Narrow gaps are present in rotating and reciprocating machinery such as turbines, compressors, pistons, and gear pumps. These narrow gaps are often essential for the operation of the machinery, as leakage of the working fluid through the narrow gap provides lubrication between the moving parts, and these narrow gaps frequently are moving.
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