API 682 Guidelines

DATE : 07-01-04
Flow Solutions Division
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API STANDARD 682 SECOND EDITION APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES
API SECOND EDITION EDITION API STANDARD STANDARD 682 682 SECOND
DATE : 07-01-04 REVISION : 0
INTRODUCTION This Application Guidelines was developed to present pertinent information that is contained in API Standard 682 - Second Edition in a shortened and more accessible manner. This information relates to the application and supply of mechanical seals for specified equipment and operating parameters. It includes the Flowserve seal designs recommended to satisfy these application parameters along with basic data concerning their operating limitations and support system selection. The topics covered by these guidelines are listed in the following Table of Contents. For more information or clarification of any information presented, please consult Technical Services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction / Table of Contents .. API Standard 682 - Second Edition Overview .. Units of Measure Scope of Seal Designs . Design Requirement Compliance ...... Seal Category Application Window ....... Seal Types ..... Seal Type A Application Data ... Seal Type B Application Data ....... Seal Type C Application Data ... Special Seal Type B Bellows Assembly Codes ....... Seal Arrangements, Designations, and Orientations .. Seal Arrangements Chart ...... Seal Designation Description Chart ..... Seal Orientation Description Chart ... Arrangement Classification Chart ..... Mechanical Seal System Code ....... Recommended Flowserve Seal Designs ... Seal Application Chart ........ Flowserve Seal Application ..... Temperature Operating Window Chart .... Dynamic Pressure Operating Window Chart ...... Rotating Speed Operating Window Chart ....... Seal Selection Process .... Mechanical Seal Data Sheets . Buffer and Barrier Fluid Application Considerations .... Typically Applied Seal Types and Features ( Non-Hydrocarbons ) ....... Typically Applied Seal Types and Features ( Hydrocarbons ) .... Piping Plans .... Piping System Design, Accessories, & Instrumentation ... Reference Piping Plans Typically Applied ..... Document Identification Requirements .. Seal Manufacturer Documentation Requirements ... Questions That Might Be Asked .. Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 21 Page 22 Page 24 Page 24 Page 26
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API STANDARD 682 - SECOND EDITION OVERVIEW

API Standard 682 - First Edition was introduced in 1994. This API standard was developed by a group of refinery industry rotating equipment leaders to document the most successful sealing solutions for common refinery applications. It quickly became the highest selling API standard on mechanical equipment and quickly became recognized as the global standard for mechanical seals in the refinery industry. Since its introduction, significant seal technology advancements have occurred and the API 682 Standard has been applied beyond the original target API 610 pumps and beyond the U.S. market to worldwide applications. Dual gas seals and dry running containment seals are now commonly used in refineries. API pumps are used in chemical and petrochemical facilities and refineries are using ANSI / ASME pumps for many general or low-duty services. Though the API 682 Standard has been applied internationally, it was written like a US standard in US Customary units and with references only to other US standards. All of these factors influenced API to recognize the need for keeping the API 682 Standard current with industry trends and update it to a Second Edition. The goal was to continue with the First Edition objectives while expanding its application into new industries and capturing new seal technologies. While not intended to cover all rotating equipment in a refinery, API Standard 682 - Second Edition does address the following overall parameters which cover about 90% of this equipment.

Shaft Diameters from 0.750 to 4.300 ( 20 mm to 110 mm ). Temperatures from - 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C ). Pressures up to 615 psi, absolute ( 0 to 42 bar, absolute ). Fluids including Water, Sour Water, Caustic, Amines, Some Acids, and Most Hydrocarbons. Equipment including ANSI / ASME B73.1 and B73.2 Pumps with Large Bore Seal Chambers, ISO 3069 Frame C Seal Chambers, and API 610 / ISO 13709 Pumps.
UNITS OF MEASURE
API Standard 682 - Second Edition standardizes on metric ( SI ) units in preparation for its release as an international ISO standard. Since it is necessary to also address the needs of countries and customers using US Customary units, these unit conversions were also included. Clause Number 5.1 states that The purchaser shall specify whether data, drawings, hardware (including fasteners), and equipment supplied to this standard shall use SI units or US Customary units . Therefore, Second Edition orders will require drawings, fasteners, etc. to be based on whichever units system is specified by the purchaser. Flowserve FSDs policy will be to provide :
Drawings and required documentation in dual ( US Customary and SI ) units. User interface hardware ( drive collar and setting plate fasteners, etc. ) in purchaser specified units. Other internal fasteners not required for installation in their originally specified units.
SCOPE OF SEAL DESIGNS

API Standard 682 - Second Edition expanded the classification of applicable seal designs to satisfy different levels of operating severity, operating windows, design features, and documentation requirements. This will insure that proper seal configurations are applied to the target hazardous, flammable, and/or toxic services where improved reliability is needed to achieve desired equipment availability, emissions reductions, and reduced life cycle costs. These seal designs are classified into :
Three seal Categories. Three seal Types. Three seal Arrangements with options for different configurations and features.
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DESIGN REQUIREMENT COMPLIANCE

API Standard 682 - Second Edition establishes Design Requirements that seal assemblies must meet as they apply to these seal categories, seal types, and seal arrangements and as they apply to specific part designs in order to achieve full compliance. These requirements may or may not fall within Flowserves standard design practices. If these API 682 design requirements are more stringent, then the mechanical seal should incorporate the API 682 design requirements whenever possible or feasible. If any of the API 682 design requirements can not be met, then they must be considered as exceptions. These exceptions may need to be discussed with the purchaser where specified and where appropriate. They will also need to be documented as exceptions to this API 682 Standard when necessary in the seal manufacturer supplied documentation to the purchaser. Applications where temperatures, pressures, and/or sizes fall outside the designated API 682 parameters will require engineering and seal selection considerations outside of the API 682 Standard.
SEAL CATEGORY APPLICATION WINDOW

The three seal Categories begin the separation of seal applications into the different levels of seal sophistication that is needed. The target applications, target seal chamber designs, and major operating parameters for these categories are defined in the following table. The API Standard 682 - Second Edition Clause Numbers where these parameters are specified are referenced in brackets.
CATEGORY EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING PARAMETERS PARAMETER TARGET APPLICATIONS CATEGORY 1 Smaller general duty chemical pumps. CATEGORY 2 Heavy duty services not requiring all the API 682 First Edition features. ISO 13709
[ 1.2 ]
CATEGORY 3 Heavy-duty services requiring all the API 682 First Edition features for severe duty applications. ISO 13709
[ 1.2 ]
SEAL CHAMBER DESIGNS
ISO 3069 Type C, ANSI / ASME B73.1, & ANSI / ASME B73.2
( All Enlarged Bore Designs ) [ 1.2 ]
TEMPERATURE RANGE
- 40F to 500F ( - 40C to 260C )

[ 1.2 ]
- 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C )

[ 1.2 ]
- 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C )

[ 1.2 ]
PRESSURE RANGE
Up to 315 psi ( 22 bar ), absolute.

[ 1.2 ]

[ 1.2 ]

