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Advanced Sealing Technology for Hydrogen Compressors

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Technical Accomplishment<br />

Seal Selection<br />

• Types Considered<br />

– Labyrinth<br />

– Brush<br />

– Honeycomb<br />

– Abradable<br />

– <strong>Advanced</strong> Compliant Foil Seal Concept<br />

• Requirements<br />

– Novel Configuration and Concept<br />

– Low Leakage<br />

• Tight Clearance<br />

• High Differential Pressure<br />

• Con<strong>for</strong>mal to Runner Surface<br />

– Long Wear Life<br />

– No Contamination and Wear Debris<br />

– Material Compatibility with <strong>Hydrogen</strong><br />

Low leakage,<br />

non-contact,<br />

high-speed<br />

sealing is a<br />

critical<br />

requirement <strong>for</strong><br />

centrifugal<br />

hydrogen<br />

compressor.<br />

Mohawk Innovative<br />

<strong>Technology</strong>, Inc.<br />

®

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