Eagle Burgmann API Seal Plans

API PLANS
API 682 Flushing & Quenching Plan
API PLANS
Ashutosh Chirmule
EagleBurgmann India Pvt. Ltd. 2012
8th Sep. 2010
Why API Plans?
Definition how to operate the seal

Communication between Customer,
Engineering Company, OEM
and seal supplier
Description of minimum requirements
for the system design
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8th Sep. 2010
API Flushing Plans

In flushing, fluid is introduced into the seal chamber on the
process fluid side in close proximity to the seal faces and
typically used for cooling & lubricating the seal faces.
Benefits:
Removal of heat generated between the seal faces Cooling.
Provide lubrication.
Increase margin between the vapour pressure of the fluid
and seal chamber pressure.
Keeps the liquid inside the seal chamber in constant
circulation.
Prevents abrasive particles from reaching the seal faces
with external liquid injection.
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8th Sep. 2010
API Circulation Plans
Seal faces generate heat and require cooling

& lubrication while sealing.
These plans/systems are used to dissipate this
generated heat and lubricate the seal faces
thus extending the seal life.
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API Quenching Plans

A neutral fluid, usually water, steam or nitrogen, introduced
on the atmospheric side of the seal for:
Absorption or removal of leakage by quench fluid.
Monitoring of the leakage by measurement
Lubrication and cooling of secondary seal
Exclusion of air
Protection against dry running
Stabilisation of lubricating film
Heating
Icing protection
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API Plans Overviews

Plan
01
02
11
12
13
14
21
22
23
31
32
41
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Service
Description
Use for clean Media

Flushing on Product side
Use for fluids

containing Solids
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API Plans Overviews

Plan
51
Service
Use for fluids
containing Solids
52
53A
53B
53C
Use for dangerous

fluids
Description
Quench, Circulation
pressureless
Pressurised Reservoir
Pressurised System
54
Flushing on
atmospheric side
61
62
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Plan
71
72
74
75
76
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Service
Use for gaseous

media
Use for liquid/
degassed or
gaseous media
which could
containing solids
or is dangerous
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Description
Tapped connections for
customer use
External supplied pressureless gas connection
External supplied barrier
gas connection
Containment seal for
condensing leakage
Containment seal for
non-condensing leakage
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API-Plan 11
- Seal flush for single

seals
- Product flow from
discharge to seal
chamber
- Orifice for flow restriction
Use:
for clean media in general
service
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API-Plan 12
- Seal flush for single seals

- Product flow from
discharge to seal
chamber through
- strainer
Use:
for clean media in
general service
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API-Plan 13

seals
- Product flow from seal
chamber to suction
Use:
for clean media,
often in vertical pumps
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API-Plan 14

seals
- Product flow from seal
chamber to suction as
well as discharge to seal
chamber
Use:
for clean media,
often in vertical pumps
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API-Plan 21

seals
- Product flow from
discharge
- to seal chamber
- Heat exchanger for
cooling
TI
Our Products : Heat exchanger

WE, WDK, WED etc.
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Use:
for clean media
in hot services
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API-Plan 22
TI

WE, WDK, WED etc.
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- Product flow from
discharge
- to seal chamber through
strainer
cooling
Use:
for clean media
in hot services
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API-Plan 23
TI
- Circulation from pumping

device through cooler
back into seal chamber
cooling
Use:
for clean media
in hot services minimizing
the heat load on the
cooler

WE, WDK, WED etc.
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API Plan 23
- Circulation from pumping

device through cooler
back into seal chamber
Use:
for clean media in hot
services minimizing the
heat load on the cooler
Caution:
Unlike Plan 21, Plan 23 does not have an orifice in its loop.
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API-Plan 31

- Product flow from
discharge through
cyclone separator
- Clean fluid to seal
chamber
- Solids to pump suction
line
Cyclon
Use:
services containing solids
Our Products : Cyclone
ZY61, ZY62, ZY203.
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Separators
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API Plan 31 - Cyclone Separator
Schematic
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API Plan 31 - Cyclone Separator
Process liquid from discharge of the pump is recirculated

through a cyclone separator to the seal. Solid particles are
centrifuged through cyclone separator and sent back to suction.
The Plan is specified for services containing solids.
The efficiency of the Cyclone Separators depends on the
specific weight of the solid particles. The specific weight of the
particles should be at least twice or more than that of carrier
liquid. It also depends on the size of the particles and pressure
difference at inlet and outlet of the cyclone separator.
The Cyclone Separator has to be installed in vertical position
only.
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API-Plan 32
FI
PI
TI
If specified
- Seal flush from

external source for
single seal
- normally used with a
closed clearance
throat bushing
Use:
or contaminants
Our Product : Water supply unit
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8th Sep. 2010
API Plan 32
PRESSURE
GAUGE
STRAINER
EXTERNAL FLUSH
TO SEAL
ORIFICE
Caution:
THE EXTERNAL FLUSH TO SEAL MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE PUMPED MEDIA.
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8th Sep. 2010
API-Plan 41
Cyclon
TI
Our Products:
Cyclon Separators ZY 61,62,602

