The Gould pump used in some CBW applications utilizes a mechanical seal. This seal can get to hot if cooling is not applied. This will lead to shortened seal life.

Some pumps on CBW systems to include Lifter, Splitter, and Press Water Reuse pumps have mechanical seals that have developed leaks.

Late model CBW systems are equipped with a high flow reuse water pump on flow lifters, splitter and some press water recovery tanks. These pumps were originally supplied without a seal flush inlet tube and we witnessed some premature seal failures. The vendor helped with a seal flush inlet pipe and after implementation we connected fresh water feeds to this seal flush inlet.

KEYWORDS, MECHANICAL SEAL LEAK, STANDPIPE, FLUSH WATER, COOLING