Leakage prediction of labyrinth seals having advanced cavity shapes /

Labyrinth seals are widely used in various turbo machines including turbines, compressors and pumps. Their purpose is to prevent the backflow of the working fluid. This backflow is due to the leakage of the seal. This loss affects the efficiency of the turbo machine, so it becomes critically importa...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Panicker, Sunil Murlidher
Other Authors:	Morrison, Gerald L. (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2011]
Subjects:	Major Engineering. Advanced cavity shapes Labryinth seals
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy