Mechanical Seal

Piping Plans
Companion Booklet
Single Seals Dual Seals Quench Seals Second. Cont. Dual Gas
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 Introduction
A primary factor in achieving highly reliable, costs are among the specific factors that
effective sealing performance is to create must be considered. API has established
the best fluid environment around the standardized piping plans for seals that
seal. Selection of the right piping plan provide industry guidelines for various seal
and associated fluid control equipment arrangements, fluids and control equip-
requires a knowledge and understand- ment. The following pages illustrate and
ing of the seal design and arrangement, describe features of these plans as an
fluids in which they operate, and of the aid to help you determine what support
rotating equipment. Providing clean, cool system requirements will maximize the
face lubrication, effective heat removal, performance reliability of your fluid han-
personnel and environmental safety, leak- dling rotating equipment application.
age management and controlling system

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 API 682/ISO 21049 standards have generic names for connections. The end
default (required) connections and con- user and/or equipment manufacturer may
nection symbols for seal chamber and have specific requirements that dictate
gland plate connections based upon the what connections are to be supplied and
seal configuration. It is recommended how they are to be labeled.
that the latest edition of these standards
be reviewed for up-to-date requirements, In the piping plans illustrated, the Flush
when these standards are mandated connection noted for the inboard seal of a
for a piece of rotating equipment. The dual seal may originate from a number of
intent of this booklet is to illustrate the suitable sources. For example, the Flush
common connections that are utilized for for piping plans 11/75 or 32/75 may
the various piping plans, regardless of be the product (Plan 11) or an external
the equipment type, and therefore use source (Plan 32).

API 682/ISO 21049 General Comments

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 Piping Plan Description
Plan 01 Single Seals - Internal Flush
Plan 02 Single Seals - No Flush, Large Open Bore
Plan 11 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge With Orifice
Plan 12 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge With Filter & Orifice
Plan 13 Single Seals - Flush Thru Seal Chamber Thru Orifice To Suction
Plan 14 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge Thru Seal Chamber Back To Suction
Plan 21 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge Thru Orifice & Heat Exchanger
Plan 23 Single Seals - Closed Loop Circulation Thru Heat Exchanger
Plan 31 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge Thru Orifice & Abrasive Separator
Plan 32 Single Seals - External Flush Source To Seal
Plan 41 Single Seals - By-Pass From Discharge Thru Abrasive Separator & Heat Exchanger
Plan 52 Dual Seals, Unpressurized - External Reservoir Unpressurized Liquid Buffer

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 Plan 53A Dual Seals, Pressurized - External Reservoir Pressurized Liquid Barrier
Plan 53B Dual Seals, Pressurized - Liquid Barrier Thru Heat Exchanger & Pressurized By Accumulator
Plan 53C Dual Seals, Pressurized - Liquid Barrier Thru Heat Exchanger With Differential Tracking ....
Piston Accumulator
Plan 54 Dual Seals, Pressurized - External Pressurized Barrier System/Source
Plan 62 Quench Seals - External Quench On Atmospheric Side Of Seal
Plan 65 Single Seals - External Leakage Detection Reservoir
Plan 72 Secondary Containment Seals - Low Pressure Buffer Gas Injected To Outer Seal Cavity
Plan 74 Dual Gas Seals - Pressurized Dual Gas Seal Thru Conditioning Panel
Plan 75 Secondary Containment Seals - Secondary Cont. Seal With Leakage Collection Reservoir
Plan 76 Secondary Containment Seals - Secondary Cont. Seal Vented To Flare Or Collection System

Piping Plan Description

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 Plan 01 Single Seals

Description: Plan 01 is an internal recir- General: This flush plan should only be
culation from the pump discharge area of used for clean products as dirty products
the pump into the seal chamber, similar to can clog the internal line. Not recom-
a Plan 11 but with no exposed piping. mended on vertical pumps.

Advantages: No product contamination

and no external piping. Advantageous on
highly viscous fluids at lower temperatures
to minimize the risk of freezing that can
occur with exposed piping arrangements.

