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TITLE :

MET
THOD S
STATE
EMENT FOR
R

S
STEAM RBINE GENE
M TUR ERATO
OR

DIS
SCIPLINE : MECHANIC
M CAL

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OCUMENT NO.
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OJECT NA
PRO AME : EFFICIENC
E CY, ENERGY
Y AND ENV
VIRONMEN
NT IMPROV
VEMENT
PROJECT
P P
PHASE I

JOB
B NO. : 140118(T)
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WNER : THE
T BANG CHAK PET
TROLEUM PUBLIC CO
OMPANY LIMITED
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0 26
6-Nov-16 Issu
ued for Construcction J.H. Bae
e H.C. Choii H.J. Cho J. D. KIM
M

A 11
1-Oct-16 Issued
d for comment/ review J.H.Bae
e H.C. Choii H.J. Cho J.D.Kim

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION


N Prepared By Checked B
By Reviewed By
B Approved By
B

REV. PRE
EPARATION DE
EPT. PREPA
ARATION CHECK REVIEW
R APPROVAL

C
CONSTRUCTIO
ON J.H
H. Bae H.C. Choi H.J.
H Cho J. D. KIM
B
MANAGEMENT
T 26-Nov-16 26-Nov-16 26
6-Nov-16 26
6-Nov-16

This DOCU
UMENT is the property
p of POS
SCO ENGINEER
RING Co., Ltd and
a POSCO EN
NGINEERING ((Thailand) Co., Ltd. Therefore, it
shall not b
be released to any
a third party without permisssion of authorrized personnel of the POSCO
O ENGINEERIN
NG Co., Ltd an
nd
POSCO EN
NGINEERING (T
Thailand) Co., Ltd..
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TABLE
E OF CO
ONTENT
TS

1. PUR
RPOSE ................................... ................................................ ........................... 3

2. INF
FORMATIO
ON FOR WORKING
W ................................................ ........................... 3

3. FOU
UNDATION ............................. ................................................ ........................... 3

4. TEM
MPORARY
Y SUPPOR
RT ............ ................................................ ........................... 4

5. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION .... ................................................ ........................... 5

6. ATT
TACHMEN
NTS.......................... ................................................ ........................... 7
- ORGANIZAT
TION CHAR
RT
- SE
ECTION DR
RAWING
- RO
OLLER DRA
AWING
- LIF
FTING PLA
AN WITH RO
OUTE SUR
RVEY
- JS
SA
- SO
OIL BEARIN
NG CHECK
K STG TEM
MPORARY STRUCTUR
S RE
- TE
EPORARY SUPPORT
S CALCULAT
ATION
- INSTALLATIO EDURE BY ELLIOT
ON PROCE
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1. P
Purpose
T
This method statement
s to be apply forr Installation of steam turrbine (TG-055) for BCP 3E
E Phase 1
P
Project at the Bangchak Refinery
R Ban
ngkok.

2. In
nformation for Working
: Equipment dimension
d 4200w
4 x 100
000L x 4300H
H mm.
: Equipment weight
w 62.65 Tons..

3. F
Foundation
3.1 Mark centter line of equipment on ffoundation.
3
3
3.2 Concrete foundation shall
s be checcked.
: Leve
el of concrete
e
: Sizin
ng and positiion of Ancho
or Bolt
: Submit record to
o BCP

3
3.3 Chock Blo
ock
: Chip ete Ensure A Good Bond
p out Concre d For Grout And
A Foundattion
: Fix The
T Chock Block
B w then the Leeveling adjustment using
& shimss. using M6 mach. screw
M12
2 Leveling screw
: Placce the woode
en forms arou
und the Chock Block & Shims
S and filll up the grout with sika
grou
ut 212-11 Reffer to Unit ou
utline Drawin
ng No. TG-05
5-096
: Tole
erance ± 2 mm Both in pla
an and Eleva
ation and 0.5
5% For verticcally
Refe
er. Drawning No. TG-05-0
096
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: Submit record to
o BCP

4. T
Temporary
y support
4.1 The support shall design and calc ulate for sup
4 pport load of equipment, tthe scaffoldin
ng install .
Beside of foundation for working
B w
4
4.2 The support shall fabrricate at shop
p and transp
port to Site.
4
4.3 Before tem
mporary sup
pport erected the area mu
ust be compa
acted with ste
teel plate (2m
m x 5m x 20t))
a
and making th
he position of
o temporary support. Drilling on the fo
oundation too embedded strut bolt for
fa
astening the temporary structure.
s
4
4.4 Temporarry support ere
ected on beh
hind of found
dation include
e scaffoldingg beside of su
upport for
w
working.
4
4.5 Check levvel, center lin
ne to match w
with equipme
ent position.
4
4.6 Install ste
eel plate (15 mm.th’k)
m on the bottom of
o roller with guide plate ffor moving ro
oller.
4
4.7 Marking the roller pos
sition 4X2 loccation for two oller is used each 12 ton load
o rails. The ro
C
Capacity.
4
4.8 Erection guide
g by SQM
M 25mm X 2
25mm for rolller moving.
4
4.9 Recheck of center line
e, Level and readiness Strength
S of Te
emporary suppport to conffirm ready for
w
working
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5. E
Equipmentt installatiion
5
5.1 Dismantling the fence
e south side T
The total leng
gth of 24 m.
5
5.2 Lifting cra
ane 360 ton shall
s be load ed test for liffting.
5 am include lifting tool sha
5.3 Lifting bea all prepare fo
or lifting. And
d must be revviewed by th
he
S
Safety Deparrtment
5
5.4 Before wo
orking start, PET
P will exp
plain how to work
w quence and tthe potential dangers forr
with seq
ssupervisors and
a safety offficers.
5
5.6 Remove packing
p whic
ch obstruct fo
or lifting.
5
5.7 Check avvailability of lifting tool and
d then tied tig
ghtly. After th
hat lift-up equuipment from
m trailer
a
and remove trailer
t out
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5
5.8 Place the equipment on
o a roller po
ositioned pre
epared.
5
5.9 Move out lifting crane and lifting to
ools.
5.10 Pushing equipment to
5 t position byy Chain Bloc
cks 5 Ton x 2 units and R
Restraining. By
B Chain Blocck
5 Ton x 2 unitts until equip
pment move iin position.
5
5.11 Lift-up equipment
e y Hydraulic jjack 20 ton capacity for remove rolleer and Temp
by porary suppo
ort.
A
At North and South 4 poin
nt

5
5.12 Clean th n and basepl ate bottom
he foundation
5
5.13 Lift-down the equipm
ment in to possition
5
5.14 Adjust to
o exact posittion is conforrm to manufa
acturer's reco
ommendationn
5
5.15.Remove
e temporary structure
s
5
5.16 Installing
g fences werre dismantled
d into positio
on.
5
5.17 For more
e detail, insta
allation will b
be followed according
a to TG-05-112
T
(Installation & Mainte
enance instru
uction)
ORGANIZATION CHART
Project : BCP 3E Phase 1 Project
Subject : Mechanical
Client : POSCO Engineering (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

PET
Mechanical Manager.
Mr. J.H. Bae

DEPUTY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

PET
Mr. H.C.Choi

PET Installation Team Alignment Team Vendor Supervisor


FIELD ENGINEER Pilin Project Equity Service & Solution Later
Machanical Engineer Machanic Mgr. Technical advisor
Mr. J.H.Kim Mr. Uthai Mr. Manorom Ch.

PET Supervisor Leader


Supervisor Mr. Sanya W. Mr. Warakorn T.
Mr. Sombat

Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Therdsakol Mr. Damrongsak M

Mechanical Mechanical
Mr. Somsaurt Mr. Chakkarin N.

Mechanical Mechanical
Mr. Somchat Mr. Khiao K.

Mechanical Helper
Mr. Jonggruay Mr. Chomchok M.

Helper Helper
Mr. Panupong Mr. Yuttaphong S.

