API Mechanical Seal Piping Plan Booklet LORES 4C MAR2016

MECHANICAL SEAL PIPING PLANS
POCKET GUIDE 4TH EDITION
INTRODUCTION
AND PIPING KEY
SINGLE
SEALS
DUAL
SEALS
QUENCH
SEAL
SECONDARY
CONTAINMENT
SEALS
DUAL GAS
SEALS
USEFUL
INFORMATION
PIPING PLAN
PIPING PLAN
Plan 01 Single seals internal flush

Plan 02 Single seals no flush
Plan 03
Single seals circulation between seal chamber and pump created by design
of the seal chamber
Plan 11 Single seals by-pass from discharge with orifice

Plan 12 Single seals by-pass from discharge with strainer & orifice
Plan 13 Single seals flush through seal chamber through orifice to suction
Plan 14 Single seals by-pass from discharge through seal chamber back to suction
Plan 21 Single seals by-pass from discharge through orifice & heat exchanger
Plan 22 Single seals by-pass from discharge through strainer, orifice & heat exchanger
Plan 23 Single seals closed loop circulation through heat exchanger
Plan 31 Single seals by-pass from discharge through abrasive separator
Plan 32 Single seals external flush source to seal
Plan 41
Single seals by-pass from discharge through abrasive separator & heat exchanger
Plan 51
Single seals Dead-ended atmospheric quench
Plan 52 Dual seals, unpressurized external reservoir unpressurized liquid buffer
Plan 53A Dual seals, pressurized external reservoir pressurized liquid barrier
Plan 53B
Dual seals, pressurized liquid barrier through heat exchanger & pressurized by
accumulator
Plan 53C Dual seals, pressurized liquid barrier through heat exchanger with differential
pressure tracking piston accumulator
Plan 54
Plan 55
Plan 61
Plan 62
Plan 65A
Dual seals, pressurized external pressurized barrier system/source

Dual seals, unpressurized external, unpressurized buffer system/source
Quench seals quench connection for purchasers use
Quench seals external quench on atmospheric side of seal
Single seals atmospheric leakage collection/detection for condensing

leakage with failure detection by excess flow into system
Plan 65B Single seals atmospheric leakage collection/detection for condensing

leakage with failure detection by cumulative leakage into system
Plan 66A Single seals external leakage detection arrangement with throttle bushings
Plan 66B Single seals external leakage detection arrangement with orifice plug
Plan 71 Secondary containment seals tap connection for purchasers use
Plan 72
Secondary containment seals low pressure buffer gas injected to outer seal cavity
Plan 74 Dual gas seals pressurized barrier gas system for dual gas seals
Plan 75 Secondary containment seals Leakage collection system for condensing or mixed
phase leakage
Plan 76 Secondary containment seals secondary containment seal vented to flare or
collection system
Plan 99
Single seals, dual seals, quench seals, secondary containment seals &
dual gas seals defines an engineered piping plan not defined by any existing
plans
PIPING PLAN
PIPING PLAN
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
A primary factor in achieving highly reliable, effective sealing performance
is to create the best fluid environment around the seal. Selection of the right
piping plan and associated fluid control equipment requires a knowledge and
understanding of the seal design and arrangement, fluids in which they operate
and of the rotating equipment to which they are fitted. Provision of clean, cool
face lubrication, effective heat removal and consideration of personnel and
environmental safety, leakage management and controlling system costs
are among the specific factors that must be considered. API has established
standardized piping plans for seals that provide industry guidelines for various
seal arrangements, fluids and control equipment. The illustrations included are
based upon API 682.
The following pages illustrate and describe features of these plans as an
aid to help determine what support system requirements will maximize the
performance reliability of your fluid handling rotating equipment application.
INTRODUCTION
API 682 standard has connections and symbols for the seal chamber and
gland plate based upon the seal configuration. It is recommended that the
latest edition of the standard be reviewed for up-to-date requirements when
this standard is mandated for a piece of rotating equipment. The intent of this
booklet is to illustrate the common connections that are utilized for the various
piping plans, regardless of the equipment type, and therefore generic names for
connections are used. The end user and/or equipment manufacturer may have
specific requirements that dictate what connections are to be supplied and how
they are to be labelled. In a piping plan illustrated, the Flush connection noted
for the inboard seal of a dual seal may originate from a number of suitable
sources. For example, the Flush for piping plans 11/75 or 32/75 may be the
product (Plan 11) or an external source (Plan 32).
PIPING KEY
STRAINER
ORIFICE
HEAT
EXCHANGER
PIPING KEY
BLOCK VALVE
CHECK VALVE
COALESCING
FILTER
FLOW
REGULATING
VALVE
RESERVOIR
PRESSURE
CONTROL
VALVE
PRESSURE
RELIEF
VALVE
CYCLONE
SEPARATOR
PISTON
ACCUMULATOR
BLADDER
ACCUMULATOR
PI
PRESSURE INDICATOR
LIT
LEVEL TRANSMITTER
WITH LOCAL INDICATOR
TI
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
FIT
FLOW TRANSMITTER
LI
LEVEL INDICATOR
PSL
PRESSURE SWITCH
LOW
FI
FLOW INDICATOR
LSH LEVEL SWITCH HIGH
FM
FLOW METER
LSL
PIT
PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
FSH FLOW SWITCH HIGH
DIFFERENTIAL
PDIT PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
TIT
TEMPERATURE
TRANSMITTER WITH
LOCAL INDICATOR
LEVEL SWITCH LOW
HLA - HIGH LEVEL ALARM

SET POINT
LLA - LOW LEVEL ALARM
SET POINT
NLL - NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL
Minimize piping line losses.

