Why we use labyrinth seal instead of mechanical seal in centrifugal compressors ?

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Question added by faraz ahmed , Asstant Engineer in Machinery Department , Engro Polymer and Chemicals
Date Posted: 2015/08/31

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by Rana Mansoor Ahmed Rajput

A labyrinth seal is a type of mechanical seal that provides a tortuous path to help prevent leakage. An example of such a seal is sometimes found within an axle's bearing to help prevent the leakage of the oil lubricating the bearing.

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