Training Information

Eliminate 52 Percent of bearing failures with LabTecta

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:50 +0000

Eliminate 52 Percent of bearing failures with LabTecta Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

Increase your pump bearing life. Watch the 6 minute video

Research shows that 52% of bearing failures are due to contamination of the bearing oil*.

Research into Bearing Failures

Reliability by numbers: 52% of bearing failures. A study into equipment reliability conducted at a major refinery has published statistics on causes of equipment failure. They concluded that 40% of overall rotating equipment failures (pumps mixers etc) were due to bearing failure.

They further estimated that 48% of all bearing failures were due to particle contamination and 4% were due to corrosion (caused by liquid in the oil). Therefore 52% (total contamination cause) of 40% (bearing failures) = 20.8% of all rotating equipment failures are caused by contamination of the bearing oil.

Save your bearings and improve your reliability with our bearing protection range. The upgrade is non-contacting and field-repairable quickly: so it should survive unrelated equipment failures and last for an extremely long time.

^{* Bloch Heinz; “Pump Users Handbook: Life Extension” 2011.}

For more information on the LabTecta range; read our White Paper on LabTecta Life Expectancy

Also for real life examples of how the LabTecta range has benefitted our clients view the LabTecta Case Histories pack.

Seal Technology Training

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:50 +0000

Seal Technology Training Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

This 9 minute training video explains how better selection can lead to improved reliability and HUGE water-savings.

The operating principles of the basic sealing options

We demonstrate the operating principles of single mechanical seals, double mechanical seals and gland packing. Then we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Animated diagrams, CGI and physically cross-sectioned mechanical seals are all used to show how each sealing option functions.

Huge water savings explained

Many applications can save a typical 6 million litres of water per pump, per year of clean water.

The training video looks at some of the major challenges in reliably sealing applications without huge, unnecessary water waste, including pressure fluctuations and effective heat removal.

We explain the issues and best practices; including an approach to improve reliability and eliminate water-use by overcoming these challenges.

API 682 air test

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:50 +0000

API 682 air test Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

How can seals pass the API 682 air test, and then leak upon installation?

Following a visit to a US refinery, we were asked to explain how seals supplied by a reputable manufacturer (an AESSEAL competitor) which had passed the API air test, could then leak upon installation.

They were understandably frustrated with their supplier – so they asked AESSEAL to help explain how this could happen.

API 682 and ISO 20149 is the premier standard for mechanical seals used on hazardous, flammable or toxic applications. The standard states the following objective:

An average liquid leakage rate of less than 5.6 g/h per pair of seal faces. (API 682 / ISO 20149, Section 10.3.1.4.1)

Additionally, each assembled seal must be subjected to a quality-assurance test. This involves connecting the complete seal to a tank of pressurised air, then measuring the pressure drop over five minutes to assess the leakage.

How could mechanical seals pass the air test, yet still leak upon installation?

We think we have an answer.

AESSEAL believe that the API-682 “air test” does not reflect best practice and could be vastly improved. We’ve been campaigning to have this changed, and we voluntarily submit our mechanical seals to a far stricter test.

To prove that the current test does not reflect best practice, we manufactured a sealing assembly which was able to pass the air test despite actually leaking 270 to 1,300 times the 5.6 grams (0.2 US fluid ounces) per hour maximum.

It goes without saying that with hazardous, flammable or corrosive products (the areas where API-682 is most often applied) a seal which can leak up to 1,300 times the intended maximum may represent a very real safety risk!

Watch the API 682 Air Test Video Below

This video documents the testing process and the results. This video contains audio description.

For more information on the test and the steps we took in our practical demonstration read part 2 of the Air Test Analysis Post.

API 682 Seal Selection Methodology

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:50 +0000

API 682 Seal Selection Methodology Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

In the upcoming API 682 4th Edition, there will be a new simple methodology for selecting mechanical seals for specific applications.

This is intended to make the selection process easier and more effective by the user access to the industry's combined knowledge and experience.

In this video an API 682 4th Edition task-force member gives an 8-minute presentation explaining the improved method and how it can already be applied.

4th Edition API Plans - Expert Analysis

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:49 +0000

4th Edition API Plans - Expert Analysis Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

Our API expert Richard Smith walks through some of the most frequently used 4th edition API piping plans and provides detailed explanation and analysis on 15 API piping plans including Plans, 11, 13, 52 and 53, A, B & C.

How to improve pump reliability

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:49 +0000

How to improve pump reliability Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

This series of 5 videos will help you improve your pump reliability, lower your costs and increase production output.

The videos will help you understand what issues can cause mechanical seal failure and why issues within your pumping system can show up as mechanical seal failure.

Find Out...

What mechanical seals need for a long life
How oversized pumps can kill mechanical seals
How production pressures impact on mechanical seal life
How to stop mechanical seals prematurely failing
How to reduce your pump downtime

How To Save 50,000mmBTU

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:49 +0000

How To Save 50,000mmBTU Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

A unique opportunity for the Pulp and Paper industry

Do you realise that with a relatively modest investment you can improve the efficiency of your evaporators, and save $600,000 in energy costs?

With a modest capital investment which is typically repaid within 3 to 4 months operation it is possible to reduce the amount of water injected into your process; that subsequently must be evaporated off. In a typical paper mill this can:

Reduce energy usage by over 50000 mmBTU
Saving over $600000
Improve the efficiency of the evaporators
Reduce overall maintenance time

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity contact Dan Stedham at AESSEAL energy.efficiency@aesseal.com

'Advance' Online Training

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:49 +0000

'Advance' Online Training Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

What is ADVANCE™

AESSEAL^® ADVANCE™ is a cloud based Learning Management System (LMS) utilizing the accessibility of the Internet to provide a technical training platform for all users.

Dedicated generic mechanical seal and rotating equipment training platforms provide a new approach to effective equipment reliability through education.

Online training Courses...

Watch the introduction to ADVANCE™ - Online training below

Slurry Leakage Before LabTecta Installation

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:05:49 +0000

Slurry Leakage Before LabTecta Installation Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:05

Video showing a leaking Warman AH slurry pump in need of an AESSEAL Mechanical Seal and Bearing Protection solution.