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Barrier fluid system

Double mechanical seal operation (see Shaft seal) requires barrier fluid pressure (see also Barrier fluid).

This pressure must always exceed the pump pressure to be sealed. The pressure is created by a barrier fluid system which also ensures that the resultant frictional heat is dissipated and leaking fluid topped up.

  

  

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