Machinery Couplings & Shaft Alignment Techniques

Course Overview

Machines deteriorate as they get older so we can expect a certain amount of performance falloff and general deterioration of the machine. If we understand the failure mechanisms that are in place we can identify which parameters best indicate the deterioration of the machine.

Failure analysis, Troubleshooting and Predictive & Planned Maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, are discussed in the course with a view to cover the different techniques of alignment and optimizing the maintenance engineering effort while maximising production

Course Objective

To provide the operation & maintenance engineers & technicians with the means to properly operate and support the rotating equipment in a way based on the good acquaintance with the modern technologies applied in this field. Trouble-shooting & forecasting break downs are inclusive. & cover the different techniques of alignment as well as the use of hand -held.

Who Should Attend??

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.

Course Outline

Technology and operation of rotating machines
General Aspects of Machine Technology
Operation and Performance
Process Aspect
Mechanical Aspect.
Technology and Maintenance of the Machine components.
Coupling and Alignment.
Different types of couplings, related problems.
Sealing Devices for Pumps and Compressors.
Rotors and Shafts.
Balancing: eccentricity, tolerances.
Trouble shooting of rotating machinery Forecasting Breakdowns
Fatigue, wear and tear.

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation