The Gas Lubricated Spiral Grooved Face Seal In The Process Industry.
Abstract
The gas lubricated spiral grooved face seal and its application on integrally geared centrifugal compressors in the process industry is discussed. A brief description is given of the seal configuration and its operating principles. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The operating envelope and the range of applications are outlined; a number of installations and operating records of this seal on integrally geared centrifugal compressors, as manufactured for the process industry, are also discussed.
Description
LecturePg. 59-64
Subject
TurbomachinesCollections
Citation
Pennink, Hans (1985). The Gas Lubricated Spiral Grooved Face Seal In The Process Industry.. Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /163649.