Leakage Characteristic Identification of Labyrinth Seals on Reciprocating Piston through Transient Simulations

Figure 1

The sectional view of the labyrinth-reciprocating compressor. (1) Inlet; (2) suction chamber; (3) piston; (4) compression chamber; (5) end cap; (6) discharge chamber; (7) packing; (8) piston rod; (9) cooling water; (10) compression chamber.