MISALIGNMENT

Date: 18 July 2016

Name: Hulisani Khorommbi

Designation: Junior Vibration Specialist

CONTENTS

Misalignment Definition
Shaft Misalignment
Types of Misalignment
Angular Misalignment
Parallel Misalignment
Combined Angular and Parallel Misalignment
Conclusion
Effects of Misalignment

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MISALIGNMENT DEFINTION

Figure 1: Shaft Misalignment

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ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT

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Figure 2: Angular Misalignment
PARALLEL MISALIGNMENT

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Figure 3: Parallel Misalignment
COMBINED ANGULAR AND PARALLEL MISALIGNMENT

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Figure 4: Combined Angular and Parallel Misalignment
CONCLUSION

EFFECTS OF MISALIGNMENT
High vibration
Noise
Decreased life of bearings
Damage to couplings
Shaft cracks
Reduced machine life
Increased maintenance

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Thank you