NASA NASA-TM-213049
NASA NASA-TM-213049 2004-JAN-01 Leakage and Power Loss Test Results for Competng Turbne Engne Seals
NASA NASA-TM-213049 2004-JAN-01 Leakage and Power Loss Test Results for Competng Turbne Engne Seals
Advanced brush and finger seal technologies offer reduced leakage rates over conventional labyrinth seals used in gas turbine engines. To address engine manufacturers concerns about the heat generation and power loss from these contacting seals, brush, finger, and labyrinth seals were tested in the NASA High Speed, High Temperature Turbine Seal Test Rig. Leakage and power loss test results are compared for these competing seals for operating conditions up to 922 K (1200 F) inlet air temperature, 517 KPa (75 psid) across the seal, and surface velocities up to 366 m/s (1200 ft/s).