Use large radius bends.
Tangential outlet ports.
Verify shaft rotation direction.
Slope horizontal runs upward (40 mm/m (1/2 in/ft)).
Install drain at lowest piping point.
Flush is recommended whenever possible.
Use forced circulation where possible.
Cooling is recommended for buffer/barrier fluid.
Always properly vent the system prior to start-up.
Always verify pressure and/or level switch set points.
Check system for leaks.
Check compatibility of buffer/barrier fluid with the end product.
Long radius bends shall be used to minimize friction losses and elbows should be avoided.
Elbows shown in sketches are for illustrative purpose only.
Use 20mm (") interconnecting piping/tubing for plans where flow is produced by an
internal circulation device (pumping ring or scroll)
Use 12mm (") interconnecting piping/tubing for plans where flow is produced by pump
differential pressures
PIPING PLAN
BEST PIPING PRACTICES
API 682 BEST PIPING PRACTICES
SINGLE SEALS - PLAN 23 ILLUSTRATED

High Point Vent
40mm/m / " per foot

Min. Slope
Flush
Inlet
Normally
Open
Flush Outlet To
Heat Exchanger
Shaft
Gland
450-600 mm
(18-24 inch)
Note: The total length of
Vertical
Equipment CW Shaft
Rot. Shown
Horizontal
Equipment
connection piping between the

mechanical seal and the auxiliary
system should not exceed 5m
(16.4 ft).
Flush Inlet To Seal

Low Point
Drain Valve
Note: Long radius bends shall

be used to minimize friction
losses and elbows should be
avoided. Elbows shown in sketch
are for illustrative purpose only.
Note: Long radius bends shall be used to

minimize friction losses and elbows should
be avoided. Elbows shown in sketch are for
illustrative purpose only.
Note: The total length of connection piping
between the mechanical seal and the auxiliary

system should not exceed 5m (16.4 ft).
Horizontal
Equipment
40mm/m /
" per foot Min. Slope
1m
36"
Barrier Outlet
Vertical
Equipment
Shaft
Gland
CW Shaft
Rot. Shown
Barrier Inlet
Drain Valve
Low Point Drain Valve
Barrier
Inlet
API 682 BEST PIPING PRACTICES
DUAL SEALS - PLAN 53A ILLUSTRATED
No external flush
PLAN 01
Quench optional
Internal flush porting
Quench/Drain
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: No product contamination and no external piping, which is

advantageous on highly viscous fluids at lower temperatures to minimize the
risk of freezing that can occur with exposed piping.
General: This flush plan should only be used for clean products as dirty
products can clog the internal line. Not recommended on vertical pumps.
PLAN 01
Description: Plan 01 is an internal recirculation from the pump discharge

area of the pump into the seal chamber, similar to a Plan 11 but with no
exposed piping.
PLAN 02
Optional heating/cooling
inlet/outlet
Large bore seal
chamber is
recommended
No flush - normal
Vent/Flush
(If req'd) plugged
Quench optional
Ensure seal
chamber is fully
vented
Flush, plugged
Quench/Drain
Flush,
plugged
Vent if
required
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: Plan 02 is a non-circulating flush plan where adequate vapor
suppression can be assured.
General: Most commonly used on large bore pumps utilizing a cooling jacket.
The use of a Plan 62 with a steam quench can also provide some additional
cooling on hot applications. Success on hot applications depends upon keeping
the cooling jacket clean which is prone to fouling.
PLAN 02
Advantages: Solids are not continually introduced into the seal chamber, no
external hardware is required.
Quench optional
PLAN 03
Tapered bore seal

chambers are self
venting
Large tapered bore

seal chamber. Flow
modifiers may be
incorporated.
Flush
plugged
Quench/Drain
Flush
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: Plan 03 is circulation between seal chamber and pump created by
design of the seal chamber.
General: Commonly used on ASME/ANSI or specialized ISO 3069 tapered

bore seal chambers, without a throat bushing, for applications where there
is not significant heat generated by the seal or where solids may collect in a
traditional seal chamber.
PLAN 03
Advantages: Circulation for cooling and venting of the seal is achieved by design
of the seal chamber geometry or flow enhancement features.
Quench optional
Orifice
PLAN 11
By-pass from
discharge
Flush
Quench/Drain Flush
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: No product contamination and piping is simple.

General: If the seal is set up with a distributed or extended flush, the
effectiveness of the system will be improved.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-11-14/ENG for additional
information.
PLAN 11
Description: Plan 11 is the most common flush plan in use today. This plan
takes fluid from the pump discharge (or from an intermediate stage) through an
orifice(s) and directs it to the seal chamber to provide cooling and lubrication to
the seal faces.
Quench optional
Strainer
PLAN 12
By-pass from
discharge
Orifice
Cleanout
trap
Flush
Flush
Quench/Drain
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: Plan 12 is similar to Plan 11, except that a strainer is added to the
flush line.
General: If the seal is set up with a distributed or extended flush, the

effectiveness of the system will be improved. This plan should be equipped with
a differential pressure indicator or alarm to alert the user that the strainer is
clogged.
Note: API 682 4th edition comments This plan has not been proven to achieve a
3-year operating life.
information.
PLAN 12
Advantages: No product contamination and solids are removed from the flush
stream keeping the seal clean.
Quench optional
Orifice
PLAN 13
Return
to suction
Flush outlet
Quench/Drain
Flush
outlet
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: In a Plan 13 the flow exits the seal chamber and is routed back to
pump suction. Standard arrangement for vertical and high head pumps.
General: Typically Plan 13 is used on vertical pumps since they have the
discharge at the top of the pump where the seal is located. Because of the
difference in flow patterns, Plan 13 is not as efficient in removing heat as a
Plan 11 and thus requires a higher flow rate.
information.
PLAN 13
Advantages: With a Plan 13 it is possible to control seal chamber pressure with

proper sizing of the orifice and throat bushing clearance.
PLAN 14
Quench optional
Orifice
By-pass from
discharge
Orifice
Return
to suction
Flush outlet
Flush
outlet
Quench/Drain
Flush inlet
Quench
Drain Flush inlet

Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: Plan 14 is a combination of Plans 11 and 13. Flush is taken off of
pump discharge, sent to the seal chamber, and piped back to pump suction.
General: Often used on vertical pumps to provide adequate flow and vapor
pressure margin independent of throat bushing design.
information.
PLAN 14
Advantages: Cooling can be optimized with the flush directed at the seal faces.
Plan 14 allows for automatic venting of the seal chamber.
Quench optional
PLAN 21
Orifice
Heat exchanger
By-pass from
discharge
Cooling water
connections
Flush
TI
Vent, plugged
Flush outlet
Drain plugged
Temperature
indicator
Flush
Quench
Quench/Drain
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: Process fluid cools and lubricates the seal, therefore no dilution
of process stream. Cooling improves lubricity and reduces the possibility of
vaporization in the seal chamber.
General: Plan 21 is not a preferred plan, either by API or many users, due to the
high heat load on the heat exchanger. Plan 23 is preferred.
PLAN 21
Description: Plan 21 is a cooled version of Plan 11. The product from pump
discharge is directed through an orifice, then to a heat exchanger to lower the
temperature before being introduced into the seal chamber.
Quench optional
PLAN 22
Orifice
Heat exchanger
Vent, plugged
Strainer
Cooling water
connections
Flush
TI
Flush outlet
Drain plugged
Temperature
indicator
Flush
Quench
Quench/Drain
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Description: Plan 22 is a modified version of a Plan 21 with the addition of a
strainer before the orifice.
Disadvantage: Plan 22 should be used with caution as strainers can clog and
result in seal failure.
General: If the seal is set up with a distributed or extended flush, the effectiveness
of the system will be improved. This plan should be equipped with a differential
pressure indicator or alarm to alert the user that the strainer is clogged.
NOTE: API 682 4th edition comments This plan has not been proven to achieve a
3-year operating life.
PLAN 22
Advantages: No product contamination, and solids are removed from the flush
stream keeping the seal clean.
Quench optional
Vent, normally closed
PLAN 23
Heat exchanger
Cooling water
vent, plugged
Cooling water
connections
Flush outlet
TI
Flush inlet
Pumping
ring
Cooling water
drain, plugged
Temperature
indicator
Quench/Drain
Flush outlet
shown for CW
shaft rotation
Quench
Drain Flush inlet

Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: More efficient than a Plan 21 and less chance of heat exchanger
fouling. Reduced temperature improves lubricity and improves vapor pressure
margin.
General: Preferred plan for hot application. Close clearance throat bushing is
recommended to reduce mixing of hot product with cooler closed loop system.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-API23 for additional information.
PLAN 23
Description: Plan 23 is a closed loop system using a pumping ring to circulate

product through a heat exchanger and back to the seal chamber.
PLAN 31
Quench optional
By-pass
from
discharge
Abrasive/cyclone
separator
Return
to suction
Flush
Flush
Quench
Quench/Drain
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: Unlike a strainer or filter, the abrasive separator does not require
cleaning. Solids are removed from the flush stream keeping the seal clean.
General: This plan should be used for services containing solids that have a
specific gravity at least twice that of the process fluid. Typically the separator
requires a minimum pressure differential of 1 bar (15 psi) to operate properly.
Orifices may be used to optimize flow rates and separation efficiency.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-31,41 for additional information.
PLAN 31
Description: Plan 31 is a variation of Plan 11, where an abrasive separator is

added to the flush line. In this plan, the product is introduced to the abrasive
separator from the discharge of the pump.
Flow control valve
Quench optional
Flow indicator (optional)
PLAN 32
Pressure
indicator
Strainer
Valve, normally open
TI
Flush
Clean out trap
Flush
Temperature
indicator (optional)
Check valve
Quench/Drain
Quench
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: The external flush fluid, when selected properly, can result in vastly
extended seal life.
General: When an outside flush source is used, concerns regarding product
dilution and/or economics must be considered by the user.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-32 for additional information.
PLAN 32
Description: Plan 32 uses a flush stream brought in from an external source to

the seal. This plan is almost always used in conjunction with a close clearance
throat bushing.
Quench optional
Heat exchanger
PLAN 41
Abrasive/cyclone separator
Vent, plugged
Cooling water
connections
By-pass
from
discharge
Drain, plugged
Return
to suction
Flush
TI
Flush
Temperature
indicator
Quench
Quench/Drain
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS
Advantages: Solids are removed and product temperature is reduced to enhance

the seals environment.
General: Plan 41 is typically used on hot services with solids however, depending
on the temperature of the process, operating costs can be high. Orifices may be
used to optimize flow rates and separation efficiency.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-31,41 for additional information.
PLAN 41
Description: Plan 41 is a combination of Plan 21 and Plan 31. In Plan 41, product
from pump discharge is rst put through an abrasive separator and then to the
heat exchanger before being introduced to the seal chamber.
To collection system
PLAN 51
Make-up buffer liquid

fill, normally closed
Note: Per API 682 this piping

plan is only recommended for
vertical pumps, but in practice
has also been used on horizontal
pumps.
Flush
Orifice
To seal, normally closed
Flush
Quench
Quench inlet
Drain, plugged
Gland End View
SINGLE SEALS, QUENCH

