.~> Leakage through seal between runner or shaft and static part {2}
DEFINITION
Classification: 415/168.1
INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING WORKING FLUID LEAKAGE:
(under the class definition) Device comprising means to treat, dispose of, or otherwise deal with a portion of the working fluid* which has passed through a flow preventing or retarding joint between two distinct elements of the device.
(1) Note. Lubricating or other fluid not originating in the working fluid is not considered to be working fluid leakage under this definition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
52.1+, for a device comprising reentry means for working fluid which has passed through a joint between two distinct elements of the device.
110+, for a device comprising a seal, packing, or bearing having an internal working fluid connection which carries off any leakage from the seal, packing, or bearing.
115, for a device comprising means to discharge leakage fluid into the working fluid path by means of a passage in a blade*, vane*, or shaft.
170.1+, for a device having a seal between a runner portion and a static part.
