Dry Gas Seal System, Installation, Working Principle, Operation & Troubleshooting

The primary objective of this Dry Gas Seal System, Installation, Working Principle, Operation & Troubleshooting training course is to empower professionals with—
• in-depth understanding and detailed information about dry gas seals, including their installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
• the required understanding of challenges and precautionary measures to be undertaken when working with dry gas seals, thus preventing hazards and losses to the organisation
• adequate experience and knowledge to train other professionals on effectively working with dry gas seals
• an enhanced perspective and eye for detail to audit existing equipment and machinery and identify the need for maintenance and/or repair of dry gas seals
• the ability to contribute to organisational growth through reduced maintenance and repair costs
• the required understanding of international standards and benchmarks of safety and operations to ensure that the seals are used as intended
• an enhanced skill set and capabilities to work with dry gas seals in any industry, thus not feeling restricted to one industry alone
Course Content:
Types of Dry Gas Seal Configurations
• Single seal
• Tandem seal
• Double opposed seal
• Separation seal
Storage and Protection of Dry Gas Seals
• Dry storage place
• Prevention from radiation, heat, steam and ozone
• No use of corrosion protection agents
• Re-qualification of seal cartridge before installation
• Protection of spare gaskets from heat sources
Basic Installation Pre-Requisites
• Follow plant safety regulations
• Secure mixer or agitator shaft
• Remove coupling and/or drive
• Remove existing seal assembly
• Remove burrs and sharp edges
• Check shaft and vessel flange requirements
• Check assembly drawing
• Check shaft OD, vessel flange bolt size, bolt circle and distance to coupling/drive
• Handle seal assembly with care
• Pressure testing
Steps in Dry Gas Seal Installation
• Equipment check
• Seal installation
• Dry gas supply
• Seal piping
• Seal operation
• Repairs
Seal Operation Guidelines
• Maintain dry gas supply pressure
• Do not exceed maximum barrier pressure
• Do not exceed maximum vessel pressure
• Do not exceed maximum vessel temperature
• Do not exceed seal material corrosion limits
Sources of Dry Gas Seal Contamination
• Process gas
• Bearing lubrication oil
• Seal gas supply
Dry Gas Seal System Improvements
• Seal gas filter system
• Operation range of seal system instruments
• Seal gas booster
• Burst-alert for rupture disc
• Flowmeter on secondary vent
• Differential pressure on any seal stage
• Additional flowmeters on the primary vent for double-checking
Common Modes of Dry Gas Seal Failure
• Contamination
• Condensation
• Misalignment
• Explosive decompression
• Reverse pressurisation
• Reverse rotation
• Failure at transient conditions
Causes of Leaking Losses
• Ill-fitting sealing elements
• Installation faults
• Construction faults
• Wear and tear
• Ageing
• Equipment failure
• Sealing element contamination
• Excursions out of normal process conditions
• Poor maintenance procedures

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        28th – 31st Jan, 2025     

2ND BATCH:       1st – 4th July, 2025