Description: Plan 51 external reservoir providing a dead-ended blanket of fluid to
the quench connection of the gland. Typically used with an auxiliary sealing device.
General: Careful selection of auxiliary sealing device required to prevent escape of

blanket fluid from reservoir.
May not be possible to achieve a 3-year operating life dependant on type of
auxiliary sealing device used.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-51 for additional information.
PLAN 51
Advantages: Can be used to retard/prevent crystallization or icing on atmospheric

side of seal.
Pressure transmitter
with local indicator
To collection system
Normally open
Orifice
PLAN 52
2 valve manifold
Level gauge
Note: A buffer fluid drain is

located on the low point of the
buffer inlet (not illustrated).
See Best Piping Practices.
Make-up buffer liquid fill,

normally closed
Cooling coils
Cooling
water out
Level transmitter
5 valve manifold
Buffer
outlet
Flush
Buffer [not illustrated]
outlet
Cooling water in
Buffer liquid drain,
normally closed
Buffer inlet
Pumping ring
Note: Tangential porting

is uni-directional. Gland
illustrated is for CCW
rotation from drive end.
Buffer inlet
Gland End View
DUAL SEALS, UNPRESSURIZED
Advantages: In comparison to single seals, dual unpressurized seals can provide

reduced net leakage rates as well as redundancy in the event of failure.
General: Cooling coils in the reservoir are available for removing heat from the
buffer fluid.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-52-55 for additional information.
PLAN 52
Description: Plan 52 uses an external reservoir to provide buffer fluid for the outer
seal of an unpressurized dual seal arrangement. Flow is induced by a pumping
ring.
Pressure source
Normally open
Orifice
PLAN 53A
2 valve manifold
Level gauge
Note: A barrier fluid drain is

barrier inlet (not illustrated).
Make-up barrier liquid fill,

normally closed
Cooling coils
Cooling
water out
Level transmitter
5 valve manifold
Barrier
outlet
Flush
(when
Specified)
Pumping ring
Barrier
outlet
Flush
Cooling water in
Barrier liquid drain,
normally closed
Barrier inlet
Note: Tangential porting
is uni-directional. Gland
illustrated is for CCW
Barrier inlet
Gland End View
DUAL SEALS, PRESSURIZED
Advantages: Reservoir size can be optimized dependent on flow rate. Wear

particles settle to bottom of reservoir and do not get recirculated.
General: Heat is dissipated by reservoir cooling coil. Barrier fluid is subject
to gas entrainment at pressures/temperatures above 21 bar(g)/300 psi(g) and
120C/250F. While API 682 4th edition suggests a limit of 10 bar(g)/150 psi(g) to
avoid gas entrainment, properly selected barrier fluids can be used to the limit
suggested above.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-DualWet for additional information.
PLAN 53A
Description: Plan 53A uses an external reservoir to provide barrier fluid for a
pressurized dual seal arrangement. Reservoir pressure is produced by a gas,
usually nitrogen. Flow is induced by a pumping ring.
PLAN 53B
Note: A barrier fluid drain is

barrier inlet (not illustrated).
Cooling water connections

Vents,
normally
closed
Temperature
indicator
(optional)
TI
Barrier
outlet
Flush
(when
specified)
Barrier
inlet
2 valve manifold
Heat exchanger
Pressure indicator
(optional)
2 valve manifold
Temperature
transmitter with
local indicator
Bladder charge
connection
Flush
Barrier
outlet
Accumulator
Pumping ring
Make-up barrier liquid
fill, normally closed
Note: Tangential porting is uni-directional. Gland
illustrated is for CCW shaft rotation from drive end.
Accumulator
isolation valve
(optional)
Barrier inlet
Gland End View
Advantages: Should the loop be contaminated for any reason, the contamination is
contained within the closed circuit. The make-up system can supply barrier fluid to
multiple dual pressurized sealing systems.
General: The bladder accumulator isolates the pressurizing gas from the barrier
fluid to prevent gas entrainment. The heat exchanger can be water-cooled, finned
tubing or an air-cooled unit, based upon the system heat load.
PLAN 53B
Description: Plan 53B uses an accumulator to isolate the pressurizing gas from
the barrier fluid. A heat exchanger is included in the circulation loop to cool the
barrier fluid. Flow is induced by a pumping ring.
PLAN 53C
Level transmitter
Make-up barrier liquid fill, normally closed

Vent, normally closed
Pressure relief valve
Cooling water
connections
Heat exchanger
Piston accumulator
Flush
(when
specified)
Pumping ring
Differential pressure
transmitter with
local indicator
Seal chamber
pressure
reference line
5 valve
Barrier
manifold outlet
Flush
TI
Barrier
outlet
Note: Tangential porting is

uni-directional. Gland
illustrated is for CCW shaft
Temperature
indicator (optional)
Barrier
inlet
Barrier liquid drain,

normally closed
Barrier inlet
Gland End View
Advantages: Provides a tracking system to maintain barrier pressure above seal

chamber pressure.
General: The heat exchanger can be water cooled, finned tubing or an air-cooled
unit based upon the system heat load. The reference line to the accumulator must
be tolerant of process contamination without plugging.
PLAN 53C
Description: Plan 53C uses a piston accumulator to provide pressure to the

system. It uses a reference line from the seal chamber to provide a constant
pressure differential over the chambers pressure. A water or air-cooled heat
exchanger provides for barrier fluid cooling. Flow is induced by a pumping ring.
PLAN 54
Barrier outlet
EXTERNAL
PRESSURIZED
BARRIER
SOURCE/SYSTEM
Barrier Flush,
outlet when
specified
Barrier inlet
Barrier inlet
Gland End View

Description: Plan 54 utilizes an external source to provide a clean pressurized
barrier fluid to a dual pressurized seal.
General: Plan 54 systems can be custom engineered to suit application

requirements. Systems can range from the direct connection from other process
streams to complex API 614 systems.
PLAN 54
Advantages: Can provide pressurized flow to multiple seal installations to reduce

costs. Positively eliminates fugitive emissions to atmosphere.
PLAN 55
EXTERNAL
UNPRESSURIZED
BUFFER
SOURCE/SYSTEM
Buffer outlet/
Flush [not illustrated]
Buffer
outlet
Buffer inlet
Buffer inlet
Gland End View
DUAL SEALS, UNPRESSURIZED