2016-11-26
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
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Manorom Chiewpanich
69/30-32, Ladsawai, Lamluka, Residence phone (66) 2 9438 289-91
Prathumthanee12150 , Thailand Fax (66) 2 9438 293
Residence phone (66) 2 9987 308 Mobile 080 5639146
E mail: manorom@esspower.com
: esscompany@esspower.com

Specializing in Petrochemical and Oil & gas industries


Versatile Mechanical engineering/project management, Maintenance & Reliability
engineering with over 20 years track record providing visionary on - leader driving
and management , in-dept experience & analytic process from design to maintenance
and technical integrity

Area of expertise

• Rotating Equipment (turbo machinery, pump, compressor, electric motor (LV-HV),


diesel and gas engine)
• Control & safeguarding system
• Pipe stress analysis (static to dynamic)
• Hydraulic and thermodynamic
• Project Management
• Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
• Condition monitoring & Vibration Analysis
• Facilitator in Reliability Center Maintenance
• Principle in Root Cause Analysis
• Integrity Engineering
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

Profession Experience

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March 2003 Present Director
Company : Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
Dimension :
• Repair & inspection to all rotating equipment
• Technical consultant on mechanical Engineering, pipe stress analysis, hydraulic,
thermodynamic, Process control & safeguarding.
• Technical consultant on maintenance & reliability

Job highlights
Customer : activities
TIG : being granted on maintenance outsource contract for their cryogenic plant
Double A paper : major overhaul/inspection fluid coupling 2.0MW
TPI-ACB plant, : solved “blower system repetitive failure”
TPI-various centrifugal pumps : solved “bearing, shafts short service life”
BHP steel : EPC on rotating gear for jib crane application
BHP steel : solved blower “short service life”
BHP steel : inspection and maintenance various jobs
Best Tech Engineering : provided technical consultant on mechanical design for
EGAT project Krabi and assemble 200 kW twin screw pump , 3 units, and
packaging inflatable blower system for oil scrapper boom.
Thai Rotary Engineering : provided technical consultant on mechanical-process
review, hydraulic, thermodynamic, for various projects. EGAT project Ratchaburi
PTT, Sriracha : solved various problem on pumps repetitive failure and major
overhaul. Installed and commissioning twin screw pump
PTT, Bangchak : solved problem on 120 kW twin screw pump from improper
installation and poor piping design
PTTEP : design gas lift compressor system project, gas treatment system
PTTEP : technical consultant on LNG project ( on going project ) . This cryogenic
process is minus 160 deg C.
Ajinomoto : inspection & major overhaul various rotating equipment
Thai Capolactum : packaging & commissioning 180 kW centrifugal pumps, 2 units
Gulf Cogeneration : inspection and major overhaul gas compressor , 800 kW, 3 units
PTT, Khonkean : solves problem on short service of LPG transfer pump
SWI , Nakornrachasrima : provided technical consultant and coaching on
maintenance & reliability
Siam Mitsui PTA : failure analysis and reverse engineering on various jobs
Tuntex Petrochemical : Inspection and major overhaul various gear units and Root
blowers 120 kW and vacuum pump
Thaiwa Development : inspection and major overhaul root blowers 120 kW, 3 units
Rachashoorose : repair titanium impeller for chlorine gas blower.
Purechem : inspection reactor-agitator-double mech seal
Ueno Fine Chemical : inspection reactor-agitator-double mech seal, major overhaul
gear unit
Many jobs from agencies : Thiasia, Delta
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

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Feb 2000 31 Feb 2003Rotating Equipment & Reliability Engineer and Asset
verification.
Company : Thai Shell Exploration and Production Co, Ltd
Job highlights
• Facilitator on Reliability Center Maintenance
• Principle on Root Cause Analysis
• Establish maintenance strategy/review and procedure/job card and
planning/schedule and technical audit
• Integrity & Reliability Engineering
• Provide technical advisor/service in mechanical Engineering, especially in Rotating
Equipment Engineering and
Piping design & stress analysis(static & dynamic) to another project engineers
• Provide technical support to maintenance section as failure analysis & review
• Carry out assessment to all rotating equipment periodically, and report to all concern
parties for further action.
Examples of technical challenges
• Waukesha gas engine model 7042, repaired main bearing bore despite of
replacement(Waukesha recommended ) with a new engine block, by fusion welding
and machining. It is still being operated up to present.
• Feasibility study and performance assessment and system modeling to increase
crude transfer pump(twin screw) capacity to cope with the future plant throughput,
and to further stated in the report that adding more pumps without restoration the
performance of the existing system will be waste.
• Designed GRE piping in tanks dehydration system at 50% cost reducing using
“Smith Fiber Glass” product.
• Improved piping system by model/analysis piping dynamics as per vibration survey
from the field.
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

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1993 Jan 2000 Rotating Equipment Engineer & Project Engineer
Company : Thai Shell E & P and Rayong Refinery Company as secondment
Job highlights
• Project Engineer
• Carry out assessment to all rotating equipment periodically, and report to all concern
parties for further action.
• Provide technical service of mechanical Engineering, especially in Rotating
Equipment Engineering and Piping design & stress analysis(static & dynamic) to
another project engineers
• Provide technical support to maintenance section as failure analysis & review.
• Technical training to operation and maintenance
• Feasibility study on various projects
• Machine monitoring and equipment integrity assessment ( Rayong Refinery)
• Start up-commissioning rotating equipment ( Rayong Refinery)
Examples of technical challenges
• Salvaged the failed wellsite separator booster pump project by
1. Installed speed step up gear. This modification was the result from self-made
system modeling.
2. Applied HVOF tungsten carbide coating
3. Improved safeguard and control system.
4. Arranged twin screw pumps in series/parallel mode, and can be controlled
automatically by a single valve operation(on/off). This modification was the result
from self-made system modeling.
• Improved one water injection pump system which had low reliability/availability, by
eliminating a booster pump and unnecessary control system. This modification was
the result from NPSHa study and a simple availability model.
• Full assessment in gas compression system ( 12 recip comp/gas engine packages),
and stated that the minimum total throughput will be gained equivalent to 1
additional gas compressor by improving maintenance of the specified 6 units.
• Simply changed the recip compressor operating condition to match with the process
condition by changing clearance volume and removing inlet valve(unload).
• Improve dry gas seal system, by improving buffer gas (process gas) off-take point
relocation
• Applied the first Solar gas turbine/compressor package in the Shell group that non-
API or DEP compliance.
• Solved the problem in piping failure in recip pump due to water separation and
entrained free gas.
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

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1989 1993 Maintenance Engineer
Company : Thai Shell Exploration and Production Co, Ltd
Job highlights
• Full responsibility in maintenance related work, and strategic planning in
maintenance execution, failure analysis, pro-active maintenance, predictive
maintenance
• Developing condition base maintenance
• Develop vibration analysis/monitoring technique
• Establish spare part management strategy
• Technical training to maintenance crews
• LPG plan start-up and commissioning

Notice. Production facilities consists of Oil producing 2,5000 barrel per day and
Cryogenic LPG producing capacity 860 tons/day.

Cryogenic process is achieved by the refrigerant system at -40 deg C, then follow by
Joule Thomson effect at -72 deg C and Turbo expander at -86 deg C )

Examples of technical challenges ( as I could recall)


• Solved the turbo-expander high thrust problem , by improving hydrates
control/monitoring ( This turbo expander running speed is 37,000 rpm at minus
86 deg C )
• Solved turbo-expander high oil consumption by simply adjusting seal gas pressure
and drain gas pressure
• Vibration analysis in turbo-expander and pinpointed the poor condition, and could
finish the remedy within 3 days.
• Solved the soft foot problem in oil flood screw compressor which is mounted on top
of the horizontal vessel by applying high strength epoxy, the compressor is still
under operation
• Solved low oil pressure problem in oil flood screw compressor by simple balance of
the duty mode. ( This is propane screw compressor for refrigerant system to cools
the process gas to minus 40 deg C )
• Solved the acoustic problem in oil separator which oil flood screw compressor
mounted on top by maintaining proper oil level in separator.
• Developed condition base maintenance to shaving/adjustment the scheduled
maintenance by 3 to 6 months ahead. Further developed the predictive maintenance
program* by using curve fitting/project as time-series analysis from condition
monitoring.
• Reviewed all spare parts system to keep the spare parts for insurance and
consumable spare parts classifications only. While the spare parts that are required
for regular maintenance can be controlled/planned by condition and prediction
technique. Six months ahead could be predicted for some equipment only. However,
it was a powerful tool to extend the Mean Time Between Maintenance as Risk Base
Maintenance and eliminate over maintenance.
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

Start End Job Title


1987 1989 Technical Manager
Company : M.A.N. , Far East
Job highlights
Technical service (installation/commissioning/training and repair) on “M.A.N”
marine high speed diesel engine and “twindisc” transmission, and power generation,
and application engineering in diesel engine.

Start End Job Title


1985 1987 Working vessel superintendent
Company : BES for Songkla lake bridge project, Thailand

Job highlights
Fleet management, operation and maintenance all working vessels.