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 Vent Plugged

Internal Flush Porting

Vent Plugged Drain

Gland End View
Drain

Gland
End View

C Vent (If Reqd.) Plugged

C No External Flush
C Quench Optional

Plan 01 Single Seals

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 Plan 02 Single Seals

Description: Plan 02 is a non-circulat- General: Ideal with large bore/tapered

ing flush plan recommended only where bore ANSI/ASME B73.1 or ISO 3069
adequate vapor suppression can be Type C seal chambers or with hot pro-
assured. cess pumps utilizing a cooling jacket. On
the latter services, a Plan 62 with steam
Advantages: Solids are not continually quench can also provide some additional
introduced into the seal chamber, no cooling.
external hardware is required, and natural
venting occurs when used with a tapered
bore seal chamber.

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 Heating/Cooling Vent Plugged
Inlet/Outlet

Large Bore Open Throat

Or Taper Bore Box Is
Recommended

Vent Plugged Drain

Gland End View
Drain

Gland
End View C No Flush
C Vent (If Reqd.) Plugged
C Quench Optional
C Ensure Seal Chamber

Is Fully Vented

Plan 02 Single Seals

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 Plan 11 Single Seals

Description: Plan 11 is the most com- Advantages: No product contamination

mon flush plan in use today. This plan and piping is simple.
takes fluid from the pump discharge (or
from an intermediate stage) through an General: If the seal is setup with a distrib-
orifice(s) and directs it to the seal cham- uted or extended flush, the effectiveness
ber to provide cooling and lubrication to of the system will be improved.
the seal faces.

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 Orifice Flush

By-Pass From
Discharge

Drain
Flush Gland End View
Drain

Gland
End View

C Quench Optional

Plan 11 Single Seals

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 Plan 12 Single Seals

Description: Plan 12 is similar to Plan General: If the seal is setup with a dis-
11, except that a strainer or filter is added tributed or extended flush, the effective-
to the flush line. ness of the system will be improved. This
plan should be equipped with a differential
Advantages: No product contamination pressure indicator or alarm to alert the
and solids are removed from the flush user that the filter or strainer is clogged.
stream keeping the seal clean.

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 Strainer Or Filter Flush

By-Pass From
Discharge
Orifice

Cleanout Drain
Trap Gland End View
Flush
Drain

Gland
End View

C Quench Optional

Plan 12 Single Seals

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 Plan 13 Single Seals

Description: In a Plan 13, the flow exits General: Typically Plan 13 is used on
the seal chamber through an orifice and vertical turbine pumps since they have
is routed back to pump suction. the discharge at the top of the pump
where the seal is located. Because of the
Advantages: With a Plan 13, it is possi- difference in flow patterns, Plan 13 is not
ble to increase or decrease seal chamber as efficient in removing heat as a Plan 11
pressure with proper sizing of the orifice and thus requires a higher flow rate.
and throat bushing clearance.

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 Orifice Flush Outlet

Return To
Suction Drain
Flush Outlet
Gland End View
Drain

Gland
End View

C Quench Optional

Plan 13 Single Seals

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 Plan 14 Single Seals

Description: Plan 14 is a combination General: Often used on vertical pumps

of Plans 11 and 13. Flush is taken off of to provide adequate flow and vapor
pump discharge, sent to the seal chamber, pressure margin independent of throat
and piped back to pump suction. bushing design.

Advantages: Cooling can be optimized

with the flush directed at the seal faces.
Plan allows for automatic venting of the
seal chamber.

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 Orifice Flush Outlet
By-Pass From
Discharge

Orifice

Return To Drain Flush Inlet

Flush
Suction Outlet Gland End View
Drain
Flush Inlet
(Alt. into Gland)

Gland
End View

C Quench Optional

Plan 14 Single Seals

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 Plan 21 Single Seals

Description: Plan 21 is a cooled ver- and reduces the possibility of vaporization

sion of Plan 11. The product from pump in the seal chamber.
discharge is directed through an orifice,
then to a heat exchanger to lower the General: Plan 21 is not a preferred plan,
temperature before being introduced into either by API or many users, due to the
the seal chamber. high heat load put on the heat exchanger.
A Plan 23 is preferred.
Advantages: Process fluid cools and
lubricates the seal, therefore no dilution of
process stream. Cooling improves lubricity

