Abstract
Rotary machines, and limaçon machines in particular, offer a better power to weight ratio compared to reciprocating machines; however, leakage due to improper apex and side sealing have prevented rotary machines from thriving. In this paper, a modelling approach is presented to analyse the vibration of apex seal during the machine operation and the power loss caused by the seal friction. The seal and spring are modelled as a spring-mass system in which the seal deformation is negligible. The seal-groove relative positions have then been categorised into nine different possible cases based on the number of contact points between the seal and the seal groove. A case study has been presented to demonstrate the reliability of the model.
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