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Cooled seal

US9599228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College · US

Inventors

Michael M. Khonsari · Baton Rouge, US
Nian Xiao · Baton Rouge, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2013
Grant date	Mar 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 24, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16J15/3404
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Seals having incorporated heat pipes are disclosed relating to pumps and other comparable sealing equipment that may include a seal face, a cavity, a wicking material within the cavity, and a working fluid within the cavity. The seals may be used as a pump seal rings and in other applications having comparable heat transfer requirements.

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