SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

The abstract describes a turbine engine with a seal assembly that includes seal segments and a seal support assembly to counter pressure during operation.

The turbine engine includes a rotor, a stator with a carrier, and a seal assembly between them.
The seal assembly has seal segments with a seal face, lip, and body, forming a fluid bearing with the rotor.
The lip extends along the axial direction on the high-pressure side with an outer pressurization surface.
A seal support assembly with a spring arrangement counters pressure on the outer pressurization surface.

Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for aircraft engines - Power generation in gas turbines - Marine propulsion systems

Problems Solved: - Reducing leakage between rotor and stator - Enhancing efficiency and performance of turbine engines

Benefits: - Improved sealing capabilities - Increased engine reliability - Enhanced overall efficiency

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Turbine Engine Seal Technology for Aerospace and Power Generation" This technology can be used in aircraft engines, gas turbines, and marine propulsion systems, offering improved performance and reliability.

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Original Abstract Submitted

a turbine engine is provided. the turbine engine defines an axial direction and a radial direction, and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly defining a high-pressure side and a low-pressure side and comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments including a seal segment having a seal face forming a fluid bearing with the rotor, a lip, and a body, the lip extending from the body along the axial direction of the turbine engine on the high-pressure side and including an outer pressurization surface along the radial direction of the turbine engine; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprising a spring arrangement extending between the carrier and the first seal segment to counter a pressure on the outer pressurization surface during operation of the turbine engine.