How sealless pumps save on staff time and costs
Due to the simplicity of a sealless pump, the ease of commissioning and the minimal maintenance requirement means that not only are less people required but also that significantly less specialist skills are needed.
Reducing headcount and training budgets with:
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- Less skilled personnel
- Fewer maintenance events
- Less man hours per event
- Less skill required
- No special tools
- No realignment
What costs do you save?
Additional Capital Costs
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- Seal support system
- Associated utility installation
- Water or air cooling system
- Larger baseplate and foundation required
Additional Project Costs
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- Additional documentation for system
- and instrumentation
- PED may be applicable for pressure vessel Extended SIL and HAZOP meetings
- Long lead times for seal support systems
Additional Installation Costs
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- Cooling water piping or heat exchangers Electrical cabling and connection
- Barrier fluid (first fill)
- Instrument wiring and connection Instrument configuration (DCS)
Additional Operating Costs
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- Repair or replacement of mechanical seals and bearings
- Replenishment of barrier fluid
- Additional man-hours to operate and maintain seal systems
- Lost production during downtime
- Removal of barrier fluid from product
- Maintaining of seals on stand-by pumps
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