Manual for Induction Motors and Generators

BRACKET WITH ADJUSTING SCREW

Figure 3-4 Positioning of bracket plates

Bracket plates are placed against the foundation edge and tied down with expansion bolts, see
Figure 3-5 Mounting of the bracket plate. Move the machine by using the adjusting screws until
the shaft centerline and the driven machine centerline are aligned roughly and the desired
distance between the coupling halves is reached. Leave all adjusting screws only lightly
tightened.

BRACKET WITH ADJUSTING SCREW

EXPANSION BOLT

Figure 3-5 Mounting of the bracket plate

NOTE: Figure 3-5 Mounting of the bracket plate shows bracket plate mounted to concrete
foundation, place similar bracket plate on steel foundation.

***Following paragraph for bearing type: Sleeve bearing with axial float
The sleeve bearing in the D-end is equipped with a pointer for showing running center, which is
marked with a groove on the shaft. There are also grooves on the shaft for rotor mechanical end
float limits. The position is correct when the tip of the pointer is in line with the machined
running center groove on the shaft, see Figure 3-6 Markings on shaft and running center
pointer. Notice that the running center is not necessarily the same as the magnetic center as the
fan may pull the rotor from the magnetic center.

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POINTER

OUTER SEAL

RUNNING CENTER

ROTOR END FLOAT LIMITS

Figure 3-6 Markings on shaft and running center pointer

3.6.4 Correction for thermal expansion

3.6.4.1 General
Running temperatures have a considerable influence on the alignment, and should therefore be
considered during the alignment. The machine temperature is lower during erection than under
operating conditions. For this reason, the shaft center will be higher, i.e. further away from the
feet during operation than standstill.
It may therefore be necessary to use heat compensated alignment depending on the operating
temperature of the driven machine, coupling type, distance between machines, etc.

3.6.4.2 Thermal expansion upwards

The thermal expansion of the distance between the feet and the shaft center of the electrical
machine can be approximately calculated according to the formula:
H = T Hwhere
H=thermal expansion[mm]
=10 10-6 K-1
T=40 K
H=shaft height [mm]
NOTE: Consider the thermal expansion of the driven machine in respect to the electrical
machine in order to define the total thermal expansion.

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