Analysis of conjugate heat transfer and turbulent flow in mechanical seals
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2009
Abstract
A numerical investigation of conjugate heat transfer of turbulent flow within a mechanical seal chamber is presented. The computational model takes into account the heat generation at the contact interface between the rotating ring and the stationary ring, heat conduction into the rings, and heat convection into the surrounding fluid in the chamber. Correlations are developed for predicting the average heat transfer coefficient on the wetted outer surfaces of the seal rings assuming that the flow in the seal chamber is turbulent. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Tribology International
First Page
762
Last Page
769
Recommended Citation
Luan, Z., & Khonsari, M. (2009). Analysis of conjugate heat transfer and turbulent flow in mechanical seals. Tribology International, 42 (5), 762-769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2008.10.011