RTX Corporation
Seal runner with passive heat transfer augmentation features

Abstract:

Oil slinger systems include a seal runner comprising an annular radial member having a radius (R) and an outer axially extending member having an axial length (L), wherein a proximal surface of the outer axially extending member comprising a plurality of helical grooves. Methods of radial convective cooling include pumping a cooling liquid through the oil slinger system and convectively cooling the oil slinger.