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