Layout and function
3.4 Auxiliary systems
3.4.1 Sealing systems
Quenching
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Fig. 6 Single mechanical gasket with depressurized
quenching receptacle (sketch)
1 Gasket
2 Quench medium connection
3 Quench space
The pressure of the pumped fluid is higher than the pressure
of the quench medium during quenching. The gasket surfaces
are lubricated by the pumped fluid.
Application examples:
• Pumpedmediathatcancrystallizeintheatmospherea
nd
thus cause damage to the gasket in the long-term
• Prevention of offensive odors
• Cooling of gaskets
550 113 – 146-900/E BA-2021.06 en-US NI series 13