Pressurized Seal
Support Tank
A pressurized seal support tank that is
properly installed and maintained eliminates
waste, clean up, and fluctuating pressures of
flow through systems.
Dual seals require a barrier fluid for
lubricating and cooling of the seal faces. A
clean fluid between the inboard seal faces is
desirable to avoid damage from solids in
suspension. When the barrier fluid is not water,
Seal Support Tanks are always necessary
because of cost and environmental consider-
ations. Sometimes water is used as a flow-
through barrier fluid. However, a typical water
flow-through setup will use a minimum of 2
gallons per minute or over one million gallons
per year. This can waste millions of gallons of
water per year.
The pressurization of a dual mechanical seal
with a clean fluid is important for proper seal
operation. Barrier fluid pressure should be 25-
30 psig greater than the stuffing box pressure.
In some process industries, flow-through
barrier fluid (water) is not the best option due to
an unreliable or fluctuating pressure source.
Inadequate reliability causes chronic seal
Pressurized seal support tank for
StanCor pumps with dual seals
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failures not to mention the cost of dumping or Monitoring:
recovering this water. The better way to Reservoir pressure variation caused by
pressurize a dual mechanical seal is by using a thermal expansion is normal. Rising liquid level
self-contained pressurized Seal Support tank. in the reservoir indicates leakage of product
The tank can be installed in remote locations past the inboard seal of a dual seal. If the level
without elaborate piping systems. drops slowly, the barrier liquid should be
replenished. Rapidly dropping liquid level
Installation: without visible leakage of the outboard seal or
See Stan-Cor bulletin Piping Arrangement piping indicates inboard seal leakage into the
to Seal, Plan 53 Double product.
Start-up Procedure: Seal Support Tank Specifications #17200
1. Open tank vent (fill) valve and fill the seal Capacity: 3 Gallon
chamber with clean barrier fluid to 3/4 full. Material: 304 Stainless Steel
There must be room for thermal expansion of Maximum working pressure: 350 psig
gas. Charge the tank with air or bottled Maximum working temp: 350F
nitrogen to 25-30 psig above seal chamber Construction: Meets Section VIII
pressure. A pressure regulator and check Div. 1 of ASME Boiler code
valve are required to maintain a constant Seal flush ports: 1/2" NPT
pressure on the system. Drain port: 1/2" NPT
2. Maintain a constant pressure at the gauge Vent port: 1/2" NPT
with the supply of external gas shut off. Fix Fill port: 1.0" NPT
any leaks if pressure cannot be held. High/Low ports: 3/4" NPT
3. Start the pump.
Seal Support Tank Specifications #17210
Same as above, but with liquid level sight gauge
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