Start Date: 24 Jan, 2027
End Date: 28 Jan, 2027
Duration: 5 Days
Overview:
This course offers a comprehensive overview of coupling designs and their applications in transmitting torque and rotation between driver shafts and rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, and turbines. It is specifically designed for engineers and technicians with limited experience in couplings who wish to enhance their technical understanding of coupling characteristics under various operating conditions. The training will focus on proper installation, maintenance practices, and failure analysis, with a strong emphasis on detecting problems, performing root cause analysis, and preventing future failures. In addition, the course provides essential training in shaft alignment techniques to address misalignment issues in rotating equipment, aiming to reduce unbalance and vibration, and ensure reliable, efficient machine performance.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Guidelines for sound coupling installation
Solving common coupling problems and failure prevention
Vibration monitoring related to coupling health and machinery performance
Methods and practices for efficient alignment of rotating machines
Use of classical reverse dial methodology and modern laser optic technique
Course Content:
1- Couplings: Types, Application & Operation
Classification & Application of Couplings
Characteristics of Rigid Couplings
Characteristics of Flexible Couplings
Selection of Parameters of Couplings for Pumps & Compressors and Turbines
Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Types
2- Couplings: Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Installation Best Practices & Safety Issues
Coupling Inspection in Operation
Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
Preventive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
Failure Prevention & Troubleshooting
3- Shaft Alignment Basics
Need for Shaft Alignment
Effects of Shaft Misalignment
Types of Misalignment: Offset and Angularity
Measuring Techniques
Rim and Face Alignment Method: TIR Determination
4- Alignment Measurement Methods
Reverse Dial Methodology
Correcting Misalignment: Foundation and Soft Foot
Thermal Growth Determination
Laser Optic Technique
Misalignment Detected by Vibration Monitoring
5- Effect of Misalignment on Bearings & Seals
Effect of Misalignment of Bearings
Vibration Monitoring Results as Indication of Misalignment
Effect of Misalignment on Seals of Pumps and Compressors
Leakage Control & Prevention
Summary and Conclusions
Targeted Audience:
Professionals dealing with the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment
New technicians who wish to improve their knowledge and skills
Those who are involved in condition monitoring and vibration analysis
Maintenance technicians who are in charge of correcting the machinery problems
Engineers and maintenance planners involved in machine’s condition monitoring
