Inventors:
Michael Alan Davi - Niskayuna NY, US
David Andrew Stasenko - Albany NY, US
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F01D 11/20, F01D 25/24
Abstract:
Disclosed is a seal for a turbomachine including at least one fixed component located proximate to a rotating component of the turbomachine defining a clearance therebetween. At least one magnet is located at the at least one fixed component. The at least one magnet is, when activated, capable of moving the at least one fixed component thereby adjusting the clearance between the fixed component and the rotating component. Further disclosed is a turbomachine utilizing the seal and a method for adjusting a position of at least one fixed component of a turbomachine.