EKATO provides supply systems for the safe and reliable operation of the mechanical seal.
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The safe operation of the mechanical seal depends on the monitoring and control of the seal pressure system. Automatic supply systems thus guarantee the safe and reliable operation of the seal. A seal is considered technically tight when the pressure in the seal chamber is always higher than the vessel pressure. Therefore, the supply of seal liquid is of primary importance when it comes to safety.
The sealant supply system thus has the following tasks:
Pressure maintenance: this can be realized with pressure compensators or flow systems
Emergency supply: here an increased leakage at a mechanical seal is compensated for by a compulsory liquid flow so that the agitator can still be operated for a certain time
Cooling: the heat entering from the vessel into the seal and the heat generated by the friction in the seal gap must be continuously dissipated
Flushing: in order to protect the seal rings from corrosive or erosive substances, they are flushed with a liquid that is compatible with the process in the tank and the seal rings themselves. To meet the different requirements, the individual components and the necessary instrumentation are determined according to the present conditions. Supply systems for several agitators for the permanent monitoring of all relevant plant parameters also help to reduce costs. These supply systems are adapted to the local conditions and customer-specific requirements.
Emergency supply: here an increased leakage at a mechanical seal is compensated for by a compulsory liquid flow so that the agitator can still be operated for a certain time.
Cooling: the heat entering from the vessel into the seal and the heat generated by the friction in the seal gap must be continuously dissipated.
Flushing: in order to protect the seal rings from corrosive or erosive substances, they are flushed with a liquid that is compatible with the process in the tank and the seal rings themselves.
To meet the different requirements, the individual components and the necessary instrumentation are determined according to the present conditions. Supply systems for several agitators for the permanent monitoring of all relevant plant parameters also help to reduce costs. These supply systems are adapted to the local conditions and customer-specific requirements.
EKATO seal supply systems and mechanical seals from a single supplier
The sealing technology and supply systems are specially adapted to the needs of the agitators
The best solution for any special sealing problem
Individual instrumentation tailored to customer requirements
Seal Supply Systems
Automatic refilling and monitoring of the seal liquid
Ideal cooling of the mechanical seals by the cooling system – even at high process temperatures
Sufficient protection against contamination by the flushing system – also for special applications
Reliable operation of mechanical seals thanks to many years of experience with numerous supply systems
Permanent monitoring of all relevant system parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and fill level by means of transmitters or alarm signals
Our supply systems are designed by experienced engineers
Adapted to local conditions and customer-specific requirements
Factory acceptance test (FAT) ensures the perfect functioning of all components
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What does “Number of sealing faces” mean?
Single-acting mechanical seals These seals have one sealing surface and only seal in one direction. They are generally simpler in design and are commonly used in applications where pressure is applied from only one side.
Double-acting mechanical seals These seals have two sealing surfaces and can seal in both directions. They are ideal for applications where pressure may come from both sides or where a higher sealing performance is required.
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