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A Dynamic Analysis of Rotary Combustion Engine Seals
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Real time work cell pressures are incorporated into a dynamic analysis of the gas sealing grid in Rotary Combustion Engines. The analysis which utilizes only first principal concepts accounts for apex seal separation from the trochoidal bore, apex seal shifting between the sides of its restraining channel, and apex seal rotation within the restraining channel. The results predict that apex seals do separate from the trochoidal bore and shift between the sides of their channels. The results also show that these two motions are regularly initiated by a seal rotation. The predicted motion of the apex seals compares favorably with experimental results. Frictional losses associated with the sealing grid are also calculated and compare well with measurements obtained in a similar engine. A comparison of frictional losses when using steel and carbon apex seals has also been made as well as friction losses for single and dual side sealing.
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- J. Knoll - Michigan Technological Univ. ME-EM Dept. Houghton, MI
- C. R. Vilmann - Michigan Technological Univ. ME-EM Dept. Houghton, MI
- H. J. Schock - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH
- R. P. Stumpf - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH
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Knoll, J., Vilmann, C., Schock, H., and Stumpf, R., "A Dynamic Analysis of Rotary Combustion Engine Seals," SAE Technical Paper 840035, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/840035.Also In
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