Mobius Institute Precision Shaft Alignment (Master Class)

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Course Overview: When hands-on training is combined with the famous Mobius Institute 3D animations and simulations, you know that you

will enjoy a course that will leave you ready to take on any alignment challenge. You will develop an intuitive feel for the

alignment system because you understand the fundamentals and you have had a change to practice and ask questions.

Machines that have been precision aligned run longer, and cost less to run. Alignment greatly reduces the life of bearings,

seals, shafts and couplings.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills so that you can use a dial indicator tool or laser alignment system

to precisely align two components together. You will learn how to recognize misalignment and successfully set up the

alignment job.

After reviewing the important reasons for performing shaft alignment, we will discuss the pre-alignment checks and correc-

tions, including how to identify and correct soft foot.

What is unique about this course? Who Should attend: If you have to align machines, then you need this

course. If you own a modern laser alignment sys-

tem you have two choices: you can just set up the

lasers, enter the dimensions, take the readings

and do what the equipment tells you to do, or

you can understand what you are doing and be

prepared when things go wrong – and they will.

We will ensure you understand the entire process,

and give you the skills to return to the plant and

perform precision alignment. Note:

Although we will not have time to explain the op-

eration of every model of laser alignment system,

we will provide you with the knowledge so that

you will be successful with whatever model you

own.

Duration & Language :

Course Duration: 03 Days

Course Hour’s: from 08 am to 02 pm

Course Language: In English

Mobius makes it unique. We use 3D animations and software

simulators that completely demystify and demonstrate the align-

ment process – you need to see them to believe them! You will

completely understand the readings and the three-dimensional

alignment process. If you have previously performed shaft align-

ment, you will find that all of those steps and instructions will sud-

denly make a whole lot of sense – you will find yourself saying ‘Ah,

now I understand” (and “I wish I took this course years ago”).

Training Methodology :

The Course is in highly participative workshop

format with formal presentations, case studies

and interactive worked examples.

Each Learning Point is reinforced with

appropriate practical examples and exercises.

Module (01) Introduction of Shaft Alignment

1.1 The benefits of shaft alignment

1.2 A quick overview of the alignment process

Module (02) Shaft Alignment Mathematics:

A Primer Offset, Angularity and Alignment Mathematics

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Equal triangles

2.3 Triangles and alignment

2.4 A triangle from two offsets

2.5 Dealing with negative numbers

Module (03) Understanding Dial Indicators

3.1 Dial indicators

3.2 What can go wrong?

3.3 Zero the dial

3.4 Bar sag

3.5 Total Indicator Readings (TIR)

3.6 Hysteresis

3.7 Clock positions

3.8 Backlash

3.9 Why do we rotate both shafts?

3.10 Using dial indicators for shaft alignment

3.11 Using dial indicators for shaft alignment

3.12 Rim measurements

3.13 Face measurements

3.14 Axial end-play and float

3.15 Repeat all tests

3.16 Validity rule

Module (04) Pre-Alignment Checks and Corrections

4.1 Plan and review maintenance history

4.2 Why is the machine not aligned?

4.3 Installing a new machine

4.4 Decide on the required tolerance and coupling gap

4.5 Pipe strain

4.6 Mechanical looseness

4.7 Bent shafts and coupling runout

4.8 General preparations on site: Safety

4.9 General preparations on site: Clean up

4.10 General preparations on site: Shims

4.11General preparations on site: Jacking bolts

Course Outline: Module (05) Soft Foot Checks and Corrections

5.1 Detecting and Correcting Soft Foot

5.2 Introduction

5.3 Different types of soft foot

5.4 Rocking soft foot

5.5 Short foot - parallel air gap

5.6 Even foot

5.7 High foot

5.8 Bent foot

5.9 Squishy foot

5.10 Induced soft foot

Module (06) Why is soft foot important?

