Hi All,
We replaced the rod packing seal of our Methane compressor less than a year ago. When we inspected last week, we found sign of wear on the back of the cups, apparently due to spinning of the adjacent radial ring in its position. I cannot figure out how the ring can rotate in the cup as...
Hi all,
I am working on a HAZOP scenario regarding the rod packing seal failure of our reciprocating compressors.
We have a few recips is our LNG plant, stabilization unit. The compressors have lubricated rod packing seal. The HAZOP scenario is failure of the lubricator, loss of lubrication...
I would be grateful if you could assist me with a short response to the following queries:
• Is automatic mechanical seal failure trip (either primary or secondary seal) implemented on pumps that are handling hydrocarbons of C5 or lighter fractions?
• Is it normal practice to monitor the health...