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ANSYS Interference Fit Analysis of Mechanical Seals in Reactor Coolant Pumps

  • Yuechang Wang
  • , Ying Liu*
  • , Weifeng Huang
  • , Zhi Gao
  • , Yuming Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Tsinghua University

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Abstract

Based on a mechanical seal which is already used in reactor coolant pumps (RCP), an interference fit simulation model is established by ANSYS. End face deformation of the stator/rotor seal ring is calculated. As a result, the mechanical seal's leakage is available, which is close to the specific operation value. The comparison results between leakages which are calculated by model include interference fit or not illustrated that interference fit has significant influence on structural analysis and should be paid more attention on it. Using this example, the idea and method of ANSYS interference fit analysis is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-159
Number of pages7
JournalJixie Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Volume53
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ANSYS
  • Contact analysis
  • Interference fit
  • Mechanical seals

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