It is recommended to correct the vertical alignment, the first. When aligning a cold unit, see the cold settings for vertical parallel alignment table. Vertical pump alignment services expert laser alignment. Empowering pumps is the information and connection hub for the global pump industry. The proper alignment of a vertical shaft hydro unit is important for longterm reliable operation. Shaft alignment training course ppt presentation and machine.
With feeler gauge find obvious gaps and fill them with shims, taking care of any rough soft foot condition. Here is the process for aligning a verticallymounted cfaced motor as shown on a vertical alignment demonstrator. Rotating equipment alignment methods and training youtube. A laser shaft alignment by ips psds for rotary machine. The inclinometers in a laser alignment system work against gravity in the horizontal plane for a typical horizontal shaft alignment. The primary reasons why machinery is misaligned is lack of proper training, improper tools to do the job, and that people are not given enough time to do it right. Oct 01, 2012 the inclinometers in a laser alignment system work against gravity in the horizontal plane for a typical horizontal shaft alignment.
Todays high performance machinery and expectations for up time require more accurate measurement. This manual does not cover vtps fitted with thrust bearing assemblies and vtps built for cryogenic. If, on the other hand, you update your knowledge of shaftalignment techniques and acceptable alignment tolerances, you might be on the way to becoming more reliabilityfocused. Facilities instructions, standards, and techniques volume. Professional measurement and alignment system for rotating machines. If the front foot of the motor is left 2 mils high and the back feet are left 2 mils low, the shaft alignment results will be as follows. Proper alignment of rotating equipment has a long been recognized as a prerequisite to safe, reliable operation. Shaftalign os3 is easily extendable through the activation of powerful options as the alignment requirements grow. A simple and effective procedure for doing shaft alignment of rotating machinery. The performance curves given in the catalogue are valid for water whose density and viscosity are. Machine train shaft alignment enables operator to align three connected machines, giving a complete overview of machine train alignment and allowing the operator to select stationary feet 2. Pdf reports can be generated and directly saved from the system onto a usb stick. Packing rings adjusted too tight loosen packing rings to release gland pressure. So to position the motor for proper shaft alignment, these two methods must be utilized.
The shafts of the pump and drive unit must be closely aligned. This document is designed to provide enough information to allow alignment of a vertical shaft hydro. Live view supports intuitive measurements and facilitates horizontal and vertical. Proper alignment is the largest factor in determining the life of bearings, seals and couplings. Vertical turbine pumps wet pit vtp double casing vpc installation operation e, s and a series vtps in wet pit and suction barrel designs maintenance ranging in sizes from 50 mm 6 in. Installation and operation manual centrifugal pumps sections. The process with rotalign pro is identical, except that the adjustment is monitored by observing beam movement in the coordinate display screen. Other facts every driver should know about wheel alignments. Rotalign touch advanced laser shaft alignment system. Alignment of pumps one of the most important parts of pump setup is making sure that the pump and the drive motor are carefully aligned. View the machine from the pump end, zero the indicators on the left, and then rotate and read on the right. The vertical move is the part of the alignment process that aligns the two shafts.
Produce pdf reports directly from the display unit and. Pump out of alignment or shaft bent check for overall pump concentricity, remove and straighten bent shaft, consider replacing bent shaft 5. Our vision is to build a digital community through websites, enewsletters, and social media channels that allows pump industry professionals to exchange ideas, news stories, product information, case studies, videos, event information and more. Pdf a laser shaft alignment by ipspsds for rotary machine. Aim to have all soft foot readings within 2 mils thou. Achieving proper alignment, however, involves much more than merely adjustment the machines so that the shafts are coaxial. Dec 17, 2011 eugene vogel is a pump and vibration specialist at the electrical apparatus service association easa, st. Care has been taken by the authors, pruftechnik ltd, in the preparation of this publication. Assembly within recommended tolerances will equalize loading and cyclic forces on the thrust bearings and reduce forces on guide bearings. Machines need to be aligned in both the horizontal and vertical plane. The main difference in aligning a vertical cface pump and traditional alignment is this. If installation requires another configuration, please consult factory customer service for assistance.
Pump alignment form fill out and sign printable pdf. Shaft misalignment is responsible for as much as 50 percent of all costs related to rotating machinery breakdowns. Ensure adequate lubrication flow per peerless pump recommendations 7. The pump is a centrifugal, single stage closecoupled type. Dec 01, 2002 if the front foot of the motor is left 2 mils high and the back feet are left 2 mils low, the shaft alignment results will be as follows. Fill out, securely sign, print or email your pump alignment form instantly with signnow. It is assumed that the gantry is square to the xaxis, all support equipment is in place and properly working, and all of the. Position the unit on the foundation and level the pump base, using metal shims, so that the pump shaft is in vertical alignment and the pump suction and discharge. Sep 15, 2011 the thin magnetic bracket with the s sensor on the pump shaft was moved to each measurement location, then the motor shaft with the m sensor was rotated to the same position before the measurement was registered. Tmea2skf laser shaft alignment alignment performed by. The procedure for doing reverse dial indicator alignment is not a difficult one. Vertical shaft alignment easy and intuitive alignment of vertical shaft machines with shimming support for different bolt configurations 1. Machine type pump motor vertical angle horizontal angle horizontal offset thermal compensation stationary s machine movable m machine vertical offset offset 2. Failure to achieve proper alignment, a condition referred to as misalignment, will result in increased pump vibration, decreased bearing life, and has the potential.
