Mechanical Shaft Alignment & Vibrational Analysis

Course Introduction

This comprehensive 5-day course focuses on mechanical shaft alignment and vibration analysis to ensure rotating equipment's reliability and efficiency. Participants will learn the fundamentals of shaft alignment techniques, the impact of misalignment on machinery performance, and how to diagnose and resolve vibration-related issues. The course combines theory with practical sessions to provide hands-on experience in alignment and vibration troubleshooting.

Objectives

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

•     Understand the importance of proper shaft alignment for equipment reliability.
•     Identify the causes and effects of misalignment in rotating machinery.
•     Use alignment tools and techniques to achieve precision alignment.
•     Understand the principles of vibration analysis and its role in condition monitoring.
•     Diagnose common machinery faults through vibration patterns.
•     Implement maintenance practices to reduce vibration and extend equipment lifespan.

Target Audience

•     Maintenance Engineers
•     Mechanical Technicians
•     Reliability Engineers
•     Plant Operators
•     Maintenance Supervisors
•     Condition Monitoring Specialists

Daily Topics

Day 1: Fundamentals of Shaft Alignment

•     Overview of shaft alignment and its significance
•     Types of misalignment: angular, parallel, and combined
•     Effects of misalignment on machinery performance
•     Introduction to alignment tools and equipment
•     Safety precautions during alignment work

Practical Session: Identifying misalignment types on machinery models

Day 2: Shaft Alignment Techniques and Tools

•     Manual vs. laser alignment methods
•     Dial indicator method: step-by-step procedure
•     Laser alignment systems: setup and operation
•     Thermal growth and its impact on alignment
•     Soft foot correction

Practical Session:Performing alignment using dial indicators and laser alignment tools

Day 3: Introduction to Vibration Analysis

•     Basics of vibration in rotating machinery
•     Types of vibrations: free, forced, and resonant
•     Vibration terms: frequency, amplitude, and phase
•     Vibration monitoring tools and equipment
•     Common causes of excessive vibration

Practical Session: Hands-on use of vibration monitoring equipment

Day 4: Diagnosing Machinery Faults Using Vibration Analysis

•     Identifying faults through vibration patterns:
•     Imbalance
•     Misalignment
•     Bearing faults
•     Gearbox issues
•     Understanding vibration spectra and time waveforms
•     Data interpretation and troubleshooting

Practical Session:Fault diagnosis using real-world vibration data

Day 5: Preventive Maintenance and Best Practices

•     Implementing a predictive maintenance program
•     Setting vibration thresholds and alarms
•     Regular inspection and maintenance practices
•     Reporting and documentation of alignment and vibration analysis results
•     Final assessment and course review

Practical Session: Final project: Aligning a misaligned machine and diagnosing vibration issues

Assessment:

    Daily quizzes

    Practical hands-on exercises on alignment and vibration troubleshooting

    Final group project

Certification: Participants will receive a Certificate in Mechanical Shaft Alignment & Vibrational Analysis upon successful completion of the course.

For registration & more information please contact

NAYEL Training Centre 

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