The purpose of this paper is to investigate the lubrication performance and stability improvement of rocket turbopump mechanical seals by attaching superconducting magnetic force. A comprehensive multiphysics numerical model is presented including microscale clearance flow, magnetic field, as well as three degrees of freedom dynamic motion. The Maxwell equation and modified Reynolds equation considering mass-conserving boundary conditions and turbulence flow were solved simultaneously at each time step to obtain the transient response of sealing parameters. Results indicate that the mechanical seal attaching superconducting magnetic force could dramatically improve carrying capacity and lubrication characteristics under heavy loading conditions, and it also has an appreciable effect on dynamic stability. It is worth exploring the application of superconducting magnetic force in reusable rockets and cryogenic equipment combined with its unique advantages.
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