[ 1.2 ]
SEAL TYPES
The three seal Types are defined as Type A, Type B, and Type C seals. The seal type defines the seal and describes basic design, feature, and materials of construction for their application. The application data for these three seal types are described in the charts shown on the following pages. The API Standard 682 - Second Edition Clause Numbers are referenced in brackets.
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SEAL TYPE A APPLICATION DATA BALANCED INSIDE MOUNTED PUSHER DESIGNS
STANDARD DESIGN
ALTERNATE DESIGN
Standard Design [ 1.2 ] : Rotating flexible element. [ 6.1.1.2 ] Multiple springs that rotate with the shaft. O-ring secondary seals. The first design to consider when a distributed flush is required. The preferred design unless there is a technical reason to use the alternate. Alternate Design [ 1.2 ] : Stationary flexible element. [ 6.1.1.2 ] Multiple springs that remain stationary with the gland. O-ring secondary seals. Must be used if the seal face surface speed exceeds 4,500 ft / min ( 23 m / s ). [ 6.1.1.5 ] All seals will be cartridge assemblies. [ 6.1.1.1 ] Targeted temperature range = - 40F to 350F ( - 40C to 176C ) [ 1.2 ] Face rings are homogeneous designs of silicon carbide versus premium grade blister resistant carbon ( seal face overlays or coatings are not applicable ). [ 6.1.6.2.2 through 6.1.6.2.5 ] Self-sintered silicon carbide is standard for Category 1 seals. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is optional for Category 1 seals when specified. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is standard for Category 2 and 3 seals. Self-sintered silicon carbide is optional for Category 2 and 3 seals when specified. Two hard face ring materials are acceptable for abrasive, viscous, and high pressure services. Silicon carbide versus silicon carbide is the primary choice but other combinations are acceptable upon purchaser approval. O-ring secondary seal material is Fluoroelastomer ( FKM ). [ 6.1.6.5.1 ] Perfluoroelastomer ( FFKM ) is optional where FKM limits are exceeded. [ 6.1.6.5.2 ] Multiple coil spring material is Alloy C -276. [ 6.1.6.4 ] Single coil spring designs are optional using 316 SS material. [ 6.1.5.1 & 6.1.6.4 ] Sleeve and gland plate materials are 316 SS or equivalent. [ 6.1.6.3 & 6.1.6.7.1 ] Spring retaining components, drive pins, anti-rotation pins, and internal set screws are 316 SS material or better. [ 6.1.6.9.1 ] Carbon or non-sparking metal fixed throttle bushings or carbon floating throttle bushings, depending on application category and specification, are required in all single seal glands. [ 7.1.2.1 & 7.1.2.2 ] Seals could be single designs as shown or dual unpressurized or dual pressurized designs.
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SEAL TYPE B APPLICATION DATA BALANCED INSIDE MOUNTED METAL BELLOWS ( NON-PUSHER ) DESIGNS
STANDARD DESIGN
ALTERNATE DESIGN
Standard Design [ 1.2 ] : Rotating flexible element with metal bellows that rotates with the shaft. [ 6.1.1.2 ] The metal bellows acts as both a spring element and a dynamic gasket. O-ring secondary seals. The first design to consider when a distributed flush is required. The preferred design unless there is a technical reason to use the alternate. Alternate Design [ 1.2 ] : Stationary flexible element with metal bellows that remains stationary with the gland. [ 6.1.1.2 ] The metal bellows acts as both a spring element and a dynamic gasket. O-ring secondary seals. Must be used if the seal face surface speed exceeds 4,500 ft / min ( 23 m/s ). [ 6.1.1.5 ] All seals will be cartridge assemblies. [ 6.1.1.1 ] Targeted temperature range = - 40F to 350F ( - 40C to 176C ) [ 1.2 ] Face rings are homogeneous designs of silicon carbide versus premium grade blister resistant carbon ( seal face overlays or coatings are not applicable ). [ 6.1.6.2.2 through 6.1.6.2.5 ] Self-sintered silicon carbide is standard for Category 1 seals. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is optional for Category 1 seals when specified. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is standard for Category 2 and 3 seals. Self-sintered silicon carbide is optional for Category 2 and 3 seals when specified. Two hard face ring materials are acceptable for abrasive, viscous, and high pressure services. Silicon carbide versus silicon carbide is the primary choice but other combinations are acceptable upon purchaser approval. O-ring secondary seal material is Fluoroelastomer ( FKM ). [ 6.1.6.5.1 ] Perfluoroelastomer ( FFKM ) is optional where FKM limits are exceeded. [ 6.1.6.5.2 ] Metal bellows material is Alloy C -276. [ 6.1.6.6 ] This applies to the bellows diaphragms and not the adapter or face flange hardware. ( See Page 8 ) Sleeve and gland plate materials are 316 SS or equivalent. [ 6.1.6.3 & 6.1.6.7.1 ] Spring retaining components, drive pins, anti-rotation pins, and internal set screws are 316 SS material or better. [ 6.1.6.9.1 ] Carbon or non-sparking metal fixed throttle bushings or carbon floating throttle bushings, depending on application category and specification, are required in all single seal glands. [ 7.1.2.1 & 7.1.2.2 ] Seals could be single designs as shown or dual unpressurized or dual pressurized designs.
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SEAL TYPE C APPLICATION DATA BALANCED INSIDE MOUNTED METAL BELLOWS ( NON-PUSHER ) DESIGNS
STANDARD DESIGN
ALTERNATE DESIGN
Standard Design [ 1.2 ] : Stationary flexible element with metal bellows that remains stationary with the gland. [ 6.1.1.3 ] The metal bellows acts as both a spring element and a dynamic gasket. Must be used if the seal face surface speed exceeds 4,500 ft / min ( 23 m/s ). [ 6.1.1.5 ] The preferred design unless there is a technical reason to use the alternate. Alternate Design [ 1.2 ] : Rotating flexible element with metal bellows that rotates with the shaft. [ 6.1.1.3 ] The metal bellows acts as both a spring element and a dynamic gasket. The first design to consider when a distributed flush is required. Typically reserved for use in dual seal designs. All seals will be cartridge assemblies. [ 6.1.1.1 ] Type C seals are designed for high temperature applications. Targeted temperature range = - 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C ) [ 1.2 ] Face rings are homogeneous designs of silicon carbide versus premium grade blister resistant carbon ( seal face overlays or coatings are not applicable ). [ 6.1.6.2.2 through 6.1.6.2.5 ] Self-sintered silicon carbide is standard for Category 1 seals. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is optional for Category 1 seals when specified. Reaction-bonded silicon carbide is standard for Category 2 and 3 seals. Self-sintered silicon carbide is optional for Category 2 and 3 seals when specified. Two hard face ring materials are acceptable for abrasive, viscous, and high pressure services. Silicon carbide versus silicon carbide is the primary choice but other combinations are acceptable upon purchaser approval. Secondary seal material is flexible graphite. [ 6.1.6.5.3 ] Metal bellows material is Alloy 718. [ 6.1.6.6 ] Alloy 718 applies to the bellows diaphragms and not the adapter or face flange hardware. Face flanges are a low expansion alloy to maintain seal face shrink fits at high temperatures. Sleeve and gland plate materials are 316 SS or equivalent. [ 6.1.6.3 & 6.1.6.7.1 ] Spring retaining components, drive pins, anti-rotation pins, and internal set screws are 316 SS material or better. [ 6.1.6.9.1 ] Carbon or non-sparking metal fixed throttle bushings or carbon floating throttle bushings, depending on application category and specification, are required in all single seal glands. [ 7.1.2.1 & 7.1.2.2 ] Seals could be single designs as shown or dual unpressurized or dual pressurized designs.
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SPECIAL SEAL TYPE B BELLOWS ASSEMBLY CODES

When specifying BX and BXLS based Type B seals for API 682 services, the bellows assembly metallurgy can be all Alloy C-276 as would typically be applied in order to provide the Alloy C-276 bellows diaphragms. Since API Standard 682 - Second Edition requires only the bellows diaphragms to be Alloy C-276, material codes are available to provide more cost effective designs for those applications where all Alloy C-276 bellows assemblies are not needed. These bellows assemblies contain Alloy C-276 bellows diaphragms, Duplex 2205 bellows flanges, and 316 SS bellows adapters. The material code for a faceless bellows assembly using these materials is CX . The material codes for these bellows assemblies with pertinent seal faces installed are defined in the following chart.
Bellows Assembly Material Code : Alloy C-276 ( MS ) Bellows Diaphragms : Duplex 2205 ( DX ) Bellows Flange : 316 SS ( DB ) Bellows Adapter : Antimony Carbon ( RY ) Seal Face : Resin Carbon ( GE ) Seal Face : Resin Carbon ( KI ) Seal Face : Direct Sintered Silicon Carbide ( YO ) Seal Face : Nickel Bound Tungsten Carbide ( LV ) Seal Face : Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide ( SL ) Seal Face :
CY
X X X X
NO
( Europe )
NO
( USA )
OQ
X X X
QO
X X X
ZW
X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X X X
The typical four digit material coding system will result in the following : The first digit will be K representing the 316 SS, Alloy C-276, and Duplex 2205 material combination used in the faceless bellows assemblies. The second digit will be as normally specified for the rotating seal face material installed in the bellows assembly. This will be : A N P U X Z for the GE resin carbon for the LV nickel bound tungsten carbide for the KI resin carbon for the RY antimony carbon for the SL reaction bonded silicon carbide for the YO direct sintered silicon carbide
Digits three and four will identify the gasket and stationary seal face materials respectively as normally done per the service requirements.
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SEAL ARRANGEMENTS, DESIGNATIONS, AND ORIENTATIONS

Recent sealing technology advancements have prompted API Standard 682 - Second Edition to expand the allowable seal designs in the three seal Arrangements. The number of seals applied, their basic operating details, their designations, and their orientations are shown in the following reference charts.
ARRANGEMENT 1
One seal per cartridge assembly with throttle bushing.
ARRANGEMENT 2
Two seals per cartridge assembly with a containment seal chamber which is at a pressure less than the seal chamber pressure.
ARRANGEMENT 3
Two seals per cartridge assembly utilizing an externally supplied barrier fluid at a pressure greater than the seal chamber pressure.
LIQUID PROCESS FLUID
LIQUID BUFFER FLUID
GAS OR NO BUFFER FLUID
LIQUID BARRIER FLUID
GAS BARRIER FLUID
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
1CW - FX
Contacting single wet seal with a fixed throttle bushing.
2CW - CW
Dual contacting wet inner and outer seals.
2CW - CS
Contacting wet inner seal with a containment seal.
3CW - FB
Contacting wet seals in a face-to-back orientation.
3NC BB
Non-contacting seals in a back-to-back orientation.
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
1CW - FL
Contacting single wet seal with a floating throttle bushing.
2NC - CS
Non-contacting inner seal with a containment seal.
3CW - BB
Contacting wet seals in a back-to-back orientation.
3NC - FF
Non-contacting seals in a face-to-face orientation.
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
This Arrangements Chart shows shorthand codes that have been applied to describe each Configuration. These codes are defined in the table below.
3CW - FF
Contacting wet seals in a face-to-face orientation.
3NC - FB
Non-contacting seals in a face-to-back orientation.
CONFIGURATION CODE DIGITS :

