May 2020
Valves, Pumps and Turbomachinery
Causes of reduced or stopped flow in controlled-volume pumps
Controlled-volume (CV) pumps, also known as metering or dosing pumps, are designed to deliver a small quantity of fluid at a precise rate with relatively high pressure.
The Authors
Mohammed Badughaish is a Mechanical Engineer with 12 yr of experience in rotating equipment within the oil and gas industry. His work experience has focused on hydraulic pumps, troubleshooting and maintenance. He works as a pump engineer in Saudi Aramco’s Consulting Services Department. He obtained his BS degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and an MS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida.
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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