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    This document discusses the importance of properly aligning generator sets. It is crucial to maximize coupling life and protect both the generator and engine bearing systems. Alignment should be checked at installation, periodically, and any time a generator or engine is moved. The document outlines elements to check for alignment like shaft lining and end-play. It also provides different alignment techniques and consequences of misalignment like premature bearing failures. Proper alignment is emphasized as critical for problem-free operation.

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    This document discusses the importance of properly aligning generator sets. It is crucial to maximize coupling life and protect both the generator and engine bearing systems. Alignment should be checked at installation, periodically, and any time a generator or engine is moved. The document outlines elements to check for alignment like shaft lining and end-play. It also provides different alignment techniques and consequences of misalignment like premature bearing failures. Proper alignment is emphasized as critical for problem-free operation.

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    This document discusses the importance of properly aligning generator sets. It is crucial to maximize coupling life and protect both the generator and engine bearing systems. Alignment should be checked at installation, periodically, and any time a generator or engine is moved. The document outlines elements to check for alignment like shaft lining and end-play. It also provides different alignment techniques and consequences of misalignment like premature bearing failures. Proper alignment is emphasized as critical for problem-free operation.

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    2K views9 pages

    Generator Set Alignment

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    Zamani Mahdi
    This document discusses the importance of properly aligning generator sets. It is crucial to maximize coupling life and protect both the generator and engine bearing systems. Alignment should be checked at installation, periodically, and any time a generator or engine is moved. The document outlines elements to check for alignment like shaft lining and end-play. It also provides different alignment techniques and consequences of misalignment like premature bearing failures. Proper alignment is emphasized as critical for problem-free operation.

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    Generator Set Alignment

    TC Conference Malaga October 2007

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Agenda

    Why Alignment? When? Elements of Alignment Alignment Techniques Summary

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Why Alignment?
    Maximize coupling life Maximize driveline life Generator bearing system Engine bearing system

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    When?
    All 3500 generator sets At installation Periodic check Anytime generator or engine is moved Generators with 2L4444 spherical roller bearing Very sensitive to misalignment

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Elements of Alignment
    Engine crankshaft in line with generator shaft? End-play Is the generator shaft free to move axially? Is the engine crankshaft free to move axially? Soft feet?

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Alignment Techniques - Publications


    Pub. Type Media Number Disassembly & Assembly Manual SENR3985 Disassembly & Assembly Manual SENR5359 Disassembly & Assembly Manual SENR7968 Engine News SEBD9271 Engine News SEBD9036 Engine News SEBD9453 General Service Info LEBV0915 Operation & Maintenance Manual SEBU7508 Operation & Maintenance Manual SEBU7270 Operation & Maintenance Manual SEBU7068 Engine News SEBD1712 Engine News SEPD0423 Engine News SEBD1037 Special Instruction REHS3401 Special Instruction SEHS7259 Special Instruction SEHS7654 Special Instruction SEHS7073 Special Instruction REHS0423 Special Instruction REHS0177 Pub. Description 2 Bearing Generators- Soft Mount Single Bearing Single Bearing Realignment Warning List of alignment Special Instructions Single Bearing Mounting and Misalignment (theory behind) Flexible Coupling- Inspection Two Bearing Close Coupled Two Bearing Close Coupled Single Bearing Realignment Warning List of alignment Special Instructions Coupling Single Bearing Two Bearing Close Coupled Two Bearing Close Coupled

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Configurations
    Single Bearing Generators Close-Coupled Two Bearing Generators Free Standing Two Bearing Generators Tandem Generators

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Misalignment Consequences
    Generator bearing failures Typically occurs in first 1,500 hrs of operation Not limited to front bearing failures Engine bearing failures Other engine components

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

    Summary
    Proper alignment is critical to problem-free operation

    EAME/CIS TC Conference EP/Petroleum - Malaga, October 2007

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