- Product flow from
discharge through cyclone
separator and
- heat exchanger
- cooled, clean fluid to seal
chamber
- Solids to pump suction
line
Use:
Heat exchanger WE, WDK, WED

Etc.
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API Plan 41 (Plan 21 + 31)

- Product flow from discharge
through cyclone separator
and
- heat exchanger
- cooled, clean fluid to seal
chamber
- Solids to pump suction line
Use:
Hot services containing
solids
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API Plans Tandem / Dual Seals

Digit 5 stands for
Dual seals with liquid buffer OR barrier.
Digit 2 stands for

Arrangement 2 i.e. tandem un-pressurized.
Digit 3 stands for

Arrangement 3 i.e. tandem pressurized or
Double Back to Back pressurized. Circulation
within close loop.
Digit 4 stands for
Arrangement 3 i.e. tandem pressurized or
Double Back to Back pressurized. Circulation
from external system.
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BUFFER LIQUID
All fluids used at pressures lower than the box pressure or at atmospheric
pressure are called BUFFER LIQUID.
They are used in conjunction with Plan 52.
The liquid along with the O/B seal act as a buffer to take care of leakage after
the I/B fails and hence is called BUFFER.
A Buffer fluid lubricates the O/B seal.
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BARRIER LIQUID
All fluids used at a pressure higher than box pressure are called BARRIER
FLUIDS.
They are used in conjunction with plans 53A, 53B, 53C and 54.
Since the liquid acts as a barrier between the pumped fluid and the
atmosphere, it is called BARRIER FLUID.
A Barrier fluid lubricates both the I/B and O/B seals.
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Typically used BUFFER & BARRIER FLUIDS

Cooling Water
D. M. water
METHANOL
50% Water + 50% Ethylene Glycol

Lubricating oils
Thermic fluids
Synthetic oils
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8th Sep. 2010
Levels in API Plans

NLL The normal liquid level.
The system maintains this level in the pot during normal operation of the seals.
LLL The Low liquid level.
When the O/B seal in Plan 52 or 53 leaks or the I/B seal in a Plan 53 leaks, the level
in the pot drops. The lowest level to which it drops to give an alarm is the LLL.
HLL The High liquid level.
When the I/B seal in Plan 52 leaks, the level in the pot increases. The highest level
to which it rises to give an alarm is the HLL.
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Why 28 liters ?
The API 682 calls for a 20 liters volume of buffer / barrier liquid at the
NLL.
Also it recommends use of a 8 schedule 40 pipe as a minimum.
With this and the dimensions given in the EIL sketch, the pot total
volume works out to 28 liters and is widely followed by all consultants
for refinery jobs.
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POT DESIGN
ASME Section VIII Div. 1
Design pressure 42 kg/cm2(g) or = flange rating of pump
HT pressure 63 kg/cm2(g)
8 sch 40 ASME B 16.5 class 300 flanges
8 sch 80 ASME B 16.5 class 600 flanges
8 sch 160 ASME B 16.5 class 900 / 1500 flanges
Accordingly, height of the pot increases since with increase in
Schedule the ID of pot decreases, OD remains 219.1 mm only.
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Instrument selection based on Vapor Pressure
INSTRUMENTS
PARAMETERS
LSL
LSH
PSH
V.P. < 1 Kg/cm2(a)
1 Kg/cm2(a) < V.P. < Flare back Press.
V.P. > Flare Back Press.
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LEVEL INSTRUMENTS
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Level Sensing
Level Indicating
Level Switches
&
Level transmitters
Level Gauges
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PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS
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Pressure Sensing
Pressure Indicating
Pressure Switches
&
Pressure Transmitters
Pressure Gauges
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When to select which Plan ?

APPROPRIATE PLAN
PARAMETERS
52
53A
53B
53C
54
No media contamination allowed
No leakage to atmosphere allowed
Media contamination acceptable.
Diluted leakage to atmosphere allowed
Pump pressures varying. Duty point variation
Central pressure source reliable
Central pressure source not reliable
Insufficient central pressure source
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API-Plan 52
Vent
PI PS
MAX
MIN
Our Product :
Thermosiphon Systems
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- External reservoir
providing buffer fluid
- Unpressurized
- Product leakage in to
buffer fluid
- vaporizing leakage
escapes through vent
line
Use:
Services where leakage
to atmosphere can not be
tolerated clean, nonpolymerizing products
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API-Plan 53A
External
pressure source
PI
PSL
LG
MAX
MIN
Our Product :
Thermosiphon Systems
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LSH
LSL
- External reservoir providing

