Mechanical Seal Practice for Improved Performance

Part 1 Mechanical seal design: basic concepts of seal function and design, N.M. Wallace materials of construction, T.N. Cleaver. Part 2 Mechanical seal selection: data requirement for seal selection, P.R. Rogers selection of the primary seal, J.M. Plumridge selection of the seal arrangement, R.F. Polwarth. Part 3 Pump considerations: the effect of fitting tolerances and pump vibration on mechanical seal performance, P.R. Rogers pump design and manufacture for reliable mechanical seal operation, R.W. Brown and N.D. Barnes. Part 4 Verification of seal design: a user's design audit checklist, B.J. Woodley seal testing and verification of seal selection (critical duties), P.J. Dolan. Part 5 Practical considerations in using mechanical seals: installation and operation, B.J. Woodley failure diagnosis, B.J. Woodley.