SEAL CARRIER FOR A ROTARY MACHINE AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING

摘要

A seal carrier (100) is provided for a rotary machine wherein the seal carrier (100) comprises a packing ring (120) coupled to a seal (110) and wherein the packing ring (120) comprises a channel (130) disposed therein. In addition, a displacement apparatus (150) is disposed in the channel (130) for radially positioning the seal (110) to control a flow of a fluid (160) in a fluid path.