TYPE 2874HTC

NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL

Technical Specification

A – Inboard HTC bellows assembly

B – Primary ring
C – Mating ring F
A
D – Sleeve
E – Outboard bellows assembly
B
F – Gland plate E

C
D

B
C

Product Description • Non-elastomer static secondary seals have high- and low-temperature
capability
• Non-contacting, outward-pumping, metal bellows, dual-pressurized gas
seal that permits reliable operation in high-temperature services • Meets API 682 design requirements Type C, Arrangement 3 with dual
mating ring design
• High-temperature corrosion (HTC) resistance for reliable sealing
in hot hydrocarbon and low-temperature applications with enhanced
seal face stability Performance Capabilities
• Significantly reduces life-cycle costs compared to conventional wet Temperature: -75° to 425°C/-100° to 800°F
seals and systems and eliminates problems associated with coking
barrier fluids and fouled heat exchangers Pressure: Process fluid:
• API 682-qualified Vacuum to 16 barg/230 psig (N/Ar barrier)
Vacuum to 14 barg/200 psig (steam barrier)
• Zero fugitive emissions for maximum achievable control technology
(MACT) compliance when sealing high temperature, volatile or Barrier:
hazardous fluids Up to 18 barg/260 psig (N/Ar barrier)
• For use with API 610 pump and larger bore seal chambers Up to 16 barg/230 psig (steam barrier)
• Elastomer-free seal handles a wide range of applications (Refer to Pressure Rating Limits)
Differential barrier gas pressure:
Design Features Minimum 2 bar/30 psi > maximum seal
• HTC provides exceptional seal face stability and robustness at chamber pressure
elevated temperatures for increased mean time between repair (MTBR) Speed: 1,450 rpm min./3,600 rpm max.
• Spiral groove technology for superior operating performance (Outside this range contact John Crane Engineering)
and lower energy consumption Axial movement: Sizes ≤ 40 mm/1.57": ±0.76 mm/0.030",
• Pressure balanced design withstands full reverse pressurization Sizes > 40 mm/1.57": ±1.02 mm/0.040"
• John Crane edge-welded metal bellows Runout: 0.05 mm/0.002" FIM MAX
• Centrifugal advantage: process fluid at the OD of the bellows Solids: Up to 3% by weight
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Barrier Consumption
The Type 2874HTC uses inert barrier gas to lubricate the seal faces. The liters of barrier gas per 100mm of shaft circumference, per hour, per bar
inboard seal is operated at 2 bar/30 psi differential and the outboard of barrier pressure (one standard cubic foot of barrier gas per inch of
seal operates at full pressure differential. It is estimated that 75% of shaft circumference, per hour, per 100 psig of barrier pressure). Actual
total barrier consumption passes outboard into the atmosphere. The consumption rates may vary. More specific values are available from
barrier consumption of the Type 2874HTC can be estimated as 16 normal John Crane Engineering.

Type 2874HTC Typical Arrangement

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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Type 2874HTC Dimensional Data (mm)

API 610/682 SEAL I J
CHAMBER NUMBER A B C D E F G H

+0.000 +0.036
3 ≤ 42.9
-0.015
84.51 90 -0.000
105 56.77 83.44 59.94 86.61 140.21 109.96

+0.000 +0.036
4 ≤ 53.04
-0.015
90.88 100 -0.000
115 50.83 99.52 54.00 102.69 150.34 121.95

+0.000 +0.036
5 ≤ 61.65
-0.020
105.28 120 -0.000
135 55.19 104.95 58.37 108.13 160.15 142.01

+0.000 +0.041
6 ≤ 74.32
-0.020
118.29 130 -0.000
145 57.25 105.79 60.43 108.97 163.04 151.92

+0.000 +0.041
7 ≤ 83.85
-0.020
130.84 140 -0.000
155 66.93 106.81 70.10 109.98 173.74 162.08

+0.000 +0.041
8 ≤ 97.18
-0.023
143.61 160 -0.000
175 60.27 116.51 63.45 119.68 176.78 182.98

+0.000 +0.041
9 ≤ 102.26
-0.023
150.04 170 -0.000
185 64.69 116.71 67.87 119.89 181.41 191.87

+0.000 +0.041
10 ≤ 116.23
-0.023
162.79 180 -0.000
195 71.98 116.71 75.16 119.89 188.70 201.98

Type 2874HTC Dimensional Data (inches)

API 610/682 SEAL I J
CHAMBER NUMBER A B C D E F G H

+0.0000 +0.0014
3 ≤ 1.689
-0.0006
3.327 3.543 -0.0000
4.134 2.235 3.285 2.360 3.410 5.520 4.329

+0.0000 +0.0014
4 ≤ 2.088
-0.0006
3.578 3.937 -0.0000
4.528 2.001 3.918 2.126 4.043 5.919 4.801

+0.0000 +0.0014
5 ≤ 2.427
-0.0008
4.145 4.724 -0.0000
5.315 2.173 4.132 2.298 4.257 6.305 5.591

