Mechanical Seals and Supply Systems in accordance with API 682 4th Ed, critical pump applications

Bagues, Fernando & Zabala, Lorenzo

API 682 is a standard of the American Petroleum Institute. Several factors play a major role when choosing the mechanical seal for an API 610 pump, the product type, the materials used and how it is operated: process conditions at the sealing location, operating conditions and the medium to be sealed. API 682 is a guide to provide the safest results with the health and environment. The monitoring devices in the Supply Systems are mostly important for plant engineering in terms of pipe routing, space and wiring, and the critical services are always under-control continuously.