Start End Job Title


1980 1985 Technical superintendent
Company : Philipp Holzmann, AG
Job highlights
Supervise maintenance and repair to all land transportation
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

Education
• Political Science , Sukhothai Thamathiraj University , 1993
• Mechanical Engineering , Kasetsart University , 1979

Training
• Surface Operation/Engineering , 1995 , Shell training center, Netherlands
• Rotating Equipment , 1997, Shell training center, Netherlands
• Facilities Engineering , 1999, Shell training center, Netherlands
• Compressor design, piping pulsation, blade fouling, Von Karman Institute, Belgium,
Shell sponsor
• Pipe Stress analysis, Shell training center, Netherlands and COAED-USA
• Solar gas turbine at Thailand and San Diego, USA
• Centrifugal/reciprocating compressor at Thomassen , Singapore & Thailand
• Programmable Logic controller at Allen Bradley, Thailand, and Solar Turbine
• Machine diagnostic, and ADRE, Bently Neveda,
• Machine analysis and monitoring, machine balancing at Sound and Vibration,
Singapore
• Diagnosis of Engineering Failures, Shell training center, Netherlands
• RCM , Reliability Centered Maintenance, Pricewaterhouse coopers
• RCA , Root Cause Analysis principal ( on the job training)
• Thermal spray, Metallurgy National Lab, Thailand

Reference
Mr. Thuan Jariyakovit, Head of Facility Engineer
Thai Shell Exploration and Production Co., Ltd ( PTTEP-Siam )
Tel 02 249 0483 Ext 5364

Mr. Napas M, Section manager MM4,


Mr. Wirat Aimrat, Assistant Section manager MM4
Thai Petrochemical Inductry Public Company Limited
Tel 038 611 333 Ext 3625

Personal Biography
Place of birth : Bangkok , Thailand
Date of birth : 09, October, 1956
Nationality : Thai
Gender : Male
Marital status : Married
Spouse : Supattra Chiewpanich, public school teacher
Children : nil
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

Warakorn Tapaneeyao-larn

120/473 Sukumvit101/1, Sukumvit Rd., Mobile 09 3539 4651


Bangna, Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand E-mail: warakorn.t@esspower.com

Area of expertise

 Rotating Equipment (Pump, Compressor , Turbine and Blower)


 Maintenance & QA/QC
 Data management

Profession Experience

Start End Job Title


May 2005 Present Supervisor
Company : Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
Dimension :
 Maintenance & QC
 Repair & inspection to all rotating equipment
PTT, Sriracha: Overhaul boil off compressor 2 unit
EGAT Wang-noi: Major inspection booster gas compressor, 2.5 MW, 2 unit
Gulf Cogeneration: Major inspection and repair booster gas compressor, 1 MW, 1 units
Nhong-khae Cogeneration: Major shut down for compressor, cooling tower and pump.
National power supply: Change bearing & mechanical seal of boiler feed pump
National power supply: Overhaul Booster pump
Thaiwa Development: Inspection and major overhaul root blowers 120 kW, 3 units
Ueno Fine Chemical: Inspection reactor-agitator-double mechanical seal, major overhaul
gear unit
บริ ษัท อีควิตี ้ เซอร์ วิสเซส แอนด์ โซลูชนั่ ส์ จํากัด สํานักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ Equity Services & Solutions Co., Ltd
267/96-97 ถนนสุขมุ วิท ต.มาบตาพุด 131 อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ ประเทศไทย 267/96-97 Sukhumvit Rd. Maptaphut
อ.เมืองระยอง จ.ระยอง 21150 อาคาร INC-1 ห้ อง 210 Mueng-rayong Rayong 21150
โทร. 0 3860 9200 โทรสาร 0 3860 9201 ถ.พหลโยธิน ต.คลองหนึ่ง อ.คลองหลวง Tel : 0 3860 9200 Fax : 0 3860 9201
โทร. 0 2998 7308 โทรสาร 0 2998 7309 จ.ปทุมธานี 12120 Tel : 0 2998 7308 Fax : 0 2998 7309
อีเมล์ : esscompany@esspower.com โทรศัพท์ 02-5647000 ต่อ 5210 Email : esscompany@esspower.com
manorom@esspower.com โทรสาร 02-5647003 manorom@esspower.com

TPT Petrochemical: Maintenance & Inspection Screw feeder


TPT Petrochemical: Inspection Borsis compressor
PTT-NGV: Preventive maintenance Gas-compressor for NGV station
PTT Saraburi: Overhaul truck loading pump
PTTUT: Inspection Blower
EGAT Nampong: Major overhaul & inspection pump, 10 unit
Gulf Cogeneration: Major overhaul & inspection pump, 4 unit
State Railway of Thailand: Major inspection Air compressor, 5 unit

Education

• Mechanical Engineering, King Mongkut Technology of Thonburi 2nd year, 2005

Skills
• Programming: MS office

Reference
Mr. Manorom chiewpanich, Director
Equity Services & Solutions Co.,Ltd.
Tel 08 9766 2566

Personal Biography
Place of birth: Bangkok, Thailand
Date of birth: 31 August 1983
Nationality: Thai
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single

ประวัตพิ นันกงาน

ตําแหน่ ง Engineer Onsite


ชื่อ/นามมสกุล นายดํารงศัักดิ์ มณีวงษ์
(ภาษาไไทย)
ชื่อ/นามมสกุล MR.Damroongsak Manneewong
(ภาษาอังกฤษ)
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-Alignm ment Generattor 18 MW บริ ษทั ทิพย์สุโขทัย
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LIFTING PLAN WORKSHEET

PROJECT : EFFICIENCY, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE I

Crane Details Lifting Details


Description Crane 1 Crane 2 unit Description Crane 1 Crane 2 Unit
Crane Capacity / Size 360 - ton Total Net Weight (W)* 67.2 - ton
Distance (L) 12.0 - m. - Lifting Weight 62.6 - ton Job Detail
Boom Length 31 - m. - Hook Weight 2.4 - ton Area ISBL / STG Room

Capacity © 92.2 - ton - Sling Weight 2.2 - ton Work Title LIFTING PLAN

Lifting percentage (R = W/C %) 73 - % Equipment No. TG-05

Lifting Gear detail Lifting Plan Result OK - Date 23-Nov-16

Description SWL(Ton) Q'ty (ea) Note : ** R shall not over than 75%
Lifting Sling : Wire sling 2"x6m 20 4
Lifting Sling : Wire sling 1.1/2"x6m 18 4
Tailing Sling : Soft sling 6"x10m - - Prepared by. : Approved by :
Shackle : 2" 35 4
Shackle : 1 3/4" 25 8 Date : 23 Nov. 2016 Date :
Lifting Bar by Vendor 60 2 Pilin Project Posco
PJT No. : 140118(T)
METHOD STATAEMENT Docu. No. : PLP-PEN-LP006
Rev. No :B
THE BANGCHAK PETROLEUM
LIFTING PLAN FOR STEAM TURBINE GENERATOR
Page :
PUBLIC CO., LTD.
PJT No. : 140118(T)
METHOD STATAEMENT Docu. No. : PLP-PEN-LP006
Rev. No :B
ROUTE LINE FOR TRANSPOTATION
THE BANGCHAK PETROLEUM PUBLIC CO., LTD. Page :

Mobile crane 360T.

Steam Turbine trailer


360Ton.

R 12 m.

Chart crane
as Lifting
plan
attachment

Boom 31.0m.
FLAG MAN LIST

Mr. Adisorn Sinsanhun

Mr. Konggeat Janthsit

Mss. Chatsuda Watsok


PJT No. : 140118

CALCULATION Docu. No. :


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THE BANGCHAK PETROLEUM SOIL BEARING CHECK FOR STG Rev. No : 0


PUBLIC CO.,LTD
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE Page :

TITLE :

SOIL BEARING CHECK FOR STG TEMPORARY STRUCTURE

DISCIPLINE : CIVIL
DOCUMENT NO. : -
PROJECT NAME : EFFICIENCY, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT PHASE I
JOB NO. : 140118
OWNER : THE BANGCHAK PETROLEUM PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

Y.R. Woo

0 23-Nov-16 Issued for Review Y.R. Woo

REV DATE DESCRIPTION Prepared By Checked By Reviewed By Approved By

REV PREPARATION DEPT PREPARATION CHECK REVIEW APPROVAL

Y.R. Woo
0 CIVIL

This DOCUMENT is the property of POSCO ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. Therefore, it shall not be released to any third party without permission of
authorized personnel of the POSCO ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
1. Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity by Geotechnical Parameter
1.1 Boring Log (BH-3, The nearest soil investigation date)
(refer to 140118-2015-PP-RP-CIV-11001_Soil Investigation Report)

Applied
MSL EL. Site EL. Ground water Footing Size (m)
Location Hole No. Pressure
(m) (m) EL. (m)
Width (B) Length (L) (kN/m2)
TR yard BH-3 -0.19 98.61 97.97 1.00 1.00 BH-3
* MSL1.20m is EL.100.00

Soil Parameters
EL.+ Depth N Su
No. Remark
m m N (kN/m2) Paving Thk. = 0.25 EL. 98.90
1 98.65 0.00 - - EL. 98.65
2 97.65 1.00 15 Assume SAND Assume EL. 97.65
3 96.86 0.79 - 35.70 Effective Depth
4 95.36 1.50 - 19.20 = Df + 2B
5 93.86 1.50 - 18.50 = 2.25 CRAY
6 92.36 1.50 - 19.50 EL. 92.36
7 90.86 1.50 - 20.90
8 89.36 1.50 - 28.00
9 87.86 1.50 - 20.10
10 86.36 1.50 - 19.00 CRAY
11 84.86 1.50 - 45.40
12 83.36 1.50 - 49.60
13 81.86 1.50 - 67.70 EL. 81.86
1.1.1 Foundation Condition
CRANE Applied load Safty Factor
Location Boring No
Width (B) Length (L) Df (kN/m2) (Fs)
TR yard BH-3 1.0 1.0 0.25 50.0 1.5

