| Abstract: | ![]()
A numerical elastohydrodynamic analysis of a rotary lip seal with microundulations reveals that the undulation pattern plays a central role in the operation of the seal. The undulations hydrodynamically generate elevated pressures within the lubricating film, providing load support, and deform in such a manner as to produce reverse pumping. The reverse pumping counteracts the flow induced by the sealed pressure, and thereby prevents leakage through the seal. 1 See p. 25 for the nomenclature. |
