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Alignment Methods & Application
Course Description
Misalignment is one of the main causes of vibration in rotating equipment. This leads to increased maintenance and reduced machine life. Appropriate alignment could save maintenance and operational costs for the organisation. Misalignment of shafts causes stresses on the rotating and stationary components.Even if couplings do not fall under such conditions, bearings and seals most definitely will. Shaft alignment includes positioning of the rotational centres of two or several shafts so that they are collinear when the machines are running under normal operating conditions. Ball and rolling bearings can operate under proper conditions when lubricated.The lubricant reduces friction between the internal service of both the bearing components. Lubrication, especially circulating oil, helps remove heat from the bearings. The Rotating Equipment Alignment Training course covers several alignment methods common to motor shaft alignment like Straight Edge Alignment, Rim Face Alignment, Reverse Dial Indicator Alignment and Laser Alignment. The primary focus on graphics/animation in the CBT, helps provide a clear understanding the various alignment procedures. The Reverse Dial Indicator (Peripheral) Alignment Procedure, which is also the principle behind the Laser Alignment technique, has been dealt in explicit detail. The Alignment Training Program has a dedicated tool ‘SlideALine’ to carry out easy and effective alignment of Machine (Coupling Alignment / Shaft Alignment), using the Reverse Dial Indicator Alignment method. The emphasis on the geometry of misalignment using Intricate Animated Explanations gives a deep insight into understanding how the correct alignment procedure is to be executed
  • Professionals dealing with the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment
  • New technicians who wish to improve 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

This training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive examples, which will result in the active participation of all delegates in discussions and teamwork of problem solving. Real life examples will be selected to be solved during several workshop in the form of team work which will enable understanding of the physical insight of the problems and will illustrate the efficient application of evaluation tools. There will be ample opportunities for active, open discussions and sharing professional experiences on various industrial applications. All training course materials will be provided.

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

Couplings: Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Installation Best Practices & Safety Issues
  • Coupling Inspection in Operation
  • Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
  • Preventive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
  • Failure Prevention & Troubleshooting

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

Alignment Measurement Methods

  • Reverse Dial Methodology
  • Correcting Misalignment: Foundation and Soft Foot
  • Thermal Growth Determination
  • Laser Optic Technique
  • Misalignment Detected by Vibration Monitoring

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

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
MI110-01
2026-04-05
Cairo
USD 5450
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MI110-02
2026-07-19
Dubai
USD 5450
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MI110-03
2026-09-13
Manama
USD 5450
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MI110-04
2026-12-06
Dubai
USD 5450
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