Mechanical MaintenanceShaft Alignment – Types and Causes of Misalignment

Shaft Alignment – Types and Causes of Misalignment

0.32 Hrs
SKU: AMSAF10CEN

Whenever two pieces of rotating equipment, such as a pump and a motor, are coupled, the connected shafts must be properly aligned. If the shafts are misaligned, excessive vibration, equipment damage, and increased energy consumption can occur. Therefore, maintenance technicians must know how to align rotating equipment shafts to prevent damage. This course covers the different types of misalignments, how to recognize misalignment, and the conditions that cause misalignment.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List problems caused by shaft misalignment
  • List and differentiate between the two primary types of misalignment
  • Describe combined misalignment
  • List causes of shaft misalignment
  • Describe the procedure for checking equipment foundations
  • Define thermal growth, piping strain, and coupling stress
  • List external signs of coupling failures

Specs

Course Level
Intermediate
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

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