Compressor Dry Gas Seal Failure Due To Oil Ingress

Abstract

This case study of a typical tandem arrangement dry gas seal failure during compressor start-up elaborates importance of start-up environment consideration during design for a compressor dry gas seal system. The seal failed due to oil ingress during compressor start-up.

The case study presentation details out following major contents: * Chronological events leading to dry gas seal failure, relevant data * Findings/observations during subsequent maintenance * Root cause analysis and outcomes * Corrective actions & subsequent performance * Key learning