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    Plan 11 describes a basic single seal flush plan that uses an orifice to direct pump discharge fluid over the seal faces for seal chamber heat removal and venting on horizontal pumps. It is generally used for clean, non-polymerizing fluids. Preventative maintenance includes regularly checking the orifice for clogging and monitoring temperatures. Plan 13 recirculates seal chamber fluid back to the pump suction through an orifice. It provides continuous venting for vertical pumps and seal cooling. It is used for vertical pumps handling moderate temperature, moderately solids-laden, non-polymerizing fluids. The orifice should be checked regularly for clogging. Plan 23 uses a seal flush from an internal

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    Plan 11 describes a basic single seal flush plan that uses an orifice to direct pump discharge fluid over the seal faces for seal chamber heat removal and venting on horizontal pumps. It is generally used for clean, non-polymerizing fluids. Preventative maintenance includes regularly checking the orifice for clogging and monitoring temperatures. Plan 13 recirculates seal chamber fluid back to the pump suction through an orifice. It provides continuous venting for vertical pumps and seal cooling. It is used for vertical pumps handling moderate temperature, moderately solids-laden, non-polymerizing fluids. The orifice should be checked regularly for clogging. Plan 23 uses a seal flush from an internal

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    Plan 11 describes a basic single seal flush plan that uses an orifice to direct pump discharge fluid over the seal faces for seal chamber heat removal and venting on horizontal pumps. It is generally used for clean, non-polymerizing fluids. Preventative maintenance includes regularly checking the orifice for clogging and monitoring temperatures. Plan 13 recirculates seal chamber fluid back to the pump suction through an orifice. It provides continuous venting for vertical pumps and seal cooling. It is used for vertical pumps handling moderate temperature, moderately solids-laden, non-polymerizing fluids. The orifice should be checked regularly for clogging. Plan 23 uses a seal flush from an internal

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    API Plan 11 12 23 52 PDF

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    Akhmad Zaenudin
    Plan 11 describes a basic single seal flush plan that uses an orifice to direct pump discharge fluid over the seal faces for seal chamber heat removal and venting on horizontal pumps. It is generally used for clean, non-polymerizing fluids. Preventative maintenance includes regularly checking the orifice for clogging and monitoring temperatures. Plan 13 recirculates seal chamber fluid back to the pump suction through an orifice. It provides continuous venting for vertical pumps and seal cooling. It is used for vertical pumps handling moderate temperature, moderately solids-laden, non-polymerizing fluids. The orifice should be checked regularly for clogging. Plan 23 uses a seal flush from an internal

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    The document describes several seal flush plans (Plans 11, 13, 23, 52) that are used to cool, vent and pressurize mechanical seals in pumps.

    The main seal flush plans described are Plan 11 (seal flush from pump discharge), Plan 13 (recirculation from seal chamber to pump suction), Plan 23 (seal flush from internal pumping device through cooler), and Plan 52 (unpressurized buffer fluid circulation through reservoir).

    Some common preventative maintenance steps for seal flush plans include using an appropriately sized orifice, calculating flow rates, monitoring temperatures, venting piping loops, and checking for clogging or fouling.

    Plan 11

    What
    Seal flush from pump discharge through orifice. Default single seal flush plan.

    Plan 11
    Why
    Seal chamber heat removal. Seal chamber venting on horizontal pumps. Increase seal chamber pressure and fluid vapor margin.

    Plan 11
    Where
    General applications with clean fluids. Non-polymerizing fluids.

    Plan 11
    Preventative Maintenance
    Use an orifice with a minimum 0.125 (3 mm) diameter. Calculate flow rates to size orifice for adequate seal chamber flow. Increase boiling point margin with proper orifice and throat bushing sizing. Flush should be directed over seal faces with piping at 12 Oclock position. Typical failure mode is a clogged orifice check temperatures at pipe ends.

    Plan 13
    What
    Recirculation from seal chamber to pump suction through orifice. Standard flush plan on vertical pumps.

    Plan 13
    Why
    Continuous seal chamber venting on vertical pumps. Seal chamber heat removal.

    Plan 13
    Where
    Vertical pumps. Seal chamber pressure is greater than suction pressure. Moderate temperature fluids with moderate solids. Non-polymerizing fluids.

    Plan 13
    Preventative Maintenance
    Vent piping loop prior to starting vertical pumps. Use an orifice with a minimum 0.125 (3 mm) diameter. Calculate flow rates to size orifice for adequate seal chamber flow. Reduce seal chamber pressure with proper orifice and throat bushing sizing. Typical failure mode is a clogged orifice check temperature at pipe ends.

    Plan 23
    What
    Seal flush from internal pumping device through cooler. Standard flush plan in hot water services.

    Plan 23
    Why
    Efficient seal cooling with low cooler duty. Increase vapor margin. Improve water lubricity.

    Plan 23
    Where
    High temperature service, hot hydrocarbons. Boiler feed water and hot water over 180 F (80 C). Clean, non-polymerizing fluids.

    Plan 23
    Preventative Maintenance
    Seal cooler piping must have air vents at highest elevation vent before starting. When using 682 Seal Cooler, pipe with parallel flow to minimize head loss. Seal chamber requires close clearance throat bushing to isolate process fluid.

    Plan 23
    Preventative Maintenance (continued)
    Tangential seal gland taps should enter at bottom and exit at top. Regularly monitor cooler inlet and outlet temperatures for signs of plugging or fouling. Process fluids with iron should flow through magnetic separator before cooler.

    Plan 52
    What
    Unpressurized buffer fluid circulation through reservoir. Fluid is circulated by a pumping ring in the dual seal assembly.

    Plan 52
    Why
    Outboard seal acts as a safety backup to the primary seal. Zero to very low process emissions. No process contamination is allowed.

    Plan 52
    Where
    Used with dual unpressurized seals (tandem). High vapor pressure fluids, light hydrocarbons. Hazardous or toxic fluids. Heat transfer fluids.

    Plan 52
    Preventative Maintenance
    Piping loop must self-vent to vapor recovery/flare system near atmospheric pressure. Process vapor pressure is generally greater than reservoir pressure. Buffer fluid must be compatible with process leakage.

    Plan 52
    Preventative Maintenance (continued)
    Primary seal leakage is indicated by increased vent pressure. Reservoir level gage indicates outboard seal leakage.

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