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SHAFT SEALING SYSTEMS FOR CENTRIFUGAL AND ROTARY PUMPS

Specification

The Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee provides guidance on the interpretation of this Standard when questions arise regarding its contents. The Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard is fully responsible for adopting and applying the clauses thereof.

CONTEC
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Mandatory Requirement : a provision established as being the most adequate and which shall be used strictly in accordance with this Standard. If a decision is taken not to follow the requirement ("non-conformity" to this Standard) it shall be based on well-founded economic and management reasons, and be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by the verb forms "shall", "it is necessary...", "is required to...", "it is required that...", "is to...", "has to...", "only ... is permitted", and other equivalent expressions having an imperative nature. Recommended Practice (nonmandatory) a provision that may be adopted under the conditions of this Standard, but which admits (and draws attention to) the possibility of there being a more adequate alternative (not written in this Standard) to the particular application. The alternative adopted shall be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by the verbal form "should" and equivalent expressions such as "it is recommended that..." and "ought to..." (verbs of a nonmandatory nature). It is indicated by the expression: [Recommended Practice]. Copies of the registered "non-conformities" to this Standard that may contribute to the improvement thereof shall be submitted to the Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee. Proposed revisions to this Standard shall be submitted to the Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee, indicating the alphanumeric identification and revision of the Standard, the clause(s) to be revised, the proposed text, and technical/economic justification for revision. The proposals are evaluated during the work for alteration of this Standard. The present standard is exclusive ownership of PETRLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS, for internal use in the company, and any copy for external use or disclosure, without previous express authorization, implies unlawful act pursuant the relevant legislation through which the applicable responsibilities shall be imputed. The external circulation shall be regulated by a specific clause of Secrecy and Confidentiality, pursuant the terms of the intellectual and industrial property law

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Foreword
PETROBRAS technical standards are prepared by Working Groups GTs (consisting of PETROBRAS specialists and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries specialists), are commented by Local Representatives (representatives of the Industrial Units, Engineering Projects, Technical Divisions and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries), are approved by Responsible Subcommittees SCs (consisting of specialists belonging to the same speciality, representing the various PETROBRAS Departments and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries), and approved by CONTEC General Assembly (consisting of representatives of the Superintendencies of the PETROBRAS Departments and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries that use PETROBRAS technical standards). A PETROBRAS technical standard is subjected to revision at any time by the Responsible Subcommittee and must be reviewed every five years to be revalidated, revised or cancelled. PETROBRAS technical standards are prepared in accordance with standard PETROBRAS N -1. For complete information about PETROBRAS standards see PETROBRAS Technical Standards Catalog.

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PREFACE This Standard establishes the minimum conditions required for shaft sealing systems for centrifugal and rotary pumps, to be supplied in accordance with API Standard 682, 1st edition, october 1994. 1 PURPOSE 1.1 The requirements of this Standard are additions to, or modifications of the API Standard 682, 1st edition, which is an integral part of this Standard. 1.2 Sealing systems shall be in accordance with API Standard 682, 1st edition, plus the following changes, as noted in parenthesis for each clause, according to the definitions stated below. The information of each clause shall be read as follows, whenever starting with:

Addition Modification Substitution New Deletion Comment

continuation of that particular API Standard 682 paragraph replacement of part of that affected API Standard 682 paragraph replacement of that API Standard 682 paragraph in its entirety insertion of a requirement not found in API Standard 682 removal of that particular API Standard 682 paragraph clarification or interpretation on that API Standard 682 paragraph

1.3 Except for new clauses, item numbers used in this Standard are the same API Standard 682, 1st edition, paragraph ones. 1.4 All deviations from the requirements in this Standard and/or API Standard 682, 1st edition, must be clearly identified in the proposal and submitted to PETROBRAS for approval. Any requirement exception or deviation from any of the listed documents not clearly mentioned in tender will be considered by PETROBRAS as full compliance with the material requisition. 1.5 All deviations from the contracted design or scope of supply made by vendor during time of drawings and documents review shall be clearly mentioned in the particular document to be approved. 1.6 Vendors compliance with the requirements of these specifications does not exempt him from the responsibility of supplying equipment and accessories suitable for the specified service conditions.

