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Rotordynaqmic Forces from Discharge-to-Suction Leakage Flows in Centrifugal Pumps: Effects of Geometry

Uy, Robert V. and Bircumshaw, Brian L. and Brennen, Christopher E. (1997) Rotordynaqmic Forces from Discharge-to-Suction Leakage Flows in Centrifugal Pumps: Effects of Geometry. In: International Conference on Fluid Engineering, 13-16 July 1997, Tokyo, Japan. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:UYRicfe97

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Abstract

The rotordynamic forces generated by the fluid flow through the impeller leakage path of a centrifugal pump are now well established. The present paper examines the effects of modifying the leakage path geometry by changing the front shroud, from a conical shape to a more typical curved design, and the effects of low pressure seal design on these forces. It is found that only the cross-coupled stiffness is affected by the change of path geometry. Changing the low pressure seal from an axial to a radial clearance does, however, significantly affect the rotordynamic forces. A bulk flow numerical model is found to predict the same general result for the low pressure seal tests. The model agrees with the general trends with increasing leakage flow coefficient exhibited by the data, but appears to underpredict the magnitude of the normal force.


Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:JSME ICFE-97-721. The authors wish to thank the Advanced Rotating Machinery group of the Rocketdyne division of Rockwell Aerospace for financial support and assistance.
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Deposited By: Christopher Brennen
Deposited On:06 Jan 2005
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