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MECHANICAL SEAL PRACTICE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE Author:  Denis Summers-Smith Publisher:  Professional Engineering Publishing MEP   ISBN 0 85298 806 Mechanical seals can operate effectively for prolonged periods with zero or negligible leakage and minimum attention for maintenance. Many engineers regard mechanical seals as a major potential weakness and prime source for downtime and maintenance attention. A joint study of mechanical seal performance. It deals with seal design, materials and selection, pump design and its effect on seal performance, seal testing, installation, operation and maintenance. Subject matter covered in this publication: Mechanical seal design. Mechanical seal selection. Pump considerations Verification of seal design Practical considerations in using mechanical seals        order from:  Professional Engineering Publishing Northgate Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6BW UK Tel: +44 (0) 1284 763 277, Fax: +44 (0) 1284 704006