Static Characteristics of Finger Seal considering Contact between Fingers and Rotor

Figure 13

Effect of pressure difference. (a) Leakage for various pressure differences. (b) Friction moment for various pressure differences. (c) Bearing force for various pressure differences. (d) Leakage of each finger. (e) Force acting on the rotor by each finger.

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