Experimental investigation of a leaf seal prototype at engine-representative speeds and pressures
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Article Title | Experimental investigation of a leaf seal prototype at engine-representative speeds and pressures |
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ERA Journal ID | 3684 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Pekris, Michael J., Franceschini, Gervas, Jahn, Ingo H. J. and Gillespie, David R. H |
Journal Title | Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power: Transactions of the ASME |
Journal Citation | 138 (7) |
Article Number | 072502 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0742-4795 |
1528-8919 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031875 |
Web Address (URL) | https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/gasturbinespower/article-abstract/138/7/072502/374265/Experimental-Investigation-of-a-Leaf-Seal |
Abstract | The application of compliant filament seals to jet engine secondary air systems has been shown to yield significant improvements in specific fuel consumption and improved emissions. One such technology, the leaf seal, provides comparable leakage performance to the brush seal but offers higher axial rigidity, significantly reduced radial stiffness, and improved compliance with the rotor. Investigations were carried out on the Engine Seal Test Facility at the University of Oxford into the behavior of a leaf seal prototype at high running speeds. The effects of pressure, speed, and cover plate geometry on leakage and torque are quantified. Earlier publications on leaf seals showed that air-riding at the contact interface might be achieved. Results are presented which appear to confirm that air-riding is taking place. Consideration is given to a possible mechanism for torque reduction at high rotational speeds. |
Keywords | Internal flow; Fluids |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 4001. Aerospace engineering |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Rolls-Royce, United Kingdom |
University of Queensland | |
University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z216q/experimental-investigation-of-a-leaf-seal-prototype-at-engine-representative-speeds-and-pressures
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