Description: Plan 55 utilizes an external source to provide a clean unpressurized
buffer fluid to a dual unpressurized seal.
General: Plan 55 systems can be custom engineered to suit application

requirements. Systems can range from the direct connection from other process
streams to complex API 614 systems.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-52-55 for additional information.
PLAN 55
Advantages: Can provide unpressurized flow to multiple seal installations to

reduce costs. Positively eliminates fugitive emissions to atmosphere.
PLAN 61
Flush
(not illustrated)
Quench inlet, plugged
Quench,
plugged
Drain
Drain, open - connected

to metal tubing
Steam deflector
Gland End View
QUENCH SEALS
Description: Tapped connections for purchasers use. Typically this plan is used
when the purchaser may use a quench in the future.
PLAN 61
General: Allows the user to connect tubing to the drain port and direct leakage
to the collection point.
Steam quench illustrated
PLAN 62
Steam trap used

on steam quench
Check
valve
Quench source valve,

normally open
Pressure indicator
Flush
(not illustrated)
Quench inlet
Drain outlet
Quench
Gland end view

Close
clearance
bushing
Steam deflector
Drain
Gland End View
QUENCH SEALS
Description: Plan 62 is a common plan to improve the environment on the
atmospheric side of single seals by quenching with steam, nitrogen or water.
The quench prevents or retards product crystallization or coking. Quenches can
also provide some cooling.
General: Typical applications; steam quench on hot services to retard coking,
nitrogen quench on cold or cryogenic service to prevent icing, or water quench
to prevent crystallization or accumulation of product on the atmosphere side of
the seal. May be used with or without a steam deflector.
For steam quenches a steam trap is recommended. A pressure indicator is
optional.
NOTE: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-Quench for additional information.
PLAN 62
Advantages: Plan 62 is a low cost alternative to tandem seals.
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
65A
Throttle bushing
Level transmitter
Flush
(not illustrated)
Quench
Quench
Flanged
orifice
Valve, locked open

To liquid collection system
Flanged
connection
Drain
Gland End View
SINGLE SEAL
Advantages: Provides an alarmed indication of excessive seal leakage that can

shutdown equipment if necessary.
General: The system includes a loop to by-pass the orifice to prevent high
pressure on the atmospheric side of the seal. The gland throttle bushing design
should consider the fluids properties.
PLAN 65A
Description: Plan 65A is a liquid leakage detection plan normally used for single
seals. It utilizes a level transmitter on a reservoir to set off an alarm when
excess leakage is detected.
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
65B
Throttle bushing
Level transmitter
Flush
(not illustrated)
Quench
Valve, locked open
Flanged
connection
Quench
Valve,
normally
closed
Flanged
connection
Drain
To liquid collection system
Gland End View
SINGLE SEAL
Advantages: Provides an alarmed indication that can shutdown equipment if

necessary.
General: The system includes a loop to by-pass the isolation valve to prevent
high pressure on the atmospheric side of the seal. The gland throttle bushing
design should consider the fluids properties.
PLAN 65B
Description: Plan 65B is a liquid leakage detection plan normally used for single
seals. It utilizes a level transmitter on a reservoir to set off an alarm when the
reservoir is full.
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
66A
Flush
2 valve manifold
Sensing port
Quench/Drain
Flush
Drain
Gland End View
Sensing
port/
Quench
Description: Plan 66A is a leakage detection plan for single seals, commonly
applied in pipeline applications. It utilizes a pressure transmitter to monitor seal
leakage and set off an alarm when leakage becomes excessive or in the case of
seal failure.
Advantages: Utilizes a throttle bushing inboard of the drain port to restrict the
flow of excessive leakage to drain, allowing a pressure increase to be monitored
or trigger an alarm on seal failure.
General: Leakage from the drain port should be collected and piped to a liquid
recovery system or sump. Gland throttle bushings should consider the fluid
properties.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-66A-66B for additional information.
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
66A
SINGLE SEAL
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
66B
Flush
2 valve manifold
Sensing port
Quench/Drain
Orifice plug
Flush
Drain
Gland End View
Sensing
port/
Quench
Description: Plan 66B is a leakage detection plan for single seals, commonly
applied in pipeline applications. It utilizes a pressure transmitter to monitor seal
leakage and set off an alarm when leakage becomes excessive or in the case of
seal failure.
Advantages: Utilizes an orifice plug in the drain port to restrict the flow of
excessive leakage to drain, allowing a pressure increase to be monitored or
trigger an alarm on seal failure.
General: Leakage from the drain port should be collected and piped to a liquid
recovery system or sump. The orifice plug should consider the fluid properties.
Note: See John Crane Technical Report TRP-66A-66B for additional
information.
PIPING
PLAN PLAN
66B
SINGLE SEAL
PIPING
PLANPLAN
71
Flush (shown
plugged)
Flush
Containment
seal
vent
shown
plugged (CSV) and containment
seal drain (CSD), plugged
CSV shown
plugged
(GBI)
plugged
Gas buffer
inlet (GBI)
plugged
CSD plugged
Gland End View
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SEALS

Description: Tapped connections for purchasers use. Typically this plan is used
when the purchaser may use buffer gas in the future.
PLAN 71
Advantages: Allows the user to add a buffer gas in the future.
PIPING
PLANPLAN
72
5
4
6
3
Gas buffer
supply inlet
Vent
System components
1 Shut off valve, norm. open
2 Coalescing filter
3 Pressure control valve
4 Flow transmitter with
local indicator
5 Pressure transmitter with
local indicator
6 2 valve manifold
7 Check valve
8 Orifice
Vent
Drain
Flush
(not illustrated)
Gas
buffer
inlet
Drain
Gland End View
Advantages: Introduction of a buffer gas like nitrogen reduces fugitive

emissions, prevents icing on cold applications, and provides for some cooling to
the outboard seal.
General: Plan 72 is normally used with Plan 75 for primary seal leakage that is
condensing, or with Plan 76 for non-condensing leakage.
PLAN 72
Description: Plan 72 for secondary containment uses an external low pressure

buffer gas, usually nitrogen, regulated by a control panel that injects it into the
outer seal cavity.
PIPING
PLANPLAN
74
5
4
6
3
Gas barrier
supply inlet
System components
1 Shut off valve, norm. open
2 Coalescing filter
3 Pressure control valve
4 Flow transmitter with
local indicator
5 Pressure transmitter
6 2 valve manifold
7 Check valve
Gas barrier
inlet
Gas barrier
inlet
Gas barrier outlet

