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- September 10, 2021
Pumps are essential throughout the world. They are used to move all types of liquids in a wide variety of applications. Examples of industries where pumps are used are: Chemical & Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation, Water & Wastewater, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, General Industrial, and much more.
Pump Seals and Mechanical Seals for Pumps
Seals are an integral part of any rotating equipment handling fluids. There are a wide a variety of seals as well depending on what the end-user of the equipment is looking to achieve based on a specific application. For the purposes of this article, we will be focusing on mechanical seals. There are several types and arrangements of mechanical seals. Single component seals and dual component seals, single cartridge seals, and dual cartridge seals. Depending on your specific application and operating conditions, one of these seal arrangements will likely be specified.
- April 17, 2019
Retrofitting a Pump with an EagleBurgmann H75VN
Cumene, the common name for isopropylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon and a colorless liquid under atmospheric conditions with a characteristic smell. It is a component of crude oil and refined fuels and is mainly used in the production of phenol.
The Problem
Ineos in Gladbeck and Degussa in Marl, both located in Germany, are supplied with cumene by a pipeline. The pump station for this pipeline is situated inside the chemical industry park in Marl and is operated by Degussa Infracor. Cumene is classified as hazardous to the environment, so the “TA-Luft” directive (German Clean Air Directive) has to be considered for any sealing solution.
Originally, the pump was equipped with a Flowserve mechanical seal type EUROPAC 613/663 in tandem arrangement. With