Course Number: AMS-402
Course Description
Everything included in IMS-301 – Introduction to Mechanical Seals, but adds application considerations and theory appropriate for engineers and technical personnel working with any mechanical seals on rotating equipment. How they work, the theory (and calculations) behind them, installation, and how to troubleshoot problems. Selecting, specifying, and application considerations are a big part of this course. Mechanical seals are expensive and improper handling or mistakes made during selection or installation can increase the maintenance budget dramatically. Ability to troubleshoot seal failures and to make appropriate corrections will be a focus of this class. Classroom exercises, assembly/disassembly of various seals, and other hands-on activities will be used to reinforce the concepts. Students are encouraged to bring in their worst seal problems from their site.
Course formats:
MTI Training Center
Additional Course Details
Each student will receive class books, work activity sheets, self-test progress evaluations, as well as questions from the instructor to make sure they understand the material presented. It is expected that an attendee will leave the class with the basic knowledge of the subject and possess new found skills to better equip them when they return to their job. A certificate suitable for framing will be issued to each attendee who successfully completes the course. Call, email or check the website for the next time this course is scheduled at the MTI training center session.
Hands-on activities:
20% hands-on activities
Free Materials included:
Mechanical Seal Guide ($30)
MECHANICAL SEALS
- Fundamental Seal Operation – Why is a Seal Needed?
- Seal Requirements
- Leak Paths on a Mechanical Seal
- Seal Face Lubrication
- Face Deflections
- Pressure-Velocity Limits
BASIC SEAL DESIGNS
- Simple Mechanical Seals
- Single Unbalanced Seals
- Single Balanced Seals
- Pusher Seals
- Non-pusher Seals
- Mixer Seals
- Gas Seals
- High Pressure/High Speed/Specialty
- Lapping, Polishing, Face Flatness
- Special—Diamond, Hydropads, Wavy Face, Matt Lappe, etc.
SEAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Inside/Outside Seals
- Tandem/Double Seals
- Cartridge/Component Seals
- Installing a Component Seal
- Split Seals
- Multiple Lip Seal Cartridges
- Assembly & Disassembly of Seals
SEAL APPLICATIONS
- Materials of Construction
- Common Seal Applications
- Stuffing Box Pressure
- Seal Type
- Emissions
- Common Single Seals
- Common Dual Seals
- Water & Hot Water
- Sticky/Viscous/Polymers
- Dissolved Solids
- Entrained Solids/Slurries
- Life Cycle Costs
- Classroom Exercise – Seal Selection
SEAL FLUSH PLANS
- Porting, Tubing, Piping & Valves
- Single Seals
- Dual Seals
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
- Face Materials
- Secondary Seal Materials
- Mechanical Seal Hardware
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
- Temperature Control
- Control of Dirty, Incompatible or Hazardous Environments
STATIONARY INSERT AND GLAND RING DESIGNS
- Insert Mounting Designs
- Piloting of Stationary Members
- Gasketing of Stationary Members
- Gland Features
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
- Installation
- Startup and Operation
- Maintenance, Storage & Spare Parts
TROUBLESHOOTING SEAL PROBLEMS
- Face Damage
- Secondary Gasket Damage
- Secondary Hardware Damage
- Gland Damage
- Sleeve Damage
- Disaster/Bushing Damage
- Common Seal failures – Examine Example Seal failures
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Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration - 2 days (7.5 hr/day)
- Skill level - All
- Language English
- Students 8
- Assessments Yes