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2 COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS The following documents are referenced in the text and contain valid rules for this Standard.

2.1 Base Standard API Standard 682 1st edition Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps.

2.2 Referenced Publications See API 682 Section 1, item 1.5 of this Standard.

3 DEFINITIONS See API 682 Section 1, item 1.4 of this Standard.

API SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Scope

1.1.1 (Substitution) This Standard covers the minimum requirements for sealing systems for centrifugal and rotary pumps with seal sizes from 30 mm to 120 mm (1.5 to 4.5 inches). Unless otherwise specified, the applications outside the range of - 40 C to 430 C (- 40 F to 800 F) and 0 to 34.5 bar a (0 to 515 psi a) or which involve fluids not included in Appendix B of this Standard, may require engineering and seal selection in addition to those provided in this Standard.

1.1.2 (Substitution) This Standard is a stand alone seal standard which can be referenced by the current edition of API Standard 610 (and PETROBRAS supplementary specifications, as well) or API Standard 676 for new machines and can also be used to retrofit existing machines.

1.1.3 (Substitution) This Standard is designed to default to the equipment types most commonly supplied to PETROBRAS, and that have a high probability of meeting the objective of at least 3 years of uninterrupted service while complying with emission regulations.

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Where standard options exist, they are equivalent, acceptable and preferred: therefore, seals and sealing systems will be specified in pump/seal data sheets, according to the Seal Application Chart (SAC), if any, of the particular plant where the pump/seal is to be installed. See Appendix L of this Standard. The standard (according to the SAC) selection and the standard options provide a sealing system that facilitates reliability, maintainability, and standardization, once seal type, materials, and size will be standardized, aiming the maximum possible interchangeability of parts (parts and materials not specified by PETROBRAS shall be per seal manufacturer recommendations but shall also be selected considering spare parts inventories of the plant). The standard selection and standard options also provide standard seal designs that have been tested and qualified under equal or similar service conditions under which they are intended to operate. On the other hand, this Standard also encourages evolving technology through qualification testing, data sheet input, and particularly, for engineered seals. 1.2 Alternative Designs (Substitution) First of all, seal manufacturer shall quote sealing systems according to the Seal Application Chart and pump/seal data sheets, which shall be filled in, signed and returned for technical bid analysis (seal quotation summaries are not acceptable). Nevertheless, the manufacturer may offer alternative designs with full-documented technical justification (and eventually, is required to, mostly when a standardized selection might not fully meet life, leakage rate and reliability requirements of data sheets and 1.1.3 of this Standard. This Standard is not intended to impede technological advances in state-of-the art sealing technology and therefore, pump and seal manufacturers are encouraged to continually review new concepts and designs. Concerning SI/English dimensions, see also in pump or seal data sheets the fields for size standard about the required design system. 1.3 Conflicting Requirements (Substitution) In case of conflict between the inquiry documents, the following priority shall govern: a) b) c) d) data sheets; supplementary job specifications (if any); seal application chart (if any); this PETROBRAS Standard and all other PETROBRAS standards specifically referenced in the inquiry; e) API Standards 682 and 610.

Concerning any conflict after placement of order, the following priority shall govern: a) formal correspondence regarding any changes in the scope of supply or technical specifications, mutually agreed upon by PETROBRAS and vendor; b) approved documentation; c) revised data sheets and other material requisition documents (applicable to purchase); d) revised vendors proposal (if any);

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e) this PETROBRAS Standard and all other PETROBRAS standards specifically referenced in the inquiry or order; f) API Standards 682 and 610; g) vendors proposal. 1.4 Definition of Terms

1.4.56 (New) Hazardous service, when so marked on the data sheets, shall apply to all wetted parts of pumps, seal system, piping, instruments and auxiliary equipment, and refers to the following fluids and operational conditions: a) b) c) d) H2S (hydrogen sulphide) concentrations above 500 ppm; hydrocarbons with hydrogen at a partial pressure above 7 bar a; hydrocarbons at pumping temperatures above their auto-ignition temperatures; other toxic and lethal substances, which will result in death or permanent personal injury through inhalation, exposition, or contact, to be specified and defined in the inquiry documents.

