Considerations in Design and Operation of API 682 Piping Plan 53B
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Description:
API 682 first introduced the Plan 53B type support system in the second edition of the standard in 2002 and even though it has been in use for over 20 years, the Plan 53B system is not well understood throughout the industry. While the components and concept of pressurization are not complex, the methods of operation, monitoring, and maintenance can be complicated, particularly related to the impact of ambient temperature on the bladder pressure. This tutorial is intended to cover the following topics:
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Concept of operation
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Impact of ambient temperature on operation:
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Nitrogen pre-charge pressure
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System pressure
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Refill pressure Alarm setting
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Mitigation of the Influence of Ambient Temperature
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Alarm strategies
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Fixed Alarm
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Floating Alarm
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Alternative Solutions
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Controlling temperature
The tutorial should provide the user with an understanding of operation, alarm strategies, and methods for simplifying operation and maintenance.
Presenters:
Mike Rusthoven
Technical Sealing Solutions Engineer, Flowserve
Michael is an Aftermarket Support Engineer with Flowserve Corporation. He began his career with AlliedSignal Aerospace (now Honeywell) providing technical engineering support for design, manufacturing, and test development of aerospace fuel control systems. He has over 28 years of experience working with design management, sealing solutions, mechanical seal design and applications, sealing systems, and technical training. Mr. Rusthoven earned his BSME from Purdue University.
TJ Abbott-Gobeil
Technical Sealing Solutions Engineer, Flowserve
TJ Abbott-Gobeil began his career in 2014 after completing his diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, AB. TJ has held positions in Application Selection, On-Site Mechanical Seal Reliability, and Advanced Technical Solutions within Flowserve. TJ currently supports a wide customer base within Canadian territory including, but not limited to: bad actor resolution, investigation into advanced technical inquiries, seal selection for unique applications, and custom seal design.