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Plan 11

orifice
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What
Seal flush from pump discharge through orifice.
Default single seal flush plan.

Why
Seal chamber heat removal.

Plan 11
Seal chamber venting on horizontal pumps.
Increase seal chamber pressure and fluid vapor margin.

Where
General applications with clean fluids.
Clean, non-polymerizing fluids.

Preventative Maintenance
Use an orifice with a minimum 3 mm (1/8 inch) diameter.
Calculate flow rates to size orifice for adequate seal chamber flow.
Increase boiling point margin with proper orifice and throat bushing sizing.
Flush should be directed over seal faces with piping at 12 O’clock position.
Typical failure mode is a clogged orifice - check temperatures at pipe ends.