API PLAN 53B

Barrier fluid system pressurized by a bladder accumulator supplying clean liquid for an arrangement 3 pressurized dual seal.

Features

  • The barrier fluid and nitrogen are separated by a bladder which effectively prevents the nitrogen from mixing with the barrier fluid as in the case of a Plan 53A.
  • The pumped medium generally does not leak to the atmosphere unless the bladder pressure is lost.
  • High reliability as a stand-alone system without need for a permanent nitrogen source and external pressure.
  • Heat removal by water or air cooler.
  • Uses an internal circulating device to ensure barrier liquid circulation.
  • Barrier liquid enters the process medium through the inner seal faces.

Recommended Application

Remarks, Checkpoints : 

  • Check with the process engineer if product contamination is acceptable.
  • Check barrier fluid compatibility with the media.
  • Always pre-charge the bladder at the correct pressure to ensure the required barrier pressure at the operating temperature. Refer to the nameplate affixed to the accumulator.
  • Vent the system before start-up. Later ensure that the vent line always remains closed.
  • Sense the seal inlet and outlet line temperatures. Difference in the temperatures is an indication of proper flow.
  • Ensure that the barrier pressure is always higher than the seal chamber pressure by at least 1.4 bar (20 PSI).
  • Since there is less barrier fluid volume in the accumulator, heat dissipation is a function of the cooler efficiency.

Recommended Application : 

  • For services where product dilution is acceptable.
  • For services where media is unsuitable for flushing the inner seal faces.
  • For services where Plan 53A cannot be used due to non-availability of a permanent, reliable nitrogen supply at required pressure.
  • For applications with barrier pressures above 16 bar (232 PSI) where Plan 53A cannot be used.

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