Labyrinth Seal Calculations

[iainuts]

I'm looking for a paper or design calculations for labyrinth seals used in liquid service. Specifically, I'm looking for calculations that give me leakage rates given a particular geometry.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[TPL]

Try this to get you started:

http://www.flexwareinc.com/labyflex.htm

 

[iainuts]

Thanks TPL, I'll check it out soon.