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MP52/53A Series for
API 682 Plans 52 and 53A
The MP52 series aligns with API 682 Plans 52 and 53A. It supports liquid buffer fluid for a containment seal chamber that is at a lower pressure than the primary seal chamber.
Our seal reservoirs are built to ASME Section VIII standards and are available with ASME U code stamps. Specialised Seals provides standard and custom buffer fluid reservoirs that meet API 682 Standards. Our seal pot systems help protect the environment and your workers from hazardous materials.
HOW IT WORKS:
According to API 682 Seal Plan 52, a non-pressurized reservoir system is a protective buffer between the product and the surrounding atmosphere. Several seal systems are used to isolate toxic fluids/gases that, when exposed to the atmosphere, can change state. For this reason, buffer fluid is circulated between the inner and outer seal chambers with a circulating pump.
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The MP52/53A Reservoir (Pot) provides buffer fluid to the secondary seal for lubrication under normal operations and serves as an overflow for process fluid in a failure scenario. The reservoir can also be equipped with level, pressure, and temperature instrumentation to provide real-time process feedback on mechanical seal health.
FEATURES:
MP52 supports liquid buffer fluid for a containment seal chamber that is at a pressure less than the primary seal chamber pressure. MP53A supplies a liquid barrier fluid to the dual seal assembly at a higher pressure than the seal chamber.
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Our buffer fluid seal reservoirs:
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Have flanged or elliptical heads available
Have a finned tube cooling system
Have 100% more cooling surface area than is standard in the industry
Come with 3, 5, or 8 gallon reservoirs with 6″ or 8″ diameter
Are available in 304SS, 316SS, or carbon steel
Meet full API 610 and 682 compliance (latest edition)
Are designed per ASME Sect VIII
Have ASME U Stamp available
Are built with DFAR compliant materials
Are built with Div. I, Section IX Weld Procedures
Are designed to MAWP of pump