Mechanical seal support systems
US7669858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/406
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical seal support system may facilitate feeding barrier fluid to a mechanical seal. A predetermined difference in pressure between the barrier fluid at a position before and after passage through the seal is detected. The flow of barrier fluid to the seal may be reduced when the predetermined pressure difference is detected.
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