A new three-control-volume theory for circumferentially-grooved liquid seals /

analysis using a partition of the seal into three control

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marquette, Olivier Robert, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:analysis using a partition of the seal into three control
cavity, and account for the penetration of main flow
circumferentially-grooved liquid seals, through a
Circumferentially-grooved seals are used in centrifugal pumps
coefficients are slightly underpredicted, whereas direct
damping coefficient is undetpredicted within 40%. Leakage
equations. We assume a single-vortex flow pattern in seal
expected trend. Direct and cross-coupled stiffness
flow predictions are very good.
from Kilgore (1988), lwatsubo (1990), and Florjancic (1990).
modification in the seal parameters always induces evolution
of the rotordynamic coefficients according to the right
perturbation analysis of the pressure and velocity governing
streamlines inside cavities and a first order flow leaving
the main flow. Validation of the new analysis is achieved
Theoretical results are fair and consistent, i.e., a
This thesis presents a new theory based on Florjancic's work
through a comparison with existing experimental data taken
to predict leakage flow and rotordynamic coefficients for
to reduce leakage flow. Florjancic (1990) developed an
volumes, bulk-flow theory and Hirs' lubrication equations.
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 84 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.