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Centrifugal Pumps Design and Application 2nd ed - Val S. Lobanoff, Robert R. Ross (Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992)

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366 <strong>Centrifugal</strong> <strong>Pumps</strong>: <strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Application</strong><br />

Figure 17-6. Unbalanc<strong>ed</strong> seal heat generation (courtesy of John Crane).<br />

From Figure 17-8 assuming that the stuffing box will be cool<strong>ed</strong> to<br />

70°F <strong>and</strong> that the temperature difference between the stuffing box <strong>and</strong><br />

pumpage is 100°F<br />

The total heat input is us<strong>ed</strong> to estimate the requir<strong>ed</strong> flow of coolant to<br />

the seal. For single seal installations, the flow of coolant or seal flush<br />

may be achiev<strong>ed</strong> through the use of a bypass line from pump discharge.<br />

Some installations may require an injection from an external source of<br />

liquid. A bypass line can be built internal to the pump or may be construct<strong>ed</strong><br />

externally on the unit. External piping will allow for the installa-

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