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 Orifice Vent, Normally Heat Exchanger
Closed Vent, Normally
Closed

By-Pass From
Discharge Cooling Water
Connections Flush

Drain, Norm. Closed

Temperature
Indicator
Flush
Drain
Drain
Gland End View

Gland
End View C Quench Optional

Plan 21 Single Seals

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 Plan 23 Single Seals

Description: Plan 23 is a closed loop General: Preferred plan for hot applica-
system using a pumping ring to circulate tions. Close clearance throat bushing is
product through a heat exchanger and recommended to reduce mixing of hot
back to the seal chamber. product with cooler closed loop system
fluid.
Advantages: More efficient than a Plan
21 and less chance of heat exchanger
fouling. Reduced temperature improves
lubricity and improves vapor pressure
margin.

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 Vent, Normally Heat Exchanger
Closed Cooling Water Vent,
Normally Closed

Flush Outlet Flush Outlet

(Alt. from Shown For CW
Cooling Water
Gland Conn.) Connections Shaft Rotation

Cooling Water Drain,

Flush Inlet Norm. Closed
Temperature
Pumping Indicator
Ring Drain Drain Flush Inlet
Gland End View
Gland
End View C Quench Optional

Plan 23 Single Seals

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 Plan 31 Single Seals

Description: Plan 31 is a variation of flush stream keeping the seal clean.

Plan 11, where an abrasive separator is
added to the flush line. In this plan, the General: This plan should be used for
product is introduced to the abrasive services containing solids that have a
separator from the discharge of the pump, specific gravity at least twice that of the
clean flush is piped from the separator to process fluid. Typically the separator
the seal chamber and solids are returned requires a minimum pressure differential
to the pump suction. of 15 psi to operate properly.

Advantages: Unlike a strainer or filter, Note: An abrasive separator is subject to

the abrasive separator does not require wear and must be maintained regularly to
cleaning. Solids are removed from the ensure efficient operation.

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 Flush

By-Pass
From
Abrasive/
Discharge Cyclone
Separator
Drain
Gland End View
Return Orifice
To (optional)
Suction
Flush
Drain

Gland
End View C Quench Optional

Plan 31 Single Seals

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 Plan 32 Single Seals

Description: Plan 32 uses a flush General: When an outside flush source

stream brought in from an external is used, concerns regarding product dilution
source to the seal. This plan is almost and/or economics must be considered
always used in conjunction with a close by the user. Source pressure must be
clearance throat bushing. maintained a minimum of 15 psig above
maximum seal chamber pressure.
Advantages: The external flush fluid,
when selected properly, can result in
vastly extended seal life.

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 Flow Control Valve Flow Indicator (Optional)
Valve,
Pressure Normally Open
Indicator Strainer/Filter
Clean/Compatible
External Flush Source

Flush
Flush Clean Out Check Valve
Trap
Temperature
Indicator (Optional)
Close
Clearance Drain
Drain
Bushing
Gland End View
Gland
End View C Quench Optional

Plan 32 Single Seals

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 Plan 41 Single Seals

Description: Plan 41 is a combination of General: Plan 41 is typically used on hot

Plan 21 and Plan 31. In Plan 41, product services with solids; however, depending
from pump discharge is first put through on the temperature of the process, oper-
an abrasive separator and then to the ating costs can be high. This plan should
heat exchanger before being introduced be used for services containing solids that
to the seal chamber. have a specific gravity at least twice that
of the process fluid. Typically the separator
Advantages: Solids are removed and requires a minimum pressure differential of
product temperature is reduced to en- 15 psi to operate properly.
hance the seals environment.

