Gas seal assembly for cryogenic liquid turbomachines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9476314
APP PUB NO 20140178178A1
SERIAL NO

14107201

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A dry seal apparatus (30) for a machine (10) includes a seal having a stationary portion (40) and a rotating portion (38); a space (44) disposed between the stationary and rotating portions; a biasing member (42) disposed proximate the stationary portion (40) and in contact therewith for applying a force to the stationary portion; and a labyrinth (37) proximate the rotating portion (38) and constructed and arranged for receiving a liquid for being vaporized before entering the space between the stationary and rotating portions of the seal. A related method is also provided.

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  • CRYOSTAR SAS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Besson, Sebastien Mulhouse, FR 1 2
Brethes, Bruno Attenschwiller, FR 1 2

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