Mechanical Seal Support Failure: Pictures and Common Root Causes in Northern Alberta
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Aug 24, 2021 @ 11:08 AM
Mechanical seals keep pumps from leaking by containing pressure while protecting the seal faces from the friction of the rotating pump shaft. The seal support system allows this to happen by lubricati …
Wondering Which Seal Support Systems to Use? Options for Northern Alberta Refineries
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Aug 19, 2021 @ 13:08 PM
Northern Alberta refineries depend on seal support systems for safe and efficient pump operation. API 682 defines a multitude of seal flush plans and their use cases—but even when you know which seal …
How Newer Industrial Fluid Systems Can Improve SAGD Operations
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 10:08 AM
Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) involves inherently challenging operating conditions that often impact operational performance and reliability. SAGD is an enhanced oil recovery technology used …
Why Your SAGD Grab Sampling Measurement May Not be Representative
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Aug 12, 2021 @ 09:08 AM
Keeping SAGD process fluids at optimal conditions requires regular sampling and analysis. If the sample fluid is not representative of the process fluid, though, your grab sampling measurement won’t b …
Top Flow Assurance Challenges for SAGD Operations—And How to Prevent Them
by Tristian McCallion on Tue, Aug 10, 2021 @ 12:08 PM
Choosing Among Mechanical Seal Support Flush Plans for Optimal SAGD Processes
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Aug 05, 2021 @ 09:08 AM
Mechanical seal support flush plans circulate fluid through mechanical seals to maintain adequate lubrication, pressure, temperature, and solids content in the seal chamber. The flush plan creates an …