Seal Flushing Plans

Standard flush plans for mechanical seal
PLAN 01
See Figure 1. Integral (internal) recirculation is from pump discharge to seal. Recommended for clean pumpage
only. Care shall be taken to ensure that integral recirculation is sufficient to maintain stable face conditions.
a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

1- inlet
b) Seal chamber details
2- quench/drain (Q/D)
3- seal chamber
Figure 1-PLAN 01
PLAN 02
See Figure 2. Dead-ended seal chamber with no recirculation of flushed fluid. Self-venting arrangements preferred
on horizontal pumps
1 plugged connections for possible future circulating fluid

3 heating/cooling inlet (HI or CI), heating/cooling outlet (HO or CO)
2 vent (V), if required

4 quench/drain (Q/D)
5 seal chamber
Figure 2-PLAN 02
PLAN 11
See Figure 3.Recirculation from pump discharge through a flow control orifice to the seal. The flow enters the
seal chamber adjacent to the mechanical seal faces, flushes the faces, and flows across the seal back into the
pump.

1 from pump discharge
2 flush (F)

4 seal chamber
Figure 3-PLAN 11
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PLAN 12
See Figure 4. Recirculation from pump discharge through a strainer and flow control orifice to the seal. This plan
is similar to Plan 11 but with the addition of a strainer to remove occasional particles. Strainers are not normally
recommended because blockage of the strainer will cause seal failure.

2 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
Figure 4-PLAN 12
PLAN 13
See Figure 5. Recirculation from pump seal chamber through a flow control orifice and back to the pump suction.

1 to pump suction
2 flush (F)

4 seal chamber
Figure 5-PLAN 13
PLAN 14
See Figure 6. Recirculation from pump discharge through a flow control orifice to the seal and simultaneously
from the seal chamber through a control orifice (if required) to pump suction. This allows fluid to enter the seal
chamber and provide cooling while continually venting and reducing the pressure in the seal chamber. Plan 14 is
a combination of Plan 11 and Plan 13.

1 to pump suction 2 from pump discharge
3 flush inlet (FI) 4 flush outlet (FO) 5 quench/drain (Q/D)
6 seal chamber
Figure 6-PLAN 14
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PLAN 21
See Figure 7.Recirculation from pump discharge through a flow control orifice and cooler, then into the seal
chamber.

2 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
TI temperature indicator
Figure 7-PLAN 21
PLAN 22
See Figure 8. Recirculation from the pump discharge through a strainer, a flow control orifice, and a cooler and
into the seal chamber. Strainers are not normally recommended because blockage of the strainer will cause seal
failure.

2 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
TI
temperature indicator
Figure 8-PLAN 22
PLAN 23
See Figure 9. Recirculation from a pumping ring in the seal chamber through a cooler and back into the seal
chamber. This plan can be used on hot applications to minimize the heat load on the cooler by cooling only the
small amount of liquid that is recirculated.

1 flush outlet (FO)
2 flush inlet (FI)
4 seal chamber
5 vent
TI
Figure 9-PLAN 23
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PLAN 31
See Figure 10. Recirculation from pump discharge through a cyclone separator delivering the clean fluid to the
seal chamber. The solids are delivered to the pump suction line.

2 to pump suction
3 flush (F)

5 seal chamber
Figure 10-PLAN 31
PLAN 32
See Figure 11. Flush is injected into the seal chamber from an external source. Care must be exercised in
choosing a proper source of seal flush to eliminate potential for vaporization of the injected fluid and to avoid
contamination of the fluid being pumped with the injected flush.

1 from external source
2 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
PI pressure indicator
FI
flow indicator
Figure 11-PLAN 32
PLAN 41
See Figure 12. Recirculation from pump discharge through a cyclone separator delivering the clean fluid to a
seal cooler and then to the seal chamber. The solids are delivered to the pump suction line.

1 from pump discharge 2 to pump suction
3 flush (F) 4 quench/drain (Q/D) 5 seal chamber TI
Figure 12-PLAN 41
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PLAN 51
See Figure 13. External reservoir providing a dead-ended blanket for fluid to the quench connection of the gland.

