Brashler, K.
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Keith Brashler is a Pump Specialist with Saudi Aramco and has 31 yr of in refining, pipeline, power generation, pulp and paper, and nuclear facilities with emphasis on pump and system troubleshooting. He earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Washington State University, and is a Certified Vibration Analyst: ISO Category IV, and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Thermal imaging technology has evolved over the years, and investment costs have decreased significantly.
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The objective of this article is to demonstrate the value of utilizing portable or permanently mounted ultrasonic flow measurement technology to measure and monitor high-energy pump hydraulic balance line flow.
This work details the operation of a 21,000-HP, five-stage barrel pump utilized for seawater injection service.
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