API Plan 14 Flush, Combination of Plans 12 & 13

Swagelok Alabama | Central & South Florida | West Tennessee Services Mechanical Seal Support Systems Process Side Plans (Kits & Assemblies) API Plan 14 Flush, Combination of Plans 12 & 13

Print Email

API Plan 14 combines Plan 11 and Plan 13. Flow is recirculated from the pump discharge into the seal chamber and from the seal chamber to the pump suction. Fluid flow is increased since the seal chamber is continuously vented, leading to higher cooling capacity.

Plan 14
API Plan 14
Kit components shown solid and include some optional components.

This plan:

Removes heat and flushes particulate from the seal chamber
Controls seal chamber pressure on vertical pumps

Plan 14 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 17 of the Mechanical Seal Support Systems Application Guide for additional details. and ordering information. Contact us for information on optional components.