Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of the Mechanism of Sealing with Application to Reciprocating Seals.

Abstract

The report covers the results obtained on a study program which is to analytically and experimentally delineate the factors contributing to leakage past surfaces in sliding contact. An analytical method for predicting oil consumption (leakage) was developed based on data obtained from the literature. The results obtained from this analysis are presented along with a comparison to leakage data calculated using hydrodynamic lubrication theory. The reciprocating seal test fixture was designed and its features as well as general layout are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0738861

Entities

People

  • Anton H. Hehn
  • Thomas H. Sytko

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Literature
  • Lubrication
  • Sliding Contacts
  • Test Fixtures

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).