Heat transfer enhancing mechanism and cooling performance in the novel microchannel contact mechanical seals with cavities and ribs

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• Cooling performance significantly improves with heat transfer enhancements in microchannel designs.
• Key evidence shows a notable increase in thermal conductivity and flow rates through ribbed cavity structures.
• Assessment using novel microchannel designs highlights the influence of specific geometries on heat dissipation.
• These findings suggest optimizing mechanical seal designs may lead to greater efficiency in thermal management, especially in industrial settings.