Installation

Instructions

High Temperature Metal Bellows Seals

Cartridge seals with flexible graphite gaskets
BXH, BXHH, BXRH, BRC, GTSP, GSDH Series

Experience In Motion
 1 Equipment Check
1.1 Follow plant safety regulations prior to equipment disassembly
including but not limited to the following:
• Lock out motor and valves.
• Wear designated personal safety equipment.
• Relieve any pressure in the system.
• Consult plant MSDS files for hazardous material regulations.
1.2 Disassemble equipment and remove existing sealing arrangement.
1.3 Check seal assembly drawing for seal design, materials of construction
and piping connections. Verify that the mechanical seal is designed for the
equipment currently being repaired.
1.4 Check seal assembly drawing for any modifications required to the
equipment before installation and act accordingly.
1.5 Check shaft or sleeve OD, seal chamber depth, seal chamber bore,
distance to the first obstruction, gland pilot and bolt holes to ensure
that they are dimensionally the same as shown on the seal assembly
drawing.
1.6 Thoroughly inspect and clean all mating surfaces, seal chamber and
shaft. Remove all burrs, nicks, scratches and sharp edges from the shaft
and sleeve including sharp edges of keyways and threads. Inspect for
corrosion or any defects. Replace worn shaft or sleeve. Make sure the
seal housing bore, face, and sealing fluid flush taps are free of burrs and
sharp edges that might damage gaskets.
1.7 Check requirements for shaft, sleeve and seal housing as described
in Figure 1. Any readings greater than what is allowed must be brought
within specifications.
1.8 Reassemble the equipment enough to allow access to the seal
installation area. Adjust the bearings and impeller so that the shaft
is in its axial and radial operating position.
1.9 Handle all seal parts with care; they are manufactured to precise
tolerances. The seal faces are of special importance. Sealing faces are
lapped flat to within two light bands (23.2 millionths of an inch, 0.59 mm).
Keep the seal faces perfectly clean at all times.

The images of parts shown in these instructions may differ visually from the actual
parts due to manufacturing processes that do not affect the part function or quality.
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Seal Chamber Requirements Figure 1

To first obstruction
Face of seal housing to be square to the
axis of the shaft to within 0.0005 mm/mm
(0.0005 inch/inch) of seal chamber bore TIR
and have a 1.6 μm (63 μinch) R a finish or better

Gland pilot can be at either of these

register locations, concentric to within
0.125 mm (0.005 inch) of shaft or
Seal housing bore to have 3.2 μm sleeve OD TIR
(125 μinch) Ra finish or better

Sleeve or shaft finish to be

Shaft or sleeve OD
0.8 μm (32 μinch) R a or better +0.000 mm (+0.000 inch) API 610/682
-0.025 mm (-0.001 inch) DIN/ISO

• Bearings must be in good condition

• Maximum lateral or axial movement of shaft (end play) = 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) TIR
• Maximum shaft runout at face of seal housing = 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) TIR
• Maximum dynamic shaft deflection at seal housing = 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) TIR

2 Seal Installation
Cartridge high temperature bellows seals are packaged in a manner to protect
the flexible graphite gaskets during shipping. Carefully unpack the cartridge seal
and separate the gaskets. Flexible graphite gaskets are very fragile; handle
with care.
2.1 Some mechanical seals are sensitive to rotation direction. Verify that the
directional rotation of the shaft corresponds to that of the mechanical seal
before installation. Seals for between-bearing shaft pumps may use
different designs for each end of the pump; check the seal assembly
drawings carefully.
2.2 Remove the axial drive collar screws and drive collar, if installed.
2.3 Place seal gland gasket into its groove. Small dots of grease may be
applied in the seal gland gasket groove in 4 to 6 places to hold the gasket
in position. Care must be taken not to get grease on the seal faces.
2.4 If the sleeve includes a sacrificial O-ring, lightly lubricate it to facilitate
sliding along the shaft. Use a lubricant appropriate for the application.
2.5 For overhung shaft pumps:
2.5.1 Slide the drive collar onto the shaft with the gasket side of the
collar facing the seal chamber. Note: the gasket is installed
separately, in the next step. If the collar assembly includes a key
drive, pin and/or lock ring, install these items. Again, refer to the
assembly drawing.
2.5.2 Carefully slide the flexible graphite gasket along the pump shaft
and seat uniformly against the drive collar.