1.1.2 Ground Condition (Boring No. : BH-3, Ground Water Level : GL.-0.68m)
Depth of Soil Unit Weight c Φ Embedded Bearing
Soil N-Value
(GL.-m) (kN/m3) (kN/m2) (deg) Depth (m) Layer
SAND 0.0 ~ 1.0 9.0 0.0 28.4 15 0.3 ◎
CRAY 1.0 ~ 5.3 7.4 23.2 0.0 0 0.0 -

1.2 Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity

qa = ( αㆍcㆍNc + βㆍγ1ㆍBㆍNr + γ2ㆍDfㆍNq ) / 1.5

1.30 × 18.0 × 7.34 + 0.40 × 9.0 × 1.0 × 0.14 + 4.5 × 1.64


=
1.5
= 119.76 kN/m2

where, Shape Factor ( α ,β ) as Follows


Type
Strip Square Rectangular Circular Applied
Shape Factor
α 1.0 1.3 1+0.3B/L 1.3 1.30
β 0.5 0.4 0.5-0.1B/L 0.3 0.40

Ground Water Level (G.L - m) : = 0.7


γ1 : Unit weight of soil (under foundation's bottom) (kN/m3) = 9.0
γ2 : Unit weight of soil (above foundation's bottom) (kN/m3) = 18.0
c : Cohesion (kN/m2) = 18.0
Φ : Internal Friction Angle(˚) = 5.0
B : Foundation Width(m) = 1.0
L : Foundation Length(m) = 1.0
Df : Foundation Depth(m) = 0.25
β : Slope, ( + ) = 0
η : Tilted Base, ( + ) = 0
V : Vertical load (kN) = 50
H : Horizontal load (kN) = 0
Af : Effective area (㎡) = 1.0
Ca : Base Adhesion (kN/m2) = 18
Nc, Nr, Nq : Bearing Capacity Factor
Nc = 7.34
Nr = 0.14
Nq = 1.64
1.3 Meyerhof's Bearing Capacity (1951, 1963)

qa = ( cㆍNcㆍscㆍdc + γ1ㆍB/2ㆍNγㆍsγㆍdγ + γ2ㆍDfㆍNqㆍsqㆍdq) / 2

18.00 × 6.5 × 1.24 × 1.05 + 9.0 × 0.5 × 0.07 × 1.0 × 1.00


=
1.5
+ 4.5 × 1.57 × 1.00 × 1.0
= 106.6 kN/m2
where,
sc, sγ, sq : Shape Factor
sc : 1.0 + 0.2 KP(B/L) = 1.24
sγ : 1.0 (Φ = 0) = 1.00
1.0 + 0.1 KP(B/L) (Φ >= 10)
sq : 1.0 (Φ = 0) = 1.00
1.0 + 0.1 KP(B/L) (Φ >= 10)

dc, dγ, dq : Depth Factor


dc : 1.0 + 0.2 KP1/2(Df/B) = 1.05
dγ : 1.0 (Φ = 0) = 1.00
1.0 + 0.1 KP1/2(Df/B) (Φ >= 10 )
dq : 1.0 (Φ = 0 ) = 1.00
1.0 + 0.1 KP1/2(Df/B) (Φ >= 10 )

Nc, Nγ, Nq : Bearing Capacity Factor


Nc : (Nq -1) cotΦ (Φ > 0 ) = 6.49
Nc = 5.14 (Φ = 0 )
Nγ : (Nq -1) tan(1.4Φ) = 0.07
Nq : eπ tanΦtan2(45 + Φ/2) = 1.57
1.4 Hansen's Bearing Capacity (1970)

qa = ( cㆍNcㆍscㆍdcㆍicㆍgcㆍbc+ γ1ㆍB/2ㆍNγㆍsγㆍdγㆍiγㆍgγㆍbγ +
γ2ㆍDfㆍNqㆍsqㆍdqㆍiqㆍgqㆍbq ) / 1.5
18.00 × 6.5 × 1.24 × 1.10 × 1.0 × 1.0 × 1.00 + 9.0 × 0.50
=

× 0.1 × 0.60 × 1.00 × 1.0 × 1.0 × 1.00 + 18.00 × 0.3 × 1.6


1.5
× 1.1 × 1.04 × 1.00 × 1.0 × 1.0
= 111.8 kN/m2
where,
sc, sγ, sq : Shape Factor
sc : 1.0 + (Nq/Nc)(B/L) (For Strip = 1.0) = 1.24
sγ : 1.0 - 0.4(B/L) = 0.60
sq : 1.0 + (B/L)xtanΦ = 1.09

dc, dγ, dq : Depth Factor


dc : 1.0 + 0.4(D/B) (D <= B) = 1.10
1.0 + 0.4 tan-1(D/B) (D > B)
dγ : 1.0 = 1.00
dq : 1.0 + 2.0 tanΦ(1-sinΦ)2x(D/B) (D <= B) = 1.04
1.0 + 2.0 tanΦ(1-sinΦ)2xtan-1(D/B) (D > B)

ic, iγ, iq : Inclination Factor


ic : iq - [(1 - iq)/(Nq - 1)] = 1.00
iγ : [1.0 - ((0.7 - η/450)xH)/(V + AfcacotΦ)]5 = 1.00
iq : [1.0 - (0.5 H)/(V + AfcacotΦ)]5 = 1.00

gc, gγ, gq : Ground Facter (base on slope)


gc : 1.0 - (β/147) = 1.00
gγ : (1.0 - 0.5 tanβ)5 = 1.00
gq : (1.0 - 0.5 tanβ)5 = 1.00

bc, bγ, bq : Base Facter (tilted base)


bc : 1.0 - (η/147) = 1.00
bγ : e(-2.7η tanΦ) (η in radians) = 1.00
bq : e(-2.0η tanΦ) (η in radians) = 1.00

Nc, Nγ, Nq : Bearing Capacity Factor


Nc : (Nq -1) cotΦ (Φ = 0 , Nc = 5.14) = 6.49
Nγ : 1.5 (Nq -1) tanΦ = 0.07
Nq : eπ tanΦtan2(45 + Φ/2) = 1.57

1.5 Allowable Bearing Capacity

Allowable Bearing Capacity


Division
(kN/m2)
1. Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity 120
2. Meyerhof's Bearing Capacity (1951, 1963) 107
3. Hansen's Bearing Capacity (1970) 112
Minimum Capacity 107.0
Structure support Reaction = 50.0 kN
Temporary S.F = 1.50
1.6 Allowable Bearing Capacity by Plate Bearing Test

qa = 30.0 tonf/m2 = 294.0 kN/m2 > 107.0 kN/m2

∴ Test result value is higher than calculated value

According to the plate bearing test result(see attachement), The allowable bearing is294kN/m².
This is too large value to use.
So PEN only refer this value without actually using in this report.

1.6 Review and Conclusion

According to the calculation result of the above, The lowest allowable bearing is107kN/m².
It is safe because the reaction force(50kN/m²) is smaller than the allowable bearing
capacity(107kN/m²).
EXAMINATION REPORT

Temporary Steel Frame for

STG Skid Erection

NOVEMBER, 2016
This report describes the examination result for the Temporary Steel frame. It will be used
to support STG skid during the erection period and fully support the weight of STG skid
(Approx. 65 tonf).
PEN reviews as below :

1. STG Skid Information

- Length : 9,100 mm
- Width : 4,200 mm
- Weight : Approx. 65 tonf

2. Loading Information to analyze

1) Self weight : The self weight of structure is computed by the analysis program..
It is considered 10% of extra factor for steel dead load in order to add weight of gusset plate,
stiffener plate, etc.
2) Equipment Load (Skid Load) : 65 tonf
3) Friction Load : 65 x 0.3 (coefficients at Steel on steel ) = 19.5 tonf
3. Temporary Steel Frame for STG Skid

1) 3D modeling

2) Applied loads

Equipment Load : Friction Load :


2 2
650 kN / (9.1x4.2) = 17 kN/m 650 kN x 0.3 / (9.1x4.2) = 5.1 kN/m
3) Analysis Result

Steel Member Design Ratio Remark

Column : H-200x200x8x12 0.58 OK

Girder : H-294x200x8x12 0.36 OK

Brace : H-100x100x6x8 0.97 OK

4. Conclusion

As mentioned above, the temporary support frame for STG skid is safety during the erection period.
Chapter 2
Installation
CHAPTER TWO
INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

Proper installation of the machinery is essential to establishing a long, trouble-free


operating life with minimal maintenance. To aid in achieving a proper installation, this
chapter provides detailed procedures that have proven successful for installing hundreds
of compressors, turbines, and associated equipment. Therefore, it is the method
recommended by Elliott Company. It is recognized that other methods exist which can
provide a satisfactory installation. However, prior to using any alternate method, we
recommend that the user carefully investigate both the method and the ability of his

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found in API 686, “Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation
Design”

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Elliott Company Service Engineers and Representatives are experienced in all types of
machinery installations and can provide valuable assistance in making both the installation

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contained in this chapter are as specific as possible but cannot cover all variations in field
conditions. Therefore, the Elliott Company Service Engineer and Representative may
sometimes deviate slightly from these methods to suit a particular, non-typical situation.
Regardless of the procedure used, first class materials and quality workmanship should
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always be employed.

