Labyrinth stepped seal geometric optimization /

configuration of labyrinth stepped seal. The need for these

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wernig, Marcus Daniel, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:configuration of labyrinth stepped seal. The need for these
contacting seal while minimizing fluid leakage and pressure
designers and engineers. Interference between rotating and
fluid leakage and to improve the design of a particular
High-speed rotating machinery poses a challenging problem to
is followed by an explanation of the experimental steps taken
loss. However, labyrinth seals require performance
machine performance, or machine failure. Labyrinth seals
optimization on a case-by-case basis. This thesis documents
present a clever solution to the problem of providing a non-
resulting conclusions lead to design "rules-of-thumb".
seals, and improvements of them, is briefly discussed. This
stationary elements can result in excessive wear, decreased
the research performed to better understand the behavior of
to evaluate the seal. The test results are examined, and the
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 56 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.