Features
Quench fluid supply systems are used to supply single or tandem mechanical seals. They act as a convenient fluid reservoir. The exchange of fluid takes place by the thermosiphon principle or by forced circulation, e.g. with a pumping screw. The QFT1000 is made of transparent polyethylene, complete with clips made of stainless steel. The QFT1000 is resistant to water, glycerine, glycols and methanol; not resistant to mineral oils and toluene.
Supply of mechanical seal based on API 682 / ISO 21049, Plan 51.
Advantages
- Excellent value for money
- Transparent polyethylene: fluid level is read off directly on the quench fluid tank
- Resistant to a wide range of quench media
- Quickly and easily installed
- Combined filling and ventilation filter in the quench fluid tank for reliable operation
Recommended applications
- Chemical industry
- Food and beverage industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
Functional description
Quench fluid systems are employed:
- to absorb leakage
- to monitor the leakage rate (e.g. through periodic reading of the level in the tank)
- to lubricate and to cool the outboard mechanical seal in a tandem arrangement
- to prevent icing
- to protect against dry running
- to stabilize the lubricating film
- to exclude air from the media in order to prevent a reaction with oxygen in the air