Course Summary
This course will focus on the working principle of conventional mechanical seals. Seal designs and arrangements will be explained during this course. The course will cover the seal selection, installation and operation as well as seal failure analysis & troubleshooting. The course presents both the fundamental basics and up to date technology for the operation and maintenance of mechanical seal.
Learning Outcomes
After the workshop, you will be able to:
• Familiarize the attendees with different types of seals.
• Understand the mechanical design of the mechanical seal.
• Learn the principles of operation of the mechanical seal.
• Highlight the importance of seals in the rotating machines.
• Learn the up-to date maintenance of the mechanical seal.
• Learn the failure analysis and troubleshooting of the mechanical seal.
• Explain the seal installation procedures
• Define the items that must be considered when performing mechanical seal troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation.
Course Outline
| Day 01 Introduction Seal Classification Application Of Mechanical Seal Fundamentals Of Mechanical Seal Operation Seal Requirements Basic Seal Design – Mechanical Seal Class Balanced & Unbalanced Seals Special Seal Designs API Seal Arrangements |
Day 02 Seal Component Materials Flushing Of Mechanical Seal Role Of Mechanical Seal Selection Of Mechanical Seal For Critical Selection Of Mechanical Seal For Non Overview of API 682 Day 03 Environmental Controls Seal Flange Ports Popular Seal Flushing Plans Mechanical Seal Installation Dry Gas Seal |