Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for performing precise mechanical shaft alignment and understanding vibrational behavior in rotating machinery. It emphasizes techniques to prevent equipment failures, improve operational efficiency, and extend machinery life by addressing misalignment and vibration issues.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of shaft alignment and its impact on machinery performance.
- Identify different types of misalignment and their causes.
- Perform shaft alignment using various tools and techniques, including laser alignment.
- Understand vibration theory and measurement principles.
- Conduct vibration analysis to diagnose machinery faults.
- Interpret vibration data for maintenance decision-making and troubleshooting.
- Implement corrective actions to mitigate alignment and vibration problems.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians
- Reliability and condition monitoring professionals
- Rotating equipment specialists
- Maintenance supervisors and planners
- Predictive maintenance analysts
- Plant and operations engineers
Course Outline
Introduction to Shaft Alignment
- Importance of shaft alignment for rotating equipment
- Types of misalignment: angular, parallel (offset), and combination
- Effects of misalignment on equipment life and performance
Shaft Alignment Tools and Techniques
- Dial indicators and straight edges
- Laser alignment systems: principles and operation
- Reverse dial method and rim & face method
- Soft foot condition and correction
Step-by-Step Shaft Alignment Procedures
- Pre-alignment checks and preparation
- Measuring and adjusting shaft positions
- Documenting alignment results and tolerances
Basics of Vibration Theory
- Vibration terminology and units
- Sources of vibration in rotating machinery
- Natural frequency and resonance concepts
Vibration Measurement and Instrumentation
- Types of vibration sensors: accelerometers, velocity sensors, displacement probes
- Data acquisition and analysis equipment
- Baseline vibration data collection
Vibration Analysis Techniques
- Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis
- Common vibration signatures and fault identification: imbalance, misalignment, bearing faults, looseness
- Trend analysis and condition monitoring
Corrective Actions and Maintenance Strategies
- Realigning machinery to reduce vibration
- Balancing rotating parts
- Repair and replacement considerations based on vibration data
Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Examples of shaft misalignment and vibration troubleshooting
- Hands-on exercises with alignment tools and vibration analyzers