Sep 25, 2024 #1 turbo05 Mechanical Jun 20, 2005 6 If a steam turbine is pressurized with nitrogen at 0.2 bar during preservation, will it leak through labyrinth seal gland? Experts, please advise.
If a steam turbine is pressurized with nitrogen at 0.2 bar during preservation, will it leak through labyrinth seal gland? Experts, please advise.
Sep 25, 2024 #2 georgeverghese Chemical Mar 19, 2015 4,986 Yes, it will. Labyrinth seals leak more when the shaft is stationary, and much less when the shaft is running at high speed. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes, it will. Labyrinth seals leak more when the shaft is stationary, and much less when the shaft is running at high speed.
