Abstract: A microfluidic system which enables singular confinement of cells at the capturing stations and impedance measurements of single cells at these stations. The microfluidic system includes an inlet, a dielectrophoretic separation site, a waste outlet I, a connection pad, a hydrodynamic flow resistance. Collective measurements can also be obtained by measuring up to twenty singular cells at capturing stations simultaneously.

Abstract: A microfluidic system which enables singular confinement of cells at the capturing stations and impedance measurements of single cells at these stations. The microfluidic system includes an inlet, a dielectrophoretic separation site, a waste outlet I, a connection pad, a hydrodynamic flow resistance. Collective measurements can also be obtained by measuring up to twenty singular cells at capturing stations simultaneously.

Abstract: A brush seal is provided between static components of a turbine. The turbine flowpath has an inlet spaced from another the inner web of the first stage nozzle. A brush seal is disposed between the two static components to minimize leakage flow to the packing casing region. The bristles of the brush seal are preloaded to fill any gap between the static components caused by distortion or out-of-roundness of the opposed surfaces being sealed. A side plate may contact the opposed sealing surface, increasing the pressure capability of the brush seal and minimizing overall seal leakage by providing the minimum possible flow area restricted solely by the bristles.

Abstract: A brush seal is provided between static components of a turbine. The turbine flowpath has an inlet spaced from another the inner web of the first stage nozzle. A brush seal is disposed between the two static components to minimize leakage flow to the packing casing region. The bristles of the brush seal are preloaded to fill any gap between the static components caused by distortion or out-of-roundness of the opposed surfaces being sealed. A side plate may contact the opposed sealing surface, increasing the pressure capability of the brush seal and minimizing overall seal leakage by providing the minimum possible flow area restricted solely by the bristles.

Abstract: A brush seal is provided between static components of a turbine. The turbine flowpath has an inlet spaced from another the inner web of the first stage nozzle. A brush seal is disposed between the two static components to minimize leakage flow to the packing casing region. The bristles of the brush seal are preloaded to fill any gap between the static components caused by distortion or out-of-roundness of the opposed surfaces being sealed. A side plate may contact the opposed sealing surface, increasing the pressure capability of the brush seal and minimizing overall seal leakage by providing the minimum possible flow area restricted solely by the bristles.