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API Plan 12 recirculates flow from a high‐pressure section of the pump, typically the discharge piping, through a flow control orifice to the seal. In order to remove particulate in the flush stream and prevent clogging, flow passes through a strainer placed prior to the flow control orifice. The ad...

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API Plan 14 combines Plan 11 and Plan 13. Flow is recirculated from the pump discharge into the seal chamber and from the seal chamber to the pump suction. Fluid flow is increased since the seal chamber is continuously vented, leading to higher cooling capacity. API Plan 14 Kit components shown s...

< Back to Process Side Plans API Plan 11 recirculates flow from a high‐pressure section of the pump, typically the discharge piping, through a flow control orifice to the seal. Plan 11 is the default flush plan for most pumps. API Plan 11 Kit components shown solid and include some optional comp...

API Plan 13 recirculates flow from the seal chamber to the suction side of the pump. This plan is common for vertical pumps. API Plan 13 Kit components shown solid and include some optional components. This plan: Removes heat and flushes particulate from the seal chamber Allows the seal cham...

API Plan 21 adds a cooler to Plan 11 for applications requiring better control of flush vapor margin. Flow is routed from the discharge side of the pump through an orifice and a cooler before being returned to the seal chamber. API Plan 21 Kit components shown solid and include some optional comp...

API Plan 22 adds a strainer to Plan 21. Flow is routed from the discharge side of the pump, through a strainer, an orifice, and a cooler before being returned to the seal chamber. The addition of pressure gauges on either side of the strainer allows the strainer to be monitored for servicing. In dry...

API Plan 31 is used to remove solids from the flush stream by incorporating a cyclone separator into the flush tubing. Flow is routed from the discharge side of the pump through the cyclone separator. Clean flush fluid leaving the separator is routed to the seal chamber while fluid containing the so...

API Plan 54 is a custom engineered system that delivers a pressurized barrier fluid to the seal chamber. The barrier liquid is circulated to and from the seal chamber via a pump located on an external reservoir. This fluid is maintained at a pressure greater than that found in the seal chamber. A Pl...

API Plan 55 is a custom engineered system that delivers an unpressurized buffer fluid to the seal chamber. The buffer liquid is circulated to and from the seal chamber via a pump located on an external reservoir. A Plan 55 can contain filters, coolers, and other components that are selected accordin...