This chapter provides a detailed discussion of the following topics related to machinery
installation:

1. Foundation
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2. Chock Blocks
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3. Grouting
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4. Setting the equipment


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5. Shaft alignment (including “cold” and “hot” checks)

6. Coupling Installation

7. Piping Recommendations

8. Insulation and Jacketing

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The following general considerations apply to all installations.

Upon arrival of the equipment at site, visually inspect for physical damage or
contamination prior to offloading and document any observed damage with the shipper.

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Verify that shipping and preservation protection that has been applied is still in good
condition. Correct if any deficiencies are found.

A rigging and lifting plan showing the lifting points and including the load capacities of
spreader bars, slings, cables, shackles, hooks, rings, and so forth should be made for
both offloading crated and uncrated equipment from the shipping transport vehicle and
also for setting the equipment on the foundation.

A plan should be developed that defines the requirements for protecting the equipment
and related components, including special tooling from deterioration while in field storage,
during/after installation, and during the period prior to commissioning. A typical plan would
include a protective maintenance program for all stored and installed equipment until it is

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control cabinets and instrumentation.

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time, then a more aggressive inspection schedule to assess the condition of the
preservation and all equipment that has been provided as part of the package needs

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undertaken. The requirements will vary by the type, amount and complexity of the
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equipment provided and is to include auxiliary equipment including but not solely limited to
motors, pumps, lube system components, instrumentation, control valves, etc…

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found in API 686, “Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation
Design”

Periodic rotation of equipment is to be done to help prevent rotor bow/sag. Prior to


rotating the shafts, ensure all rotor shipping blocks or brackets on rotating components
have been removed, that there is adequate lubrication to the bearings before rotation and
any desiccant bags or protective plastics are clear of moving parts. To rotate the shaft, use
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a tool such as a strap wrench that will not mark machined surfaces. Mark the shaft and
rotate 2-¼ revolutions (810°) weekly. Record this activity in appropriate inspection records.
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Shafts should only be rotated in their normal direction
of rotation so as to not affect components such as seals
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that are designed for unidirectional rotation.

Heavy weight oil should be used to lubricate the


bearings and shaft journals during any periodic
rotation. The use of grease type or anti-seize type
compounds is not recommended.

While this class of equipment is designed for unprotected outdoor installation, local
conditions may dictate that some type of permanent protection be used, such as a roof,
side walls, or a complete building. Freezing or low ambient temperatures around
machinery can create difficulties during start-up and shutdown; for example, lubricating oil
must be warm before start-up; water and steam equipment must be drained completely or
heated during shutdown. Alternately, in tropical areas, direct sun on one side of the
foundation might cause expansion gradients that could lead to machine alignment
problems.
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In addition to operating issues, equipment maintenance and inspection will be required –


both scheduled and unscheduled. Regardless of which, weather conditions may not
always cooperate. Rain, snow, wind, and temperature extremes generally extend
maintenance and inspection when workers are exposed directly to the elements. The
quality of workmanship may be lowered to a point where the effort is futile.

Permanent overhead cranes or hoists are recommended. Casing top halves and rotors
have close clearances and moving these parts must be slow and positive. The level of
control required is seldom achievable with crawler or wheel-mounted cranes.

In general, the machinery is installed using one of the following methods:


- soleplates

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- self-supporting baseplate

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The functional purpose of all of these methods is to provide permanent, machined

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surfaces on which to mount the equipment feet. These surfaces provide anchor points for

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dowelling the equipment feet to fix the machine’s horizontal position as well as enable the
use of shims for vertical alignment. The difference between soleplates and a non-self-

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supporting baseplate is related only to the ease of installation. The self-supporting type of
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baseplate is less common than the other methods and is used when the underlying
foundation is not continuous or mounting directly on columns is required. This type of
baseplate must be designed to minimize deflection between contact points.
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Soleplates usually provide support only for individual machine feet while the baseplate
usually supports all the feet. In most cases, the baseplate supports both the driver and
driven equipment. In some instances, the baseplate may also contain the lubrication and
seal systems as well as other auxiliaries in addition to the machinery. These arrangements
may require less space and have lower installation costs, but are generally more difficult to
maintain.
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Baseplates usually reduce the installation time since locating and leveling separate
mounting pads is not required. Additionally, header piping and other machine auxiliaries
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can be pre-packaged at the factory and shipped already installed. Therefore, the initial
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Installation of a self-supporting baseplate on a concrete foundation should follow the


guidelines presented in this chapter for the non-self-supporting type. The outline drawing
will identify which sections require support and which can be left unsupported. If the
baseplate is to be installed on structural steel or columns, special care must be taken to
insure that the mating pads are machined level and flat. Full contact between the surfaces
is essential. Stepped shims should never be used. The specific recommendations are as
follows:
- Flatness of individual pads must be 0.001” per foot (0.080 mm per meter) and pads
must be parallel to each other within 0.010” (0.25 mm).
- The support surfaces are to be level longitudinally and transversely to within 0.002”
per 12.00” (0.16 mm per meter).

With this installation arrangement, grouting is not used to fill in gaps, but other procedures
presented in this chapter should be followed. See Figure 2-1.

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FOUNDATION BOLT

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SHIMS
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STRUCTURE PAD

PLANT SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

FIGURE 2-1
TYPICAL BASEPLATE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT ON STRUCTURAL STEEL
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FOUNDATION
The principle function of the foundation is to provide a permanently rigid, non-warping
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support for the machinery. A properly designed foundation will (1) hold machines in
proper alignment under all operating conditions, (2) support the machine's weight and
load, and distribute it uniformly and evenly to the soil or main support structure, (3)
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maintain established equipment locations and (4) minimize transmission of vibration to or


from the machines.

While the responsibility for the foundation design rests with the purchaser, the following
suggestions are offered for assistance and consideration:

1. The outline drawing provides critical information regarding the equipment mounting
surfaces, anchor bolt location and recommended size, equipment weight and
distribution, location of the main piping connections and other information necessary
for the foundation design.

2. The foundation should be of ample size and proportion to adequately support the
machinery. In addition to the static load, dynamic and transient loads must be
considered as well as loads due to process piping on the equipment nozzles.

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3. Provision should be made in the foundation design for accessibility to all parts of the
machinery and auxiliaries during operation, inspection and maintenance.

4. The foundation should rest entirely on natural rock or entirely on solid earth. A
foundation resting partly on both may warp due to settling. Distortion may also occur
due to unequal pressures created by differences in ground water level.

5. Foundations supported on pilings should have a rigid continuous cap over the pilings
on which the foundation rests.

6. Temperatures surrounding the foundation should be uniform. For example,


temperature differences between the top slab and mat can create substantial bending

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stresses in the columns. Care must be taken to reduce thermal distortion from

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radiation or uneven heating and cooling. Direct sunlight on outdoor, tropical

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installations is to be avoided. Steam or other hot process lines passing close to the
foundation should be avoided but when unavoidable, the lines should be insulated

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outside vibrations cannot be transmitted to it. Where foundations must be supported
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by floor beams, a vibration dampening material should be interposed between the
beams and the foundation.

8. The design of the foundation structure should avoid natural frequencies in resonance
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with machine operating speed, 40 to 50% of operating speed, rotor critical speeds
and two times operating speeds.

9. It is recommended that concrete foundations be allowed to cure for approximately 28


days before loading. This will allow for the necessary development of strength and
reduction in shrinkage. Curing procedures should be in accordance with American
Concrete Institute recommendations.
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10. The recommended size and projection of the foundation anchor bolts is shown on the
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outline drawing. The recommended installation of the anchor bolt is shown in Figure
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2-2. The use of a pipe sleeve around the anchor bolt is recommended to achieve the
proper bolt tension and permit some shifting of the anchor bolt location, if necessary,
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during installation of equipment. “Wilson Sleeves” can be used in lieu of pipe.

11. When establishing the top elevation for the foundation, allow approximately 0.5 inch
(12 mm) for removal of the top crust of concrete. Reinforcing rods, ties, or steel
members should be sufficiently below the surface to permit chipping away of
approximately 1.00 inch (25 mm) of concrete without making contact. A minimum
space of 1.00 inch (25 mm) should be provided between the foundation and chock
blocks to provide adequate room for insertion of grout. The maximum distance
between the foundation and soleplate or baseplate should not exceed 4.00 inches
(100 mm).

Figure 2-3 is a cross-sectional view showing the recommended installation of a soleplate


with chock blocks. Figure 2-4 shows the corresponding installation recommended for
baseplates.

