Cavitation — A Little Noticed Factor in the Operation of Mechanical Seals

Abstract

Cavitation damage in the form of spongy, pitted surfaces is widely associated with pump impellers, marine propellers and sliding bearings. It used to be rare as a form of damage on mechanical seals, but the number of cases has been increasing in the last few years. This is due, on the one hand, to conditions of application which are becoming increasingly demanding, and on the other hand to the growing use of ceramic materials. For although the latter make excellent face materials, they are far more sensitive to cavitation erosion than metallic face materials.

Citation

Zeus, D. (1993), "Cavitation — A Little Noticed Factor in the Operation of Mechanical Seals", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 45 No. 2, pp. 3-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb053424