COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Failure Analysis of Pump Mechanical Seals. It covers the importance of seals in pump operation and the types of mechanical seals; the components of pump mechanical seals, basic pump seal failure mechanisms and seal selection criteria; the pump seal standards and codes, seal installation and alignment and handling seal components to avoid damage; and the causes and consequences of dry running, preventive measures and monitoring techniques. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the excessive temperature, seal face wear, contamination and chemical attack; the impact of vibration on mechanical seals, effects of pump misalignment on seal integrity and the importance of proper shaft and bearing alignment; the improper seal face pressure and visual inspection techniques; and documentation of failure symptoms and the use of magnification tools for close inspection. 

 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the microscopic and surface analysis, chemical and material testing, thermal imaging for heat detection and performance data analysis; the failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), seal maintenance best practices, seal repair procedures and seal replacement guidelines; upgrading pump seal technology and cost analysis of seal failures; the seal failure prevention program and the future trends in pump mechanical seals; and the role of AI and automation in seal monitoring.