The Course explains the purpose and basic components of mechanical seals. The participant is instructed in the identification and characteristics of materials commonly used to make seal faces and seal hardware, and to understand the limitations of seals. Characteristics, limitations, and application of packing are also discussed. The steps necessary to prepare, to remove and a failed mechanical seal. The course trains the participant in failure analysis to determine the cause of seal failure and identify the means to correct the problem or condition that caused the failure.