Failure Analysis Of The Mechanical Seal Used In The Condensate Booster Pump At Onshore Slugcatcher (OSC)

Mechanical seals are engineered for most pumps, mixer and agitator applications in maintenance. In addition, mechanical seals deliver a full range or rotary configurations and component materials to handle virtually and fluid moved by any equipment. Mechanical seals are the most versatile type of seal for rotating shafts. Hence, there are various types of mechanical seal widely used in the pump, especially for centrifugal pump in the industries. The main objective for this project is to carry out failure analysis for the failed seal used at the condensate booster pump. Due to the unresolved failure of the pump seals that are frequently occurred, this failure analysis is important in identifying the failures and causes of the failure. The scope of studies and research are focusing on the design, operation, type of materials and maintenance-wise of the pumps and mechanical seal used at the OSC terminal.