Failure Analysis (A8101)

Learn the steps necessary to prepare to remove, and to remove, a failed mechanical seal.? The lesson trains the participant in failure analysis to determine the cause of seal failure and identify the means to correct the problem or condition that caused the failure.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of mechanical seal components and design.

Description

This is the third lesson in the iKNOW? Mechanical Seals Library. This lesson demonstrates the steps necessary to prepare to remove, and to remove, a failed mechanical seal.? The lesson trains the participant in failure analysis to determine the cause of seal failure and identify the means to correct the problem or condition that caused the failure.

Objectives

List the steps necessary to prepare for removing a failed mechanical seal.? List the steps to removing a failed mechanical seal.? Perform a failure analysis to determine the cause of seal failure.? Identify the means to correct the problem or condition that caused seal failure.? List the steps to follow to properly analyze seal failure.? Describe seal damage caused by chemical attack.? Describe seal damage caused by heat.? Describe seal damage caused by mechanical action.