Vertical turbine pumps installation double casing vpc operation. Shaft alignment training course ppt presentation and. Repeat this procedure for the 3 to 9 oclock direction. They obey the standards of iso international organization for standardization, asme american society of mechanical engineers otherwise api american petroleum institute. If, on the other hand, you update your knowledge of shaft alignment techniques and acceptable alignment tolerances, you might be on the way to becoming more reliabilityfocused. This procedure is to be used as a guide for the initial system installation, or as a reference for optics replacement, or for re alignment if necessary.
Pdf basic shaft alignment workbook for industrial rotatin. Pdf laseroptical alignment of shafts in rotating machinery is. This guide specification covers the requirements for vertical axialand mixedflow impellertype pumps, having a pump discharge diameter up to and including 2100 mm 84 inches, for flood control and hurricane protection projects. Each additional impeller increases the amount of head the pump can produce while the flow remains unchanged. Vertical turbine pump repair your local tencarva location offers high quality repair rebowling capability for your vertical turbine pumps. Be sure to check your equipment for sag and soft foot. The book is reference material on rotating machinery basics, pump overhaul, mechanical seals, basic vibration, and shaft alignment. The thin magnetic bracket with the s sensor on the pump shaft was moved to each measurement location, then the motor shaft with the m sensor was rotated to the same position before the measurement was registered. An essential component of any successful alignment procedure is the. Vibralign shaft alignment trainer patrick lawrence guides us through four prealignment steps. Dial indicator alignment procedure reliability direct. Vertical turbine pumps installation double casing vpc. The pipe should be targeted so as not to place strain on the pump.
Misalignment may account for over 50% of malfunctions in rotating machinery, leading to problems such as worn or broken couplers, vibration, and excessive wear of bearings, seals and wear rings. A practical guide to shaft alignment plant services. How to do the alignment for vertical pumps with motor pump. Page 11 if pump is installed above the liquid source. Vertical turbine pumps are often staged that is, designed with more than one impeller. Now the shaft alignment measurement procedure can begin. When performing a vertical shaft alignment, the process will be different.
Vertical pump working and its applications the vertical pump mainly covers different configurations like submersible, double case, wetpit, solid handling, sump, and slurry. Ufgs 35 45 01 vertical pumps, axialflow and mixedflow. I see lots of pumps that have never been aligned properly. Vertical turbine pump repair tencarva machinery company. You may have heard this in the pastwe cant align our vertical pumps since there is no adjustment due the machined fit between the electric motor and pump housing. The pump shaft should now be centered in the stuffing box and in its guide bearings. Update your shaftalignment knowledge peerless pump. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide to alignment of process machinery, nor is it a substitute for seeking professional advice or reference to the manufacturers of the machinery. Aligning vertical pumps empowering pumps and equipment.
Theyre experienced with pumps of all manufacturers including goulds, aurora, byronjackson, floway, ac, ingersollrand, johnston and peerless among a range of others. Basic shaft alignment workbook preface w elcome to the introductory book on. A practical guide to pulley alignment plant services. Since the motor uses a cface flange, the motor is bolting axially into the flange. Shaftalign shaft alignment system for beginners pruftechnik. Vertical centrifugal inline pumps tailor made pump solutions. A short course on wheel alignment valley buick gmc. A guide to properly align and install vertical turbine pumps. You cannot move the pump because it is connected to the piping. Less than 6 months goulds water technology normal packaging procedure is designed to protect the pump during shipping. Straight edge this method requires placing a straight edge on the pump and motor coupling, then making a visual check to see if the components are aligned. Before aligning, the pump and motor base should be level on a pad and properly grouted.
Oct 17, 2015 is video me cri 2 series vertical pump ki alignment ko tight kar rahe he. Our alignment software is used for preparing, analyzing, archiving measurement files and printing professional reports. For example, the only correct way to express shaftalignment tolerances is in terms of alignment conditions at the coupling, and we will describe several ways to do this. Automatic lubricators lubricants and grease manual grease dispensing. Installation, operation, and maintenance manual goulds pumps. For example, if a singlestage turbine one with only one impeller is designed to produce 1,000 gallons per minute gpm at 100 feet total. The alignment of the pump flanges to the connecting piping is called flange alignment. Verticallyoriented pumps are used primarily in municipal water, hvac, and power plant operations, although it is not uncommon to see small vertical pumps in many industrial applications. The rotalign touch with its larger detector, move simulator and ease of use has made the alignments in the test cell that much easier.
When properly installed and when given reasonable care and maintenance, centrifugal pumps should operate satisfactorily for. How to do the alignment for vertical pumps with motor. To correct for angular and parallel misalignment in the. Listed below are descriptions of some of the components most closely associated with the unit alignment. Vertical centrifugal inline pumps tailor made pump. By william livoti weg power industry manager in usa 12012015. Start a free trial now to save yourself time and money. The main purpose of shaft alignment is to make sure that the center line of the motor rotor shaft coincides with the center line of the driven machinery i. Vertical turbine pump vtp and driver alignment is critical for extending the serviceable life of the driver, pump bearings and mechanical seal assembly while also providing vibration free service of your installation. This manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of patterson pump vertical inline pumps. Nov 27, 2010 shaft coupling alignment procedure reverse dial method 1 duration. Steps to successful installation of vertical circulating. The most secure digital platform to get legally binding, electronically signed documents in just a few seconds. Given the use of turn buckles on the inboard end of the engine for adjustment, the ability in the rotalign touch to show both vertical and horizontal adjustments live at the same time is essential.
Alignment of vertical pumps empowering pumps and equipment. There are several steps which need to be taken for a successful alignment job. Steps to successful installation of vertical circulating water pumps following the correct procedures for pump and motor alignment is necessary for reliable operation. Many vertical pumps utilize a flexible coupling to transfer power from the motor to the pump, so proper shaft alignment is an important part of overall.
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