Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] enquiry - Propulsion

["Dan H." <JMachine@adelphia.net>]

Steve,

Have you tried carbon ceramic face seals that are used in rotary water
pumps.  They have a spring loaded carbon face that mates to a stationary
ceramic face and will work well even under considerable pressure.

Dan H.

----- Original Message -----
From: "steve" <steve@kobol.worldonline.co.uk>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:56 PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] enquiry - Propulsion


> Hi All
>
> i have a question regarding propulsion but not for surface travel.
>
> I am trying to research (small ROV size) thrusters with a magnetically
> coupled shaft but am not able to find much on the subject.
>
> my own design thrusters are ok but i am having to look at filling them
with
> oil to maintain the sealing.
> i would like to do some experimenting and was wondering, is there anyone
on
> the list who has built such a device or can point me in the right
direction?
>
> any ideas would be appreciated
>
> Steve Bosworth
> UK
>
>