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API Standard 682 - Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal
and Rotary Pumps, addresses the selection of standard
seal types and support systems for various refinery ser-

Seal vices. API standards are used to aid in procurement of

standardized equipment and materials. Seal coolers are
used in high temperature applications to reduce the sealing

Cooler temperature thereby enhancing and increasing the MTBF

of the equipment.

Features/Benefits
• Constructed from 300 Series Stainless
for superior corrosion resistance
• Can be configured for series or parallel flow
• Can vent and drain both product and
coolant
• Easily disassembled for cleaning
without damaging cooling coils
• Explosion resistant design

Materials of Construction
• Tubing: 300 Series Stainless Steel
• Shell: 300 Series Stainless Steel
or Carbon Steel

Operating Parameters
Tube:
• 4000 PSI at 700°F
(275 bar at 370°C)
Shell:
• 200 PSI at 200°F
(13.8 bar at 90°C)

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As Stated in API 682 First Edition, Oct. 1994 682 Seal Cooler Feature Benefit To You

4.5.3.1 Seal coolers shall be sized for the 682 Seal Cooler is designed for optimum High efficiency resulting in lower operating
seal manufacturer’s recommended seal efficiency for product flows of 8-20 lpm costs and increased reliability.
flush flow rate but not less than 8 liters per (2-5 gpm).
minute (2 gpm) per seal.

4.5.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, tube • Tube and Shell made from 300 Series Improved corrosion resistance and high
shall be series 300 stainless steel, 3/4 inch Stainless Steel. pressure ratings increases safety and
with .095 inch wall minimum size; the shell • Tube is 3/4 inch thick with .095 inch wall reliability at normal operating and upset
shall be carbon steel. thickness. conditions.
• Can handle up to 4000 psi at 700°F
(275 bar at 370°C) on the tube side and
200 psi at 700°F (13.8 bar at 370°C) on
the shell side

4.5.3.4 The seal flush cooler shall be • Unique design enables the seal cooler • Seal cooler allows more than one
arranged for complete drainability on both to be operated in series and parallel flow configuration to accommodate various
the water and process sides. A drain valve of the product. operating requirements.
(not just plug) shall be mounted at the • Seal cooler design facilitates draining of • Complete draining of the product and
lowest point on the shell side. the product and coolant with less effort. coolant side ensures no vapor lock
• Seal cooler is designed to be cleaned and situation resulting in high efficiencies.
reassembled after being in service. • Scaling and cooler fouling can reduce
effiency over a period of time. 682 Seal
Cooler can be disassembled and washed
effectively resulting in higher value and
increased efficiency time after time.

Series Flow Single Pass

Product Vent Cooling Water Out Cooling Water Out Product Vent

Product Drain Product Drain

Cooling Water In Cooling Water In

The information and specifications presented in this product brochure are believed to be accurate, but are supplied for information purposes only and should not be considered certified or as a guarantee of satisfactory results by reliance thereon. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a
warranty or guarantee, express or implied, with respect to the product. Although Flowserve Corporation can provide general application guidelines, it cannot provide specific information for all possible applications. The purchaser/user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for the proper
selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Flowserve products. Because Flowserve Corporation is continually improving and upgrading its product design, the specifications, dimensions and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

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