RedVector AMSAF10CEN

Shaft Alignment - Types and Causes of Misalignment

Shaft Alignment - Types and Causes of Misalignment

0.32 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: AMSAF10CEN

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

USD$20.00 InStock 2029-01-01
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​​Whenever two pieces of rotating equipment, such as a pump and a motor, are coupled, the connected shafts must be properly aligned. If the shafts are misaligned, excessive vibration, equipment damage, and increased energy consumption can occur. Therefore, maintenance technicians must know how to align rotating equipment shafts to prevent damage. This course covers the different types of misalignments, how to recognize misalignment, and the conditions that cause misalignment. ​ 
Objectives SME
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List problems caused by shaft misalignment
  • List and differentiate between the two primary types of misalignment
  • Describe combined misalignment
  • List causes of shaft misalignment
  • Describe the procedure for checking equipment foundations
  • Define thermal growth, piping strain, and coupling stress
  • List external signs of coupling failures
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Vector Solutions Commercial