Alignment + Balancing
Thrust Development on a Typical Overhung Centrifugal Pump
Because of the differential pressure across the impeller, there is going to be x differential force, and the force is going to push the impeller and the shaft...
- Ali Al-Shurafa
- Saudi Aramco
Electric Power Supply: Critical to the Rig Process
Most of the rigs are located in remote areas where we cannot use the public power source. The only way we can get power is through an electrical engine generator...
- Nishanthan Senkuttuvan
- Osborne Engineering Limited
Gas Turbine Alignment in Less Than an Hour
TransCanada Turbines Test Cell repairs and services gas turbines in a unique test facility. The turbines are used primarily for compression, power generation and marine applications. After repair and servicing, the Test Cell undertakes performance tests of the turbines...
- Grant Dennler
- PRUFTECHNIK
Misalignment in Vibration Patterns
This quick tip will discuss routine vibration check, root cause analysis and diagnosis of imbalance on rotating machines. We demonstrate balance norms and references...
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser AB
A Case for Capturing and Analyzing Trends in Your Alignment Data
It is well known that misalignment is one of the greatest causes of failure in rotating equipment. In fact, research demonstrates that more than 50% of machine breakdowns are the direct result of poor alignment...
- Grant Dennler
- PRUFTECHNIK
When Do You Need ODS?
The study of a machine's motion is called Operational Deflection Shape (ODS). This study should be done when the machine is in a steady-state or normal operation. Find out the different types and why you would use ODS...
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
Visual Inspection of Couplings and Machinery Components
Visual inspections are very important in maintenance facilities, meaning inspection of equipment and structures using any or all human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell. This 5 minute fact will show you if visual inspections are really worth it ...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Alignment Check vs. Alignment
One question that arises regularly in training is about doing alignment checks. Is it okay to just check the alignment? This quick tip will address the reasons for alignment check...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Forgotten Alignment Tools
What if a spanner falls on your laser equipment screen? How will you get a proper reading? In this quick tip, you will see why you should never forget the old reliable tools...
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck