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HP Reliability: Consider bearing protection for small steam turbines

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.  |  Thinnes, Billy

In most small machines there is a need to limit both contaminant ingress and oil leakage. Inexpensive lip seals are sometimes used for sealing at the bearing housing, but lip seals typically last only..