(normally closed)
Gland End View
DUAL GAS SEALS
Advantages: Lower costs and maintenance than systems used on dual

pressurized liquid systems. Leakage to atmosphere is an inert gas.
Zero emissions.
General: The barrier gas is usually a pressurized nitrogen line. For higher
pressure applications the system pressure can be supplemented with a gas
pressure booster/amplifier.
PLAN 74
Description: Plan 74 provides a pressurized gas, typically nitrogen, to dual

gas seals through the use of a control panel that removes moisture, filters the
gas and regulates the barrier pressure.
To vapor collection system

Orifice
PLAN 75
2 valve manifold Level transmitter

Test point
(optional)
5 valve manifold
Flush
(not
CSV,
plugged illustrated)
Drain
Drain valve,
normally closed
To liquid
collection
system
Level
gauge
Leakage
collection
reservoir
Gas
buffer
inlet,
CSD
plugged
Gland End View
Advantages: The collection reservoir contains a pressure transmitter to indicate

a build up in pressure from excessive primary seal leakage or failure.
General: Plan 75 can be used in conjunction with a gas purge from Plan 72.
PLAN 75
Description: Plan 75 is a collection system used with secondary containment

seals for process fluid that will condense at lower temperatures or is always in
a liquid state.
PLAN 76
To vapor recovery system
Pressure
transmitter
with local
indicator
Vent
Flush
(when
specified)
To drain,
normally closed,
not illustrated
2 valve manifold
Containment seal vent
Flush,
not illustrated
Gas
buffer
inlet
Valve
normally
closed
Containment seal
drain, closed
Gland End View
Advantages: Lower initial and maintenance costs than dual unpressurized seals
using a Plan 52.
General: Plan 76 can be used in conjunction with a gas purge from Plan 72.
PIPING
PLANPLAN
76
Description: Plan 76 is a system to divert non-condensing primary seal leakage

to a flare or vapor recovery system.
PLAN 99
USE OF PLAN 99
TO BE DECIDED BY
PURCHASER OR WITH
PURCHASERS APPROVAL
SINGLE SEALS, DUAL SEALS, QUENCH SEALS,

SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SEALS & DUAL GAS SEALS
General: The description and requirements of this plan must be clearly defined
in specifications outside API 682 but wherever possible, applicable requirements
should be incorporated in the new piping plan.
PLAN 99
Description: Plan 99 defines an engineered piping plan not defined by any

existing plans.
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
Data included in this section is provided for guidance only and must not be
used for performance calculations of individual seals. Seal and material
performance can vary with application, pressure, temperature and installation.
For application specific calculations consult John Crane.
LUBRICANTS
The following lubricants are recommended by John Crane
Application
Lubricant
Note
Elastomeric O-rings except

silicone rubber
DuPont Krytox GPL 206

Dow Corning 111
Glycerine
Apply thinly by hand
O-rings of silicone rubber
Glycerine
Apply thinly by hand
Elastomeric bellows
Glycerine
Propylene Glycol
Soapy water
Apply by brush
Bolts, screws, nuts &

fasteners
DuPont Krytox GPL 206

Dow Corning 111
Nickel or silver based
anti-seize compounds
Minimal application
by brush or hand
Dupont and Krytox are registered trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
Dow Corning is a Registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
DRIVE SCREW TIGHTENING TORQUES

Socket Head Cup Point Set Screw
Tightening Torques [Nm] (= 0.125 lubricated)
Thread High Tensile
316
ASTM
Steel,
St. Steel
A453Gr 14.9
Gr A4/70
Gr 660 C
M4
2.3
1.5
M5
4.5
3
M6
7.5
4
M8
18
11
M10
36
16
30
M12
60
40
50
1/4 - 20
8.8
4.5
6
5/16 - 18
17.5
10
3/8 - 16
30
13.5
7/16 - 14
48
32
1/2 - 13
69
45
Socket Head Cap Screw

Tightening Torques [Nm] (= 0.125 lubricated)
Thread
Steel Screw
Steel Screw
Size
(Class 12.9)
(316 A4-70)
M4
4.5
2
M5
9.4
4
M6
16
6,5
M8
38
16
M10
77
32
M12
135
55
M14
215
90
M16
340
140
M20
663
275
Torques are for drive screws only and should not
be applied to other screws in the seal assembly
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
DRIVE SCREW TIGHTENING TORQUES
Socket Head Cup Point Set Screw (UNRC)
Socket Head Cap Screw
Tightening Torque [in-lb] [=0.125]
Tightening Torque [in-lb] [=0.125]
Size
#10
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
Steel
ASTM-F912
33
78
156
273
428
615
316 SS
ASTM-A193
18
40
85
120
280
400
Torques are for drive screws only and should not

be applied to other screws in the seal assembly
Size
#6
#8
#10
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
Steel
ASTM-A574
30
55
80
180
390
700
1125
1700
3000
5500
316 SS
ASTM-A193
15
28
40
95
170
300
485
750
1270
2260
TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS OF FLEXIBLE MEMBERS

Rubber
Medium Nitrile
Low Temp Nitrile
Neoprene
Fluorocarbon/Fluoroelastomer
Fluorocarbon GLT
EPDM Rubber
Fluorosilicone
Silicone
TFE-P/TFE-Propylene
HT-FFKM (was Perfluoroelastomer 1)
LT-FFKM (was Perfluoroelastomer 2)
Temperature limits when used as:Bellows, Sliding

