Topic:
Mechanical Seal Plan 54 for Severe Duty Application
Instructor(s):
Chris Ausford, Engineering Manager, John Crane
Bryce Dreger, Engineering Specialist
Details:
One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A
Description:
Dual-pressurized mechanical seals can provide the highest level of safety and equipment uptime. Achieving this potential however, typically requires a more elaborate support system and thus more complex consideration from initial design to long-term operation. The API Plan 54 External Pressurized Barrier System is the most widely misunderstood of all options but with the correct design and implementation, this approach can deliver unmatched reliability in virtually any application. An exceptional partnership between John Crane and Enbridge over the past 6 years has resulted in the development of a highly successful Plan 54 solution for severe operating conditions with implications that could improve understanding and reliability of these systems across all industries. This presentation will share some of the key learnings and optimization tactics discovered through a case study of this unique design and application.
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Chris graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. Joined John Crane in 2007 as an Applications Engineer in the First Fit Projects group, eventually moving into a Technical Sales position looking after customers in mining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, OEM, and pipeline. With nearly 15 years’ experience in the rotating equipment industry, Chris now leads the engineering team for John Crane Canada with 10+ engineers spread across the country in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta.
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Bryce graduated from the University of Alberta with a Petroleum Engineering degree in 1985. He has spent 35 years focused on rotating equipment within a wide range of industries. Although his specialty is mechanical seals and sealing systems, he has spent the last 15 years working with a broad range of pumping equipment – currently as a Pump SME for Enbridge Pipelines. He has touched every facet of the industry from design, procurement, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. He enjoys spending time with his family; a wife, 4 children and 4 grandchildren. He also tries to travel as much as possible.