buffer fluid for dual
mechanical seal
- Barrier fluid pressure 2 bar
above sealed pressure
- pressurized with nitrogen Barrier fluid leakage into
product
Use:
Services with abrasive,
dirty, or polymerizing
products
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Limitation of TS-System Due to Gas Absorption
The absorption depends on
- Fluid
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Gas ( e.g.. N2 or Air )
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Limitation of TS-System Due to Gas Absorption
Degassing process
is influenced by:
Heat transfer
; rising temperature
; dropping pressure
; fluid is in motion
Turbulence
Via shaft, flange and housing
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Friction
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API-Plan 53B
PI
- Circulation with bladder

accumulator and cooler,
pressurized.
- Forced circulation by
pumping ring or circulation
pump.
PSL
TI
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Use:
When using abrasive,
contaminated
or polymerizing
Media
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API-Plan 53B
Different Design Possibilities
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Cooler
Fin Tube Cooler or Water Cooler
Different Cooling Capacities
Accumulator
Different Volume and Material
Connections
Flanges or Twin ferrule Fittings
Instrumentation
Switches or Transmitters
EEx i or EEx d
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API-Plan 53C
LI
LSL
Our Product : SPO9050
PI
- Circulation with pressure

booster (DRU) and cooler,
Pressurized by Reference
- pressure of seal chamber.
- Forced circulation by
pumping ring or
Circulation pump.
- Pressure ratio
1:1,1 resp. 1:1,5
PSL
TI
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Use:
When using abrasive,
contaminated
or polymerizing
Media
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DRU Pressure Booster System
DRU
What is that
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DRU Pressure Booster System

A system for fluctuating product pressures
Pressurization
via the piston ratio above the
product pressure in stuffing box
Pressure level
can change during operation
but is always higher than product
Circulation
by circulation pump, pumping screw
Leakage compensation
with in the volume covered by the piston range
Cooling
by integrated heat exchanger
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8th Sep. 2010
Operation of DRU Unit

Bufferfluid
Piston
Ratio 1:1.1
or 1:1,5
Cooling
Product pressure
from stuffing box
Seal
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Leakage
No influence to the
Bufferpressure
Piston
Ratio 1 : 1.1
or 1 : 1,5
When seal leaks,

Piston moves up
Seal
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Refilling
No influence to
the
Bufferpressure
Piston
Ratio 1:1.1
or 1:1,5
Refill
Piston moves down

when buffer fluid
is refilled
Seal
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Special attention for operation and start up
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Vacuum operation
Dirty products
Venting of the system
Position of the piston
Level switch ( min. / max. )
Safe operation
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API-Plan 54
Barrier
system
Our Product :
- System supplying clean

barrier fluid to dual
mechanical seal
- Barrier fluid pressure 2
bar above sealed
pressure
- Barrier fluid leakage into
product
Use:
Services with abrasive,
dirty, or polymerizing
products
SPA Barrier Fluid System

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Barrier Fluid System SPA Dedicated API Plan 54
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SPA Flow Diagram ( Open System )
To seal
From seal
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Functions of SPA System

Pressurisation
via the gear pump in normal operation
Pressure retaining unit
with pump stop the accumulator keeps the pressure
between the two check valves
Continous flow through the seal
no flow with pump stop
Relief of pressure into the tank
by hand possible during stand still
Cooling of fluid in the tank
heat exchanger operating with water
Filter unit for cleaning the fluid
single or double filter
Supply of two seals possible
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API-Plan 62
- External source providing

a quench ( steam,
nitrogen, water )
Use:
for clean media in service
where the presence of
oxygen or air should be
avoided
Drain
Our Product:
Water supply unit
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API PLAN 62
EXTERNAL FLUID AT ATMOSPHERIC SIDE
SCHEMATIC ARRANGEMENT
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API PLANS

API 682 Flushing & Quenching Plan

EagleBurgmann India Pvt. Ltd. 2012

8th Sep. 2010

Why API Plans?

Definition how to operate the seal

EagleBurgmann India Pvt. Ltd. 2012

8th Sep. 2010

API Flushing Plans

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API Circulation Plans

Seal faces generate heat and require cooling

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API Quenching Plans

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API Plans Overviews

Use for clean Media

Use for fluids

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API Plans Overviews

Use for dangerous

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API Plans Overviews

Use for gaseous

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- Seal flush for single

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- Seal flush for single seals

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- Seal flush for single

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- Seal flush for single

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- Seal flush for single

Our Products : Heat exchanger

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Our Products : Heat exchanger

- Seal flush for single seals

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- Circulation from pumping

Our Products : Heat exchanger

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- Circulation from pumping