Evolution and Action Mechanism of Relative Negative Pressure Zone in Spiral Groove Gas Face Seal for Aero-Engine

Author:

Li Hui12,Li Guoqing12,Liu Hao12,Li Ang12,Lu Xingen12

Affiliation:

1. Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Light-Duty Gas-Turbine, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, , Beijing 100190 , China ;

2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, , Beijing 100049 , China

Abstract

Abstract As an advanced sealing technology, the application of gas face seal in aero-engine is few; if possible, lower specific fuel consumption, higher thrust-weight ratio, and effective secondary flow control at minimal cost would be brought. A relative negative pressure zone (RNPZ) was found in the spiral groove gas face seal, and the evolution and action mechanism of RNPZ was investigated in detail, which may promote the above application. Three film thicknesses of spiral groove gas face seals at different rotational speeds and inlet pressures were numerically compared to obtain the pressure field in the groove area and the formation of RNPZ. Then, the radial and circumferential velocities in the groove were calculated to quantify the impact of the obstruction effect, viscous pumping, and shear effect, which revealed the evolution mechanism of the RNPZ stage by stage. At last, the action mechanism of RNPZ was clarified through the hydrodynamic performance analysis. It is found that the pressure field evolution in the gas face seal is in stage Ⅲ under the high rotational speed and low inlet pressure conditions in an aero-engine. Under the same film thickness, RNPZ can suppress leakage to a certain extent in stage Ⅱ, while in stage Ⅲ, it increases the opening force and stiffness-leakage ratio. This work can provide theory and data to help with the subsequent optimization design of gas face seals for aero-engine.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Publisher

ASME International

Subject

Surfaces, Coatings and Films,Surfaces and Interfaces,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials

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