6.1 Why is soft foot important?

6.2 Shaft fatigue

6.3 Bearing distortion

6.4 Impact on the alignment task

Module (07) Testing for soft foot

7.1 Testing for soft foot

7.2 Taking soft foot measurements

7.3 Recording results

7.4 Using dial indicators to measure soft foot

Module (08) Correcting soft foot

8.1 Correcting rocking soft foot

8.2 Short cut number one: The Casanova method

8.3 Short cut number two: The 80% Rule

8.4 Using feeler gauges

8.5 Using a "stair" of shims

8.6 More complex shim patterns

8.7 Detecting and correcting induced soft foot

8.9 Mysterious soft foot

8.10 Summary

Module (09) The Rim-Face Dial Indicator method

9.1 Introduction

9.2 What if only one shaft can be rotated?

9.3 Accuracy issues

9.4 Setup problems

9.5 Axial end-float

9.6 Rim-Face Measurement Procedure

9.7 Compensate for bar sag

9.8 Alternative method

9.9 Determine the alignment corrections

9.10 Performing the calculations

9.11 Computing the offset

9.12 Computing the angularity

9.13 Computing feet movements

9.14 Shim calculations

9.15 Move calculations

9.16 Example calculations

9.17 The graphical method

9.18 Summary

Module (10) The Reverse-Dial Method

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Reverse dial procedure

10.3 Compensate for bar sag

10.4 Performing the calculations

10.5 Computing the offset

10.6 Computing the angularity

10.7 Computing feet movements

10.8 Shim and move calculations

10.9 An example

10.10 The graphical method

Module (11) Laser Alignment

11.1 Introduction

11.2 The basic components in a laser alignment system

11.3 Benefits of laser alignment systems over dial indicators

11.4 How do laser alignment systems work?

11.5 Using a Prism - Return Beam Method

11.6 Beam Splitter - Single Beam Method

11.7 Twin Emitter/Detector Pairs - Dual Beam Method

11.8 Using a horizontal beam and a vertical detector

Course Outline: Module (12 ) Using the laser alignment system

12.1 Performing the laser alignment

12.2 Pre-alignment

12.3 Preparing the coupling

12.4 Attaching the brackets

12.5 Attach the brackets

12.6 Check the optics

12.7 Mount the laser heads

12.8 Aim the heads

12.9 Zeroing the beam

12.10 Check for repeatability

12.11 Rough alignment ("roughing-in")

12.12 Correcting gross angularity

12.13 Correcting gross parallel offset

12.14 Dealing with gross misalignment

12.15 Rough alignment with a laser system

12.16 Dealing with distance and angularity

12.17 Cones and circles and distance

12.18 Enter the machine dimensions

12.19 How accurate should the dimensions be?

12.20 Entering the coupling diameter

Module (13) Performing Laser Alignment Measurements

13.1 Performing the measurements

13.2 The 3:00-12:00-9:00 method

13.3 Swept measurements

13.4 Getting the results

13.5 Aligning spacer shafts or jackshafts

13.6 What if you can't rotate one shaft?

13.7 What if the shaft can't be rotated easily?

13.8 What if you can't rotate either shaft?

13.9 Limitations of laser systems

13.10 Backlash

13.11 Vibration

13.12 Heat, steam, sunlight, water vapor

13.13 General comment about commercial systems

Module (14) Moving the Machine

14.1 Moving the machine

14.2 Introduction

14.3 Perform the vertical move first

14.4 Gross misalignment

14.5 Using a laser alignment system

14.6 Moving the machine vertically - shimming

Module (15) Base bound and bolt bound

15.1 Base bound

15.2 Machine the feet

15.3 Moving the machine horizontally

15.4 Using a dial indicator to measure the horizontal move

15.5 Using shims to measure horizontal machine moves

15.6 Bolt bound

15.7 Turn-down the bolts

15.8 Open the bolt holes of the machine feet

15.9 Moving the stationary machine

15.10 Drill new holes

Module (16) Dynamic and Thermal Movement

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Which machines will be affected?

16.3 Thermal effects

16.4 Manufacturer's supplied offsets

16.5 Sources of heat

16.6 Internal or system sources of heat

16.7 External sources of heat

16.8 Mechanical effects

16.7 Pipe strain

16.8 Oil wedges

16.9 Jacking fluid

16.10 Catenary sag

16.11 Foundation changes

Module (17) Dealing with dynamic movements

17.1 Dealing with dynamic movements

17.2 Temperature compensation

17.3 Take 'hot' readings

17.4 Monitoring the movement of the shaft or bearings

17.5 Using laser heads to measure relative movement

Course Outline: 17.6 Issues to consider

17.7 General issues to consider

17.8 What do you do with the offset data?

17.9 Manufacturer's offset data

17.10 Determining targets graphically

Module (18) Machine Train Alignment

18.1 Introduction

18.2 Repeat your measurements

18.3 Plan ahead

18.4 Graphical method

18.5 Optimizing the alignment

18.6 Movement limitations

18.7 Move in the vertical direction first

Module (19) V-Belt and chain alignment

19.1 Introduction

19.2 Secondary damages of misalignment

19.3 Vertical angle misalignment

19.4 Horizontal angle misalignment

19.5 Parallel misalignment

19.6 Procedure for correction

Summary & Conclusion:

In addition to viewing the 3D animations and using the alignment

simulator software, time will be spent hands-on performing shaft

alignment jobs using our APP-AL-DEMO in the conference

room, thus giving the opportunity for every attendee to practice

alignment under the supervision of the trainer.

Course Instructor:

Mr. Johnny Frem is currently working as Maintenance Manager and Managing Director at Asset Peak Per-

formance in Lebanon, as well as Training Partner of Mobius Institute Australia, (http://mobiusinstitute.com/

MobiusLibrary.aspx?id=149). He has a wide experience in conducting trainings covering Vibration Analy-

sis, Alignment and Balancing. He’s been a trainer for more than 15 years and delivered courses in line with

Bearing, Lubrication, Laser Alignment and Vibration Analysis. He had been providing trainings across the

Middle East such as Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Armenia.

As a training partner and certified Vibration Analyst from Mobius Institute, he served as Vibration Analysis Service Engineer for

the past 13 years as well as distributor of Hansford Sensors in Lebanon. He also worked as Service Engineer using FLIR and Fluke

Thermal imaging cameras and software.

In line with Laser Alignment, Mr. Frem worked as Service Engineer since 15 years back and distributor of Easy Laser System in

Lebanon and Syria. In the other hand, as Service Engineer for SKF, Distributor for 11 years and gave trainings on Bearing Selec-

tion, handling, troubleshooting, and failure analysis, Bearing Lubrication, lubricant type selection, lubrication procedures, lubri-

cants quantities, re-lubrication intervals as well as Loctite products needed in maintenance application.

He also have strong experience in Oil Filtration wherein he performs oil filtration on steam turbines using depth filtration instead

of full flow filters, which can remove solid contamination down to 1 micron and water contamination down to 40 PPM. Moreo-

ver, as a Service Engineer for measuring HRSG Tubes in Boilers, he performs spot and B-scan measurements and has experience

in LP ECO, LP EVA, HP ECO, LP SH, HP EVA and HP SH.

Cancellation Policy: Course Fee:

The Amount of USD 1500 $ will be charged

for the Course fee per delegate covering below:

Training Venue with coffee Breaks & Lunch

Attendance Certificate

Hands On Practical Workshop & Case Stud-

ies, Software Application

Hand Outs Course Materials and References

Bank Account & Contacts :

One Month (30) days and more prior to course

commencement date - free of charge.

10 days prior to course commencement date –

50 % of course fee.

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mencement date – 100 % of course fee.

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