College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2018
Primary Advisor
Eileen Rossman, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The mechanical seals used in centrifugal pumps can fail, requiring the removal of the pump for maintenance. Pump failures cost Phillips 66 additional production time, making it paramount that mechanical seals are functioning properly upon installation. Our objective is to design an apparatus that Phillips 66 can use to test whether their mechanical seals will hold pressure after being installed, without pulling the volute from the field.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/418