Mechanical seal with textured sidewall
The present invention discloses a mating ring, a primary ring, and associated mechanical seal having superior heat transfer and wear characteristics. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one or more dimples are formed onto the cylindrical outer surface of a mating ring sidewall and/or a primary ring sidewall. A stationary mating ring for a mechanical seal assembly is disclosed. Such a mating ring comprises an annular body having a central axis and a sealing face, wherein a plurality of dimples are formed into the outer circumferential surface of the annular body such that the exposed circumferential surface area of the annular body is increased. The texture added to the sidewall of the mating ring yields superior heat transfer and wear characteristics.
- Research Organization:
- Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, LA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG48-02R810707
- Assignee:
- Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,568,106
- Application Number:
- 13/102,299
- OSTI ID:
- 1343761
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2011 May 06
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Mechanical seal having a double-tier mating ring
Wellhead seal