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Plan 53C

Description: Plan 53C utilizes a reference line from the

process in the seal chamber as a pressure source to a

PISTON ACCUMULATOR. Provides a PRESSURIZED system

greater than the process pressure being sealed, providing

clean BARRIER fluid to an Arrangement 3 dual seal.

Circulation provided by an internal pumping ring.

Objective: Same as Plan 53A, but

will handle higher pressures and

maintain a constant differential

pressure above process pressure

on the inner seal.

Advantages: Same as Plan 53B.

Minimizes pressure reversals

and maintains process seal

stability.