Document Type
Patent
Patent Number
US 9568106B2
Abstract
The present invention discloses a mating ring, a primary ring, and associated mechanical seal having superior heat transfer and wear characteristics. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one or more dimples are formed onto the cylindrical outer surface of a mating ring sidewall and/or a primary ring sidewall. A stationary mating ring for a mechanical seal assembly is disclosed. Such a mating ring comprises an annular body having a central axis and a sealing face, wherein a plurality of dimples are formed into the outer circumferential surface of the annular body such that the exposed circumferential surface area of the annular body is increased. The texture added to the sidewall of the mating ring yields superior heat transfer and wear characteristics.
Application Number
US13/102,299
Assignees
Louisiana State University
Publication Date
2-14-2017
Recommended Citation
Khonsari, M., & Xiao, N. (2017). Mechanical Seal with Textured Sidewall. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/engineering_patents/52