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 2.5.3 Carefully slide the cartridge assembly onto the shaft and near the
drive collar. Large size seals may require assistance to work
safely and avoid seal damage. Refer to the assembly drawing for
proper orientation and approximate axial position.
2.6 For between-bearing shaft pumps:
2.6.1 Carefully slide the cartridge assembly onto the shaft and against
the seal chamber. Large size seals may require assistance to
work safely and avoid seal damage. Refer to the assembly
drawing for proper orientation and approximate axial position.
2.6.2 Carefully slide the flexible graphite gasket along the pump shaft
and seat uniformly against the sleeve.
2.6.3 Slide the drive collar onto the shaft with the gasket side of the
collar facing the sleeve gasket. If the collar assembly includes a
key drive, pin and/or lock ring, install these items. Again, refer to
the assembly drawing. Do not lock the collar in place.
2.7 Start threading the axial drive collar bolts each a few thread turns.
The collar assembly should remain loose.
2.8 Rebuild the pump and lock the shaft in its operating position without
disturbing the seal assembly and drive collar.
2.9 Bolt the seal gland to the seal chamber. Use uniform torque on bolts to
assure contact with seal chamber face and squareness with shaft.
2.10 Tighten axial drive collar bolts evenly to compress flexible graphite gasket
to sleeve and pump shaft. Apply approximately 5.6 N-m (50 in-lbs) of
torque. A gap may remain between the drive collar and adjusting collar.
This gap should be uniform around the entire collar assembly.
2.11 Tighten drive collar set screws evenly to the shaft. Refer to the seal
assembly drawing for torque specification.
2.12 Loosen setting device attachment bolts, rotate setting devices clear of the
drive collar and re-tighten bolts.

3 Piping Instructions
Piping instructions are shown on the mechanical seal assembly drawing. These
instructions must be followed precisely to ensure correct seal operation. For aux-
iliary systems, carefully read the operating instructions provided with the system.
Establishing proper lubrication at the mechanical seals is the first step toward
reliable operation. Startup procedures and piping designs must ensure all air and
gas is vented from the pump casing, seal chamber and piping system. Do not
start the equipment dry.
Orifices should be installed as far away from the seal gland as possible. An
exception to this rule should be made for orifices fitted to drain piping. To avoid
clogging, install it at the seal gland so that conducted heat will serve to keep any
leakage in a fluid state.
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Per API 682 / ISO 21039 and unless otherwise specified, the minimum internal
diameter for piping should be 12.7 mm (0.500 inch) for shaft sizes up to 60 mm
(2.500 inch). Larger shaft sizes should use a minimum pipe diameter of 19 mm
(0.750 inch).
For “loop type” systems (Plan 23, 52 and 53 A, B, C)
All piping loops should allow a high point vent. Minimize restrictions, total tube
length and the number of bends. Use smooth, large radius bends; do not use
elbows, tees, etc. Tubing runs should be sloped continuously up or down to allow
adequate circulation, proper venting and draining. Make sure the loop, including
seal gland, does not include vapor traps. Unless otherwise specified, reservoirs
and coolers must be mounted 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inch) above the seal inlet
or outlet connection, whichever is the highest, to promote thermal siphoning in
standby conditions. Refer to the Flowserve Seal Support Reservoir Installation
Instruction (FIS123eng) for additional information regarding proper reservoir
installation.
For steam quench systems (Plan 62)
A steam quench is an essential plan on single high temperature bellows seals.
Steam pressure should be maintained less than 0.2 bar (3 psi) such that wisps
of steam are visible exiting the seal gland area. Steam quench inlet should be
on top of the gland with a drain at the bottom. Steam traps designed for this type
of service should be installed and maintained. Before startup, ensure that all
condensate is drained from the supply line. Open the steam quench slowly
before the pump is preheated to prevent thermal shock.
Seals Equipped with Excess Leakage Detection
Excess leakage detection, used normally with single seals or dual un-pressurized
seals, is commonly achieved by monitoring liquid level or pressure increases.
With such an arrangement, the drain line must slope down continuously to the
point of exit.

4 Performance Testing of Pumps

Pump manufacturers will often run pump performance tests on water with
the mechanical seal installed. If the product pumped during field operation is
not equal to water, then seal designs and face materials will require special
precautions to prevent damage to the seals during these tests. For example,
in seals with two hard faces, alternate face materials or seal designs may be
provided that are more suitable to the test medium. These faces are to be
replaced with the specified face materials after testing is complete. A mechanical
seal with a hard face combination can be safely tested on water provided that
seal chamber pressure during the test does not exceed 5 bar (73 psi) and face
speeds do not exceed 10m/s (33 ft/s).
When high temperature seals with flexible graphite gaskets are tested on water,
the seals must be carefully dried to remove any water that may have been

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 absorbed by the gaskets. Any remaining water may vaporize when exposed to
high product temperatures and damage gaskets. Rebuilding flexible graphite
gasketed seals after water testing is recommended to prevent this issue.

