COURSE OVERVIEW:

API 682 is the definitive standard for mechanical seals in centrifugal and rotary pumps, focusing on increasing seal life and reducing environmental emissions. This course provides an advanced technical exploration of seal categories, types, and arrangements used in the oil, gas, and chemical industries. Understanding the selection logic and the chemistry of seal flush plans is essential for ensuring the integrity of the primary barrier between process fluids and the atmosphere.

The scope of this training involves the systematic application of the API 682 selection process, considering fluid properties, temperature, and pressure. Participants will examine the design of seal faces, including materials such as Diamond-coated Silicon Carbide, and the mechanical behavior of bellows and pusher-type seals. The coverage extends to the detailed study of piping plans (Plan 11, 23, 52, 53A/B/C, etc.) and their role in providing the optimal environment for the seal faces.

Furthermore, the course addresses the practical challenges of installation and the analysis of seal failures. It delves into the use of specialized tools for measuring shaft run-out and the protocols for witnessing seal tests at the manufacturer’s facility. By focusing on both the engineering specifications and the field-based reliability strategies, the course empowers professionals to eliminate one of the leading causes of rotating equipment downtime.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the API 682 categorization system (Category 1, 2, and 3).
2. Differentiate between Seal Types (Type A, B, and C) and their applications.
3. Select the optimal Seal Arrangement (Arrangement 1, 2, or 3) for a given fluid.
4. Design and troubleshoot API seal piping plans for cooling and lubrication.
5. Evaluate seal face materials for wear resistance and thermal conductivity.
6. Analyze the impact of vapor pressure and seal chamber pressure on seal life.
7. Perform precision installation of cartridge-style mechanical seals.
8. Interpret API 682 technical data sheets and performance test results.
9. Assess the risks of "dry running" and implementation of protection systems.
10. Conduct systematic root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on leaking seals.
11. Optimize the performance of dual pressurized and non-pressurized seals.
12. Select appropriate elastomers and secondary seals for chemical compatibility.
13. Implement barrier and buffer fluid management programs.
14. Manage the maintenance and refurbishment of high-cost mechanical seals.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for mechanical engineers, seal specialists, reliability engineers, and maintenance supervisors responsible for the performance of sealing systems in industrial pumps.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.