API 682 Plan 53B -

API 682 PLAN 53B

API 682 Plan 53B is used to prevent all leakage produced from the primary inboard seal of a dual pressurized wet mechanical seal arrangement.

The Plan 53B system contains a clean compatible barrier fluid that is pressurized with an inert gas, typically Nitrogen via a bladder accumulator. This system is used in applications where seal chamber pressures exceed 150 psig to eliminate potential gas saturation of the barrier fluid. Unlike other dual pressurized seal systems, Plan 53B operates in a variable pressure range due to barrier fluid consumption. Pressure limits need to be established at the design stage to determine initial bladder pre-charge. A seal cooler is installed to remove heat from this system and a pressure transmitter is used to alarm the system due to barrier volume losses during regular seal operation.

Standard Design Features	Optional Design Features
ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1, 2013 10 Gallon Bladder Accumulator Water-Cooled Seal Cooler Local Pressure Gauge Pressure Transmitter Instrument Block & Bleed Valves 3/4’’ X .095 Wall Tubing Threaded Connections Class 800 OS&Y Gate Valves Fill Inlet Check Valves Systems Support Stand Earthing Boss	ASME U Stamp 5 Gallon Bladder Accumulator Forced Air Seal Cooler Natural Convection Seal Cooler Pressure Switch 3/4” Rigid Pipe Socket Weld Connections Flanged Connections External Circulating Pump Hand Fill Pump Automatic Fluid Make Up System

*All materials used per ASME Section VIII Div. 1