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 Abrasive/Cyclone Separator Heat Exchanger Vent, Normally
Closed

By-Pass Cooling Water

From Connections
Discharge
Flush
Drain, Norm. Closed
Return
To Temperature
Suction Indicator
Flush
Drain
Drain
Gland End View
Gland
End View C Quench Optional

Plan 41 Single Seals

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 Plan 52 Dual Seals, Unpressurized

Description: Plan 52 uses an external General: Cooling coils in the reservoir

reservoir to provide buffer fluid for the  re available for removing heat from the
a
outer seal of an unpressurized dual seal buffer fluid. Plan 52 is often used where
arrangement. process fluid contamination can not be
 tolerated.
Advantages: In comparison to single
seals, dual unpressurized seals can
provide reduced net leakage rates as well
as redundancy in the event of a primary
seal failure.

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 Note: Tangential porting is uni- Vent, Normally Open To Collection System
directional. Gland is illustrated for
CCW shaft rotation from drive end. Orifice
Pressure
Check Valve Switch (High)
Make-Up
Buffer Liquid Fill, Pressure Indicator
Normally Closed
Sight Level Gauge
Level Switch (Low)
Reservoir

Buffer Inlet Buffer Flush

Buffer Outlet Cooling Outlet
Coils
Primary Cooling
Seal Water Out
Flush
(if reqd.) Gland Cooling
End View Water In
Buffer Liquid Drain, Buffer Inlet
Pumping Ring
Normally Closed Gland End View

Plan 52 Dual Seals, Unpressurized

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 Plan 53A Dual Seals, Pressurized

Description: Plan 53A uses an external General: Heat is dissipated by reservoir

reservoir to provide barrier fluid for a pres- cooling coils. Barrier fluid is subject to gas
surized dual seal arrangement. Reservoir entrainment at pressures/temperatures
pressure is produced by a gas, usually ni- above 300 psi/2500F.
trogen. Flow is induced by a pumping ring.

Advantages: Reservoir size can be

optimized dependent on flow rate. Wear
particles settle to bottom of reservoir and
dont get recirculated.

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 Note: Tangential porting is uni- Pressure Source,
directional. Gland is illustrated for Normally Open
CCW shaft rotation from drive end.
Check Valve Pressure
Make-Up Barrier Switch (Low)
Liquid Fill,
Normally Closed Pressure Indicator
Sight Level Gauge
Level Switch (Low)
Pressure
Reservoir Barrier
Barrier Inlet Outlet
Barrier Outlet Cooling
Coils
Flush Cooling
(when Water Out
specified)
Gland Cooling
End View Water In
Barrier Liquid Drain, Barrier Inlet
Pumping Ring Gland End View
Normally Closed

Plan 53A Dual Seals, Pressurized

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 Plan 53B Dual Seals, Pressurized

Description: Plan 53B, previously The make-up system can supply barrier
termed 53 Modified, uses an accumulator fluid to multiple dual pressurized sealing
to isolate the pressurizing gas from the systems.
barrier fluid. A heat exchanger is included
in the circulation loop to cool the barrier General: The bladder accumulator iso-
fluid. Flow is induced by a pumping ring. lates the pressurizing gas from the barrier
fluid to prevent gas entrainment. The heat
Advantages: Should the loop be con- exchanger can be a water-cooled unit,
taminated for any reason, the contamina- an air-cooled unit, or utilize finned tubing
tion is contained within the closed circuit. based upon the system heat load.

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 Note: Tangential porting is uni- Vent, Cooling Water Barrier Outlet
directional. Gland is illustrated for Normally Connections
CCW shaft rotation from drive end. Closed
Pressure
Switch (Low)
Pressure
Valve, Indicator
Normally
Open Valve, Barrier Inlet
Normally
Open Gland End View
Barrier
Barrier Outlet Inlet Bladder Charge
Connection
Heat
Flush (when Exch.
specified) Accumulator
Gland
End
View
Pumping Ring Barrier Liquid Fill,
Normally Closed
Drain, Normally Closed

Plan 53B Dual Seals, Pressurized

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 Plan 53C Dual Seals, Pressurized

Description: Plan 53C uses a piston Advantages: Provides a tracking system

accumulator to provide pressure to the to maintain barrier pressure above seal
system. It uses a reference line from chamber pressure.
the seal chamber to provide a constant
pressure differential over the chambers General: The heat exchanger can be a
pressure. A water- or air-cooled heat ex- water-cooled unit, an air-cooled unit, or
changer provides for barrier fluid cooling. utilize finned tubing based upon the sys-
Flow is induced by a pumping ring. tem heat load. The reference line to the
accumulator must be tolerant of process
contamination without plugging.

