Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in rotary machines

Details Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in rotary machines Methods and apparatus to facilitate sealing in rotary machines

2007-04-30

2010-06-29

Will, Thomas B (Department: 3676)

Seal for a joint or juncture

Process of dynamic sealing

Close proximity seal

C277S355000, C415S174100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07744092

ABSTRACT:
A method and seal assembly for sealing a rotary machine including a rotary component and a stationary component is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of flexible leaf plates in an opening defined between a pair of spaced walls that include an adjustable front wall and an adjustable back wall that is opposed to the front wall. The method also includes adjusting a width of the opening by axially adjusting at least one of the front and back walls with respect to a central rotational axis of the rotary component.

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