Pump Alignment

Pump Alignment

One of the most common causes of damaging vibration in rotating equipment is shaft misalignment. This comprehensive course trains the student in the need for precision shaft alignment and instructs in the popular methods to achieve it. Classroom and actual field alignments are performed using dial indicators

Outline :

1.       What do we mean by Misalignment

2.       Importance of Proper Alignment
•    Extended Seal Life
•    Extended Bearing Life
•    Smoother / Quieter Operation
•    Extended coupling life

3.       Types of alignment:
•    Straight Edge and Flash Light Method
•    Reverse Dial Indicator Method
•    Rim & Face Method (Double Dial Indicator)
•    Laser

4.       Preliminary Checks Before Starting Alignment
•    Baseplate
•    Shaft runout and endfloat
•    Existing shims
•    Inspect Couplings

5.       Alignment Checks
•    Factory prealignment
•    Alignment before grouting baseplate
•    After Grouting Baseplate

Peserta :

Instrument Engineer/Supervisor, Plant Maintenance/Operators/Supervisors