Case Study
Aggressive Operating Conditions Tackled by SpiralTrac™ and Chesterton 155™
Aggressive operating conditions (waste oily salt water associated with high percentage sand particles, H2S and chloride). High cavitation causing unstable shaft axial movement. Unbalanced pressure between 1st stage and balancing drum. High maintenance cost, pump frequent start/stop. Chesterton 155TM with SpiralTrac Version N for to eliminate slurries from the stuffing box. Utilizing Plan 11 in stuffing box cavity instead of seal flush port. Modifying bearing housing. Balancing drum was replaced by new technology non-metallic polymer. Chesterton 44CTM and 155TM Mechanical Seals SpiralTrac Version N Type I made of 316 Stainless Steel Chesterton 155TM Mechanical Seal Chesterton 155TM Seal installed with SpiralTrac Version N Type I If this Success Story has piqued your interest and wo