Labyrinth Seal Leakage Calculation ?

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The discussion centers on the labyrinth seal leakage equation, specifically the expansion ratio formula. A participant seeks clarification on the term '1n', suspecting it may refer to the natural logarithm function, denoted as ln(x). This interpretation aligns with standard mathematical notation, where 'ln' represents the logarithm to the base e. The confusion arises from the formatting of 'n' and '1n', which appear different in the equation.

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I'm studying mechanical engineering, just have a question on the labyrinth seal leakage equation.

More specifically, the expansion ratio formula.

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What does the '1n' stand for?
With 'n + 1n', I'm assuming those two n's are different since one looks like it's in italics and the other looks normal. Can someone please clear this up for me? I understand the rest of the equation, I just can't find what '1n' stands for in my textbook.
 
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FFX said:
I'm studying mechanical engineering, just have a question on the labyrinth seal leakage equation.

More specifically, the expansion ratio formula.

7qsh.png



What does the '1n' stand for?
With 'n + 1n', I'm assuming those two n's are different since one looks like it's in italics and the other looks normal. Can someone please clear this up for me? I understand the rest of the equation, I just can't find what '1n' stands for in my textbook.

Perhaps it's meant to be the natural log function ln(x)? That's the log base e of its argument.
 

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