An investigation on the lubrication mechanisms of the mechanical radial face seals - II: hydraulic balance of the ring


Koc E., Sabir E. C.

INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION AND TRIBOLOGY, vol.59, no.4, pp.166-171, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

Abstract

Purpose - The main purpose of the research work carried out is to investigate the hydraulic balance conditions of the sealing ring of a mechanical radial face seal in terms of the residual load acting on the ring by employing the theoretical model developed mentioned in the first part of the investigation.