DIGIT 1
( Seal Arrangements ) 1 = Single Seal 2 = Dual Unpressurized Seal 3 = Dual Pressurized Seal
1 2 3 4 5
DIGITS 2 & 3
( Inner Seal Designations ) C W = Contacting Wet N C = Non-Contacting
DIGITS 4 & 5
( Bushing Options ; Outer Seal Designations ; Seal Orientations ) Arrangement 1 Throttle Bushing Options F X = Fixed Bushing F L = Floating Bushing Arrangement 2 Outer Seal Designations C W = Contacting Wet C S = Containment Seal Arrangement 3 Inner & Outer Seal Orientations FB = Face-to-Back BB = Back-to-Back FF = Face-to-Face
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SEAL DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION CHART Contacting Wet Seal ( CW ) Designed to operate with a liquid
film between the seal faces for lubrication and hydrostatic support. Seal faces are generally flat and do not contain any features designed to create hydrodynamic separation of the seal faces. Seals must be run with adequate vapor suppression or vapor pressure margin to insure that the fluid between the seal faces remains in a liquid phase. Successful seals run continuously under full operating conditions for a minimum of 25,000 hours without replacement.
Containment Seal ( CS ) Designed to operate as a backup

containment seal, wet or dry. Can be either a contacting or a non-contacting design. Always will be the outer seal in a dual unpressurized arrangement where the containment seal chamber is at a pressure less than that of the seal chamber. Prevents emissions leaking past the inner seal from reaching the atmosphere. Successful seals run continuously for at least 25,000 hours under a maximum containment seal chamber pressure of 10 psig ( 0.7 barg ). Must be designed to run under full seal chamber conditions for at least 8 hours to contain the process fluid and allow an orderly shutdown if an inner seal failure occurs.
Non-Contacting Seal ( NC ) Designed for dual pressurized gas

seals using an outside sourced barrier gas through a control panel. Can be the inner seal of a dual unpressurized design where it is difficult to maintain a proper vapor pressure margin to keep process fluid in a liquid state. A containment seal and vapor recovery system contain any gas or vapor leakage. Designed with shallow seal face waves, grooves, or slots to create hydrodynamic seal face separation under all operating conditions. Seal face separation is greater than with liquid seals allowing higher gas or vapor leakage rates. Successful seals run continuously under full operating conditions for at least 25,000 hours.
SEAL ORIENTATION DESCRIPTION CHART

FACE TO BACK This orientation is referred to as FB . It is an in-line design where the inner seal mating ring is mounted between the inner and outer seal flexible elements and the outer seal flexible element is mounted between the inner and outer seal mating rings.
BACK TO BACK This orientation is referred to as BB . It is a design where the inner and outer seal flexible elements are mounted back-to-back between the inner and outer seal mating rings.
FACE TO FACE This orientation is referred to where the inner and outer mounted between the inner elements so that the flexible face-to-face. as FF . It is a design seal mating rings are and outer seal flexible element seal faces are
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ARRANGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS CHART

F D Q F LBO LBI
1CW- FL / 1CW- FX
2CW- CW
CSV CSD GBI
CSV CSD
GBI
2CW- CS
F LBO LBI
2NC- CS
LBO
LBI
3CW- FB
3CW- BB
GBI GBO
LBO
LBI
3CW- FF
GBI GBO
3NC- BB
GBI GBO
3NC- FF
3NC- FB
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MECHANICAL SEAL SYSTEM CODE

API Standard 682 - Second Edition has established a simplified coding system that can be used to define or describe mechanical seals and their sealing systems in general terms. The resulting codes are not intended to provide detailed seal or sealing system information but do provide very useful shorthand references to easily list seal system requirements, especially where projects have numerous pumps involved. The chart below presents the basics of this Seal System Code followed by examples of how this code can describe seal systems for typical applications.
C 1 A 2
DIGIT 1
1 = Category 1 2 = Category 2 3 = Category 3
&
&
7 etc.
DIGITS 4 & 5
First Flush / Quench Plan
DIGIT 2
1 = Arrangement 1 2 = Arrangement 2 3 = Arrangement 3
DIGIT 3
A = Seal Type A B = Seal Type B C = Seal Type C
DIGITS 6 & 7 etc.

Optional or Added Flush / Quench Plan(s)
Example 1 - The application is on an ANSI / ASME pump that is processing a water solution operating at 106F ( 41C ), 50 psig ( 3.5 bar ), and with solids having a SG ( specific gravity ) less than two times that of water. This application would typically require a Category 1, Arrangement 1, Type A or Type B seal with a Plan 32 flush. Typical Mechanical Seal Codes are :

C1A1A32 ( When a Type A seal is applied. ) C1A1B32 ( When a Type B seal is applied. )
Example 2 - The application is on a refinery pump with an ISO 13709 seal chamber that is processing a non-flashing hydrocarbon where single seal fluid leakage presents an exposure hazard to surrounding personnel. The pump operates at 300F ( 149C ), 350 psig ( 24.2 bar ), with no process fluid solids, and does not require a rigorously tested and documented seal. This application would typically require a Category 2, Arrangement 2, Type A or Type B seal. The flush plan(s) would depend on the type of buffer desired. Plans 11 / 52 would typically be used for liquid buffers, Plans 11 / 72 / 76 would typically be used for gas buffers, and Plans 11 / 71 / 76 would typically be used with no buffer. Typical Mechanical Seal Codes are :

C2A2A1152 or C2A2B1152 ( When a liquid buffer is applied. ) C2A2A117276 or C2A2B117276 ( When a gas buffer is applied. ) C2A2A117176 or C2A2B117176 ( When no buffer is applied. )
Example 3 - The application is on a refinery pump with an ISO 13709 seal chamber that is processing a flashing hydrocarbon where either single or dual unpressurized fluid leakage presents an exposure hazard to surrounding personnel. The pump operates at 600F ( 316C ), 250 psig ( 17.3 bar ), with some process fluid solids, and requires a rigorously tested and documented seal. This application would typically require a Category 3, Arrangement 3, Type C seal with Plans 11 / 53 or 11 / 54 for flushing. Typical Mechanical Seal Codes are :

C3A3C1153 ( When a Plan 53 flush is applied. ) C3A3C1154 ( When a Plan 54 flush is applied. )
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RECOMMENDED FLOWSERVE SEAL DESIGNS

SEAL APPLICATION CHART 1
Arrangement
( R ) = Rotating ( S ) = Stationary
CATEGORY 1 Type A Type B ISC1BX 2 ISC1PX 2 ISC1SX 2 ISC1BX

2
CATEGORY 2 Type C BXHH Type A QBQ DQ QBQ DQ Type B BXQ Type C BXHH BXRH BXHH BXQ BXHH BXRH QBQ / QBQ QBQ / GSL QBQ / GSD BX / BX BXHH / BXHH QBQ / QBQ QBQ / GSL QBQ / GSD QBQ DQ Type A QBQ DQ
CATEGORY 3 Type B BXQ Type C BXHH BXRH BXQ BXHH BXRH BX / BX BXHH / BXHH
1CW-FX ( R ) 1CW-FX ( S ) 1CW-FL ( R ) 1CW-FL ( S ) 2CW-CW ( R ) 2CW-CW ( S )
ISC1PX 2 ISC1SX 2 ISC2BB 2 ISC2PP 2 ISC2SS 2
2CW-CS ( R )
BXHH / GSDH
BXHH / GSDH
2CW-CS ( S ) 2NC-CS ( R ) 2NC-CS ( S ) 3CW-FB ( R ) 3CW-FB ( S ) 3CW-BB ( R ) 3CW-BB ( S ) 3CW-FF ( R ) 3CW-FF ( S ) 3NC-BB ( R ) 3NC-BB ( S ) 3NC-FF ( R ) 3NC-FF ( S ) 3NC-FB ( R ) 3NC-FB ( S )
1 - All designs except the GSDH containment seal have been successfully qualification tested per API Standard 682 in the fluids for which they are offered. Consult the API Standard 682 Seal Qualification Testing document at the Flowserve FSD Passport site. 2 - Non-compliant pre-engineered designs and fully compliant API Standard 682 engineered designs are available. 3 - A pre-engineered design not in full compliance with API Standard 682. 4 - A pre-engineered design not in full compliance with API Standard 682. A fully compliant design can not be provided without affecting equipment fit or operating integrity.
GF / GF ( GF-300 )
GSDW / GSL
GSDW / GSL
ISC2BB
QBB / QBQ QBB / QBQ
BXB / BX BXB / BX
BXHHB / BXHH BXHHB / BXHH
QBB / QBQ QBB / QBQ
BXB / BX BXB / BX
BXHHB / BXHH BXHHB / BXHH
ISC2PP 2 1SC2SS 2
GF- 200 3
GF- 200 3
GF- 200 3
GX-200 4
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FLOWSERVE SEAL APPLICATION

Some recommended Flowserve seals in the Seal Application Chart are noted as not being in full compliance with all API Standard 682 - Second Edition design requirements in their pre-engineered form. Engineered versions of these seals can be supplied where noted. However, pricing for these engineered designs will be significantly higher than their pre-engineered versions. The pre-engineered seals can be supplied as long as their design exceptions are documented and accepted by the purchaser. Design exception lists for the noted pre-engineered seals can be accessed at the Flowserve FSD Passport site. Recommended Flowserve seals address combinations of seal categories, types, and arrangements. API Standard 682 - Second Edition specifies operating ranges to define the covered areas of application. Each seal design is not required to cover the full extent of an operating range. While some seals are designed to do so, limitations of other seals allow only a portion of the operating window to be covered. Engineered seals are typically applied to cover the rest of the operating range. The charts on the following pages summarize where Flowserve designs either cover ( C ) or only partially cover ( P ) their target operating windows. For further information, consult the product information at the Flowserve FSD Passport site.
TEMPERATURE OPERATING WINDOW CHART
Seal Type C Seal Type A Seal Type B Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Category 1 Operating Range = - 40F to 500F ( - 40C to 260C ) Category 2 & Category 3 Operating Ranges = - 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C ) Seal Type A & Seal Type B Operating Ranges = - 40F to 350F ( - 40C to 176C ) Seal Type C Operating Range = - 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C ) ISC Pusher = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) ISC Metal Bellows = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) QBQ Operating Range = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) [ See Note 1 ] QBB Operating Range = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) [ See Note 1 ] GSL Operating Range = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) [ See Note 2 ] GSD Operating Range = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) DQ Operating Range = - 100F to 650F ( - 73C to 343C ) [ See Note 3 ] BX and BXQ Operating Range = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) [ See Note 1 ] BXB Operating Range = - 40F to 300F ( - 40C to 150C ) [ See Note 1 ] BXRH Operating Range = - 100F to 800F ( - 73C to 427C ) BXHH Operating Range = - 100F to 800F ( - 73C to 427C ) BXHHB Operating Range = - 100F to 800F ( - 73C to 427C ) GSDH Operating Range = - 40F to 800F ( - 40C to 427C ) GF-Series Operating Range = - 40F to 500F ( - 40C to 260C ) GX-Series with Alloy C-276 Bellows = - 40F to 400F ( - 40C to 204C ) GX-Series with Alloy 718 Bellows = - 40F to 500F ( - 40C to 260C )
P P
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C C C C C C C C C C P P P C
C C C C C C C
C P C C C C
C C C
Note 1 Not Applicable for water or water solutions below 32F ( 0C ) and/or above 275F ( 135C ). Consult Flowserve FSD Technical Services for proper seal application under these conditions. Note 2 Not Applicable at temperatures above 275F ( 135C ) for seal sizes 2.625 ( 66.7 mm ) when 316 Stainless Steel metal parts are used. Temperatures up to 400F ( 204C ) can be applied for seal sizes 2.625 ( 66.7 mm ) when Duplex or Alloy C-276 are used for critical metal components. Note 3 Not Applicable for water or water solutions below 32F ( 0C ) and/or above 525F ( 274C ). Consult Flowserve FSD Technical Services for proper seal application under these conditions.
= Fully Covers Applicable API 682 Temperatures
= Partially Covers Applicable API 682 Temperatures
= Not Primarily Recommended For This Category or Seal Type
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DYNAMIC PRESSURE OPERATING WINDOW CHART

Arrangement 1 Arrangement 2 Arrangement 3 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Category 1 Operating Range = up to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) Category 2 Operating Range = up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) Category 3 Operating Range = up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) ISC Pusher : O.D. Applied P = 0 to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) ISC Pusher : O.D. Applied P = Full Vacuum to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) ISC Pusher : O.D. Applied P = Full Vacuum to 250 psig ( 17.5 bar ) ISC Pusher : Short Term I.D. Applied P = Up to 100 psig ( 6.9 bar ) ISC Pusher : Continuous I.D. Applied P = Up to 50 psig ( 3.4 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows : O.D. Applied P = 0 to 200 psig ( 13.8 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows > 2.00 ( 50.8 mm ) with Self-Sintered SiC versus Self-Sintered SiC in Water-Like Solutions : O.D. Applied P = 0 to 100 psig ( 6.9 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows : O.D. Applied P = Full Vacuum to 200 psig ( 13.8 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows > 2.00 ( 50.8 mm ) with Self-Sintered SiC versus Self-Sintered SiC in Water-Like Solutions : O.D. Applied P = Full Vacuum to 100 psig ( 6.9 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows : Process Pressure = Full vacuum to 150 psig ( 10.4 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows > 2.00 ( 50.8 mm ) with Self-Sintered SiC versus Self-Sintered SiC in Water-Like Solutions : Process Pressure = Full Vacuum to 50 psig ( 3.4 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows with Carbon versus Self-Sintered SiC : Short Term I.D. Applied P = Up to 100 psig ( 6.9 bar ) Continuous I.D. Applied P = Up to 50 psig ( 3.4 bar ) ISC Metal Bellows with Other Face Materials versus Self-Sintered SiC : Short Term and Continuous I.D. Applied P = Up to 50 psig ( 3.4 bar ) QBQ : O.D. Applied Continuous P = Up to 750 psig ( 51.8 bar ) QBB : QBB : QBB : QBB : O.D. Applied Short Term P = Up to 750 psig ( 51.8 bar ) Preferred I.D. Applied Continuous P = 29 psig ( 2 bar ) Maximum I.D. Applied P with Antimony Binder Carbon = 218 psig ( 15 bar ) Maximum I.D. Applied P with Resin Binder Carbon = 145 psig ( 10 bar )
C C P
C C C C
C C P P
G S L : O.D. Applied Continuous Gas / Vapor P = Up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) G S L : O.D. Applied Short Term Liquid Containment P = Up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) GSD : O.D. Applied Continuous Gas / Vapor P = Up to 5 psig ( 0.34 bar ) GSD : O.D. Applied Short Term Liquid P = Up to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) GSD : O.D. Applied Static P = Up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) DQ : O.D. Applied P = Up to 1,000 psig ( 69 bar ) BX : O.D. Applied P = Up to 400 psig ( 27.6 bar ) BXQ : O.D. Applied P = Up to 400 psig ( 27.6 bar ) BXB : O.D. Applied Short Term P = Up to 400 psig ( 27.6 bar ) BXB : Preferred I.D. Applied Continuous P = 29 psig ( 2 bar ) BXB : Maximum I.D. Applied P = 145 psig ( 10 bar ) BXRH : O.D. Applied P = Atmospheric to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) BXHH : O.D. Applied P = - 50 to 300 psig ( - 3.4 to 20.7 bar ) BXHHB : O.D. Applied Short Term P = Up to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) BXHHB : Preferred I.D. Applied Continuous P = 29 psig ( 2 bar ) BXHHB : Maximum I.D. Applied P = 145 psig ( 10 bar ) P = Partially Covers Applicable API 682 Pressures = Primary Arrangement Application
C C P P P P P P
P P C P P P P
= Fully Covers Applicable API 682 Pressures
= Not Primarily Recommended For This Category or Arrangement
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DYNAMIC PRESSURE OPERATING WINDOW CHART ( Continued )

Arrangement 1 Arrangement 2 Arrangement 3 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Category 1 Operating Range = up to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) Category 2 Operating Range = up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) Category 3 Operating Range = up to 600 psig ( 41.4 bar ) GSDH : O.D. Applied Continuous Gas / Vapor P = Up to 15 psig ( 1.03 bar ) GSDH : O.D. Applied Short Term Liquid P = Up to 300 psig ( 20.7 bar ) GSDH : O.D. Applied Static P = Up to 450 psig ( 31.0 bar ) GF-Series : O.D. Applied P = Full vacuum to 500 psig ( 34.5 bar ) GF-Series : Minimum O.D. Applied P = 25 psig ( 1.7 bar ) GX-Series : O.D. Applied P for Alloy C-276 Bellows @ Shaft Sizes < 2.000 ( 50.8 mm ) = 25 to 250 psig ( 1.7 to 17.2 bar ) Shaft Sizes 2.000 ( 50.8 mm ) = 25 to 175 psig ( 1.7 to 12.1 bar ) GX-Series : O.D. Applied P for Alloy 718 Bellows = 25 to 250 psig ( 1.7 to 17.2 bar ) GX-Series : Minimum O.D. Applied P = 25 to 50 psig ( 1.7 to 3.4 bar ) P = Partially Covers Applicable API 682 Pressures = Primary Arrangement Application
P P
C P P P
= Fully Covers Applicable API 682 Pressures
= Not Primarily Recommended For This Category or Arrangement
ROTATING SPEED OPERATING WINDOW CHART

