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Articles of Interest


Courtesy of Pumps & Systems Magazine


Mechanical Seals Division


May 2010 - Which piping plan should I choose: API 53A, 53B or 53C?

December 2009 - What are the basics of gas lubricated seals? (Part Two)

November 2009 - What are the basics of gas lubricated seals? (Part One)

April 2009 - How can the capabilities of primary seal materials be improved?

March 2009 - How do plant pipe strain problems affect my pumping systems?

January 2009 - How can I extend the performance range of standard cartridge mechanical seals?

December 2008 - The P3-A Equipment Standards

November 2008 - Who should recondition my seals?

August 2008 - Where mechanical seals meet pumps: What is the next generation?

May 2008 - What determines seal leakage?

March 2008 - What is the most effective seal design when misalignment is present?

December 2007 - What are the methods for successfully sealing slurries? /span>

October 2007 - How can I reduce consumption of seal water going to my packing and mechanical seals?

September 2007 - What are the considerations in applying mechanical seals to abrasive slurry applications?

June 2007 - What should I look for when choosing a high-performance elastomer for a specific application?

April 2007 - How long will a mechanical seal last? Part 2

March 2007 - How long will a mechanical seal last? Part 1

February 2007 - When and where do I apply lip seal technology in my process?

January 2007 - What procedures should I use when storing my mechanical seals?

August 2006 - When and how do I use API Flush Plan 54?

January 2006 - What is the best silicon carbide wear face material for my mechanical seal?

December 2005 - What is the best wear face material for my mechanical seal?

September 2005 - Is failure analysis the best approach to trouble shooting seal failures?

July 2005 - Can I seal vertical shafts with standard mechanical seals?

June 2005 - When and how do I use API Flush Plan 53?

January 2005 - What tools are available for applying the total life cycle costing to selection of mechanical seal systems?

December 2004 - What are the principal symptoms, causes and corrective actions for failure of mechanical seals by thermal attack?

November 2004 - What are the principal symptoms, causes and corrective actions for failure of mechanical seals induced by mechanical breakdown?

October 2004 - What are the symptoms, causes and corrective actions for failure of mechanical seals induced by chemical attack?

September 2004 - How do you determine the primary cause(s) of mechanical seal failure?




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