Bellows, Sliding
& Static O-Rings C
& Static O-Rings F
Minus 40C to Plus 120C +
Minus 40F to Plus 250F
Minus 55C to Plus 100C
Minus 40C to Plus 150C *
0C to Plus 205C
32F to Plus 400F
Minus 20C to Plus 260C n
Minus 20C to Plus 215C l
+ For water duties the upper limit is 100C (212F)

For water duties the upper limit is 135C (275F)
* Not for use in contact with hydrocarbon based products
n For water duties the upper limit is 90C (194F)
l For static Applications Minus 25C to Plus 215C (Minus 13F to Plus 420F)
These elastomeric materials have a limited tolerance to abrasion and movement
n
l
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS OF FLEXIBLE MEMBERS
PTFE / Graphite
Pure PTFE
25% Glass Filled PTFE
25% Carbon Filled PTFE
Graphite/Stainless Steel Mesh
Graphite or Cranfoil
Temperature limits when used as:Fully Constrained Ring

Seat Rings
(i.e. Metal Bellows Packing)
NOTE: When using either FEP covered fluorocarbon o-rings or PTFE / Graphite seat rings, the seat
must be fitted with an anti-rotation pin.
NOTE: The limits shown are for guidance only, and do not take into account any site experience.
INSTALLATION CRITERIA & LIMITS

Installation Criterion Concentricity
Shaft to seal chamber
Shaft run out measured from
a casing mounted indicator
Run-out of sleeve outer
diameter to inner diameter
Squareness of seal chamber
face to shaft
Centering of the seal is to be by a
register fit. The register fit surface shall
be concentric to the shaft
Shaft Axial Float/End play
Shaft tolerance
Shaft Surface Texture/Finish
General value/Limit
Less than 125 m (0.005") TIR
(Total Indicator Reading)
Remarks
TIR is sometimes also referred to
as Full Indicator Movement (FIM)

Less than 0.5 m/mm of seal
chamber bore (0.0005"/inch of
seal chamber bore)
Less than 0.08 mm (0.003") TIR
h6
1.6 m Ra (64 in Ra)
This is the maximum movement

during dynamic operation
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
LENGTH
From
inches
inches
feet
feet
yards
miles
in
in
To
mm
m
mm
m
m
km
mm
nm
Multiply by
25.4
0.0254
304.8
0.3048
0.9144
1.6093
2.54x10-5
25.4
From
mm
m
mm
m
m
km
mm
nm
To
inches
inches
feet
feet
yards
miles
in
in
Multiply by
0.03937
39.37
0.00328
3.281
1.0936
0.6214
39370
0.03937
To
mm2
m2
m2
hectares
km2
Multiply by
645.16
0.0929
0.8361
0.4047
2.59
From
mm2
m2
m2
hectares
km2
To
inches2
feet2
yards2
acres
miles2
Multiply by
0.00155
10.7639
1.1960
2.4711
0.3861
AREA
From
inches2
feet2
yards2
acres
miles2
PRESSURE/HEAD
From
psi
psi
psi
kg/cm2
atms.
atms.
atms.
N/m2 (Pa)
kPa
MPa
bar
psi
psi
bar
bar
kg/cm2
To
bar
kg/cm2
N/m2(Pa)
bar
psi
kg/cm2
bar
bar
bar
bar
torr(mm Hg)
ft(liquid)
m(liquid)
ft(liquid)
m(liquid)
m(liquid)
Multiply by
0.06895
0.07031
6894.757
0.09807
14.6959
1.03323
1.01325
1x10-5
0.01
10
750.0638
2.307 SG
0.703 SG
33.4552 SG
10.1972 SG
10 SG
From
bar
kg/cm2
N/m2
bar
psi
kg/cm2
bar
bar
bar
bar
torr(mm Hg)
ft(liquid)
m(liquid)
ft(liquid)
m(liquid)
m(liquid)
To
psi
psi
psi
kg/cm2
atms.
atms
atms.
N/m2
kPa
MPa
bar
psi
psi
bar
bar
kg/cm2
Multiply by
14.5038
14.2233
1.4504 x 10-4
1.01972
0.06805
0.96784
0.98692
1x105
100
0.1
0.001333
0.4335xSG
1.4223xSG
0.02989xSG
0.09806xSG
0.1xSG
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
VOLUME
From
ft3
ft3
in3
gallons(Imp)
gallons(Imp)
gallons(Imp)
gallons(US)
gallons(US)
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
To
m3
liters(dm3)
m3
gallons(US)
m3
liters(dm3)
m3
liters(dm3)
gallons(Imp)
gallons(US)
m3
liters(dm3)
Multiply by
0.028317
28.317
1.6387x10-5
1.20095
4.5461x10-3
4.54609
0.003785
3.7854
34.9723
42
0.1590
158.9873
From
m3
liters(dm3)
m3
gallons(US)
m3
liters
m3
liters
gallons(Imp)
gallons(US)
m3
liters(dm3)
To
ft3
ft3
in3
gallons(Imp)
gallons(Imp)
gallons(Imp)
gallons(US)
gallons(US)
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
barrels(bbl) oil
Multiply by
35.3147
0.035315
61023.74
0.83267
219.9692
0.21997
264.1721
0.26417
0.028594
0.02381
6.2898
0.006290
VOLUME FLOW RATE