Rotating Element Range Stationary Element Range Arrangement 1 Arrangement 2 Arrangement 3
Flexible Rotating Element Maximum Surface Speed = 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) Flexible Stationary Element Surface Speed = Greater Than 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) ISC : Stationary Pusher = Up to 6,000 ft / min. ( 30 m / s ) ISC : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) ISC : Stationary Metal Bellows = Up to 6,000 ft / min. ( 30 m / s ) QBQ : Rotating Pusher = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) Q BB : Rotating Pusher = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) G S L : Rotating Pusher = 300 to 6,000 ft / min. ( 1.5 to 30.5 m / s ) GSD : Rotating Pusher = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) DQ : Rotating Pusher = 1,200 to 4,500 ft / min. ( 6 to 23 m / s ) BX : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) BXQ : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) B X B : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) BXRH : Stationary Metal Bellows = Up to 9,000 ft / min. ( 46 m / s ) BXHH : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) BXHHB : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) GSDH : Rotating Metal Bellows = Up to 4,500 ft / min. ( 23 m / s ) GSDH : Stationary Metal Bellows = Up to 9,000 ft / min. ( 46 m / s ) GF-Series : Rotating Pusher = Minimum Requirement [ Note 1 ] up to 5,000 ft / min. ( 25 m / s ) GX-Series : Stationary Metal Bellows = Minimum Speed [ Note 1 ] up to 7,000 ft / min. ( 35 m / s )
C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
C C C C C C
NOTE 1 Adequate seal performance depends on a minimum speed being established. See the minimum speed graphs in the Dual Gas Seals for Pumps Application Guidelines at the Flowserve FSD Passport site.
= Fully Covers Applicable API 682 Speeds Defined
= Partially Covers Applicable API 682 Speeds Defined = Primary Arrangement Application
= Not Primarily Recommended For This Design or Arrangement
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SEAL SELECTION PROCESS

The seal selection process is an important part of API Standard 682 - Second Edition. Many field problems are the result of selecting the wrong type of seal, the wrong materials, or the wrong piping plan. While no process can capture every possible consideration, the seal selection process defined in Annex A of API Standard 682 does provide a good basis for selecting the correct seal and sealing system. It was developed to capture selection methods proven to be successful in the field and provide a systematic approach for selecting the proper seal type, arrangement, and piping plan for most common applications. This process is not intended to cover every service but it does capture a majority of the applications seen in the refinery or process industry. The seal selection process and the general specifications of API Standard 682 define a target window of operation. Applications falling outside any of the following target areas should not be subjected to this selection process alone but should also receive a more detailed engineering review.

Over 500F ( 260C ) and/or over 300 psig ( 21 bar ) for Category 1 seals. Over 750F ( 400C ) and/or over 600 psig ( 41 bar ) for Category 2 and 3 seals. Under - 40F ( - 40C ) for Category 1, 2, and 3 seals. Surface speeds above 4,500 ft/min ( 23 m/s ) for rotating flexible element designs unless there are stationary flexible element designs suitable for application. Shaft sizes larger than 4.3 inches ( 110 mm ) or smaller than 0.75 inches ( 20 mm ). Process fluids providing vapor pressures over 34 bar ( 493 psia ). Process fluids containing a high concentration of solids. Process fluids having unstable liquid properties. Highly corrosive process fluids where API Standard 682 material selections may not be suitable. Process fluids having high viscosities or pour points above or within 36F ( 20C ) of the minimum ambient temperature.
This process always leads to a default solution. In most cases, this will be the preferred solution but alternate solutions are sometimes presented which are considered technically equivalent. This process flows through a series of steps using three separate paths, each dedicated to one of the following basic API Standard 682 application groups.
Non-hydrocarbons which include water, sour water, caustics, amines, crystallizing fluids, and some acids ( up to 20% H2SO4 at 77F or 25C and up to 20% H3PO4 at 176F or 80C only ). Non-flashing hydrocarbons which are hydrocarbons with a vapor pressure of less than 1 bar absolute ( 14.5 psia ) which remain in a liquid phase under ambient conditions. Flashing hydrocarbons which cover liquids with a vapor pressure greater than 1 bar absolute ( 14.5 psia ), some components of which will vaporize under ambient conditions.
In this process, the purchaser is responsible for :

Specifying the units system ( U.S. Customary or S.I. Units ) to be used for all data, drawings, hardware, and equipment that will be supplied. Defining the fluid, temperature, pressure, speed, contaminants, and any other details important to making the correct seal and sealing system selection. Identifying the correct seal category based on the target pump design, the application pressure and temperature, the required features, and the documentation required.
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MECHANICAL SEAL DATA SHEETS

The purchaser should collaborate with the seal manufacturer to prepare a data sheet in the units system specified for each application. These data sheets record all the application and selection information determined through this process. API Standard 682 - Second Edition recommends that the Mechanical Seal Data Sheet for Centrifugal & Rotating Pumps located in its Annex F be used. Alternate data sheet formats are acceptable as long as they contain all the information included on the API 682 data sheets. These API 682 data sheets are separated by the Units System to be applied and the seal Category to be selected. These data sheets are defined according to the following classifications and can be obtained by contacting Flowserve FSD Technical Services or by accessing the Flowserve FSD Passport site.

Data Sheet for Category 1 & Category 2 Seals in U.S. Customary Units Data Sheet for Category 3 Seals in U.S. Customary Units Data Sheet for Category 1 & Category 2 Seals in S.I. Units Data Sheet for Category 3 Seals in S.I. Units
BUFFER AND BARRIER FLUID APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

Compatibility : The fluid should be compatible with the process fluid to prevent adverse reactions from occurring when or if they become combined. The fluid should be compatible with the equipment, seal, and system metallurgies as well as the elastomers used and all other materials it will contact. Operational Longevity : The fluid should meet the minimum 3 year continous operational criteria without deterioration. The fluid should not form sludge, polymerize, or coke during extended use. Paraffin based high purity oils with little or no wear / oxidation resistant additives or synthetic based oils are usually adequate for hydrocarbon services. Anti-wear / oxidation resistant additives in commercial oils can plate out on seal faces. Gas Solubility : Gas blanket pressurization of liquid barrier fluids can result in gas absorption. Gas solubility increases as pressure rises and temperature decreases. A decrease in pressure and/or increase in temperature can cause gas release resulting in foaming or interfere with barrier circulation. Fluid Viscosity : The fluid viscosity should be less than 500 cSt or 500 mm2/s at the minimum temperature to which it is exposed. For services above 50F ( 10C ), hydrocarbon buffer / barrier fluids with a viscosity below 100 mm2/s at 100F ( 38C ) and between 1 and 10 mm2/s at 212F ( 100C ) should perform adequately. For services below 50F ( 10C ), hydrocarbon buffer / barrier fluids with a viscosity between 5 and 40 mm2/s at 100F ( 38C ) and between 1 and 10 mm2/s at 212F ( 100C ) should perform adequately. Mixtures of water and ethylene glycol or propylene glycol are typically adequate for aqueous services. Commercial automotive antifreeze should never be used since the additives can plate out on seal parts or form gels.
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TYPICALLY APPLIED SEAL TYPES AND FEATURES

The following charts synopsize the standard and optional Seal Types along with required and special seal features that are recommended by the API Standard 682 - Second Edition seal selection process for the major non-hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon application windows defined.
NON-HYDROCARBONS WATER WATER WATER SOUR WATER SOUR WATER CAUSTICS, AMINES, & CRYSTALLIZING
CAUSTICS, AMINES, & CRYSTALLIZING
ACIDS ( 1 ) OF H2SO4 & H3PO4
FLUIDS PUMPING TEMPERATURES :

< 176F ( 80C ) < 176F ( 80C ) > 176F ( 80C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) < 600 psig ( 42 bar ) < 176F ( 80C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) < 176F ( 80C ) < 176F ( 80C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar )
FLUIDS
< 176F ( 80C ) < 176F ( 80C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar )
CATEGORY 1 < 300 psig SEAL PRESSURES : ( 22 bar ) CATEGORY 2 & 3 < 300 psig SEAL PRESSURES : ( 22 bar )
NONHYDROCARBON STANDARD SEAL TYPES : NONHYDROCARBON OPTIONAL SEAL TYPES : REQUIRED FEATURES : OPTIONAL FEATURES : SPECIAL FEATURES : ABRASIVES
B or C
Engineered Engineered Seal Seal
B or C
Engineered Seal
B or C
Engineered Seal
B or C
f&g
(3)
c (3)
c (3)
e (3)
e (3)
c & g (3)
h (3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
d (2,3)
1) Up to 20% H2SO4 at 77F ( 25C ) only. Up to 20% H3PO4 at 176F ( 80C ) only. All other acids including hydrofluoric acid, fuming nitric, and hydrochloric acids require special engineering between owner and vendor. 2) Special features listed only apply in mixtures having a pH between 4 and 11. 3) a = NH3 resistant carbon graphite. b = Nitrile O-rings. c = Perfluoroelastomer O-rings. d = Hard Face versus Hard Face. e = Amine Resistant Perfluoroelastomer O-rings. f = Circulating Devices. g = Single Spring for Type A Seals. h = U Cup Elastomer Configuration.
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HYDROCARBONS PUMPING TEMPERATURES :