+0.0000 +0.0016
6 ≤ 2.926
-0.0008
4.657 5.118 -0.0000
5.709 2.254 4.165 2.379 4.290 6.419 5.981

+0.0000 +0.0016
7 ≤ 3.301
-0.0008
5.151 5.512 -0.0000
6.102 2.635 4.205 2.760 4.330 6.840 6.381

+0.0000 +0.0016
8 ≤ 3.826
-0.0009
5.654 6.299 -0.0000
6.890 2.373 4.587 2.498 4.712 6.960 7.204

+0.0000 +0.0016
9 ≤ 4.026
-0.0009
5.907 6.693 -0.0000
7.283 2.547 4.595 2.672 4.720 7.142 7.554

+0.0000 +0.0016
10 ≤ 4.576
-0.0009
6.409 7.087 -0.0000
7.677 2.834 4.595 2.959 4.720 7.429 7.952

HTC Technology
The Type 2874HTC utilizes HTC Metal Bellows Technology which
provides an effective solution in sealing corrosive fluids at elevated
temperatures by utilizing a complete all-Inconel® metallurgy and
unique face technology the provides exceptional seal face stability
by reliably controlling seal face distortion across a wide range of
pressure/temperature conditions. Such exceptional face stability can
result in low leakage (barrier gas consumption) and longer seal life.
This rugged seal is capable of handling reverse pressurization and is
designed to contain the process fluid in the event of loss of barrier gas
pressure. The HTC design is also more forgiving in dirty hot hydrocarbon
fluid applications.
The HTC has proven to be a superior design for high temperature,
corrosive applications up to 425°C/800°F.

Inconel is a registered trademark of Inco Alloys International, Inc. Outward-pumping spiral groove and HTC Technology
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Non-contacting ID to OD Barrier Pumping Spiral Grooves

The Type 2874HTC uses spiral groove technology developed and When the pump shaft turns, a band of high-pressure barrier gas
patented by John Crane. The mating rings are micro-machined with is created between the seal faces. This lifts the seal faces and
a spiral groove pattern that is designed to pump the barrier gas from creates a non-contacting dynamic seal. No friction, no heat, no wear
the inside diameter of the seal to its outside diameter. The primary and no cooling requirements provide a sealing technology that is
rings seal against the un-grooved sealing dam of the mating rings. revolutionary. The stiff ring of compressed barrier gas exiting the seal
The inner face pair is pressurized on the inside diameter to a pressure interface creates a highly effective dry seal.
differential of 2 bar/30 psi minimum. The outboard seal faces handle Centrifugal advantage: The rotating bellows assembly creates
full differential pressure and also pump from the seal ID to the seal centrifugal action to spin-off any particles keeping the seal head
OD. The outboard seal pumps inert barrier gas into the atmosphere. assembly clean and flexible.

Reverse Pressure Capability

The Type 2874HTC pressure balanced design ensures full reverse pressure Barrier pressure > process – normal operation mode
containment capability. In the event of a temporary loss of barrier
pressure where seal chamber pressure exceeds barrier gas pressure, the
Type 2874HTC will continue to seal the process fluid protecting the barrier
chamber and system from exposure to the process fluid. Lubrication is
provided to the seal faces as long as there is process fluid between them.

Barrier pressure < process – reverse pressure mode

· Seal in normal operating mode with barrier gas (yellow) at

minimum 2 bar/30 psi above process pressure.
· Inboard seal functioning normally in non-contacting mode.
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Type 2874HTC Components

15

14
12
11

4 15 3 2 1 9 8 16 7 6 2 10 2 6 7 7 8 2 1 2 4 2 13 3 14

Materials of Construction

SEAL COMPONENTS MATERIALS

Description Standard Options
1 – Bellows Alloy 718 (UNS N07718) —
2 – Static seal Flexible carbon graphite —
3 – Set screw Inner: 316 SS —
Outer: Hard alloy steel
4 – Socket head cap screw 316 SS —
5 – Compression ring 316 SS —
6 – Mating ring Silicon carbide* Tungsten carbide
7 – Canted spring Alloy C-276 (UNS N10276) —
8 – Primary rings Silicon carbide composite Silicon carbide
(Inboard and Outboard)
9 – Sleeve 316 SS (UNS 31600) Consult John Crane
10 – Gland 316 SS (UNS 31600) Consult John Crane
11 – Bushing (optional) Carbon —
12 – Retaining ring 302 SS —
13 – Packing follower 316 SS —
14 – Hex head cap screw 316 SS —
15 – Spacer 302 SS —
16 – Gland gasket Spiral wound metal gasket —
*Silicon carbide mating ring recommended for steam barrier.
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Barrier Gas Control Panels