1 reservoir
2 quench (Q)
3 drain (D), plugged

4 flush (F)
5 seal chamber
Figure 13-PLAN 51
PLAN 52
See Figure 14. External reservoir providing buffer liquid for the outer seal of an Arrangement 2 seal. During
normal operation, circulation is maintained by an internal pumping ring. The reservoir is usually continuously
vented to a vapour recovery system and is maintained at a pressure less than the pressure in the seal chamber.

1 to collection system
6 liquid buffer inlet (LBI)
a Items above this
b Normally open.
c If specified.
2 reservoir
3 make-up buffer fluid
7 seal chamber
LSH level switch high
PSH pressure switch high
4 flush (F)
5 liquid buffer outlet (LBO)
LSL level switch low
LI level indicator
line are the responsibility of the purchaser; items below this line shall be supplied by the vendor.
Figure 14-PLAN 52
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PLAN 53A
See Figure 15. Pressurized external barrier fluid reservoir supplying clean fluid to the seal chamber. Circulation
is by an internal pumping ring. Reservoir pressure is greater than the process pressure being sealed.
1 from external pressure source

2 reservoir
3 make-up barrier fluid
4 flush (F)
5 liquid barrier outlet (LBO)
6 liquid barrier inlet (LBI)
7 seal chamber
LSL level switch low
LI level indicator
PSL pressure switch low
a Items above this
b Normally open.
c If specified.
line are the responsibility of the purchaser; items below this line shall be supplied by the vendor.
Figure 15-PLAN 53A
PLAN 53B
See Figure 16. External piping provides fluid for the outer seal of a pressurized dual seal arrangement.
Pre-pressurized bladder accumulator provides pressure to the circulation system. Flow is maintained by an
internal pumping ring. Heat is removed from the circulation system by an air-cooled or water-cooled heat
exchanger.
1 make-up barrier fluid 2 bladder accumulator 3 bladder charge connection

4 flush (F) 5 liquid barrier outlet (LBO)
6 liquid barrier inlet (LBI) 7 seal chamber 8 vent PI pressure indicator PSL pressure switch low TI temperature indicator
Figure 16-PLAN 53B
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PLAN 53C
See Figure 17. External piping provides fluid for the outer seal of a pressurized dual seal arrangement.
Reference line from the seal chamber to a piston accumulator provides pressure to the circulation system. Flow
is maintained by an internal pumping ring. Heat is removed from the circulation system by an air-cooled or
water-cooled heat exchanger.

1 make-up barrier fluid
6 seal chamber
7 vent
2 piston accumulator
3 flush (F)
LI level indicator
LSL level switch low PI pressure indicator
PRV pressure relief valve
Figure 17-PLAN 53C
PLAN 54
See Figure 18. Pressurized external barrier fluid reservoir or system supplying clean fluid to the seal chamber.
Circulation is by an external pump or pressure system. Reservoir pressure is greater than the process pressure
being sealed.

1 from external source
6 seal chamber
2 to external source
3 flush (F)
Figure 18-PLAN 54
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PLAN 61
See Figure 19. Tapped and plugged connections for the purchasers use. Typically this plan is used when the
purchaser is to provide fluid (such as steam, gas, or water) to an external sealing device.

1 quench (Q), plugged
2 drain (D), plugged
3 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
Figure 19-PLAN 61
PLAN 62
See Figure 20.Exterior source providing a quench. The quench may be required to prevent solids from
accumulating on the atmospheric side of the seal. Typically used with a close-clearance throttle bushing.

1 quench (Q)
2 drain (D)

3 flush (F)
4 seal chamber
Figure 20-PLAN 62
PLAN 65
See Figure 21. External drain piping is arranged to alarm on high seal leakage, measured by a float type level
switch. The orifice downstream of the level switch is typically 5 mm (0,25 in) and is located in a vertical piping leg.

1 to liquid collection system
2 flush (F) 3 quench (Q), plugged
4 drain (D)
5 seal chamber
Figure 21-PLAN 65
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PLAN 71
See Figure 22. Tapped connections for purchasers use. Typically, this plan is used when the purchaser may use
buffer gas in the future.

