18081245. SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR TURBINE ENGINES simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
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SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR TURBINE ENGINES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Narendra Anand Hardikar of Bengaluru (IN)
Scott Alan Schimmels of Miamisburg OH (US)
SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18081245 titled 'SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR TURBINE ENGINES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a rotary machine that includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor is designed to rotate with respect to the stator and has a rotor face at the rotor-stator interface. A seal assembly is present at the rotor-stator interface to prevent undesirable contact between the rotor and the stator. The seal assembly includes at least one seal and a groove formed into the rotor. Additionally, a removable insert is positioned within the groove and defines a portion of the rotor face. If the rotor and stator make undesirable contact, the removable insert gets damaged to protect the rotor and stator from damage.
- A rotary machine with a stator and a rotor that rotates with respect to the stator.
- The rotor has a rotor face at the rotor-stator interface.
- A seal assembly is present at the rotor-stator interface to prevent undesirable contact.
- The seal assembly includes at least one seal and a groove formed into the rotor.
- A removable insert is positioned within the groove and defines a portion of the rotor face.
- The removable insert gets damaged if the rotor and stator make undesirable contact.
- The damaged insert prevents damage to the rotor and stator.
Potential Applications
- Industrial machinery
- Automotive engines
- Power generation equipment
- Aerospace systems
Problems Solved
- Prevents damage to the rotor and stator caused by undesirable contact
- Improves the lifespan and reliability of rotary machines
Benefits
- Enhanced protection for the rotor and stator
- Reduces the need for costly repairs or replacements
- Increases the overall efficiency and performance of rotary machines
Original Abstract Submitted
A rotary machine includes a stator and a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator. The rotor is arranged with the stator at a rotor-stator interface and defines a rotor face. Further, the rotary machine includes a seal assembly at the rotor-stator interface. The seal assembly includes at least one seal and a groove formed into the rotor at the rotor-stator interface. In addition, the seal assembly includes a removable insert positioned within the groove of the seal assembly and defining at least a portion of the rotor face. As such, during operation of the rotary machine, if the rotor and the stator make undesirable contact at the rotor-stator interface, the removable insert becomes damaged to prevent damage from occurring to the rotor and the stator.
