System and method for facilitating turbine labyrinth packing

Details System and method for facilitating turbine labyrinth packing System and method for facilitating turbine labyrinth packing

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Pickard, Alison K (Department: 3676)

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Close proximity seal

C277S416000, C277S421000, C277S583000

Reexamination Certificate

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07918462

ABSTRACT:
A method for facilitating the installation of labyrinth packing comprises the step of using pressurized air to extend the packing segments of a portion of a disassembled rotor casing to the close clearance position.

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