College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2024

Primary Advisor

Lauren Rueda, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

The project's objective was to develop a mechanical seal to seal the gap between the combustion liner and the stage one nozzle of a Solar Turbines turbine. A metal axial E-seal was selected as the sealing mechanism. Hand calculations and finite element analysis were conducted to confirm the designs compatibility with existing turbine components and the operational environment. A small-scale test rig was built to confirm the remaining design specifications. Results from this test rig indicated the design met all specifications except leak rate. Causes for this low performance were identified as manufacturing issues and some were addressed, resulting in increased performance. Others outside the scope of this project were noted and discussed.

ME_2024_F63_Poster.pdf (1375 kB)
Project Poster

ME_2024_F63_SOW.pdf (1311 kB)
Scope of Work

ME_2024_F63_PDR.pdf (3314 kB)
Preliminary Design Review

ME_2024_F63_CDR.pdf (8981 kB)
Critical Design Review

ME_2024_F63_Drawings.pdf (731 kB)
Drawing Package

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