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Practical Centrifugal Pumps
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Practical Centrifugal Pumps

by Paresh Girdhar, Octo Moniz
April 2011
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
264 pages
8h 24m
English
Newnes
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36 Practical Centrifugal Pumps
Packing properties can be enhanced by including other special materials during braiding
of the packings, to handle contaminants, acids, alkalis, temperature, speed, and other
factors. For example, a material called as Aramid can enhance the mechanical properties
of the packing. This helps in prevention of extrusion of packing and withstands slurries
and abrasives in liquids.
2.6 Seal housing/mechanical seals
The stuffing boxes described above have many disadvantages and these include:
A persistent leakage and loss of product if the shaft surface is not smooth.
If the gland is too tightened, the shaft/sleev ...
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ISBN: 9780080480145