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Misalignment In Rotating Machinery

Guil Cornejo & Suri Ganeriwala
SpectraQuest Inc., 8227 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Published: October, 4 2013

Abstract


Topics: Types of Misalignment, Issues to be addressed, Knowledge of Mechanics performing alignment, soft foot, decide movable machine, thermal growth, machine alignment history, rotational constraints, locked shafts, Shaft Axial Float, Alignment Tolerances, Indicator Sag, Bolt Bound, Offset Shafts, Different Alignment Systems, Comparisons of three major alignment systems, laser systems, dial indicator systems, Alignment Quest System: Benefits, features, steps, summary, Graphical Presentation, and Dynamic Adjustments.

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Topics: Types of Misalignment, Issues to be addressed, Knowledge of Mechanics performing alignment, soft foot, decide movable machine, thermal growth, machine alignment history, rotational constraints, locked shafts, Shaft Axial Float, Alignment Tolerances, Indicator Sag, Bolt Bound, Offset Shafts, Different Alignment Systems, Comparisons of three major alignment systems, laser systems, dial indicator systems, Alignment Quest System: Benefits, features, steps, summary, Graphical Presentation, and Dynamic Adjustments.