Nonbursting multiple-stage ferrofluid seal and system

Details Nonbursting multiple-stage ferrofluid seal and system Nonbursting multiple-stage ferrofluid seal and system

1983-01-05

1983-10-04

Ward, Jr., Robert S.

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member

277 80, 277135, 277 3, 277 2, F16J 1540, F16J 1554

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ABSTRACT:
A nonbursting ferrofluid seal apparatus and system which comprises an annular permanent magnet and annular first and second pole pieces, one end of the pole pieces defining a single-stage ferrofluid seal under one end of one pole piece and a multiple-stage ferrofluid seal under the one end of the other pole piece with the surface of the shaft element with which the seal is employed, the first and second pole pieces and the magnet defining therebetween an interstage volume between the single-stage ferrofluid seal and the multiple-stage ferrofluid seal, and conduit means extending into the interstage volume, and means to maintain a desired pressure in the stage volume, to maintain the first-stage ferrofluid seal in a stable, nonbursting condition, when the seal apparatus is employed between high- and low-pressure environments.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4054293 (1977-10-01), Hoeg et al.
patent: 4335885 (1982-06-01), Heshmat

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