John Crane provides your complete system requirements for effectively specified by the operator. An API Plan 74 is the minimum requirement
operating the Type 2874HTC cartridge seal. These support systems when operating a Type 2874HTC seal.
significantly improve life-cycle costs as compared to wet seal barrier fluid A clean and dry steam barrier can also be utilized as an alternative for reliable
systems such as API Plan 53 and 54. An API Plan 74 panel for nitrogen or operation of the Type 2874HTC. Dry steam is supplied to the seal through
argon barrier gas or a steam barrier gas system are available. a conditioning system that that removes condensate, filters the steam and
For API Plan 74, the Type 2874HTC is a dual seal arrangement where an regulates the steam barrier pressure. Also provided at the barrier outlet of the
inert gas (normally nitrogen) is supplied to the seal and maintained at a seal is a steam trap which helps to remove any condensate from the barrier
pressure higher than the seal chamber pressure. Standard instruments cavity to keep the condition of the steam in the seal cavity dry.
and controls are arranged to deliver clean dry barrier gas at a pressure
Consult Pressure Rating Limits on page 1.

Steam barrier system Gas barrier system (API Plan 74)

DOWNSTREAM

UPSTREAM

STEAM SOURCE
PIT

FIT
PI
NITROGEN
SOURCE
GBI

MECHANICAL GBI
SEAL MECHANICAL
SEAL
GBO
T
GBO

PI PIT

DRAIN

DRAIN
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

Edge-welded Metal Bellows

Bellows design features:
• Optimum 45° tilt angle
• Three-sweep radius
• Nesting ripple plate design
• Static secondary seal
• Light spring loads

Bellows benefits:
• Uniform plate rigidity and stress distribution
• Enhanced fatigue strength
• Pressure-balanced by design
• Eliminates problems associated with dynamic O-rings

Advanced Silicon Carbide Composite Primary Ring Pressure Rating Limits

Advanced silicon carbide composite is a state-of-the-art, sintered silicon Barrier Pressure (psig) Barrier Pressure (barg)
carbide with low friction and the inherent lubricity of free graphite. This 300 20
silicon carbide is a tough, hard, heat-resistant, long-wearing, inert seal 15
16 barg / 230 psig 18 barg / 260 psig
face material. When compared with other seal face materials, the silicon 200
steam nitrogen or argon
carbide composite enhances seal face pairing during system upsets, loss 100
10

of barrier and slower-speed start-ups. 5

0
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 (mm)
Static Carbon Graphite Secondary Seals
1.500 2.000 2.375 2.750 3.000 3.500 4.000 4.500 (inches)
The Type 2874HTC is an elastomer-free seal that utilizes chemically inert Shaft Size
static carbon graphite secondary seals. These chemically inert secondary
seals are perfect for higher temperature applications, enhanced chemical
Differential barrier gas pressure minimum 2 bar/30 psi > maximum seal
compatibility and can handle a wider range of applications effectively
chamber pressure.
while eliminating the cost of expensive perfluoroelastomers.
The basic pressure rating is based on a standard seal installed according
The static carbon graphite seals solve problems in applications when
to the criteria given in this data sheet at a minimum speed of 1,450 rpm,
dynamic O-rings are prone to attack or when restrictive movement
and according to generally accepted industrial practices.
(hang-up) from the sealing environment occurs. O-ring performance may
be affected by process contamination, swelling, degradation, thermal Contact John Crane for process services outside this range and with more
gradients, dry-nitrogen environments and polymerization. detailed application information in order to obtain the actual dynamic
pressure rating.
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
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Piping Options for Hot Standby Pumps

HOT BY-PASS FOR A STANDBY PUMP - OPTION 1

DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE LINE

DISCHARGE CHECK
DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE BLOCK VALVE BLOCK VALVE VALVE (NORMALLY
(NORMALLY OPEN) (NORMALLY (NORMALLY CLOSED)
CLOSED) PARTIALLY OPEN TO
LIMIT FLOW)
BY-PASS FLOW
PUMP DISCHARGE
BY-PASS LINE
BY-PASS LINE

PUMP SUCTION

BY-PASS FLOW

MAIN PUMP STANDBY PUMP

(RUNNING) (SHUT DOWN)

SUCTION LINE
SUCTION

HOT BY-PASS FOR A STANDBY PUMP - OPTION 2

DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE LINE

DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE

DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED)
(NORMALLY OPEN)
BLOCK VALVE
(NORMALLY PARTIALLY
OPEN TO LIMIT FLOW)
BY-PASS FLOW
PUMP DISCHARGE
BY-PASS LINE

PUMP SUCTION
BY-PASS FLOW

MAIN PUMP STANDBY PUMP

(RUNNING) (SHUT DOWN)

SUCTION LINE
SUCTION

Often gas-lubricated seals are installed on primary and standby pumps. and avoid cavitation upon start-up of stand by equipment. Detailed
Above are the recommended piping plans that allow standby pumps information and recommendations for specific applications are available
to manage barrier collection in static conditions. Both diagrams offer from John Crane Engineering.
continuous circulation of pumped fluid in order to maintain temperature
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NON-CONTACTING METAL BELLOWS GAS LUBRICATED SEAL
Technical Specification

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