Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• Reliability Engineers
• Plant Operators
• Rotating Equipment Specialists

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the role and importance of mechanical seals
• Learn about basic seal designs and components
• Understand how seals prevent leakage and operate under pressure
• Learn where and how seals are applied in pumps, mixers, compressors, etc.
• Understand how process conditions affect seal selection
• Recognize critical factors in seal performance
• Use a systematic approach to selecting mechanical seals
• Understand how to balance cost, performance, and compatibility
• Apply manufacturer datasheets and standards effectively
• Understand correct installation practices to prevent premature failure
• Identify early signs of seal failure
• Implement troubleshooting techniques
• Develop a maintenance plan for mechanical seals
• Apply condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Understand continuous improvement and failure prevention strategies

DAY 1

Introduction to Mechanical Seals & Design Principles

• Pre-test
• Introduction to Sealing Technology

• Why mechanical seals are critical
• Comparison with other sealing methods (packing, gaskets)

• Basic Components of a Mechanical Seal

• Primary/secondary seals, springs, gland plates, faces

• Seal Face Materials and Characteristics
• Seal Design Configurations

• Balanced vs. unbalanced
• Pusher vs. non-pusher
• Single, double, tandem, and cartridge seals

• Case Study

DAY 2

Application of Mechanical Seals in Rotating Equipment

• Applications in Pumps, Agitators, and Compressors
• Operating Parameters Impacting Seal Life

• Temperature, pressure, speed, fluid type

• Seal Environment and Support Systems

• API piping plans
• Barrier/buffer fluids and seal flush systems

• Standards and Guidelines

• API 682, ISO, ANSI standards

• Case study

DAY 3

Selection Criteria for Mechanical Seals

• Seal Selection Parameters

• Media, pressure, temperature, speed, shaft size

• Material Compatibility & Chemical Resistance
• Understanding Manufacturer Selection Tools
• Seal Failure Modes Due to Wrong Selection
• Seal selection case studies

DAY 4

Installation, Startup, and Troubleshooting

• Installation Best Practices

• Alignment, cleanliness, torque, piping plans
• Factory vs. field assembly

• Startup and Commissioning Checks
• Common Mechanical Seal Failures

• Thermal shock, dry running, cavitation, misalignment

• Troubleshooting Techniques and Root Cause Analysis
• Case study

DAY 5

Maintenance Strategies, Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Seal Maintenance Strategies

• Preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance

• Seal Life Extension Techniques

• Upgrades, retrofits, seal support system optimization

• Failure Reporting and Documentation
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Seal Management Programs
• Post-test