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

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

Figure 17-37. Package double oppos<strong>ed</strong> metal bellows seal for high temperature<br />

(courtesy of John Crane).<br />

Figure 17-38. Package symmetrical seal (courtesy of John Crane).<br />

heads. If the pressure is greater than the liquid being pump<strong>ed</strong>, it is operating<br />

as a double seal. If the pressure is less than the liquid being pump<strong>ed</strong>,<br />

it is operating as a t<strong>and</strong>em. This seal is design<strong>ed</strong> to operate at the following<br />

operating conditions:<br />

* Liquid seal<strong>ed</strong>: various<br />

• Buffer<strong>ed</strong> liquid: oil, water, or a non-hazardous liquid compatible with<br />

the process<br />

• Temperature: 300°F (max)<br />

* Spe<strong>ed</strong>: 3600 rpm

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