Computational model of tandem rectangular elastomeric seals for reciprocating motion

Tribology International

Volumn 39, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 622-634

  Nikas, George K ^a,b   Sayles, Richard S ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Dual; Elastomeric; Leakage; Rectangular; Seal; Tandem

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; ELASTOHYDRODYNAMICS; HYDRAULIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MECHANICS; PISTONS; RINGS (COMPONENTS); SEALS; VELOCITY;

DOWTY PROJECT; DUAL; ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; ELASTOMERIC; LEAKAGE; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, TRIBOLOGY SECTION, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, LONDON; NONLINEAR ELASTICITY OF RECTANGULAR ELASTOMERIC SEALS; RECTANGULAR; SUBSTANTIAL INTERSEAL PRESSURE; TANDEM;

ELASTOMERS;

EID: 33645145631     PISSN: 0301679X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2005.04.004     Document Type: Article

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