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Introduction to Dry Gas Seals

  • Dow Centennial Centre 8700 84 Street Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 4P5 Canada (map)

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Introduction to Dry Gas Seals

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Half-day (4-hour) interactive workshop

Exact time: 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Description:

The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to Dry Gas Seals, an advanced sealing component critical to the safe and reliable operation of high specification turbomachinery equipment.

Dry Gas Seals offer a robust, environmentally friendly sealing solution with minimal leakage of harmful emissions to the atmosphere, which is relevant more than ever in light of ever increasing emission focused legislations. The session presenter has worked within the turbomachinery industry for over 14 years at prominent rotating equipment providers. The session will delve into the fundamental principles associated with Dry Gas Seals and cover key topics such as:

• Design & Operation of Dry Gas Seals

• Wet Seal versus Dry Gas Seal Comparison

• Seal Support Systems

• Reliability & Failure Analysis

• Separation Seals

Attendees can expect an exploration of the advantages and challenges posed by DGS, along with real-world case studies highlighting successful applications. The presentation will cater to a diverse audience, including engineers, maintenance professionals, and industry stakeholders, offering valuable insights into optimizing performance, mitigating issues, and ensuring the reliable operation of centrifugal compressor systems employing Dry Gas Seals. This session promises to be an informative and engaging resource for those seeking a foundational understanding of an often misunderstood and highly engineered sealing product.

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