API Plan 21 Cooled Flush
API Plan 21 adds a cooler to Plan 11 for applications requiring better control of flush vapor margin. Flow is routed from the discharge side of the pump through an orifice and a cooler before being returned to the seal chamber.
API Plan 21
Kit components shown solid and include some optional components.
This plan:
- Provides cooled flush fluid to the process side of the seal
- Removes heat and flushes particulate from the seal chamber
- Improves fluid vapor margin in the seal chamber
Plan 21 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
- 63 series ball valve
- Bimetal thermometer
- TTW series thermowell tee
- PGI series gauges
- Tubing
- Pressure transmitter
- Heat exchanger
- Heat exchanger stand
- Pipe nipple
See page 19 of the Mechanical Seal Support Systems Application Guide for additional details and ordering information. Contact us for information on optional components.