- 40F to + 20F ( - 40C to - 5C ) - 40F to + 20F ( - 40C to - 5C ) 20F to 350F ( - 5C to 176C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) 20F to 350F ( - 5C to 176C ) 350F to 500F ( 176C to 260C ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar ) 350F to 500F ( 176C to 260C ) 500F to 750F ( 260C to 400C ) N/A < 300 psig ( 22 bar ) 500F to 750F ( 260C to 400C ) N/A 300 to 600 psig ( 22 to 42 bar )
CATEGORY 1 < 300 psig SEAL PRESSURES : ( 22 bar ) CATEGORY 2 & 3 < 300 psig SEAL PRESSURES : ( 22 bar )
NON-FLASHING HYDROCARBON STANDARD SEAL TYPES : NON-FLASHING HYDROCARBON OPTIONAL SEAL TYPES : FLASHING HYDROCARBON STANDARD SEAL TYPES : FLASHING HYDROCARBON OPTIONAL SEAL TYPES : REQUIRED FEATURES : SPECIAL FEATURES : CAUSTIC ABRASIVES AROMATICS / H2S AMINES AMMONIA
(4)
A High Pressure Bellows Seal
A High Pressure Bellows Seal
Engineered Seal
Engineered Seal
B or C
B or C
Engineered Seal High Pressure Bellows Seal
Engineered Seal High Pressure Bellows Seal
A High Pressure Bellows Seal b (3)
(1)
(1)
Engineered Seal
Engineered Seal
High Pressure Bellows Seal
Engineered Seal
Engineered Seal
b (3)
c (2,3) d (2,3) d (2,3) d (2,3) c (2,3) e (2,3) a

(2,3)
c (2,3) d (2,3) c (2,3) e (2,3) a (2,3) a (2,3) a (2,3) a (2,3) a (2,3) d (2,3) d (2,3) d (2,3) d (2,3)
(2,3)
(2,3)
1) Requires special feature f above 140F ( 60C ) and special feature c if PT is above 350F ( 176C ). 2) Special features listed only apply in mixtures having a pH between 4 and 11. 3) a = NH3 resistant carbon graphite. b = Nitrile O-rings. c = Perfluoroelastomer O-rings. d = Hard Face versus Hard Face. 4) For Flashing Hydrocarbons only. e = Amine Resistant Perfluoroelastomer O-rings. f = Circulating Devices. g = Single Spring for Type A Seals. h = U Cup Elastomer Configuration.
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PIPING PLANS
API Standard 682 - Second Edition specifies a number of Piping Plans designed to accommodate reliable mechanical seal operation in all arrangement configurations. The following chart lists these piping plans along with a brief description of their application. For more detailed information about these piping plans, refer to Annex A ( Tutorial A.4 ) and Annex D in API Standard 682 - Second Edition and the piping plan data at the Flowserve FSD Passport site.
API PLAN PLAN 01 PLAN 02 PLAN 11 PLAN 13 PLAN 14 PLAN 21 PLAN 23 PLAN 31 PLAN 32 PLAN 41 PLAN 52 PLAN 53a PLAN 53b PLAN 53c PLAN 54 PLAN 62 PLAN 71 PLAN 72 PLAN 74 PLAN 75 PLAN 76 ARRANGEMENT
1 1
OR
PIPING PLAN DESCRIPTION

Similar to Plan 11 but with a flush coming from behind the impeller near the discharge. Dead-ended seal chamber with no flush circulation. Default flush coming from the pump discharge to provide seal chamber cooling & venting. Standard flush plan for vertical pumps that do not provide a bleed bushing below the seal chamber to provide venting & seal cooling. A combination of Plan 11 & Plan 13 for vertical pumps to cool & vent the seal chamber. Provides a cool seal flush coming off of discharge and through a cooler. Plan of choice for hot services with a circulating device to circulate seal chamber fluid through a cooler to remove seal generated heat & heat soak. System for a process fluid flush containing solids with a specific gravity 2 times that of the process fluid and routed through a cyclone separator. System with external source flushing for services containing solids or contaminants. A combination of Plan 21 and Plan 31 for hot services containing solids. System with liquid buffer fluid contained in a vented seal pot. System with liquid barrier fluid contained in a seal pot at a pressure > the seal chamber. Liquid barrier fluid pressurized > the seal chamber through a bladder type accumulator. Liquid barrier fluid pressurized > the seal chamber through a piston type accumulator. System with a liquid barrier fluid from an external source. Quenching from an external source to the atmospheric side of the seal. System for dry containment seals with no gas buffer supplied but provisions are provided. System for dry containment seals using a gas buffer fluid. Gas barrier fluid system. System for dry containment seals where the inner seal leakage may condense. System for dry containment seals where the inner seal leakage will not condense.
OR 2
1, 2, OR 3 1, 2, OR 3 1 1 1 1 1 1
OR OR OR
2 2 2 2 2 2
OR OR OR
2 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 3 2 2
PIPING SYSTEM DESIGN , ACCESSORIES , & INSTRUMENTATION

Clause 8 and Clause 9 of API Standard 682 - Second Edition specify design requirements for the system components, accessories, and instrumentation for these piping plans. Discussed are piping criteria and accessories including cyclone separators, flow control orifices, seal flush coolers, buffer / barrier fluid reservoirs, and seal buffer / barrier / flush fluid positive circulation devices such as internal circulating devices, external circulating pumps, external seal flush systems, condensate collection reservoirs, and buffer / barrier gas supply systems. Also discussed are instrumentation including temperature and pressure gauges, thermowells, switches, level and flow indicators, relief valves, regulators, and pressure amplifiers.
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REFERENCE PIPING PLANS TYPICALLY APPLIED

The seal selection process defined in Annex A of API Standard 682 - Second Edition provides a series of flow diagrams to aid in selecting piping plans for many common applications. The following reference charts indicate the piping plans that might typically result from the scenarios defined in these diagrams. The piping plans listed should be considered as REFERENCE ONLY and may not cover all possible applications. The needs of each application should be carefully weighed versus the piping plans indicated and substitutions should be made as required to insure that adequate support systems are specified.
ARRANGENON-HYDROCARBON PROCESS FLUIDS
MENTS
WATER
WATER
SOUR WATER
CAUSTICS, AMINES, & CRYSTALLIZING FLUIDS

PT < 176F ( 80C ) 11 / 62 11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
(g) (g)
H2SO4 & H3PO4 ACIDS ( k )

