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Steam Turbine Labyrinth seal leakage

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turbo05

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If a steam turbine is pressurized with nitrogen at 0.2 bar during preservation, will it leak through labyrinth seal gland? Experts, please advise.
 
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Yes, it will. Labyrinth seals leak more when the shaft is stationary, and much less when the shaft is running at high speed.
 
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