AS Plan 53B
Astra Seals AS Plan 53B Seal Support System. Pressurized barrier fluid system with integrated finned tube heat exchanger for air-cooled applications. Includes pressure vessel, pressure gauges, safety valve, fill/drain valves, and finned cooling tubes. Designed for installations where cooling water is unavailable. Compliant with API 682 Plan 53B configuration.
Construction Materials
SS316L vessel / SS316 piping / Pressure gauges / Safety valves / Finned tube heat exchanger
1 Variant
| Model | Materials | GA |
|---|---|---|
| AS Plan 53B | SS316L vessel / SS316 piping / Pressure gauges / Safety valves / Finned tube heat exchanger | — |
Operating Conditions & Materials
Pressure
0 ~ 2.0 MPa
Temperature
-20 ~ 150 ºC
Mediums
Barrier fluid supply with integrated heat exchanger for double mechanical seals in high-temperature applications.
Customization Available
Available in various reservoir sizes and cooling configurations. Contact us with your requirements.
System Specifications
Vessel Capacity
3 ~ 20 L (standard sizes)
Connection Size
1/2" NPT / 3/4" NPT
Design Pressure
0 ~ 2.0 MPa
Nitrogen Charging
Bladder or piston type accumulator
Cooling
Finned tube heat exchanger (air-cooled)
Heat Dissipation
Up to 2 kW (ambient dependent)
Instrumentation
Pressure gauge, level indicator, safety valve
Applicable Standards
API 682 Plan 53B
Notes
Air-cooled design eliminates cooling water requirement. Suitable for remote or outdoor installations. Fin tube area sized to application heat load.
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