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BASEPLATE BOXBEAM CHIPPED HALF OF


ROUGH FOUNDATION

0.50 IN. (12 mm) + 1.5 D FINAL GROUT


4.00 IN. (100 mm) MAX. (DO NOT POUR UNTIL FINAL
BETWEEN BOTTOM OF ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
BASEPLATE AND FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN MADE)

1.00 IN. (25 mm) MIN.


BETWEEN CHOCK BLOCK AND
9 x D MIN.
TOP OF ROUGH FOUNDATION
2 x D MIN.
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CHOCK BLOCK 2 x D RADIUS

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PIPE SLEEVE
5 x D MIN.
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7 x D MIN. REINFORCING ROD

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(PLACE SUFFICIENTLY
BELOW FOUNDATION SURFACE

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ANCHOR BOLT TO PERMIT NECESSARY CHIPPING)

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FIGURE 2-2
T IN SUGGESTED ANCHOR BOLT ARRANGEMENT

FOUNDATION BOLT
EQUIPMENT SOLEPLATE
PIPE SLEEVE
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SHIMS

CHOCK BLOCK HOLD DOWN


SCREW
ROUGH
FOUNDATION
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SURFACE
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CHOCK BLOCK GROUT


LEVELING SCREWS
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FIGURE 2-3
TYPICAL SOLEPLATE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

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Foundation Preparation
When the foundation is constructed of reinforced concrete, it is not practical to pour the
concrete block with the necessary precision to permit setting the machinery directly onto
the block. Therefore, the soleplate or baseplate is set with a void between it and the top
surface of the foundation. After the soleplate or baseplate is positioned, all machinery
installed, and the cold alignment check made, the soleplate or baseplate is cemented or
grouted to the foundation. This procedure essentially creates one continuous support for
the machinery.

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BASEPLATE PAD

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SHIMS

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CHOCK BLOCK GROUT


LEVELING SCREWS
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FIGURE 2-4
TYPICAL BASEPLATE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

In order to obtain good bonding surfaces for the grout, all defective concrete, laitance, dirt,
oil, wax, grease and loose material must be removed from the mating surfaces. This can
best be accomplished by chipping, bush hammering or other suitable means until sound,
clean surfaces are obtained. Removal of approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) of the top
concrete surface should provide a strong, laitance-free surface for bonding and anchoring
of the grout.

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CHOCK BLOCKS

In this manual, the term "chock block" is used to describe steel or grout blocks that serve
to level and support the soleplate or baseplate on the foundation prior to full grouting. The
size of a steel chock block may vary, but the two sizes shown in Figure 2-5 will cover the
majority of installations. Steel chock blocks furnished by Elliott Company will comply with
these dimensions. Blocks obtained from other sources should conform to this pattern. To
provide for ease of installation and leveling, four jackscrews are furnished at the corners of
each block. A screw anchor in the center secures the block to the foundation prior to
grouting.

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Chock Block
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2. Machine both top and bottom flat

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1.0 in.
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4.00 in.
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203 mm OR 305 mm

0.75 in.
19 mm
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4 - SET SCREWS
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1/2" - 13 x 1-1/2" LONG


OVAL POINT OR EQUIVALENT
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MACHINE SCREW
1/4" - 20 x 3" LONG
FLAT HEAD OR EQUIVALENT
SCREW ANCHOR SHIELD TO
MATCH MACHINE SCREW

FIGURE 2-5
TYPICAL CHOCK BLOCK

As an alternate to steel, the blocks can be made from hardened epoxy grout. For epoxy
grout chock blocks, small forms should be positioned at each anchor bolt as
recommended for the steel blocks. The top surface of each form should be level and at
essentially the same elevation as all other forms. The forms should be anchored, coated
with wax and sealed around the bottom. When pouring the grout, the forms should be
completely filled. This will minimize the need for shimming between the chock and
baseplate or soleplate.

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The use of chock blocks reduces the work required to make a change in elevation at a
soleplate or baseplate support pad. The chock blocks also distribute the machinery weight
and hold down nut force so that deflections of the soleplate or baseplate due to these
forces are minimized. With chock blocks, the soleplate or baseplate can be easily shifted
horizontally without disturbing established elevations.

For maximum effectiveness, two chock blocks should be positioned at each foundation
anchor bolt as shown in Figure 2-6. Machines mounted on baseplates generally have the
foundation anchor bolts spread out and close to only one edge; therefore, placement of
chock blocks can usually be accomplished as shown in Figure 2-6.

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while the available surface area decreases, making effective placement of chock blocks

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more difficult.

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BASEPLATE OR
APPROXIMATELY 4.00" (100 mm) SOLEPLATE
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FIGURE 2-6
TYPICAL LOCATION OF CHOCK BLOCKS

Figure 2-7 shows a preferred arrangement when adequate space is available and Figure
2-8 illustrates an alternate arrangement that may be used. The arrangement selected
should provide maximum support and minimize deflection or warping of the soleplate or
baseplate during installation.

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36.00 in. (900 mm)

12.00 in
(300 mm)

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PREFERRED LOCATION OF CHOCK BLOCKS

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9.00 in
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TWO CHOCK BLOCKS


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FIGURE 2-8
ALTERNATE LOCATION OF CHOCK BLOCKS

Figure 2-9 illustrates a typical arrangement with chock blocks positioned on either side of
the foundation anchor bolt. As described earlier, the concrete surface must be prepared
by chipping or other means prior to setting the blocks.

To ensure a good bond with the grout, the chock block surfaces must be free of oil, dirt,
and oxidation. If the blocks have been coated with a catalyzed epoxy primer, the surface
coating should not be removed but should be cleaned with solvent to remove any oil or dirt
prior to setting.

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Foundation anchor bolt Obtain this dimension


Temporary plug from the certified
Seal outline drawing
Chock block

Leveling screws

Chock block Chipped foundation

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grout surface

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Form Seal
1.00 in (25mm) min.

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Screw anchor

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Hold down screw
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FIGURE 2-9
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TYPICAL CHOCK BLOCK ARRANGEMENT

Blocks showing signs of rust, corrosion, or other surface treatment should be cleaned prior
to setting. Sandblasting works best, but a disk grinder or other mechanical method can be
used. If the blocks will be grouted immediately after setting, no further surface treatment
should be required. If grouting will be delayed, the blocks should be coated with an epoxy
compatible primer or other surface coating recommended by the grout manufacturer.
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To set the blocks, determine the chock block anchor screw locations on the foundation
and drill 0.5-inch (12 mm) diameter by 1.00-inch (25 mm) deep holes in the concrete. If the
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screw anchor shield is other than that shown, use the appropriate drilling. Position the
chock block and engage the screw anchor as shown in Figure 2-9. Level the individual
blocks using the four setscrews provided. All blocks must be level and at approximately
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the same elevation. It is desirable to maintain all chock block elevations within a few
thousandths of an inch or a few hundredths of a millimeter. The general targets are to
make the level as perfect as possible to provide as much full face contact and load
distribution with baseplate pads or soleplates, and to hold the elevation of all chock blocks
within ± 0.003 in. (± 0.076 mm) to minimize time required for shimming and soft foot
correction. This makes final installation and leveling of the soleplate or baseplate much
easier. On installations where the overall length of the equipment is short, the elevation of
the blocks can best be set by use of a straight edge and precision level. On larger
installations, the use of a precision tilting level or other suitable device is required.

NOTE
Before checking the chock block level and elevation, be
sure the anchor screw is tight and all four leveling
screws are making contact with the foundation.

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GROUTING

NOTE
Before grouting soleplates or baseplates, complete the
initial cold or ambient alignment procedure outlined in
the “Shaft Alignment” section. This will assist in
ensuring there are no issues that will prevent final shaft
alignments from being achieved.

The procedure to be followed for grouting of chock blocks, soleplates or baseplates is the

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same except for the quantity of grout used. Elliott Company recommends that the grout
be a good quality non-shrink epoxy system from a reliable manufacturer of heavy

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machinery grouts. Non-shrink epoxy grouts consist of an epoxy resin, hardener, and

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graded silica aggregate. The resin and hardener serve as the adhesive while the
aggregate serves as a filler to reduce cost, improve thermal expansion compatibility, and

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absorb the heat released by curing. With proper application, an epoxy grout should

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provide a permanent, reliable installation. Use of sand-cement grouts or sand-cement
grouts with additives may also provide an adequate installation. However, both are

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generally lower in strength, have more tendency to shrink unevenly, and are typically more
susceptible to chemical attack and deterioration by oils.

The manufacturer of the grout selected should be ISO 9001 certified and have at least 15
years of experience in the manufacture of non-shrink grouts to ensure the quality and
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conformity of the product. The manufacturer of the grout should also have the ability to
offer technical services and provide a representative at the jobsite for product training
prior to product installation upon five days advance notice. Based on the amount of grout
and complexity of the pour, the grout supplier should also be consulted to ensure the most
current and proper methods are used for the pour to ensure the desired results.
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While Elliott does not recommend specific product brands of grout, there are general
performance standards to which grout when cured at 73 OF (23 OC) should be selected.
These standards are listed below in Table 2-1. Consultation with the grout manufacturer
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being used should be done when determining whether the grout selected meets these
standards or whether any deviations are acceptable.
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The primary purpose of grouting is to (1) fill all voids between the foundation and the
soleplate or baseplate, (2) provide a permanent bond between the foundation and the
soleplate or baseplate, (3) to assist the foundation anchor bolts in preventing lateral
movement, (4) provide a solid, level base to which the machine can be anchored by the
foundation bolts to prevent vertical movement and (5) effectively make the soleplate or
baseplate an integral part of the concrete foundation.