PT < 176F ( 80C ) 11
(g) (g)
PT < 176F ( 80C ) 1 2 (a) 11

(g) (g)
PT > 176F ( 80C ) 23 or 32

(f) (f)
PT < 176F ( 80C ) 32

(f) (g)
11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
CLEAN FLUIDS
(h) ( g,h ) ( g, h ) ( g,h ) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
2 (b)
( g,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( g, h )
2 (c) 1
11 / 71 / 76 32
(f)
or
32 / 71 / 76
11 / 71 / 76 32
(f)
( g,h )
11 / 71 / 76 32
(f)
( g, h )
11 / 71 / 76 32
(f)
( g,h )
23 or 32 ( f ) 23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
(f)
FLUIDS WITH SOLIDS
2 (a) 2
(b)
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(f)
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(f)
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(f)
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(f)
(h) ( f,h ) ( f,h ) ( f,h ) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
( f,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
(c)
32 / 71 / 76
or
32 / 71 / 76 31
(f)
32 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
32 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
32 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
ALTERNATE WHEN SOLIDS @ SG 2X THE FLUID & PUMP P > 25 PSIG ( 1.7 BAR )
1 2 (a) 2 (b) 2 (c)
31
(f)
31
(f)
31 / 62 31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f)
31
(f)
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f)
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f)
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f)
(f)
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f)
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
ALL FLUIDS
3 ( d ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 3 (e) 74
( g,i )
53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 74
( g,i )
53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 74
( g,i )
53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 74
( g,i )
53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 74
( g,i )
a b c d
= = = =
With Liquid Buffer. With Gas Buffer. With No Buffer. With Liquid Barrier.
e = With Gas Barrier. f = Consider the need to add Plan 13 for vertical pumps.
g h i k
= = = =
Consider adding Plan 13 for vertical pumps or Plan 14 for Plan 11 / Plan 13. If the inner seal leakage could condense, substitute Plan 75 for Plan 76. Consider a Plan 11 or Plan 32 process side flush for solids or other needs. Up to 20% H2SO4 at 77F ( 25C ) & up to 20% H3PO4 at 176F ( 80C ).
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ARRANGE-
MENTS
NON-FLASHING HYDROCARBON PROCESS FLUIDS
FLASHING HYDROCARBON PROCESS FLUIDS
TYPE A & B SEALS TYPE A, B, & C SEALS TYPE A & B SEALS TYPE A & B SEALS TYPE A, B, & C PT < 350F ( 176C ) PT > 350F ( 176C ) PT < 140F ( 60C ) SEALS PT > 350F ( 176C ) ALL TYPE C SEALS ONLY PT > 140F ( 60C ) ONLY 11
(g) (g)
1 2 (a)
23 or 32
(f) (f)
11
(g) (g)
23 11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
( g)
23 or 32 / 62
(f) (f)
11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
11 / 52 11 / 72 / 76
23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
CLEAN FLUIDS
(h) ( g,h ) ( g,h ) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
(h) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
2 (b)
( g,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( g,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( g,h )
2 (c) 1 2 (a) 2 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 1
11 / 71 / 76 32
or
32 / 71 / 76 32
11 / 71 / 76 32
( g,h )
11 / 71 / 76 32
or
32 / 71 / 76 32
( f ,k ) ( f,k ) ( f,h,k ) ( f,h,k )
( f ,k ) ( f,k ) ( f,h,k ) ( f,h,k )
( f ,k ) ( f,k ) ( f,h,k ) ( f,h,k )
( f ,k ) ( f,k ) ( f,h,k ) ( f,h,k )
( f ,k ) ( f,k ) ( f,h,k ) ( f,h,k )
POLYMERIZING FLUIDS
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76 32 / 71 / 76
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76 32 / 71 / 76
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76 32 / 71 / 76
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76 32 / 71 / 76
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76 32 / 71 / 76
53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 32
(f ) (f )
23 / 62 or 32 / 62 23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
(f) (f)
32
(f ) (f )
23 or 32 32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(f) (f )
23 / 62 or 32 / 62 23 / 52 or 32 / 52 23 / 72 / 76
or
(f) (f)
FLUIDS WITH SOLIDS
2 (a) 2 (b)
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
32 / 52 32 / 72 / 76
(h) ( f,h ) ( f,h ) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
(h) ( f,h ) (h) ( f,h )
( f,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
32 / 72 / 76 23 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
2 (c)
32 / 71 / 76
or
32 / 71 / 76 31 / 62 31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
32 / 71 / 76
( f,h )
32 / 71 / 76
or
32 / 71 / 76 31 / 62 31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
ALTERNATE WHEN SOLIDS @ SG 2X THE FLUID & PUMP P > 25 PSIG ( 1.7 BAR )
1 2 (a) 2 (b) 2 (c)
31
(f )
(f )
31
(f )
31
(f )
(f )
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f )
(f )
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f )
31 / 52 31 / 72 / 76 31 / 71 / 76
(f )
(f )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
( f,h )
ALL FLUIDS
3 ( d ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 53 ( g , i ) or 54 ( g , i ) 3 (e) 74
( g,i )
74
( g,i )
74
= = = =
( g,i )
74
( g,i )
74
( g,i )
a b c d
= = = =
With Liquid Buffer. e = With Gas Barrier. f = Consider the need With Gas Buffer. to add Plan 13 for With No Buffer. With Liquid Barrier. vertical pumps.
g h i k
Consider adding Plan 13 for vertical pumps or Plan 14 for Plan 11 / Plan 13. If the inner seal leakage could condense, substitute Plan 75 for Plan 76. Consider a Plan 11 or Plan 32 process side flush for solids or other needs. For polymerizing fluids using Plan 32, remove internal circulating device.
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DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION Cover Letters Cover Sheets Seal Arrangement Drawings Maintenance Manuals Category 1 2 3 3 Mechanical Seal Data Sheets Installation Manuals Operation Manuals Category 1 2 3
TYPE OF IDENTIFICATION
[ 11.1.3 ]
1
Category 2 3
Category 1 2 3
Category 1 2 3
Category 1 2
Purchaser or User Corporate Name Purchaser or User Job or Project I.D. Reference Equipment Item Number and Service Name Enquiry or Purchase Order Number Other Identification Specified on Enquiry or P.O. Manufacturer Job I.D. Number or Reference
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X
SEAL MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

