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Final-assessment

1 What is the function of filtered gas seal in dry gas seals ?

2 What is the function of spiral grooves in D.G seals ?

3 Define the hydraulic balanced mechanical seal.

4 Mention the obtimum percentage of the hydraulic balance for mechanical se

5 What is the difference between double and tamdem seal ?

6 What is the function of Barrier fluid in double mechanical seals?

7 How much the buffer gas pressure in case of D.G seal.


8 What is the difference between dry gas and wet seals ?

9 What is the function of barrier gas injected in :

a Primary seal room

b Separation zone

10 What is the acceptable consumption of seal oil in case of wet seals ?

11 What is the advantage of dry gas seal over the wet seals ?

12 On the starting sequence in compressors, Which one is operated first


( barreir gas ) or ( lube oil ) ?. -----why
nical seals?
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course participant should be able to:

*Understand the technical aspects of mechanical seals

*Understand what is mechanical seals function and components

Single , Duoble , Tandem , Bellow Type , Split Type

*Understand the concept of mechanical seals Hydraulic Balance


and its function
*Identify circlating systems & its function

*Identify ancillary systems& its function

*Understand what are mechanical seal failure causes

*Understand what are The pre-installation precautions

*Understand what is Dry Gas Seal, including :

* Principles
* Function
* Design
* Components
* Operating concept
* Auxiliaries
Course contents
I- Technical aspects of mecanical seals

Principle of operation
Packing seals and its disadvantages
Mechanical seal types
Mechanical seal function and components
Hydraulic Balance

II- Optional features

Quenching
Flushing
Circulation
Barrier fluid
Ancillaries

III- Installation

Preparation
Precations
Checks
Measurements

IV- Cause of failure

V- Dry gas seals

Principle of operation
Design
Operating concept and precations
Self adjusing theory
Auxiliaries
VI- Miscellaneous
Subject: Mechanical Seal Training – John Crane
After Discussion with the Mechanical On The Job Trainer, the following points need to be considered for t
national staff on Mechanical seal.

1.     Candidate to understand as to why do we need to have a Mechanical Seal rather than a Gland packing.
2.     What is the difference between a double seal and Tandem Seal.

3.     Candidate to understand how to Refurbish Tungsten carbide/carbon graphite face ring if pitted, cracked
4.     What are the causes of Carbon ring Erosion.
5.     Candidate to be familarised with refurbishing procedure for sealing assembly
a)     What is the function of a Mechanical seal
b)    What is the function of the rotary seal O-Ring
c)     What are the mechanical parts which provides cushion for stationary seal ring to have it centralised.
d)    Define Hydraulic Balance
6.     Candidate is able to carry out seal replacement jobs on following type of seals.
a)     Single seal
b)    Tandem seals
7.     Candidate is familiar with construction details of various types of mechanical seals used in AFPC.
8.     What is the result when the Gland ring Bolt is Tightened excessively or unequally.
9.     What is the disadvantage of concentricity of the sleeve on the shaft.
10. What is the function of a Cyclone seperator in a Seal flush.
11. What effect does the pipe strain have on the mechanical seal.
12. What is the effect of Change in Temperature on the liquid film stability in Mechanical seals.
13. What will happen if the Mechanical Seal runs dry.
14. Candidate is able to perform following maintenance activities, for centrifugal pumps in his area:
a)     seal flushing
b)    seal replacement
c)     Understand axial thrust and balancing

15. Candidate is able to perform troubleshooting procedure in following situations faced in centrifugal pump
a)     cavitation,
b)    low discharge pressure,
c)     high vibration
d)    frequent seal failure.

16. Candidate to be able to diagnoise/Identify possible causes.of seal Failures


17. Investigate the cause of the malfunction.

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