From
gals(Imp)/min
gals(US)/min
ft3/min
m3/hour
barrels oil/day
ft3/sec
To
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
Multiply by
4.5461
3.7854
28.3168
16.6667
0.1104
1699.01
From
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
liters/min
To
gals(Imp)/min
gals(US)/min
ft3/min
m3/hour
barrels oil/day
ft3/sec
Multiply by
0.21997
0.26417
0.03532
0.06
9.0573
5.886x10-4
Multiply by
0.4536
1016.05
907.19
1.016047
0.9072
4.4482
9.8067
9.8067
9.96402
From
kg
kg
kg
tonne
tonne
N
N
N
kN
To
lbs
tons(long)
tons(short)
tons(long)
tons(short)
lbsf
kgf
kiloponds
tonf(long)
Multiply by
2.2046
9.842x10-4
1.102x10-3
0.9842
1.1023
0.2248
0.10197
0.10197
0.10036
WEIGHT/FORCE
From
lbs
tons(long)
tons(short)
tons(long)
tons(short)
lbsf
kgf
kiloponds
tonf(long)
To
kg
kg
kg
tonne
tonne
N
N
N
kN
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
POWER
From
hp
hp(metric) also
PS, CV or ch
Btu/hr
ft.lbf/sec
To
kW
kW
Multiply by
0.7457
0.7355
From
kW
kW
To
hp
hp(metric)
Multiply by
1.34102
1.35962
kW
kW
2.9307x10-4
0.001356
kW
kW
Btu/hr
ft.lbf/sec
3412.1416
737.5622
To
N.m
N.m
N.m
N.m
Multiply by
1.3558
0.112985
0.007062
9.80665
From
N.m
N.m
N.m
N.m
To
lbf.ft
lbf.in
ozf.in
kgf.m
Multiply by
0.73756
8.85075
141.6119
0.10197
TORQUE
From
lbf.ft
lbf.in
ozf.in
kgf.m
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG)

From
lbs/ft3
grms/cm3
lbs/gal(US)
To
kg/m3
kg/m3
kg/m3
Multiply by
16.01846
1000
119.8264

From
kg/m3
kg/m3
kg/m3
To
lbs/ft3
grms/cm3
lbs/gal(US)
API GRAVITY - OAPI

o
API = 141.5 - 131.5

SG
SG =
141.5
API + 131.5
Degrees Baum
B = 145-
145
SG
The above oB formulae apply to solutions denser than water
SG =
145
45 - oB
Multiply by
0.06243
0.001
0.008345
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL CONVERSIONS
VISCOSITY - DYNAMIC & KINEMATIC
Multiply by
0.001
0.001
47.8803
47880.259
1.0 x 10-6
9.2903 x 104
From
cPs
cPs
lbf.sec/ft2
lbf.sec/ft2
cSt
ft2/sec
To
N.sec/m2
Pa.sec
N.sec/m2
cPs
m2/sec
cSt
From
N.sec/m2
Pa.sec
lbf.sec/ft2
cPs
m2/sec
cSt
approximately:
cSt = 0.226xSSU - 195 32 < SSU <100

SSU
To
cPs
cPs
N.sec/m2
lbf.sec/ft2
cSt
ft2/sec
Multiply by
1000
1000
0.02089
2.0885x10-5
1.0 x 106
1.0764 x 10-5
cSt = 0.22xSSU - 135 SSU 100

SSU
VISCOSITY/TEMPERATURE - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Temperature - C
1000.00
50
Viscosity - cPs
100.00
10.00
D
C
B
1.00
A
0.10
100
150
200
250
300
A
B
C
D
E
F
350
=
=
=
=
=
=
Gasoline
Kerosine
Diesel (Refinery)
Fuel #3 (Max)
Fuel #5 (Min)
Fuel #5 (Max)
Fuel #6 (Min)
G = Heavy Fuel Oil
Bunker C
H = Asphalt
400
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY VS TEMPERATURE - PETROLEUM FRACTIONS
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MECHANICAL SEAL PIPING PLANS

POCKET GUIDE 4TH EDITION

Plan 01 Single seals internal flush

Plan 11 Single seals by-pass from discharge with orifice

Dual seals, pressurized external pressurized barrier system/source

LSH LEVEL SWITCH HIGH

FSH FLOW SWITCH HIGH

LEVEL SWITCH LOW

HLA - HIGH LEVEL ALARM

Minimize piping line losses.

BEST PIPING PRACTICES

API 682 BEST PIPING PRACTICES

SINGLE SEALS - PLAN 23 ILLUSTRATED

40mm/m / " per foot

connection piping between the

Flush Inlet To Seal

Note: Long radius bends shall

Note: Long radius bends shall be used to

between the mechanical seal and the auxiliary

API 682 BEST PIPING PRACTICES

DUAL SEALS - PLAN 53A ILLUSTRATED

Internal flush porting

Advantages: No product contamination and no external piping, which is

Description: Plan 01 is an internal recirculation from the pump discharge

Tapered bore seal

Large tapered bore

General: Commonly used on ASME/ANSI or specialized ISO 3069 tapered

Advantages: No product contamination and piping is simple.

General: If the seal is set up with a distributed or extended flush, the

Advantages: With a Plan 13 it is possible to control seal chamber pressure with

Drain Flush inlet

Drain Flush inlet

Description: Plan 23 is a closed loop system using a pumping ring to circulate

Description: Plan 31 is a variation of Plan 11, where an abrasive separator is

Flow control valve

Clean out trap

Description: Plan 32 uses a flush stream brought in from an external source to

Advantages: Solids are removed and product temperature is reduced to enhance

Make-up buffer liquid

Note: Per API 682 this piping

SINGLE SEALS, QUENCH

General: Careful selection of auxiliary sealing device required to prevent escape of

Advantages: Can be used to retard/prevent crystallization or icing on atmospheric

Note: A buffer fluid drain is

Make-up buffer liquid fill,

Note: Tangential porting

DUAL SEALS, UNPRESSURIZED

Advantages: In comparison to single seals, dual unpressurized seals can provide

Note: A barrier fluid drain is

Make-up barrier liquid fill,

DUAL SEALS, PRESSURIZED

Advantages: Reservoir size can be optimized dependent on flow rate. Wear

Note: A barrier fluid drain is

Cooling water connections

DUAL SEALS, PRESSURIZED

Make-up barrier liquid fill, normally closed

Pressure relief valve

Note: Tangential porting is

Barrier liquid drain,

DUAL SEALS, PRESSURIZED