Understanding the ABCs of API 682: Wet Mechanical Seals (2.5 PDHs)

Posted by Global Innovative Campus on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Start Date Tuesday, February 28, 2012
End Date Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Location
Webinar/Online

Link
www.gic-edu.com/coursedetail.aspx?id=1006

Full Details

Almost all centrifugal and rotary pumps in a process plant come with mechanical seals. While some pumps will run smoothly without operational leakage problems, others take long trouble-shooting to arrive at the right seal.

The selection of mechanical seals is set by and under the control of Mechanical Engineers with the aid of equipment Vendor. Engineers who, although qualified in their own discipline, may not have received a broader formal training on Mechanical Seal applications. To be effective, Engineers and Technicians should have a fundamental understanding of the principles and varieties that exist under the API 682 Standard.This 2.5 hours course is designed to meet the needs of Mechanical Engineers from both design and operating companies. Mechanical Technicians, Process Engineers and Operators from operating companies will also greatly benefit from this course. It is an excellent course for young engineers to get an overview of how mechanical seals are classified, grouped, and selected for different service application.The discussion of the mechanical seals will be based on API 682 Standard.Objectives

  • To understand what an API 682 seal is and the principle how it works
  • To provide a basic understanding of different Mechanical Seal categories, types and arrangements
  • To provide understanding of seal materials and limitations
  • To provide a greater understanding of accessories required in a sealing system
  • To understand how to specify/order a mechanical seal.

Who Should AttendIndustrial and commercial plant and facilities mechanical engineers, reliability engineers, process engineers, consultants, design engineers, who are involved either in the design or operation of a process plant. Professionals who need to add to their current experience and knowledge of mechanical engineering. Mechanical and process engineers who require practical knowledge of certain aspects of mechanical seal understanding or who need to refresh their knowledge. New graduates will benefit from the practical industrial experience of the instructor.Program Outline (0.25 CEUs / 2.5 PDHs)Welcome, Introduction, Seminar Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment MethodWhat is a Mechanical Seal?

  • Understanding different parts of a seal
  • The working principle

The Sealing Systems

  • Seal Categories, Types and Arrangements
  • Seal Orientations
  • Seal Configurations

Design Considerations

  • When to consider stationary flexible element
  • Temperature control –sizing of the cooling system
  • Seal chamber and gland plate
  • Material Standards for Seal Chamber and Seal Components –Temperature Limitations
  • Auxiliary piping systems- Seal flush/cooling systems; Quench system, Cooling Water system
  • Minimum requirement of auxiliary piping materials

Understanding:

  • Symbols used for Seal Chamber and Gland Plate connections
  • Accessories and auxiliary system components
  • Typical installation of barrier/buffer fluid reservoir
  • Seal Coding

Inspection and Testing

  • Inspection of pressure containing parts
  • Hydrotesting of pressure containing seal parts and accessories
  • Testing of seal
  • Minimum performance requirement

Guidance on:

  • Seal Material Selection
  • Seal selection Procedure
  • Mechanical Seal Data sheet

Unit Responsibility

  • Pump vendor or Seal Vendor?

Data Transfer –What to ask when ordering a Seal?

  • Proposal Data
  • Contract Data
  • Data Requirements Form

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning OutcomesConcluding Remarks and Final AdjournmentAfter Attending This Course You Will Be Able To

  • Understand the working principle and different components that comprise a Mechanical Seal.
  • Learn the different seal configurations and flushing plans available
  • Gain insight into how seals are selected and coded

Instructor

Mr. Ganga D. Deka, P.Eng currently works with an EPC Company as a Senior Piping Engineer. He brings with him 20 years of experience in oil and gas industries with diversified experience in design, operation and project management.He worked with both EPC and Operating Companies and brings with him the best from both sides –drawing office to hands-on. His many years of experience in the oil industry give him a thorough insight of ASME B31.3 –Process Piping Code requirement.He led many teams of multi-disciplinary Engineers in commissioning, start-up activities and turn-arounds and clearly understands the needs of people who work in a process plant.

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