LU Jianhua, SUN Jianjun, CHEN Wei, et al. Performance comparison of self-pumping and spiral groove mechanical seals[J]. CIESC Journal, 2016, 67(10): 4370-4377.
LU Jianhua, SUN Jianjun, CHEN Wei, et al. Performance comparison of self-pumping and spiral groove mechanical seals[J]. CIESC Journal, 2016, 67(10): 4370-4377.DOI: 10.11949/j.issn.0438-1157.20160419.
3D flow field dynamics of two hydrodynamic mechanical seals of self-pumping and spiral groove
which were based on "pumping in" principle
were simulated by Fluent software. Sealing properties of opening force and leakage rate were compared on these two seals at various structural and operating parameters. The numerical simulation results showed that
at the same structure and operating condition
the spiral groove mechanical seal had higher hydrodynamic effect and leakage rate but lower ratio of opening force over leakage rate than self-pumping mechanical seal. In terms of seal performance of opening force and leakage rate
the impact of both transverse structure parameters and rotating speed were significant to spiral groove mechanical seal but insignificant to self-pumping mechanical seal. The performance of hydrodynamic mechanical seals is more dependent on dimensions for spiral groove mechanical seal than for self-pumping mechanical seal.