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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2014
James M. Sorokes, Olean, NY (US);
Igor M. Belousov, Erie, PA (US);
Chris M. Leasure, Freedom, PA (US);
Austin Kimes, Olean, NY (US);
Tyler Johnson, Bearlake, PA (US);
James M. Sorokes, Olean, NY (US);
Igor M. Belousov, Erie, PA (US);
Chris M. Leasure, Freedom, PA (US);
Austin Kimes, Olean, NY (US);
Tyler Johnson, Bearlake, PA (US);
Dresser-Rand Company, Olean, NY (US);
Abstract
An adjustable seal and method for varying a radial distance between the adjustable seal and a rotor of a turbomachine are provided. The adjustable seal may include a first annular member defining a plurality of radial channels, and a second annular member defining a plurality of slots at least partially extending therethrough. The second annular member may be concentric with the first annular member and configured to rotate relative to the first annular member. The adjustable seal may also include a plurality of seal segments interposed between the first annular member and the second annular member. Each seal segment of the plurality of seal segments may be slidably disposed in a respective radial channel of the plurality of radial channels and may have an axial projection slidably disposed in a respective slot of the plurality of slots.