August 2018
Special Focus: Fluid flow and rotating equipment
High-pressure water pump mechanical seal failure investigation
To mitigate leakage, mechanical seals are one of the most critical components for centrifugal pumps.
The Authors
Wesam Kahalf Allah is a Pump Engineer at Saudi Aramco. He has 8 yr of experience with the company. He earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MS degree in engineering from Texas A&M University.
Fernando Ballard has 11 yr of experience, with 9 yr as a Fixed Equipment Specialist with ExxonMobil.
Amer Al-Dhafiri is a Pump Specialist at the consulting services department of Saudi Aramco. He has worked with Saudi Aramco for 20 yr. He holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia and an MS degree from the university of Virginia in the U.S.
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