Squeeze Film Dynamics of Two-Phase Seals

A dynamic analysis of two-phase face seals including squeeze film effects and thermal transients is presented. Axial responses to perturbations from equilibrium for various sets of typical seal operating conditions are examined, and the sensitivity of these responses to certain parameters is discussed. Sample calculations indicate damped transient responses which often decay as steady state is approached asymptotically. In some cases, however, stable and unstable oscillations are observed