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It’s one of
the few
methods you
have to
control the
environment
outside a
mechanical
seal.
APPENDIX
Equipment Line-Up &
Operating Guidelines
The following steps are rec-
ommended when putting an
external fluid quench system
(API Plan-62) into service. This
line-by-line description can be
used to assist maintenance and
Figure 2. API Piping Plan-62 Steam Quench Piping Layout
operating personnel with their
daily line-up, operating and trou- piping is HOT and all from back of seal gland
bleshooting tasks. condensate is out of the and force condensate to
1. Open main valve isolating the system, close drain valve. enter bearing housing of
external quench system. iii. Note: the pump or driver.
2. Follow the procedure listed I A small amount of b. Nitrogen Quench: (Fig. 3.)
below for different quench condensate may drip i. Note:
mediums. from the seal flange. I Throttle needle valve
a. Steam Quench: (Fig. 2.) This is normal, but most (or adjust pressure
i. Open the drain valve to of it should be removed regulator) until flow
begin heating up the from the quench system meter reads one (1) stan-
steam quench line and by the steam trap. dard cubic foot per
to remove the conden- I Higher steam quench minute (scfm). There
sate from the system. pressure will cause the will be no other visual
ii. Once the steam quench excess steam to exhaust indicators at the seal
Circle 110 on Reader Service Card