An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Couplings & Shaft Alignment
Installation, Inspection and Control
Course Overview
This Couplings & Shaft Alignment training course will provide an overview of coupling designs and applications for transferring the torque and rotation from the driver shaft to the rotating machine: pump, compressor or turbine. The training course will indicate the importance of good installation, maintenance and failure analysis of couplings. The topics are specially designed for engineers and technicians that have had limited exposure to couplings and need to upgrade their technical knowledge about coupling characteristics and various operating loads. The focus in the training course will be on problem detection, root cause analysis and failure prevention.
Shaft alignment is a technical skill that is categorized as a specialty. It requires measurement instruments and relies on technician’s skill and experience if good results are to be expected on pumps, compressors or turbines. This training course will provide an integral training knowledge and experience of shaft alignment to solve misalignment problems in rotating machinery. Emphasis will be on the ways to analyze, identify and correct the root causes of misalignment, unbalancing and vibration in order to achieve smooth operation, and improved machine performance.
This training course will include discussions of various real practical problems and case studies from the existing engineering practice, which will be solved in the form of several workshops.
This GLOMACS Couplings & Shaft Alignment training course will highlight:
- Importance of proper selection of couplings
- Guidelines for coupling installation: mounting and dismounting
- Common coupling problems and potential failures
- Effects of shaft alignment
- Best methods and techniques for measurement of shaft alignment
- Effects of misalignment on pump and compressor operation
Training Outline
DAY 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
DAY 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
DAY 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
DAY 4: Alignment Measurement Methods
- Reverse Dial Methodology
- Correcting Misalignment: Foundation and Soft Foot
- Thermal Growth Determination
- Laser Optic Technique
- Misalignment Detected by Vibration Monitoring
DAY 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
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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