5 Operational Recommendations
5.1 The shaft speed and pressure and temperature in the seal chamber must
not exceed the maximum seal limits.
5.2 For seals using external cooling or flush, these fluids must be supplied
before startup and before product is introduced to the pump.
5.3 Avoid unnecessary valves in any seal support system. Critical fluid flow
will be stopped if these valves are inadvertently closed.
5.4 Single and dual non-pressurized (tandem) seals require adequate vapor
pressure margin in the seal chamber to prevent flashing of the product at
the seal faces.
5.5 Dual non-pressurized (tandem) seals require buffer fluid pressure below
seal chamber pressure at all times.
5.6 Dual pressurized (double) seals require barrier fluid pressure at least 2
bar (30 psi) above seal chamber pressure at all times. It is imperative to
pressurize the barrier fluid before pressurizing the equipment to prevent
product intrusion into the barrier system. Likewise, pressure must be
maintained on the barrier fluid until the equipment has been fully isolated,
depressurized and vented.
5.7 Ensure that the barrier/buffer fluid is clean and compatible with the prod-
uct. The buffer/barrier fluid must contain little or no additives for anti-wear/
oxidation. Automotive antifreeze should never be used. Flowserve can
provide information on barrier/buffer temperatures and flow requirements
based on product type, seal size, product temperature, barrier/buffer fluid
characteristics and shaft speed. Dual gas seals should use clean steam at
all times.
5.8 This seal is designed to resist corrosion by the product(s) listed on the
assembly drawing. Do not expose the seal materials to products other
than those shown on the assembly drawing. The seal assembly drawing
lists the materials of construction. Consult your Flowserve representative
when in doubt or when using the seal for another application than
for which it was selected.
5.9 Liquid seal requirements:
5.9.1 Do not start the equipment dry.
5.9.2 Vent all air and/or product vapor from the equipment casing and
the seal chamber before startup. Vent casing and tubing of heat
exchanger (if applicable).

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 5.9.3 Process fluid must flood and pressurize the seal chamber at all
times for single and dual non-pressurized (tandem) seals. Barrier/
buffer fluid must flood dual seals at all times during equipment
operation and pressurized seals must be pressurized above the
process pressure at all times.
5.10 Steam seal requirements (Plan 72, 74):
5.10.1 Clean, dry, superheated steam is required.
5.10.2 Pressurized steam seals (e.g. GTSP) require 3.4 bar (50 psi)
greater than seal chamber pressure supplied to the seal at all
times.
5.10.3 Containment seals (e.g. GSDH) require a steam purge up to
0.7 barg (10 psig) supplied to the seal at all times.
5.10.4 Take proper precautions to prevent steam condensate from
entering the seal. Steam traps should be located at low points
in the piping. Steam should be taken from the top of the steam
header to prevent contaminants from entering the steam barrier
stream. Contact your Flowserve representative to review piping
runs and ensure that minimum requirements for satisfactory seal
performance have been met.
5.11 Steam quench requirements (Plan 62):
5.11.1 Dry steam should be supplied to the seal gland quench
connection.
5.11.2 Use a needle valve (or other flow restriction) to provide less than
0.2 bar (3 psi) steam to the quench connection of the seal gland.
5.11.3 Ensure that all condensate is drained from the supply line and
open the supply slowly before the pump is preheated to prevent
thermal shock.
5.11.4 Proper pressure and steam condition should result in wisps of
steam exiting the seal gland area.
5.12 Startup equipment in accordance with normal operating procedures
unless specifically requested otherwise by Flowserve. If the equipment is
not operating correctly, shut down the equipment, investigate and remove
the cause.

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 TO REORDER REFER TO
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6 Repair

This product is a precision sealing device. The design and dimension tolerances
are critical to seal performance. Only parts supplied by Flowserve should be used
to repair a seal. To order replacement parts, refer to the part code and B/M
number. A spare backup seal should be stocked to reduce repair time.
When seals are returned to Flowserve for repair, decontaminate the seal
assembly and include an order marked "Repair or Replace." A signed
certificate of decontamination must be attached. A Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) must be enclosed for any product that came in contact with
the seal. The seal assembly will be inspected and, if repairable, it will be rebuilt,
tested, and returned.

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