Workshop Overview
This course is an intensive mix of hands-on practice and in-depth instruction of precision shaft alignment and balancing of rotating machinery. It provides a very good understanding of the theory and practical knowledge in conventional and laser alignment techniques as well as both field balancing and shop (balancing machine) balancing.
Duration: 3 Days (1.5 days alignment & 1.5 days balancing)
Precision Shaft Alignment
Delivers comprehensive knowledge of the principles of machinery shaft alignment and the various methods to measure and correct alignment.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Understanding Machinery Alignment
- Machinery Alignment Fundamentals, Terminology, and Principles
- Importance of Machinery Shaft Alignment to Improve Asset Reliability and Reduce Safety Risks
- Symptoms of Misalignment
- Types of Misalignment
- Tolerances & Standards
- Alignment Process
- Alignment Tools, Equipment, & Materials
- Standard & Precision Tools
- Dial Indicators
- Laser Alignment Kit
- Shims
- Run Out Check
- Measuring & Correcting Soft-Foot
- Measuring Soft Foot, Principles & Objectives
- Diagnosing and Correcting the Soft Foot Problem
- Measuring the Effects of Pipe Strain on Shaft Alignment
Day 2 ( Half-day)
- Machinery Alignment Techniques
- Roughing-In New Machinery
- Face & Rim Method Using Dial Indicator
- Reverse Method Using Dial Indicator
- Laser Alignment
- Cold to Hot Movement
- Machinery Alignment Problems
- Gross Misalignment: Coupling Strain & Shaft Deflection
- Becoming Bolt-Bound and Base-Bound
- Effect of Misalignment on Bearings & Seals
- Effect of Misalignment of Bearings
- Vibration Analysis/Results as Indication of Misalignment
- Effect of Misalignment on Seals of Pumps and Compressors
- Leakage Control & Prevention
- Summary and Conclusions
- Documentation and Reporting
Machinery Balancing Workshop
This will equip you with the knowledge and skills in balancing so that you can use a vibration analyzer/balancer, or simple sheet of graph paper and protractor, and balance a machine on site/field.
Course Outline
Day 2 (Half-day)
- Basic Aspects of Machine Balancing
- Theory & Principle of Balancing
- Definition of Terms
- Types of Unbalance, Basic Vibration Analysis for Unbalance Problem
- Determination of Balancing Quality (ISO 1940 Rotor Classification)
- Purpose, Mass Unbalance Force and Causes
- Rotor Classification, Pre-Balancing Checks, Critical Speeds, Trial Weight Selection/Placement
Day 3
- Single-Plane Balancing Techniques
- Single-Plane Balancing Procedure
- Vector and Four-Run Methods, Critical Speeds, Modes
- Heavy Spot High-Spot Relationship, Balance Sensitivity, Phase Lag
- Trial Weight Computation
- Workshop & Hands-on Exercise on Demo Rig/Kit
- Two-Plane Balancing Techniques
- Two-Plane (Dynamic) Balancing Procedure
- Workshop & Hands-on Exercise on Demo Rig/Kit
- Documentation & Reporting
Laser Alignment Kit
