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Energy conservation through sealing technologyImprovements in fluid film sealing resulting from a proposed research program could lead to an annual energy saving, on a national basis, equivalent to about 37 million bbl of oil or 0.3% of the total U.S. energy consumption. Further, the application of known sealing technology can result in an annual saving of an additional 10 million bbl of oil. The energy saving would be accomplished by reduction in process heat energy loss, reduction of frictional energy generated, and minimization of energy required to operate ancillary equipment associated with the seal system. In addition to energy saving, cost effectiveness is further enhanced by reduction in maintenance and in minimization of equipment for collecting leakage and for meeting environmental pollution standards.
Document ID
19790036687
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Stair, W. K.
(Tennessee, University Knoxville, Tenn., United States)
Ludwig, L. P.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1978
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
79A20700
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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