API Plan 32 Troubleshooting in the Field Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Jul 29, 2021 @ 11:07 AM
The Benefits of API Plan 32 Design/Build for SAGD Facilities or Upgraders
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Jul 22, 2021 @ 09:07 AM
Alberta SAGD operations require carefully controlled fluid pressures, so mechanical seals and seal support systems are critical to their success. The climate and high-viscosity fluids in SAGD can crea …
Considerations for Seal Flush Systems for an Industrial Fluid Oil Buffer
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Jul 20, 2021 @ 10:07 AM
As more focus has been placed on safety, reliability, and the environmental impact of pumping equipment, dual mechanical seals have become more prevalent in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, …
Why Plan 52 Failure Happens and How to Address it in Alberta Refineries
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Jul 13, 2021 @ 15:07 PM
Dual mechanical seals are often used in Alberta refineries when pumping applications involve hazardous fluids to provide an extra level of safety. To maintain proper lubrication and heat removal to du …
Solving Seal Flush Plan 11 Challenges More Easily for SAGD Operations
by Thomas Webster on Wed, Jul 07, 2021 @ 08:07 AM
Seal flush Plan 11 is the most common piping plan used for single mechanical seals in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) operations. It is simple, inexpensive, and recirculates process fluid from …