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STATIC-PAC SHUTDOWN SEAL d

Contains high-pressure gas during compressor shutdown

A Static-Pac seal prevents the escape of high-pressure gas from the packing
case assembly during and after compressor shutdown. In addition to
containing valuable gases, Static-Pac seals improve safety and enhance
environmental compliance.

HOW A STATIC-PAC SEAL WORKS

Static-Pac can be retrofitted to most
gas compressor packing case assemblies
and easily adapts to a wide range
of compressor operating conditions.
The assembly replaces one to two cups
Virtually eliminates
in the low-pressure side of the rod
packing case.
fugitive emissions of
Conventional rod rings unload during expensive, noxious
shutdown, permitting high-pressure and explosive gases.
gases to escape. However, a Static-Pac
assembly activates upon shutdown,

mechanically wedging a lip seal tightly BENEFITS

against the piston rod. The flexible poly- ÷ RAPID PAYBACK WITH LONG-
mer seal conforms to the rod circumfer- TERM SAVINGS
ence, locking in high-pressure gas. ÷ CONTAINS VALUABLE GASES
Any combination of manual or auto- ÷ IMPROVES SAFETY
matic interlocks may be used to activate
÷ ENHANCES ENVIRONMENTAL
the seal. When activating pressure is COMPLIANCE
released during compressor start-up, the ÷ REDUCES DOWNTIME
Static-Pac seal lifts off the rod surface to
÷ RETROFITS TO MOST PACKING
allow free movement of the rod. CASES
÷ LONG SERVICE LIFE
FAST PAYBACK ÷ NO SPECIAL MAINTENANCE
By virtually eliminating the release of
REQUIRED
valuable compressed gases, Static-Pac
Unactuated
seals pay for themselves many times
over. In most circumstances, the payback

Actuated
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for a Static-Pac seal is less than three SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL compressors. Static-Pac seals can
years. How quickly an investment in PROTECTION play a major role in reducing the
a Static-Pac seal is recovered Benefits of a Static-Pac seal go release of greenhouse and other
depends on a number of operating beyond financial considerations. gases into the environment.
variables. However, regardless of Volatile and explosive emissions can
whether a compressor maintains accumulate, creating health and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
pressure during idle-time or releases safety hazards. Static-Pac seals Once installed, Static-Pac seals
pressure by blowdown or other remove the pressure from ventilation become a transparent addition to
means, a Static-Pac seal will deliver systems, providing an extra layer of the piston rod seal assembly, requir-
substantial cost savings, improve safety for the plant and employees. ing no special maintenance. The
safety and help ensure environmen- Environmental protection is service life of a Static-Pac seal under
another major concern. A study by normal operating conditions will
tal compliance.
EPA/GRI* concluded that 21% of all typically be several times that of
gas emissions within the natural gas conventional rod rings that seal
industry come from reciprocating dynamically.

Payback Analysis BANK ON IT

Static-Pac seals have demonstrated the determining the savings from a Static-Pac For businesses that rely on reciprocat-
ability to eliminate up to 96% of fugitive seal is straightforward. First, determine the ing compressors, leakage is a constant
emissions. Actual results for a given compres- volume of gas lost per unit of time. If Static- problem. A Static-Pac seal will reduce
sor may vary based upon operating conditions Pac seals eliminate 96% of these losses, the costs, increase profits, enhance safety
and other variables. Contact Cook Compression difference between the two rates of loss is
and improve environmental compli-
for a detailed analysis of your operation. the added value.
ance. No other solution offers so
EXAMPLE PAYBACK PERIOD MATRIX SAVINGS (DE-PRESSURIZED STAND-BY ) much, yet costs so little. Call Cook
Existing If compressors are de-pressurized during
Payback Period (years) Compression today to find out how
Packing Case stand-by periods, Static-Pac seals can
Leak Rate Two Three eliminate the waste of these purge or blow-
a Static-Pac seal can work for you.
(cfm natural gas compressors compressors
per rod) per engine per engine down operations. While other sources for *US Environmental Protection Agency/Gas Research Institute

leakage exist, they typically are manageable.

0.9 2.3 1.9
The point of greatest leakage is along
1.9 (industry avg.) 0.9 0.8 the piston rod. Static-Pac seals virtually
Based on a study of Static-Pac seals in natural gas pipeline
Today, we know more
eliminate this leakage.
applications performed by the Southern Research Institute. about the cost of fugitive
Assumes Static-Pac leak prevention of 96%, industry average Depending on your compressor’s leak rate emissions to the environment. Cook Compression
downtime of 55% and natural gas price at $6 per 1,000 cubic
feet. Contact Cook Compression for complete details. and the amount of stand-by your business has always known what they can cost to our customer.
requires, savings can be substantial. In This is why Cook has led the development and
SAVINGS (PRESSURIZED STAND-BY ) general, the more downtime and the more engineering of sealing products for over 100 years.
If compressors are kept in pressurized stand- leakage in your current operation, the greater No one knows more about keeping gases and liquids
by, the slow seepage of gas between the rod where they belong. Our offerings that carry the
the potential savings with Static-Pac seals. Envirometrix logo have been specifically engineered
and packing is a substantial cost. In this case,
to contain fugitive emissions.

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