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Installation Position of a Heat Exchanger with API Plan 21 and Plan 23

By Antim Parikh

API Piping Plan 21 - Correct Heat Exchanger Positioning

In this post, learn why heat exchangers should be installed vertically with API Plan 21 and 23. There are two API Seal Environmental Control Plans used to keep seals cool and clean in high temperature water applications: API Plan 21 (Cooled Discharge Recirculation) provides cooling to the seal with high flush flow rate capabilities by […]

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