Shaft alignment is a specialized technical skill that involves using measurement instruments and relies on the technician's experience to achieve optimal results on equipment such as pumps, compressors, or turbines. This course will equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in shaft alignment, helping them address misalignment issues in rotating machinery. The emphasis will be on analyzing, identifying, and correcting root causes of misalignment, imbalance, and vibration to ensure smooth operation and improve machine performance.
Throughout the course, real-world problems and case studies from engineering practice will be discussed and resolved through hands-on workshops.
Key topics of this Energy training course include:
- The importance of selecting the right couplings
- Guidelines for proper coupling installation: mounting and dismounting
- Common coupling issues and potential failures
- The impact of shaft alignment on machine performance
- Effective methods and techniques for measuring shaft alignment
- The consequences of misalignment on pump and compressor operations
By the end of this Couplings & Shaft Alignment training course, you will be able to:
- Apply best practices for proper coupling installation
- Troubleshoot common coupling issues and implement failure prevention strategies
- Monitor vibrations related to coupling performance and overall machinery health
- Utilize effective alignment techniques for rotating machinery
- Employ both traditional reverse dial methods and modern laser optic techniques for precise alignment
This Energy training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive examples, which will result in the active participation of all delegates in discussions and teamwork of problem solving. Real life examples will be selected to be solved during several workshop in the form of team work which will enable understanding of the physical insight of the problems and will illustrate the efficient application of evaluation tools. There will be ample opportunities for active, open discussions and sharing professional experiences on various industrial applications. All course materials will be provided.
Upon completing this Energy training course, delegates will be able to evaluate the performance of rotating machinery and related equipment within their organization, identifying areas for potential improvements.
The knowledge gained from this Couplings & Shaft Alignment course will:
- Empower delegates to optimize the performance of rotating machinery
- Boost confidence in assessing the efficiency of machine operations
- Provide the ability to implement improvements tailored to specific applications
- Enhance the ability to manage machine condition monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting effectively
- Increased confidence in addressing issues related to rotating machinery
- A clearer understanding of how the proper functioning of rotating machinery influences overall plant efficiency
- Enhanced knowledge of equipment operation and instrumentation for effective failure prevention
- Strengthened personal skills for analyzing machine operations
- Improved ability to troubleshoot complex and challenging machinery problems
- Professionals dealing with the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment
- New technicians who wish to improve knowledge and skills
- Those who are involved in condition monitoring and vibration analysis
- Maintenance technicians who are in charge of correcting the machinery problems.
- Engineers and maintenance planners involved in machine’s condition monitoring
Day One: Couplings - Types, Application & Operation
- Classification & Application of Couplings
- Characteristics of Rigid Couplings
- Characteristics of Flexible Couplings
- Selection of Parameters of Couplings for Pumps & Compressors and Turbines
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Types
Day Two: Couplings - Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Installation Best Practices & Safety Issues
- Coupling Inspection in Operation
- Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
- Failure Prevention & Troubleshooting
Day Three: Shaft Alignment Basics
- Need for shaft alignment
- Effects of shaft misalignment
- Types of misalignment: offset and angularity
- Measuring techniques
- Rim and face alignment method: TIR determination
Day Four: Alignment Measurement Methods
- Need for shaft alignment
- Effects of shaft misalignment
- Types of misalignment: offset and angularity
- Measuring techniques
- Rim and face alignment method: TIR determination
Day Five: Effect of Misalignment on Bearings & Seals
- Effect of misalignment of bearings
- Vibration monitoring results as indication of misalignment
- Effect of misalignment on seals of pumps and compressors
- Leakage control & prevention
- Summary and conclusions