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 Barrier Fluid Note: Tangential porting is
Make-Up uni-directional. Gland is illustrated for
CCW shaft rotation from drive end.
Level Temperature
Indicator Indicator
Pressure
Piston Accumulator Indicator
Pressure Seal Chamber
Switch (Low) Pressure
Seal Chamber
Pressure Ref. Reference Line
Line (Alt. In Barrier
Seal Chamber) Outlet
Valve,
Normally Open
Barrier Barrier
Outlet Inlet
Cooling Water
Gland Connections
End
View Heat Exchanger
Barrier Inlet
Pumping Ring Drain, Normally Closed Gland End View

Plan 53C Dual Seals, Pressurized

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 Plan 54 Dual Seals, Pressurized

Description: Plan 54 utilizes an external General: Plan 54 systems can be custom

source to provide a clean pressurized engineered to suit application or specific
barrier fluid to a dual seal. plant requirements. Systems can range
from the direct connection from other
Advantages: Can provide pressurized process streams to complex lubrication
flow to multiple seal installations to systems.
reduce costs. Positively eliminates fugitive
emissions to atmosphere.

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 External
Pressurized
Barrier Barrier
Source/System Outlet
Barrier
Outlet Barrier
Flush (when Inlet
specified)
Gland
End View

Barrier Inlet
Gland End View

Plan 54 Dual Seals, Pressurized

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 Plan 62 Quench Seals

Description: Plan 62 is a common plan General: Typical applications include;

to improve the environment on the atmo- steam quenches on hot services to retard
spheric side of single seals by quenching coking; nitrogen quenches on cold or
with steam, nitrogen or water. cryogenic service to prevent icing; or
water quench to prevent crystallization or
Advantages: Plan 62 is a low cost accumulation of product on the atmo-
alternative to tandem seals. The quench spheric side of the seal.
prevents or retards product crystallization
or coking. Quenches can also provide
some cooling.

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 C Steam Quench Illustrated Steam Trap Used Check Quench Source Valve,
On Steam Quench Valve Normally Open

Pressure Indicator

Valve, Normally Open

Quench Inlet
Flush
Flush (when Drain Outlet
specified)
Quench
Gland
End View
Close
Clearance Drain
Steam Deflector Bushing Gland End View

Plan 62 Quench Seals

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 Plan 65 Single Seals

Description: Plan 65 is a liquid leakage General: The system includes a loop to

detection plan normally used for single by-pass the orifice to prevent high pres-
seals. It utilizes a level switch on a res- sure on the atmospheric side of the seal.
ervoir to set off an alarm when excess The gland throttle bushing design should
leakage is detected. be consistent with the fluids properties.
Gland throttle bushing designs can vary
Advantages: Provides an alarmed indi- from fixed designs to segmented bushings.
cation of excessive seal leakage that can
shutdown equipment if necessary.

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 Throttle Bushing Gland End View

By-Pass
Line

Flush (when
specified) Level
Switch
Drain (High)
Flush
Leakage Reservoir
Valve, Normally Open
Orifice

Drain, Normally Open

Drain
To Liquid Collection System Gland End View

Plan 65 Single Seals

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 Plan 72 Secondary Containment Seals

Description: Plan 72 for secondary General: Plan 72 is normally used with

containment uses an external low pressure Plan 75 for primary seal leakage that is
buffer gas, usually nitrogen, regulated by condensing, or with Plan 76 for non-con-
a control panel that injects it into the densing leakage.
outer seal cavity.

Advantages: Introduction of a buffer gas

like nitrogen reduces fugitive emissions,
prevents icing on cold applications, and
provides for some cooling to the out-
board seal.

