Seal carrier for a rotary machine and method of retrofitting
US6655696B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/445
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal carrier is provided for a rotary machine wherein the seal carrier comprises a packing ring coupled to a seal and wherein the packing ring comprises a channel disposed therein. In addition, a displacement apparatus is disposed in the channel for radially positioning the seal to control a flow of a fluid in a fluid path.
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