Static Characteristics of Finger Seal considering Contact between Fingers and Rotor

Figure 11

Effect of eccentricity. (a) Leakage for various eccentricities. (b) Friction moment for various eccentricities. (c) Bearing force for various eccentricities. (d) Leakage of each finger. (e) Pressure distribution of each finger.

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