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.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/781
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