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Methods and processes in Shaft

Alignment

œ Alignment methods
 Three stages of alignment
tasks
ž Alignment process overview
Alignment Methods
• With all alignment methods measurements
are taken at the shafts or couplings.
Alignment Methods
• Misalignment is corrected at the feet.
Alignment Methods
Alignment Methods

• Precision Ruler
• Face & Rim
• Reverse Indicator
• Laser
Alignment Methods Cont.

Precision Ruler
Mechanical methods

Straight edge/feeler gauge


method

• Determine the direction and amount


of offset using a straight edge and
feeler gauges.

• Measure the gap at two points 180°


apart to determine the direction and
amount of angular misalignment.
Dial indicator methods

• Rim-Face method

• Reversed-Rim method
Rim- Face Alignment method

• The rim dial measures offset


• The face dial measures angularity
The Face & Rim Method

Face Readings obtained as the shafts are rotated and the centerline of
the dial indicator stem is set parallel to the shaft centerline.
The Face & Rim Method

Rim Readings obtained as the shafts are rotated and the centerline of the
dial indicator stem is set to 90 degree angle to the shaft centerline.
Calculation for Face & Rim
A raise
B or
C left

Driver Driven
H

Machine Machine
F lower
Y
or
F2 F1 D F3 F4
right
E

Required movement Required movement


for Driver Machine for Driven Machine
F [(D)− (C )] + (Y )
F 1=
FB − (Y ) F 3=
H −F
2 2
2 2
H −F
F [(E )− (C )] + (Y )
F 2=
FA − (Y ) F 4=
H −F
2 2
2 2
H −F
Reversed- Rim alignment method

• Widely acknowledged as the


“preferred method” of shaft
alignment.

• Both dials measure offset on


the Rim. The Angular error is
the slope between the two
offset values.

• Easy to plot or calculate the


feet correction values.
The Reverse Indicator Reading

This method requires the taking of two (2) Rim


readings; one set at the M.T.B.M and one set at
STATIONRY MACHINE.
Calculation for Reverse indicator
A raise
B or
C left

Driver Driven

Machine Machine

X Y lower
or
F2 F1 D F3 F4
right
E

Required movement Required movement


for Driver Machine for Driven Machine
B[(X )+ (Y )] − (Y ) F 3= D[(Y)+(X )] −(X )
F 1=
C C

A[(X )+ (Y )] − (Y ) E[(Y )+ (X )] − (X )
F 2= F 4=
C C
Disadvantage of mechanical alignment
system

Sagging indicator brackets


Sticking / Jumping dial Hands

Lower resolution=rounding losses

Reading errors: +\- sign error


Parallax error &mirror image

Play in mechanical linkages

Tilted dial indicator=offset error


Axial shaft play = gap error
Disadvantage of mechanical alignment
system

Sagging indicator brackets


Sticking / Jumping dial Hands

Lower resolution=rounding losses

Reading errors: +\- sign error


Parallax error &mirror image

Play in mechanical linkages

Tilted dial indicator=offset error


Axial shaft play = gap error
Laser Alignment
Laser systems

• Single laser systems


with a single or double
target.

• Dual laser systems


using the Reversed-Rim
method.
Laser Alignment Cont.

Horizontal Alignment. •
Laser Alignment
Calculation
Horizontal Laser Alignment
Procedures
Comparison of Alignment Methods

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