DRY GAS SEAL SYSTEM

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This manual is intended for training purpose only and must not be used to operate the equipments. For this purpose please refer to JOB O&M compressor manual.

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All the mechanical systems that realize a transformation of mechanical energy into thermodynamics energy, and vice versa, consist of moving and fixed components, both when we consider driver machines, like turbines and driven machine, like centrifugal compressors.

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The presence of these clearances between closer regions at different pressure determines a gas leakage, that we define Internal Leakage. When it occurs inside the machine and External Leakage. When it occurs from The inside to the outside of the machine. Therefore it is necessary to realize some systems that reduce as

much as possible these leakages. Normally Labyrinth Seals are used for internal leakages and Gas Seals for external leakages.

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