Trend in Mechanical Seal Technology in Pulp and Paper Plant -Selection and Recent Application Examples of Mechanical Seal-

摘要

In a pulp and paper plant, a large number of water pumps and various different pumps for pulp or chemicals are utilized in the production processes from digesting to paper forming and painting. For such pumps, mechanical seals are selected from economical point of view (energy saving, resource saving and maintenance saving) and environment presrvation point of vie. Mechanical seals are also utilized for other rotating equipment including agitators, screens and refineries. This text describes advantages, usage history, recent application examples and latest technology of mechanical seals for pump and paper industry.