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Seal carrier for a rotary machine and method
of retrofitting
Applicant: General Electric Co, USA
This patent is concerned with segmented clearance seals for steam
turbines that are designed to be displaced in the event of shaft movements. It is intended to reduce the
wear during potential shaft rub
conditions. The seal may be a
labyrinth, brush, honeycomb or
abradable seal. A seal carrier (100)
has a packing ring (120) coupled to
a seal (110). In the channel (130)