API Plan 13 Flush from Chamber to Suction

Swagelok Alabama | Central & South Florida | West Tennessee Services Mechanical Seal Support Systems Process Side Plans (Kits & Assemblies) API Plan 13 Flush from Chamber to Suction

API Plan 13 recirculates flow from the seal chamber to the suction side of the pump. This plan is common for vertical pumps.

Plan 13
API Plan 13
Kit components shown solid and include some optional components.

This plan:

Removes heat and flushes particulate from the seal chamber
Allows the seal chamber to be self-venting when used with horizontal pumps

Plan 13 is available as a kit of components ready for field assembly. Kit contents may include:

Swagelok tube fittings
Flange adapters
Pipe fittings
V series 2-valve manifold
Bimetal thermometer
TTW series thermowell tee
PGI series gauges
Tubing
Pressure transmitter
Pipe nipple

See page 15 of the Mechanical Seal Support Systems Application Guide for additional details and ordering information. Contact us for information on optional components.