API SECTION 2 - SEAL DESIGN

2.1 Standard Seal Types and Arrangements

2.1.1 (Modification) Replace first sentence by: Unless otherwise specifically stated in the data sheets or in the applicable SAC, all standard mechanical seals regardless of type or arrangement shall be of the cartridge design, whenever feasible (exceptions shall be submitted for PETROBRAS specific approval). 2.3 Seal Chamber and Glands

2.3.3.1 (Modification) Replace first sentence by: Seal chambers shall conform to the minimum dimensions shown in TABLE 1.

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The pump manufacturer shall furnish curves or other characteristics allowing determination of the seal chamber pressure over the entire range of the pump head capacity curve. COMMENT: This information facilitates orifice sizing for cooling systems as well as identification of flashing services. The seal gland plate or seal chamber shall be furnished with a second flush connection to permit measurement of seal chamber pressure directly. 2.3.11 (Addition) Multiple ports shall be used for single seals and external dual seals. 2.3.14 (Addition) Close clearances are not required for bushings installed at the inboard end of pressurized dual seals. 2.3.16 (Substitution) Gland plates and seal chambers shall have provisions for those connections required by the seal flush plan but shall be designed and drilled, as a minimum, for flushing, drain and quenching, even when not specified. In this case, connection points shall be plugged with solid round or solid hex head plugs furnished in accordance with the dimensional requirements of ANSI B 16.11. [TABLE 7 or 7a]. These plugs shall be of the same material as the gland plate. An anaerobic lubricant/sealant shall be used on the threads to insure they are vapor tight. 2.3.20 (Modification) Replace first sentence by: For single seals and whenever feasible for dual seals, a non-sparking floating throttle bushing shall be installed in the seal gland or chamber and positively retained against pressure blowdown to minimize leakage if the seal fails. 2.5 Mating Rings 2.5.1 (Addition) Except for bellows seals, all inserts shall be submitted for PETROBRAS specific approval. Ordinay inserts shall not be used.

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API SECTION 3 - MATERIALS 3.4 Springs (Substitution)

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Unless specifically stated in the data sheets, seals with multiple springs shall use Hastelloy CTM as spring material. Seals with single springs shall use AISI type 316 stainless steel as spring material. Should the possibility of 316 stainless steel stress corrosion cracking occur, springs of Inconel or Hastelloy CTM shall be used for seals with single springs. 3.5 Secondary Sealing Components 3.5.4 (New) PTFE (TeflonTM) shall not be used unless it has been specifically approved by PETROBRAS for that particular application. 3.9 Miscellaneous Parts 3.9.1 (Addition) Alloy 20TM, as a minimum, shall be used for services with chlorides concentrations above 10 ppm. API SECTION 4 - ACCESSORIES 4.1 Auxiliary Piping Systems 4.1.2 (New) Piping accessories, instruments and openings shall be stamped or provided with metal tags and arrows to identify flow direction, purpose and/or service. See also 6.4.4. 4.1.14 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, AISI 316L material shall be used when chlorides are present in a concentration above 10 ppm. 4.5 Accessories and Auxiliary System Components 4.5.3 Seal Flush Coolers (Addition) Seal cooler data sheet shall be submitted to PETROBRAS for approval. Both actual and design seal cooler heat loads shall be informed.

