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The design of the inter-stage seal in an axial compressor is an important topic because the leakage flow across the stator well would lead to aerodynamic mixing losses with the main flow, which will consequently impact the efficiency of the compressor. In this region, the leakage flow is normally controlled by a labyrinth seal with upstream and downstream rotating cavities. In addition, the long rotating...