As anchor bolts are designed for hold down purposes, it is desirable to allow for stretching
of the bolt between the bottom of the pipe sleeve and the bottom of the nut. Therefore, it
is recommended that the sleeve be filled with a pliable material such as silicone rubber,
prior to final grouting. . “Wilson Sleeves” can be used in lieu of pipe. These are also
typically filled with a pliable material such as silicone rubber.

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Procedures for using epoxy grout differ from those for sand-cement types. The following
general recommendations apply in most cases, but specific details on surface preparation,
mixing, application, curing, etc. should be obtained from the manufacturer’s bulletins or
labels. This is particularly important with regard to safety precautions.

TABLE 2-1
RECOMMENDED GROUT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The data shown above reflect typical results based on laboratory testing under controlled
conditions. Reasonable variations from the data shown above may result in the field. Test
methods are modified where applicable. Consult with the grout supplier for guidance.

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Aggregate Content

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ASTM
Test 5 Bags per Unit 4 Bags per Unit

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Compressive Strength C579B Strength Modulus Strength Modulus

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1 Day
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1.5 x 10 psi 9000 psi 6
1.4 x 10 psi

7 Day 14000 psi 2.0 x 106 psi 13000 psi 1.9 x 106 psi
16500 psi 2.2 x 106 psi 14500 psi 2.0 x 106 psi
Post Cured, 140 OF
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Based on rate of loading 0.25 inches per minute

Height Change, 90 OF C827 Positive Expansion Positive Expansion

Tensile Strength C307 2100 psi 2000 psi


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Creep C1181 3.7 x 10-3 in/in 4.3 x 10-3 in/in


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1 year, 400 psi, 140 OF

Flexural Strength C580 3800 psi 4000 psi


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Concrete Bond C882 Concrete Failure Concrete Failure

Coefficient of
C531 17 x 10-6 in/in/OF 18 x 10-6 in/in/ OF
Expansion

Peak Exotherm D2471 96OF 103OF

Effective Bearing Area 95% 95%

6 x 12 inch cylinder

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ARNING
IN GENERAL,, EPOXY GROUT
G IS F
FLAMMABL LE, TOXIC,
POOISONOUS AND COR RROSIVE. THEREFOORE, THE
MAATERIAL SHOULD
S BE KEPT A AWAY FRO OM OPEN
FLAME, HIGH HEAT SOURCES
S OR SPAR RKS. IT
SHHOULD BE MIXED IN A WELL--VENTILATE ED AREA.
WOORKMAN SHOULD
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ON AT ALL
TIM
MES DURIN NG MIXING
G AND APP PLICATION.. GLOVES
ANND PROTEC CTIVE CLOTHING SHO OULD BE WWORN AS
GRROUT MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL L THAT CA
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The th ansion rates between sa and-cement grout and ssteel or an a aggregate fillled

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epoxy
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s can bee significant.. Thereforee, expansion n joints shouuld be installled
when stretches greater than approximately three fe et are enco ountered. Tyypical spaciing

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nsion joint placement ba
expan ased on the type
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has
been dressed, thee surface of the expansio on joint shou
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Timing
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compoonents, everrything shou
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– All surfacees cleaned and
a dry;
– Grout formms completed d and sealedd are of ade
equate streng
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– Pushing to ools, rags, clleaning solve


ents, and addequate mannpower available.
– A sufficiennt quantity off grouting materials are on hand to complete th
he job (15 % to
25 % extra
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– MSDS and d personnel protection re equirementss have been reviewed w with all groutiing
personnel.
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use of epoxy
Becau y grout's higgher compreessive and ttensile strenngths and itss readiness to
bond to metals, th
he top of the
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ht up along tthe side of th
plate to give some protec
basep ction against lateral movvement.
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Grout forms shou ate strength
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stand the pre
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For epoxy grout, the forms must m be waxxed to keepp them from becoming bonded to tthe
grout. For chock k block grou nchor bolt sl eeve should
uting, the an d be sealedd and the form
heightt sufficient to
t provide a grout heig ght approximmately half way up the e chock blocck.
Becauuse epoxy grout
g will flo
ow through even the ssmallest hole ms must be fit
es, the form
togeth
her as tightlyy as possible. Putty ca an be used aas caulking for small crracks or hole
es.
To permit easy cle eanup, wax or cover all surfaces wh here the grou
ut may splassh.

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Ch
heck the forrms frequen ntly for leak
ks. Leaks d
do not self-
sea
al. If not stopped, leak
ks will causse voids.

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For outdoor installation, the foundation should be protected from rain since it is important
that the foundation be clean and dry at the time of grouting. Normal grouting temperature
should be between 40° and 90°F (4° and 32°C). Due to the accelerated rate of curing at
high temperatures, shade the foundation from summer sunlight for at least 24 hours before
and 48 hours after grouting. In the hot summer weather, place the grout during the
afternoon so the initial cure will occur during the cooler evening hours. In cold weather,
the grout materials should be stored in a warm place. Low temperatures make the grout
stiff and hard to handle. For best results, ingredients should have an actual temperature
of 70°F (21°C) or higher. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular grout
mix being used for allowable working time at various ambient temperatures.

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Use of a purchased grout with all the ingredients accurately measured into convenient
batches reduces the chance of error. The actual placing of the material can be

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accomplished by several means and should only be done by experienced contractors or

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personnel. The material is very viscous; however, it will flow and seek its own level given
time and an ambient temperature within a certain range. Generally, it is best to start at

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one end of the baseplate and work toward the other end, forcing the air out to eliminate
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voids as the material moves along. Plywood strips, sheet metal strips, wires and rods can
be used to flow the grout completely under the soleplate or baseplate.

The forms should be left in place until the grout is hard enough throughout that it cannot
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flow. This usually occurs overnight but can take longer in cold weather.

Once the grout has cured and the forms have been removed, the grout should be sounded
for voids. All voids should be located and filled. Typically this is accomplished by drilling
two holes in opposite corners of the void, pumping in grout through one hole and allowing
it to vent out of the other hole. Good practice is to use a dial indicator to monitor any
movement of the chock block, sole plate or baseplate when the void is being filled.
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Recheck and repeat the filling process until all voids have been filled.
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After all grouting operations have been completed and the grout cured, all soleplate and
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baseplate hold down bolts can be torqued to their final value which generally is to achieve
30,000 psi bolt stress. The amount of bolt torque to achieve the required bolt stress is
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dependent on the thread lubricant used. Ensure that the torque selected to achieve the
desired bolt stress is based on the thread lubricant being used.

A perimeter pour is sometimes done to lock the baseplate into its leveled position and to
seal the outer perimeter in preparation for a secondary pour. A secondary pour is one
where the baseplate is filled to not only add mass, but to interlock all structural members
and prevent the accumulation of water, oil or other liquids in the voids created by the
baseplate. This pour is usually to a level that is 2 in. from the top of the baseplate decking,
but may also be completely filled if required by the user.

Typically the internal voids of the baseplate can be filled with cement, but an epoxy grout
may be used if required by the user. An all epoxy filled baseplate may require several
pours so as to not exceed the grout manufacturer’s maximum pour thickness based on
factors that are specific to the grout such as flowability, and heat generation during cure.
Elliott recommends consultation with the grout manufacturer when filling the baseplate.

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SETTING THE EQUIPMENT ON THE FOUNDATION

Once the chock blocks are installed, leveled, and the grout has cured sufficiently to
withstand the static load, the installation of the equipment on the foundation may proceed.

If the soleplates or baseplates have been coated with a catalyzed primer for use with
epoxy grout, the coating should be left intact and only the oil and dirt removed with
solvent. The user should consult with the grout supplier to ensure the grout being used is
compatible and will adhere to any primer or coating that has already been applied. If the
surfaces that will come in contact with the grout are coated with some other material or

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show signs of rust, they should be sandblasted. While sandblasting is best, a disk grinder
or some other mechanical method can be used. The cleaned surface should be coated

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with epoxy primer or surface coating recommended by the grout supplier.

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Prior to placing the soleplate or baseplate on the chock blocks, clean the contact surfaces

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and install approximately 0.125 inch (3.0 mm) thick shim pack having an assortment of

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shim thicknesses on each chock block. The shims should be full size, clean, smooth and
rust free. This will provide a means of lowering any portion of the machine or baseplate

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that requires adjustment during leveling.
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Set the baseplate or soleplates on the shimmed chock blocks and tighten down all the
foundation bolts to approximately 10% of their final torque value. Baseplates and soleplate
should be checked for “soft foot” by loosening each foundation bolt in turn while measuring
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the movement between the base and the chock block at that bolt location. If any measured
movement exceeds 0.002” (0.05mm), shim as needed to eliminate the “soft foot” before
proceeding. Check the level of the baseplate or soleplate using the mounting surfaces for
the machinery feet. Make any necessary adjustments by adding or removing shims.
Normally, it is best to start at the middle and work towards the ends. The specific
recommendation is that the machinery mounting surfaces, whether baseplate or soleplate,
shall be level within 0.002” per foot (0.16 mm per meter). Acceptable methods for verifying
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surface level include Optics and Laser systems.


