Abstract: Provided is a method for sealing an annular gap in a turbine with a housing and a rotor, in which method a) an annular recess, which is arranged coaxially with respect to the rotor and opposite the tips of the rotor blades of a stage, is provided in the housing or in at least one element attached to the housing, b) a subdivided insert ring, which is formed such that it can be inserted into the recess in a form-fitting manner with play, is provided, c) the insert ring is inserted into the recess, more particularly in that the insert ring is pushed into the recess at least substantially in the axial direction, and d) the insert ring is fixed using securing elements in such a way that an at least substantially axially directed clamping force is applied by means of the securing elements. A turbine is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method for sealing an annular gap in a turbine with a housing and a rotor, in which method a) an annular recess, which is arranged coaxially with respect to the rotor and opposite the tips of the rotor blades of a stage, is provided in the housing or in at least one element attached to the housing, b) a subdivided insert ring, which is formed such that it can be inserted into the recess in a form-fitting manner with play, is provided, c) the insert ring is inserted into the recess, more particularly in that the insert ring is pushed into the recess at least substantially in the axial direction, and d) the insert ring is fixed using securing elements in such a way that an at least substantially axially directed clamping force is applied by means of the securing elements. A turbine is also provided.