Work done:

Following activities were performed to rectify the seal leakage,

 After shifting the pump to workshop, its impeller was removed and cleaned to remove
brownish paste like material while taking the initial checks too.
 Sleeve was removed with Mechanical seal mounted to, and its disassembly was carried out.
Each of its components were inspected carefully to determine cause of failure.
 The process side wedge (Secondary seal) nose was found damage and sludge deposited over
it.
 All the O rings were replaced with new O rings.
 New process seal balance face, mating face and wedge (Secondary element) were used.
 New buffer seal balance face, reclaimed mating rings and wedge were used.
 Seal tension was measured by ‘calculation method’ and adjusted accordingly.

Seal Seal tension

Process seal 3.30
Buffer seal 4.10
 Mechanical seal was installed after assembly and final checks were recorded.
 That assembly was shifted to area where its radial and axial alignment was done.
 Impeller was installed to the casing tightened strongly.
 Bearings oil was replaced with new oil.
Startup:
After installing the seal, it was pressurized with demineralized water to 8 kgcm -2. No leakage or seepage
was observed. Then it was pressurized with ammonia in order to check its reliability. No leakage was
observed.
Vibrations were found normal.
Brownish Paste on Impeller Failed Mechanical Seal Failed Wedges

Sludge in Retainer Pumping Ring Old Seal Assembly