Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in a turbine

Details Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in a turbine Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in a turbine

2006-06-30

2009-06-02

Kershteyn, Igor (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Bearing, seal, or liner between runner portion and static part

C415S174200, C415S174400, C415S174500, C415S231000

Reexamination Certificate

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07540708

ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling a seal assembly for a turbine engine is provided, wherein the method includes providing a seal ring having an arcuate inner ring portion, an arcuate outer ring portion, and a neck portion extending therebetween, and forming at least one recess within at least one of the outer ring portion and the neck portion. The method also includes extending a biasing mechanism across the seal ring such that the biasing mechanism is positively retained within the at least one recess.

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