4 dual seal piping and operational recommendations – Flowserve ISC Series User Manual

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CW

Rotation

F

D

F

Q

CCW

Rotation

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3.2 Use flush port that coincides with gland markings and direction of

equipment rotation. Plug extra NPT opposite of flush. See Figure 7.

3.3 Taps

Q

and

D

in the gland are quench and drain ports used for

fluid quenching, flush plan 62. If they are not used, they should be

plugged with pipe plugs.

3.4 Remove lock outs on pump and valves.
3.5 Do not start up the equipment dry to check motor rotation or for any

other reason. Open valves to flood pump with product fluid. Ensure

that the seal flush system is operating. Vent air from the casing of

the pump and the seal chamber before start-up.

3.6 Observe the start-up. If the seal runs hot or squeals, check the

seal flush system. Do not allow the equipment to run for any

extended time if the seal gets hot or squeals.

4 Dual Seal Piping and Operational Recommendations

4.1 Flush taps a and b in the gland are barrier fluid inlet and

outlet ports. Use Figure 8 to determine which ports to use as inlet

and outlet.

a

b

Shaft rotation from exposed end of gland

Figure 8

Inlet

Outlet

Clockwise (CW)

Port b

Port a

Counterclockwise (CCW)

Port a

Port b

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