Abstract:The lifetime cost evaluation of a seal must take into account all expenses throughout its operation. The thermodynamic aspects of mechanical face seals (MFSs) analyzed using FEM for various pairs of materials and their correlation with wear, reliability, and economic feasibility have not been researched in the literature. The MFSs analyzed in this paper were manufactured by ROSEAL S.A. for use in water pumps. The materials of the primary seal rings used by manufacturers were taken into account. The operating c… Show more
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