Flexible magnetic rubber brush seal for generators
US6464230B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2240/571
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible magnetic brush seal is employed as a low flow fluid film seal and/or a diffusion and mass transfer prevention seal in a hydrogen generator to seal between a hydrogen atmosphere and a fluid on an opposite side of the seal. The brush seal is formed of a magnetic rubber flexible material, enabling the seal to be flexed and altered in dimension to fit a number of different sealing environments of different dimensions. The magnetic properties of the brush seal enable temporary securement of the brush seal to a brush seal holder prior to final securement.
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