1 flush
2 containment seal vent (CSV), plugged

4 gas buffer inlet (GBI), plugged
3 containment seal drain (CSD), plugged

5 seal chamber
Figure 22-PLAN 71
PLAN 72
See Figure 23. Externally supplied gas buffer for Arrangement 2 seals. Buffer gas may be used alone to dilute
seal leakage or in conjunction with Plan 75 or 76 to help sweep leakage into a closed collection system. Pressure
of buffer gas is lower than the process-side pressure of inner seal.
1 buffer gas panel

2 flush (F)
3 containment seal vent (CSV)
4 containment seal drain (CSD)
5 gas buffer inlet (GBI)
6 seal chamber
FE flow meter (magnetic type shown)
FIL coalescing filter, used to ensure solids and/or liquids which might be present in buffer gas do not contaminate seals
PCV pressure control valve, used to limit buffer gas pressure to prevent reverse pressurization of inner seal and/or limit
pressure applied to containment seal
FSH flow switch high
a If specified.
b Items to the
left of this line shall be supplied by the vendor; items to the right are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Figure 23-PLAN 72
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PLAN 74
See Figure 24. Externally supplied barrier gas used to positively prevent process fluid from leaking to
atmosphere. Pressure of barrier gas is higher than process side of inner seal. Venting of the seal chamber may
be required prior to start-up and operation to avoid the collection of gas in the pump.
1 gas barrier panel

2 vent (if required)
3 gas barrier outlet (normally closed), used only to depressurize seal chamber
4 gas barrier inlet
5 seal chamber
FE flow meter
FIL coalescing filter, used to ensure solids and/or liquids which might be present in barrier gas do not contaminate seals
FSH flow switch high
PI pressure indicator PCV pressure control valve, set pressure above process side of inner seal
a Items to the
b If specified.
left of this line shall be supplied by the vendor; items to the right are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Figure 24-PLAN 74
PLAN 75
See Figure 25. Containment seal chamber drain for condensing leakage on Arrangement 2 seals. This plan is
used when pumped fluid condenses at ambient temperatures. System is supplied by vendor.
1 to vapour collection system

2 to liquid collection system
5 containment seal vent (CSV), plugged
6 containment seal drain (CSD)
LI level indicator
PSH pressure switch high
b Items
3 test connection
7 gas buffer inlet (GBI)
4 flush (F)
8 seal chamber
above this line are the responsibility of the purchaser; items below this line shall be supplied by the vendor.
Figure 25-PLAN 75
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PLAN 76
See Figure 26. Containment seal chamber drain for non-condensing leakage on Arrangement 2 seals. This plan
is used when pumped fluid does not condense at ambient temperatures. System is supplied by the vendor.
Tubing shall be 13 mm (1/2 in) minimum diameter and shall rise continuously from the CSV connection to the
piping /instrumentation harness.
The harness shall be pipe of minimum size DN 15 (NPS 1/2). Harness shall be supported from overhead
structure or side stand such that no strain is put on tubing connected to seal gland.
1 to vapour recovery system

2 tube, see below
3 pipe, see below
6 containment seal drain (CSD) 7 gas buffer inlet (GBI) 8 seal chamber
a Items
4 flush (F)
5 containment seal vent (CSV)
PI pressure indicator PSH pressure switch high
above this line are the responsibility of the purchaser; items below this line shall be supplied by the vendor.
Figure 26-PLAN 76
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Standard flush plans for mechanical seal

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

1 plugged connections for possible future circulating fluid

2 vent (V), if required

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

3 flush inlet (FI) 4 flush outlet (FO) 5 quench/drain (Q/D)

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

2 flush inlet (FI)

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

3 flush (F) 4 quench/drain (Q/D) 5 seal chamber TI

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

3 drain (D), plugged

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

1 from external pressure source

Figure 15-PLAN 53A

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

1 make-up barrier fluid 2 bladder accumulator 3 bladder charge connection

Figure 16-PLAN 53B

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

Figure 17-PLAN 53C

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

4 liquid barrier outlet (LBO)

5 liquid barrier inlet (LBI)

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

2 drain (D), plugged

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

2 flush (F) 3 quench (Q), plugged

LSH level switch high

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic

b) Seal chamber details

2 containment seal vent (CSV), plugged

3 containment seal drain (CSD), plugged

a) Piping and instrumentation schematic