Constructive conversion of a dynamic seal for a rotating shaft in an agitator

As part of my final exam for the state-certified engineer degree, I completed a project on designing and adjusting a seal for an agitator in a chemical plant. A customer of a chemical plant has purchased a new agitator for one of their containers. To put it into operation, they need a seal to close the gap between the rotating shaft of the agitator and the stationary container. The product that will come into contact with the seal is steam. Since the original container was already equipped with a packing gland, the customer wants to install this type of seal again. Besides being relatively cost-effective compared to other seals, such as mechanical seals, the customer has had very good experiences with this type of seal. Additionally, it is robust and simple in both design and replacement. The installation space dimensions are specified by the customer and must be followed to ensure the new design fits correctly into the system. First, the current drawing of the seal is compared to the dimensions provided by the customer and then adjusted as needed. At the same time, the seal is designed to meet the operating conditions to ensure it withstands the required demands.