5 seal operation, 6 repair – Flowserve MW-200 Series User Manual

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5 Seal Operation

To assure reliable operation of this sealing product, the following

operating guidelines should be observed.
5.1 Maintain the liquid barrier fluid pressure both while the seal is

operating and when the equipment is on standby.

5.2 Do not exceed the maximum barrier pressure specified for the

seal design. The barrier pressure should be 2 bar (25 psig) above

the operating vessel pressure.

5.3 Do not exceed the maximum vessel pressure specified for the

application. This could reduce the recommended vessel to barrier

differential pressure which could adversely affect seal performance.

5.4 Do not exceed the maximum vessel temperature specified for

the application. This could exceed the temperature limits of the seal

materials of construction applied to the application.

5.5 Do not exceed the seal material corrosion limits. This seal was

designed for the application shown on the seal assembly drawing.

Do not exceed the limits of the material alloys and elastomers

supplied in its construction.

For any problems encountered during installation and/or operation of

this product, contact your nearest Flowserve Sales and Service

Representative or Authorized Distributor.

6 Repair

This product is a precision sealing device. The design and dimension

tolerances are critical to seal performance. Only parts supplied by

Flowserve should be used to repair a seal. To order replacement parts,

refer to the part code and B/M number. A spare backup seal should be

stocked to reduce repair time.
When seals are returned to Flowserve for repair, decontaminate the

seal assembly and include an order marked "Repair or Replace." A

signed certificate of decontamination must be attached. A Material

Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be enclosed for any product that

came in contact with the seal. The seal assembly will be inspected and,

if repairable, it will be rebuilt, tested, and returned.

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