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New deflected-helix ribbed lip seal with enhanced sealing performance

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Abstract

A combined finite element analysis/computational fluid dynamics scheme is used to investigate the design of a new deflected-helix ribbed lip seal. The deflected-helix design extends the high pressure region in the convergent space between the rib add the lip on the air side and yields higher pumping rate and better sealing performance. A full parametric analysis is performed to identify the optimal parameters of the deflected-helix design. The validity of the optimal design is confirmed by comparing the simulated values of the pumping rate at shaft rotation speeds of 10006000 rpm with the experimental results.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2067-2073
Number of pages7
JournalTribology International
Volume44
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Deflected-helix
  • Pumping rate
  • Rubber rotary lip seal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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