DESIGN PROPOSALS Category 1 2 3 1 CONTRACTED ORDERS Category 2 3
TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION
( Units System = Dual U.S. Customary Units and S.I. Units ) Completed API 682 Mechanical Seal Data Sheet or Equivalent Cross Sectional Drawing ( Typical ) Including : Dimensions for seal-to-equipment fit; i.e. seal chamber bore, seal chamber depth, gland plate port connections, & distance to first obstruction. Overall seal boundary dimensions & relevant seal setting dimensions. Seal axial tolerance to differential shaft-to-casing movement. Material specifications. When the seal requires pump modifications, a seal chamber drawing denoting the modifications & showing the seal assembly or reference to a seal drawing. Cross Sectional Drawing ( Specific ) Including : All seal parts related to the order & all pump components related to the seal. Overall seal boundary dimensions & relevant seal setting dimensions. Allowable seal axial movement from base setting position. Pump dimensions at the interface with the seal. Dimensions locating seal chamber & gland plate port connections. Auxiliary system & utility specifications with respective connecting dimensions. Seal category, type, & arrangement. Pump process & seal operating conditions. Appropriate labeling & bill of materials reference with materials & item descriptions. Auxiliary System Schematic Including : Piping & instrumentation diagram. All external utility requirements & positions. Appropriate labeling & bill of materials reference. Buffer / barrier fluid specifications. Hydrotest pressure ( where applicable ) & maximum design pressure & temperature. Size & set pressure of relief valves.
(1)
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
(1) (1)
Shall be supplied if significant pump modifications are required to accommodate the seal design.
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TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION
( Units System = Dual U.S. Customary Units and S.I. Units )
DESIGN PROPOSALS Category 1 2 3
CONTRACTED ORDERS Category 1 2 3
Detailed Auxiliary System Drawing Including : All mounting & overall boundary dimensions. All external utility requirements & positions. All connecting pipe locations, types, & sizes. Appropriate labeling & bill of materials reference. Buffer / barrier fluid specifications. Equipment & alarm set points. Hydrotest pressure ( where applicable ) & maximum design pressure & temperature. Orifice size. Size & set pressure of relief valves. Detailed Bill of Materials for Seal ( W / Recommended Spare Parts ) & Auxiliary System Exceptions to API 682 Second Edition Alternatives Proposed Estimated 2NC- CS Seal Leakage at Rated Seal Chamber Pressure Seal Design Performance Parameters Including : Dynamic sealing pressure ratings & static sealing pressure ratings. Maximum reverse pressure capability ( where appropriate ). Maximum & minimum operating temperatures. Seal Qualification Test Results and Certification Including : API 682 Mechanical Seal Test Qualification Form or equivalent & relevant data. Certification that qualification tests were conducted per API 682 requirements. Clarification of design / specification differences between the test & proposed seals. Any conditions observed that would jeopardize the seals ability to meet reliability & performance requirements of the API 682 Standard. Hydrostatic Test Certification Completed API 682 Mechanical Seals Data Requirements Form or Equivalent Seal Axial Thrust Force Applied to the Shaft Seal Energy & Heat Soak Calculations Internal Circulating Device Performance Test Data System Resistance Curve Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions ( Typical ) : A copy written in English should be included with the seal & auxiliary system supplied. Include adequate instructions & cross-reference lists of all the drawings & bills of materials needed to properly install, operate, & maintain all equipment on the P.O. Include recommended torque values for all fasteners used in the seal, reservoir flange, & level gauge. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions ( Specific ) : Include adequate instructions & cross-reference lists of all the drawings & bills of materials needed to properly install, operate, & maintain all equipment on the P.O. Compile information in manuals with cover sheets ( include document I.D. info required ), index sheets, & complete lists of all drawings by title & drawing number. Manuals should be prepared specifically for the equipment covered on the P.O. Typical or generic instruction manuals are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Material Safety Data Sheets : Material Safety Data Sheets should be provided for specific paints, preservatives, coatings, and chemicals supplied with or applied to the seal or auxiliary system.
(2)
X X X X X X X X X X X
X
(2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
X X X X X X
(3) (3) (3)
If specified.
(3)
If required by regulations.
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QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT BE ASKED
Q: A:
Must all seals that are purchased for applications covered by API Standard 682 - Second Edition comply fully with the design requirements of this standard ? Applications covered by API Standard 682 may require different features than specified within it. API Standard 682 is not meant to inhibit a seal manufacturer from offering or a purchaser from accepting equipment or engineering solutions that vary from its guidelines but still provide targeted operating performance. However, alternative products or products not fully compliant with API Standard 682 should be identified. What should be done when the seal design offered by the seal manufacturer can not address an applications operating conditions that are within the API Standard 682 - Second Edition operating window but are outside the capabilities of the offered seals design ? When this situation arises, an engineered seal or a special modified version of the originally offered seal would need to be designed depending on the need involved. While some base seals offered may not address all of their potential applications or the full range of conditions specified by API Standard 682, they typically apply to a majority of them and at a lower cost to the purchaser than standardizing on a more expensive engineered version targeted toward the relatively few. If a mechanical seal design presents exceptions to API Standard 682 - Second Edition, would the purchaser or end user experience operating or reliability problems due to those exceptions ? The Flowserve seals offered, with or without exceptions, are designed to provide the operating performance and reliability dictated by API Standard 682 within each designs specified limits. Each design qualification tested according to API Standard 682 guidelines provide proof that these capabilities can be achieved in properly operated and maintained equipment. How should applications with operating conditions falling outside the window specified in API Standard 682 - Second Edition be addressed ? Applications where temperature, pressure, speed, and/or shaft sizing fall outside one or more operating range of API Standard 682 may use the API Standard 682 design requirements as a guideline. However, it is not necessary for them to provide the same compliance. Such applications are recognized as typically needing engineering and seal selection considerations beyond those specified in API Standard 682. Can the Category specific designs be used for other Category applications ; i.e. Category 1 seals for Category 3 applications, Category 3 seals for Category 1 applications, etc. ? The purpose of API Standard 682 - Second Edition is to help purchasers and seal manufacturers select the most appropriate mechanical seals for each level of application. In some instances, the same seal design may be specified for more than one Category which sometimes makes this practice fully acceptable. However, the API Standard 682 guidelines presented and the seal designs offered by the seal manufacturers are based on the accummulated knowledge and experience of manufacturers and users and should be followed whenever practical. The acceptability of alternately applying Category specific designs will depend on the combined fit of the operating conditions, the target equipment or pump, and the mechanical seal design. Such decisions should be carefully evaluated by the purchaser and the seal manufacturer to prevent seal misapplication, unreliable performance, and creation of costly special engineered designs.
Q: A:
Q: A:
Q: A:
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Q: A:
Since the API Standard 682 - Second Edition Type A pusher and Type B metal bellows seals both address the same operating parameters but with different design technologies, is one design preferred over the other ? This decision is more a preference of the purchaser based on the existing technologies in use, past reliability preferences, and design availability from the seal manufacturer. API Standard 682 does not directly specify a priority for application in its design requirements. However, more often than not, the API Standard 682 seal selection process results in the Type A pusher design being the primary selection with the Type B metal bellows design being the secondary or optional solution. Must all dual Arrangment 2 and Arrangement 3 seal asemblies be either a Type A, Type B, or Type C design exclusively at both inner and outer seal positions ? API Standard 682 - Second Edition does not specify whether seal types can or can not be mixed within a multiseal assembly. It is not a normal practice to do so and it is typically assumed that the intent is for all Arrangement 2 and Arrangement 3 configurations targeted for standard seal use in each position not mix the seal types because they are integral to both the primary and secondary performance goals based on their respective seal type technologies. This would especially be true for the CW configurations since the Mechanical Seal Data Sheets qualify the seal type selection based on the CW code. Most NC configurations are Type A designs, though Flowserve does have a lower duty Type B design for NC use, and API Standard 682 may not see the need yet to similarly reference NC configurations on the data sheets. Arrangement 2 CS configurations have separately defined goals and it could be argued that they could deviate from this assumed uniform design practice. If there is a need or preference for any dual design to mix the seal types, approval to do so should ultimately come from the purchaser or end user of the resulting product. Can flexible rotating element and flexible stationary element designs be substituted for each other and allow the seal supplied to be API Standard 682 - Second Edition compliant ? Each flexible element design has its own operating characteristics, limitations, and application preferences. The standard cites one as the standard or first choice design for each seal type with the other being an acceptable alternate and does not prevent one from being substituted for the other. This decision is more a preference of the purchaser based on the existing technologies in use, past reliability preferences, and design availability from the seal manufacturer. Does the API Standard 682 - Second Edition cover equipment that is mounted vertically as well as horizontally ? API Standard 682 - Second Edition applies to both horizontally and vertically mounted pumps. Some design requirements address vertically mounted pumps and the seal selection process has provisions for insuring that adequate piping plans are specified for vertically mounted pumps. How should a purchasers seal and/or sealing system application requirements be conveyed to the seal manufacturer ? API Standard 682 - Second Edition Annex F provides a series of four data sheets ( Mechanical Seal Data Sheets for Centrifugal & Rotating Pumps ) based on the seal Category and the Units System ( SI or US Customary ) specified by the purchaser. The appropriate data sheet should be used for this purpose. These data sheets are designed to allow the purchaser to specify the seal and/or sealing system needed with either a minimum of information or as much information that the purchaser or the purchaser in collaboration with the seal manufacturer wish to provide. These data sheets indicate which information should be supplied by the purchaser and/or seal manufacturer.
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Q: A:
Will the Piping Plan requirements for an application be seal specific, application specific, or both ? API Standard 682 - Second Edition cites about 21 piping plans that could be used separately or in combination with each other to satisfy reliable process operations. The piping plans required will depend on both the seal type and arrangement selected as well as the application operating conditions. Depending on the application involved, one or the other will sometimes determine which piping plan is appropriate. The selection process in API Standard 682 arrives at piping plan recommendations based on past successful operating experiences. These Application Guidelines attempt to evaluate this process to present these recommendations more directly. What seal should be proposed if a purchaser or customer requests a special seal design that is different from the typical designs offered to satisfy the API Standard 682 - Second Edition design requirements ? In most cases, the selection process in API Standard 682 recommends typical Type A, B, or C seals for various application levels. These would involve supplying the typical design offered. However, API Standard 682 also indicates design options to its standard recommendations, many of which are Engineered Seals. If a purchaser or customer requests an Engineered Seal to satisfy an application and it is willing to pay the higher cost that might be involved, seals should be designed accordingly using the API Standard 682 design requirements as base guidelines. Will there ever be instances where a typical seal does not exist to satisfy an application based on API Standard 682 - Second Edition requirements ? Although API Standard 682 defines designs that are intended to cover its application window, a seal manufacturer may not have all of these designs available within its arsonal of typical products. Like in all other markets, a situation could arise where a typical seal design might not be available to satisfy an application. When committed to proposing or supplying a seal in such situations, custom or engineered seals would need to be designed and/or developed using the API Standard 682 design requirements as base guidelines wherever they appropriately apply.
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API STANDARD 682 SECOND EDITION APPLICATION GUIDELINES

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API STANDARD 682 - SECOND EDITION OVERVIEW

SCOPE OF SEAL DESIGNS

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DESIGN REQUIREMENT COMPLIANCE

SEAL CATEGORY APPLICATION WINDOW

SEAL CHAMBER DESIGNS

- 40F to 500F ( - 40C to 260C )

- 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C )

- 40F to 750F ( - 40C to 400C )

Up to 315 psi ( 22 bar ), absolute.

Up to 615 psi ( 42 bar ), absolute.

Up to 615 psi ( 42 bar ), absolute.

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SEAL TYPE A APPLICATION DATA BALANCED INSIDE MOUNTED PUSHER DESIGNS

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SPECIAL SEAL TYPE B BELLOWS ASSEMBLY CODES

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SEAL ARRANGEMENTS, DESIGNATIONS, AND ORIENTATIONS

LIQUID PROCESS FLUID

LIQUID BUFFER FLUID

GAS OR NO BUFFER FLUID

LIQUID BARRIER FLUID

GAS BARRIER FLUID

CONFIGURATION CODE DIGITS :

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Containment Seal ( CS ) Designed to operate as a backup

Non-Contacting Seal ( NC ) Designed for dual pressurized gas

SEAL ORIENTATION DESCRIPTION CHART

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ARRANGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS CHART

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MECHANICAL SEAL SYSTEM CODE

DIGITS 6 & 7 etc.

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RECOMMENDED FLOWSERVE SEAL DESIGNS

CATEGORY 1 Type A Type B ISC1BX 2 ISC1PX 2 ISC1SX 2 ISC1BX

1CW-FX ( R ) 1CW-FX ( S ) 1CW-FL ( R ) 1CW-FL ( S ) 2CW-CW ( R ) 2CW-CW ( S )

ISC1PX 2 ISC1SX 2 ISC2BB 2 ISC2PP 2 ISC2SS 2

QBB / QBQ QBB / QBQ

BXHHB / BXHH BXHHB / BXHH

QBB / QBQ QBB / QBQ

BXHHB / BXHH BXHHB / BXHH

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