF DUAL CARTRIDGE SEALS

TABLE 5 – LIST OF SINGLE AND DUAL SEAL GROUPS

And customised derived seals

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The seals can operate in the following temperature classes:

TABLE 6 ( EN13463-1 – Section 6.1.2)

All seals included in Table 1, 2 and 3 are suitable to be used in equipments of :

Group II – Category 2 G/D

1.2 GENERAL ISSUES

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Depending on the type of installation the following cases shall be evaluated:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

B.1 Single mechanical seal

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

B.2 Dual unpressurised mechanical seal

The following shall be considered:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

B.3 Dual pressurised mechanical seal

The following shall be considered:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

B.4 Dual and single mechanical seal groups with bearing

The following shall be considered:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

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C.2 Dual unpressurised mechanical seal

The following shall be considered:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

C.3 Dual pressurised mechanical seal

The following shall be considered:

• Local increase of temperature on product side (Chapter 1.2 - Case I )

• Local overheating or sparking (Chapter 1.2 - Case II )

C.4 Dual and single mechanical seal groups with bearing

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1.4 MAX SURFACE TEMPERATURE

5 °C for class temperature T3,T4,T5,T6

1.5 SPARKING & OVERHEATING

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2.1 GROUP ASSEMBLY

2.2 VERIFICATION OF TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS

2.3 REINSTALLATION OF TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS

2.3.1 Temperature transmitters alarm set-point

2.4 CONNECTION WITH THE RESERVOIR

2.4.1 Preliminary check

2.4.2 Before start-up check

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The pressure drop is lower than 5% of the nominal pressure.

3.1.1 Temperature transmitters