I'm needing to design a seal on a hydro turbine which will keep oil mist inside, and keep dust out of a fairly large thrust bearing assembly. I'd appreciate some recommendations for seal types that might be suitable. Conditions are as follows:
- 290 mm seal diameter, shaft rotating at 150 rpm...
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I have a large, fluid film thrust bearing for a vertical shaft. Operating load is over 100 tonnes, and speed is several hundred rpm. I am considering making a replacement thrust runner for this bearing from mild steel plate, rather than by forging or casting, due to time constraints. I am...
