Oil seals for centrifugal compressors

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6439749

Kerklo, P

Oil seals used in modern compressors are highly engineered components that can affect the mechanical integrity and performance of the whole machine. Yet, in specifying compressor seals, one should be careful not to overdesign. Plain labyrinth types are often all that is needed, though more sophisticated seals are often indicated with high pressures, toxic or explosive gases: non-rotating stacked dry carbon rings--rotating balanced bushings--face or mechanical seals, to name a few. This article discusses some of the variables involved in selecting such seals.

• Research Organization: Transamerica Delaval, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ
• OSTI ID: 6439749
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 61:10; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
CENTRIFUGATION
COMPRESSORS
DESIGN
EVALUATION
MATERIALS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
SEALING MATERIALS
SEALS
SEPARATION PROCESSES