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 A: Leakage management piping System Components
depending upon process fluid 1 Shut Off Valve, Norm. Open
properties. 4 5
2 Coalescing Filter
6
3 Pressure Regulator
4 Pressure Indicator
5 Pressure Switch
2 9
6 Flow Indicator
3 7 Check Valve
7 8 Shut Off Valve, Norm. Open
8 9 Orifice
Gas Buffer 1
Supply Inlet
Gas Buffer VentA Flush
Supply Outlet
VentA Drain To Seal
Flush (when
A
Gas Buffer Gas
specified) Inlet Buffer
Gland Inlet
End View
DrainA
Gland End View

Plan 72 Secondary Containment Seals

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 Plan 74 Dual Gas Seals

Description: Plan 74 provides a pres- General: The barrier gas is usually a

surized gas, typically nitrogen, to dual gas pressurized nitrogen line. For higher pres-
seals through the use of a control panel sure applications the system pressure
that removes moisture, filters the gas, and can be supplemented with a gas pressure
regulates the barrier pressure. booster/amplifier. Typically dry-running,
non-contacting, gas lubricated seals are
Advantages: Lower costs and main- used with this plan.
tenance than systems used on dual
pressurized liquid systems. Leakage to
atmosphere is an inert gas.

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 System Components
1 Shut Off Valve, Norm. Open
2 Coalescing Filter
3 3 Pressure Indicator
6
4 Pressure Regulator
5 5 Flow Indicator
6 Pressure Switch
2
7 Check Valve
7
4 8 Shut Off Valve, Norm. Open
1 8

Gas Barrier Supply Gas Barrier Gas Barrier

Source Inlet Supply Outlet Inlet
To Seal
Gas Barrier
Inlet
Gland
End View

Gland End View

Plan 74 Dual Gas Seals

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 Plan 75 Secondary Containment Seals

Description: Plan 75 is a collection General: Plan 75 can be used in con-

system used with secondary containment junction with a gas purge from Plan 72.
seals for process fluid that will condense Typically dry-running, contacting secondary
at lower temperatures or is always in a containment seals are used with this plan.
liquid state.

Advantages: The collection reservoir

contains a pressure gauge and a high
pressure switch to indicate a build up
in pressure from excessive primary seal
leakage or failure.

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 To Vapor Collection System
Orifice
Pressure Indicator

Pressure
Switch (High)
Gland
Flush End
When View
Specified Isolation
Drain, Norm. Valve
Open Vent
Plugged Flush

Drain Valve Level

Normally Indicator
Closed Drain
Leakage Collection Reservoir Level Switch (High) Gland End View

Plan 75 Secondary Containment Seals

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 Plan 76 Secondary Containment Seals

Description: Plan 76 is a system to di- General: Plan 76 can be used in con-

vert non-condensing primary seal leakage junction with a gas purge from Plan 72.
to a flare or vapor recovery system. Can be used with dry-running, contacting
or non-contacting secondary containment
Advantages: Lower initial and main- seals.
tenance costs than dual unpressurized
seals using a Plan 52.

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 Normally Open To Flare Or Vapor
Recovery System
Pressure Indicator Pressure Switch
(High)

Orifice

Vent Flush

To Drain, Norm.
Flush Vent Closed
(when
specified) Gland Normally
End Closed
View
Drain Plugged
Gland End View

Plan 76 Secondary Containment Seals

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 Best Piping Practices

h Minimize piping line losses. h Cooling is recommended for buffer/

h Minimum 1/2 piping or 5/8 tubing. barrier fluid.
h Use large radius bends. h Always properly vent the system prior
to start-up.
h Tangential outlet ports.
h Always verify pressure and/or level
h Verify shaft rotation direction.
switch set points.
h Slope horizontal runs upward.
h Check system for leaks.
h Install drain at lowest piping point.
h Contact John Crane for buffer/barrier
h Flush is recommended whenever fluid recommendation.
possible.
h Use forced circulation where possible.

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 * 18"-24" Normal Conditions High Point Vent
3'-5' If Hot Stand-By Promotes
Thermosyphon Effect Normally Open

1/4 per foot

Min. Slope

Flush Flush Outlet To

Inlet Heat Exchanger
3-5 *
3-5 *
Shaft
Gland

Vertical
Equipment CW Shaft
Rot. Shown Flush Inlet To Seal
Horizontal
Equipment Low Point
Drain Valve
3 Max.

Best Piping Practices Single Seals - Plan 23 Illustrated

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 Best Piping Practices Dual Seals - Plan 53A Illustrated

3 Max.
Horizontal
Equipment 1/4 per foot Min. Slope

Barrier Outlet
Vertical
12 - 30 Equipment
12 - 30
Shaft
Gland
CW Shaft
Rot. Shown Barrier
Drain Valve Inlet
Barrier Inlet
Low Point Drain Valve

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 John Crane offers a full range of standard
and custom engineered Lemco brand
seal support systems. All systems are
designed and built to industry standards
including ANSI B31.3 for piping; API 610,
682 and 614 for system design; IEC,
NEMA, NEC, or CSA for instrumentation
and electrical; and pressure vessels in
accordance with ASME requirements.

John Crane, Lemco Products

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
tel: 1-918-835-7325
fax: 1-918-835-5823

Lemco Seal Support Systems

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 Lemco Seal Support

API 682/ISO 21049 Products

API 682 Plans 52 and 53A Reservoirs: API 682 Plan 75 Condensate Collection
These reservoirs are designed for the Refinery, Reservoir: Used in a dual unpressurized seal
Petrochemical, and Chemical Industries. arrangement where the secondary seal is dry-
running.
API 682 Plan 53B: A dual pressurized system
that eliminates direct gas contact with the API 682 Plan 76 Vent to Flare Panel: Used
barrier liquid. in a dual unpressurized seal arrangement
where the secondary seal is dry-running.
API 682 Plan 53C: This system is ideal for
applications that have fluctuating pressures. API 682 Plan 74 Gas Control Panel: Used
on non-contacting, dual pressurized seals, this
API 682 Plan 72 Gas Control Panel: Used in
system filters, regulates and monitors the gas
a dual unpressurized seal arrangement where
supply, typically nitrogen, used to lubricate the
the secondary seal is dry-running.
seals.

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 API 682 Plan 52/53A API 682 Plan 53B API 682 Plan53C API 682 Plan 72/74
Reservoirs Reservoirs Reservoir Gas Control Panel

Lemco Seal Support Systems

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 Lemco Seal Support Systems

Compressor Gas Panels and Seal Oil Systems

Seal Oil System with Air-

Type 28 Gas Panel Gas Conditioning Unit Cooled Heat Exchanger

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 Heat Exchangers and Auxiliary Equipment

Leakage
Water-Cooled Heat Air-Cooled Heat Detection Abrasive
Exchanger Exchanger Systems Separators

Lemco Seal Support Systems

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Non-API Reservoirs and Mobile Refill Carts

RE-1203/RE-1205 RE-1603 RE-1518 RE-1618 50 Gallon

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 ORIFICE FILTER/STRAINER COALESCING PRESSURE SWITCH
PSH
FILTER HIGH
BLOCK VALVE
HEAT PRESSURE SWITCH
EXCHANGER PSL
LOW
CHECK VALVE

FLOW PI PRESSURE INDICATOR LI LEVEL INDICATOR

REGULATING RESERVOIR
VALVE
TEMPERATURE
TI LSH LEVEL SWITCH HIGH
INDICATOR
PRESSURE
PISTON
CONTROL
ACCUMULATOR
VALVE FI FLOW INDICATOR LSL LEVEL SWITCH LOW

CYCLONE BLADDER
ACCUMULATOR FM FLOW METER FSH FLOW SWITCH HIGH
SEPARATOR

Instrumentation References
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 User Notes:

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Fax: 1-847-967-3915

For your nearest John Crane facility, please contact one of the locations above.

If the products featured will be used in a potentially dangerous and/or hazardous process, your John Crane representative should be contacted prior to their
selection and use. In the interest of continuous development, John Crane Companies reserve the right to alter designs and specifications without prior notice. It
is dangerous to smoke while handling products made from PTFE. Old and new PTFE products must not be incinerated.

2006 John Crane Inc. Print 9/06 www.johncrane.com

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949 Certified MSPP Booklet

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