Comparisons of rotordynamic coefficients in stepped labyrinth seals by using Colebrook-White friction factor model

Abstract

The objective of this work is to observe the effects of friction factors for the stepped labyrinth seals. The gas flow through the seals creates net pressure and shear forces acting on the rotor. It is necessary to predict these forces for reliably operating turbomachinery. So we investigated the effect of shear forces on the calculation of rotordynamic coefficients by comparing the results in the case shear forces are considered and in the case they are neglected. We also compared our results, obtained with the Colebrook-White friction factor model, with some reference experimental and computational results.