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API 682 Essentials: What Engineers Need to Know About Seal Arrangements and Emission Reduction – An APEGS Webinar
February 12, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Details
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST (Saskatchewan Time)
Event Format: Live Webinar – Microsoft Teams
Hosting Organization: APEGS – A Member-Led Webinar Series Presentation
REGISTER NOW | Registration closes on February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM (CST).
General Information
- There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. This webinar is eligible for 1 verifiable Formal Activity CPD credit.
- This webinar will not be recorded.
Event Contact
APEGS Professional Development Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Event Summary
The presentation will explain the purpose and evolution of API 682, highlighting how it establishes a consistent framework for seal selection and leakage control across rotating equipment applications. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of mechanical seal operation with a focused examination of Seal Arrangement 1, including how face leakage occurs, where single seals are suitable, and clarification of common misconceptions, such as the role of throttle or disaster bushings, which restrict flow but are not sealing elements.
Building on this foundation, Arrangements 2 and 3 will be presented with emphasis on how containment and pressurized barrier systems reduce fugitive emissions. The session will also highlight common operational and application-related bad practices that compromise dual-seal performance, critical knowledge for rotating, process, and environmental engineers. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how proper arrangement selection and system operation influence reliability, safety, and emissions performance.
Presenters
Tulio Sanchez, P.Eng., is the Technical & Operations Manager at AESSEAL Edmonton and a Professional Engineer specializing in mechanical seal reliability for upstream and downstream oil and gas operations. He has eight years of experience in the seal industry, including six years in field-based reliability engineering and two years in asset management. His expertise covers API 682 seal selection, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and evaluating support systems for safety and emissions performance. Tulio also brings Lean Six Sigma training from Oxford University, supporting a structured, data-driven approach to reliability. His work focuses on practical, standards-based solutions that strengthen rotating equipment performance and compliance.
Lee Gooch, ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineer, is the Director of Global Oil & Gas Development at AESSEAL UK and has over 30 years of experience in mechanical and industrial engineering within the oil and gas sector. His expertise includes mechanical seals, containment systems, pumps, mixers, compressors, and advanced troubleshooting. Lee has spent decades supporting upstream and downstream operations, developing sealing solutions aligned with API 682 and global reliability standards. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, he is committed to sharing field-based, practical knowledge that improves reliability, safety, and environmental performance in rotating equipment applications.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, technologists, maintenance leaders, and environmental specialists who work with rotating equipment, reliability, or emissions reduction in oil & gas, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and industrial sectors.
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.