Evaluation of Seal Effects on the Stability of Rotating Fluid Machinery

The stability of typical rotating fluid machinery such as single and multi-stage pumps is evaluated by using the finite element method. The individual contribution of the impellers, bearings and seals to the stability and the dynamic interactions of these fluid elements are examined. Various types o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: T. Iwatsubo, B. C. Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1995-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rotating Machinery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1023621X95000236