Abstract: This paper presents a simple numerical method for modeling the dynamic tracking modes of a grooved face seal. The stability is verified using a method derived from that developed for smooth ...

Abstract: Mechanical seal functioning can be greatly affected by thermal effects and particularly by the coupling of seal face geometry and heat dissipation in the interface. It is necessary to develop ...

Abstract: A finite element method enabling the Reynolds equation solution for any face geometry of gas thrust bearing or of gas seal is presented. Difficulties due to thickness discontinuities are reduced ...

Abstract: In this study, the seal is supposed to operate in laminar flow, under steady-state conditions and without phase changing in the lubricant film. The model tackles the three-dimensional general ...