摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide axially faced seal systems which reduce seal clearances between components and improve turbine and/or power generation system efficiency and operation.SOLUTION: A first aspect provides an axially faced seal system 110, 170 for a radial tip of a turbine component 120, 130, the system comprising: a stationary turbine component 120; a rotating turbine component 130; and a seal ring 180, 190 mounted on the stationary turbine component, the seal ring extending axially to the rotating turbine component 130 and engaging the rotating turbine component on a side surface, where the side surface of the rotating turbine component is on a continuous, rotating mating ring having a 360° arc.</p> |