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John Crane Type 8628VL Seal for Ethane and Ethylene Pipelines

John Crane introduced the Type 8628VL mechanical debris for ethane and ethylene pipelines, where pressure and temperature change continuously during transportation.

The challenge of ethane pipes

The fluid in the pipe can switch phases between liquid, steam and super-limit state. When the pressure decreases or the temperature rises, the fluid can evaporate right at the side of the debris, destabilizing the sealing film and often damaging the conventional debris.

Why Moving Is Difficult

Reduced exposure or hybridization relies on the fluid film for lubrication. When the fluid evaporates, the film thinens or disappears, the surface of the exposure material dries out and warms up quickly. Non-contact slurries use the lifting force to be less dependent on the phase of the material.

Solution of Type 8628VL

According to the manufacturer, the torque uses torque technology without contact with two pairs of tandem layout torques. The company’s technology director stressed that, unlike the hybrid or contact torque, this design remains contactless even when the phase transformer is stored quickly. The company said the solution increases reliability, operational efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations.

Lessons for Users.

  • With easy-to-change material storage, prefer non-contact configuration.
  • The entire pressure and operating temperature range needs to be assessed, not just the design point.
  • The auxiliary and monitoring systems must come with the deflector to ensure effectiveness.
  • It is necessary to take into account the boot modes, stop the machine and discharge pressure.

Source of reference.

The Machine Maker, PR Newswire. Article compiled and reinterpreted by SNS-VN; brand name belongs to the owner.