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4.5.4 Dual Seal Barrier/Buffer Fluid Reservoirs 4.5.4.1.7 (Substitution)

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Reservoir shall be equipped with a pressure switch and a pressure gauge sensing the vapor space above the high liquid level (HLL). A low pressure alarm switch shall be used for pressurized dual seal arrangements equipped with a barrier fluid reservoir and a high pressure switch (with contacts for alert and danger) shall be used for unpressurized dual seal arrangements with buffer fluid reservoir. 4.5.4.1.8 (Substitution) The reservoir shall be equipped with a low level alarm (LLA) switch and, when specified, a high level switch (with contacts for alert and danger), to actuate in the event of reservoir level increase due to a failure of the primary seal of an unpressurized dual seal arrangement. 4.6 Barrier/Buffer Fluid and Seal Flush Positive Circulating Devices 4.6.2 Internal Circulating Device 4.6.2.4 (Addition) The seal chamber outlet connection shall be tangentially drilled in order to improve the pumping effect of the ring (if ring is of the radial type), and shall be located as far as possible from the seal faces, while the cold seal liquid inlet connection shall be located near the seal faces. API SECTION 6 - INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 6.3 Testing 6.3.5 Pump Manufacturer Seal Test 6.3.5.1 Standard Testing 6.3.5.1.2 (Modification) Replace first sentence by: Unless formally requested by pump vendor and/or seal manufacturer (see 7.2.3 of this Standard) and approved by PETROBRAS, the seal (or seals) shall not have any visible signs of leakage during any phase of the pump performance test.

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Seal manufacturer is required to note on the proposal data sheets the expected or guaranteed maximum leakage rates of the quoted seal, both at shop testing (with water) and at job site, under rated operating conditions. See also 6.3.5.1.2 of this Standard. APPENDIX C STANDARD FLUSH PLANS (ADDITION) Add the following plan (plan 14) same as API STD 610 / 8TH edition:

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Note:

Recirculation from pump discharge through a flow control orifice (when necessary) to the seal and back to the suction nozzle. The orifice is to be sized in accordance with the throat bushing and the return line. Similar to plan 11 but flow back to suction side will evacuate vapors that may collect in seal chamber. Recommended in light hydrocarbon service.

APPENDIX L - SEAL APPLICATION CHARTS (NEW)

L.1 The seal application chart (SAC) shall be considered as a general guidance regarding mechanical seals selection and, therefore, should be consulted whenever a particular SAC regarding the plant where the pump is to be installed is not available.

L.2 The chart 1 shall be considered for either new or existent pumps that are not in accordance with API Standards 682 and 610 (7th and 8th editions) and their respective PETROBRAS supplementary specifications.

L.3 The chart 2 shall be considered for either new or existent pumps that fully comply with API Standards 682 and 610 (7th and/or 8th editions) and their respective PETROBRAS supplementary specifications. CHART 1 Pumped fluid temperature Secondary gaskets material C 430 Graphite foil TM TM Flexibox RRVB, SRET Flexibox SRET John Crane 315, 715TM Flowserve PBS, PBR, PODTM Flowserve PODTM Burgmann MFL, SH, HJTM Burgmann SH, HJ, MFL, HRTM Kalrez TM 290 Flexibox RROTM John Crane 8BTM Flowserve PTOTM Burgmann H75, HR, MFL, H4TM Viton TM (*) 150 Flexibox RROTM John Crane 8BTM Flowserve PTOTM Burgmann H75, HR, H4TM 17.25 Seal chamber pressure, bar a 34.5

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CHART 2 Pumped fluid temperature C
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Secondary gaskets material

Graphite foil

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150

Flexibox RRBB, S/RT1B, SRET TM Flexibox SRET TM TM John Crane 315, 715 Flowserve PBS, PBR, POD TM Flowserve POD TM TM Burgmann MFL, SH, HJ Burgmann SH, MFL TM TM Flexibox AP1M John Crane 48 TM Flowserve PTO TM Burgmann H75, MFL, HJ TM Flexibox AP1M TM John Crane 48 TM Flowserve PTO TM Burgmann H75, HJ TM
17.25

Kalrez TM

Viton TM (*)

34.5

Seal chamber pressure, bar a Note: The use of Viton TM is limited to 120 C for water service.

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