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Before mounting the equipment on the soleplates or baseplate, place a 0.125-inch (3.0
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mm) thick stainless steel shim pack having an assortment of shim thicknesses on each
machine foot support. If not supplied by Elliott Company, the shims should be full size
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covering the entire face of the machine foot.

NOTE
Shims and contact surfaces should be kept smooth,
free of burrs and clean to prevent erroneous alignment
readings.

As the lifting and setting of the equipment is generally performed with rigging and lifting
hardware supplied by the installing contractor, it is recommended that prior to the lift, a
proper lift plan be completed by personnel qualified and competent in performing such
work. In addition it is recommended that a pre-lift meeting be conducted to review all
aspects of the lift with personnel who will be involved with it.

All rigging that is used should not impose a strain or load on the equipment or baseplate to
damage or twist it. Rigging should only bear on the intended lift points and should not
transmit any loads onto auxiliary piping, instruments, conduit, etc…
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WA
ARNING
LIF
FT POINTS
S FOR IND
DIVIDUAL M
MACHINERYY PIECES
AR
RE NOT TO T BE USED
U FOR
R LIFTING
G ENTIRE
MAACHINES OR
O MACHIINE PACKAAGES. U
USE ONLY
TH
HOSE LIFTTING POINTS DES SIGNED FOR THIS
PU
URPOSE.

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FO
OR SAFEETY PURPOSES, PERSONNEL NOT
AS
SSOCIATED D WITH THEE LIFT SHOOULD BE K KEPT OUT

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OF
F THE ARE EA AND PE ERSONNEL ASSOCIAT TED WITH
TH
HE LIFT AREE TO BE AT
T A SAFE D ISTANCE A
AWAY AND

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NO
OT PERMIT TTED TO WORK
W UNDDER THE L LIFT UNTIL
TH
HE MACHINERY HAS BEEN SEC CURED AT ITS FINAL

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LO
OCATION.

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Check
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k that coupling hubs hav
the machinery
m on the solep
ve been mou unted on the
plates or ba
eir respective
e shaft endss before settiing
aseplate. Iff required, mount the hubs per tthe
installation proced
dures in this
s chapter and
d the couplinng manufacturer's literature located
d in
Chaptter 8, Access sories.
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After the
t machine ery is in place d tighten all hold down b
e, install and bolts. Checkk for "soft foot"
by looosening eac
ch hold dow wn bolt in tuurn while me e movement between tthe
easuring the
machiine foot and
d the mountting pad at that bolt lo ocation. If a
any measurred moveme ent
exceeeds 0.002 innch (0.05 mm),
m shim as required d to elimina
ate the "sofft foot" befo ore
proceeding.
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With the soleplattes or base


eplate set and
a leveled, the machin
nery mounted and rou
ugh
aligne
ed, remove all
a temporaryy shipping brraces.
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us piping co
Variou onnected to the equipme ent may conntain flexible
e lines or exxpansion joinnts
which have shippping brackets s or bracing attached. Ensure thatt once all piping has be een
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properly made up p that all sh


hipping braciing/bracketss have been n removed a and/or tie ro
ods
properly adjusted around thesse flexible lin
nes or expan
nsion joints,

With Elliott
E Comp pany standard shipping preparation n, plastic insserts have bbeen placed in
the jouurnal bearings of all macchines to pre
event rotor m
movement d during transitt and handlinng.
These e inserts must
m be remmoved before attempti ng to turn the rotor. Refer to tthe
appropriate sectio ons in Chaptter 4, Mainteenance, and d remove the e top half beearing housiing
covers s and top half
h bearing retainers too remove th he plastic innserts. Addiitionally, Elliiott
Comp pany standarrd practice iss to spray a preservativve inside thee bearing housing for short
term protection.
p This
T preserv
vative must be removed d prior to tu
urning the rootor. Once tthe
preservative is rem moved, checck all clearances (refer tto the cleara
ance tables a and drawing gs),
thorouughly oil all bearings annd reassemb ble the bearrings, bearinng retainers and housing gs.
Elliott recommend o 90 weight oil for this p
ds the use of purpose and d cautions aagainst the uuse
of alte
ernate lubricaants such as
s STP. The machinery iis now readyy for "cold allignment".

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Ensure all bearing housing joints and connections are properly sealed when the bearing
housing are final assembled prior to operation to prevent oil leaks.

The "cold alignment" method to use is dependent on the distance between the coupling
hubs. Two methods recommended by Elliott Company are presented in the discussion
that follows. For greatest accuracy, these methods should be used whenever possible.
Initial cold alignment should be obtained prior to grouting in the soleplates or baseplate. In
order to provide maximum flexibility and minimum confusion, cold alignment should be
completed with all piping disconnected from the machinery. It is important that the axial
separation between shaft ends, as indicated on the outline drawing, be maintained during
all alignment work. The coupling spacers are designed specifically for that separation

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dimension.

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SHAFT ALIGNMENT

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The driver and driven equipment are normally connected by flexible couplings. Flexible

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couplings are used to accommodate misalignment between the connected shafts due to

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startup, shutdown, process or load changes, temperature excursions, etc... The most
common coupling types used for high-speed, high-performance rotating equipment are the

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gear, disk pack and diaphragm types.
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All flexible couplings have misalignment limits within which they can operate continuously
without failure or undue wear. Minimizing the misalignment during normal operation
reduces stress and/or wear in the flexible element, improves the ability of the coupling to
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handle wider operational excursions and extends the life of the coupling.

Additionally, the coupling elements resist flexing caused by misalignment and the
resistance forces must be absorbed by the bearings of the connected shafts. Experience
indicates that excessive vibration, high or unusual bearing and seal wear can all result
from improper shaft alignment. In extreme cases, poor alignment can precipitate a
coupling, bearing or shaft failure. For extended equipment life and trouble-free operation,
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good shaft alignment procedures are essential and cannot be over-emphasized.


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An understanding of shaft alignment techniques must begin with a few basic definitions.
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"Cold or Ambient Alignment" is the procedure that involves positioning the frames or
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casings of the machines in an equipment train while at standstill and ambient temperature
to compensate for thermal growth and material deflection that will occur between ambient
and stabilized operating temperatures. Cold alignment is normally accomplished using
Laser shaft alignment systems or dial indicators. The goal is to have the connected shafts
level and co-linear in operation. The incremental movement, or growth, of the different
machines used to establish the cold alignment settings may be calculated by the
machinery manufacturer, estimated by the installation supervisor or taken from actual
measurements made during hot alignment runs. The growths calculated by the machinery
manufacturer are usually shown on the outline or cold alignment drawing and can be used
as a starting point. However, the actual growths measured during the hot alignment runs,
discussed later in this chapter, should always be used to determine the final settings.

Cold alignment settings must account for shaft position changes in all three directions;
axial (axial distance between shaft ends), lateral (side to side) and vertical.

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The axial position of the shaft end is set by the machine thrust bearing. Machines without
thrust bearings, such as motors, require couplings with a limited end float feature to control
axial movement of the motor shaft. The axial growth of adjacent shaft ends is
compensated by pre-stretching (or pre-compressing) the coupling spacer at installation
such that the flexible elements will be in a neutral position at operating conditions. The
coupling spacer is specifically designed for this change in shaft gap and it is important to
maintain the cold dimension during all cold alignment work. The general arrangement
drawing of the coupling will include the necessary information.

Elliott Company standard design for turbines and compressors is to fix the vertical
centerline of the machine case to the foundation using a centering key. This eliminates

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any lateral movement of the shaft center from ambient to operating temperature such that
cold offset of adjacent machines in this direction is not required. Machines without fixed

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centerlines, especially gears, can have a significant change in the shaft lateral position

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that must be accounted for in the cold alignment setting.

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NOTE
Do not final set and dowel the equipment support feet or

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centering key positions until all major piping
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parallelism, the connections have been fully made up
and torqued while monitoring for strain and the final
cold alignment has been verified as not having changed
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or after an operating temperature alignment check and


final adjustments made.

NOTE
Upon completion of all piping and alignment checks, set
and adjust any equipment hold down bolt sleeve to
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washer clearances.

Vertical growth of the shaft center can be calculated by the following formula, where L
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(length) is generally taken as the vertical distance from the centerline to the mounting pad
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for the machine support foot and T is the difference between operating and ambient
temperature for the support. The thermal expansion coefficient (0.0000067 in/in-oF) is
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typical for steel. (For temperature change in degrees Celsius, use 0.000012 for the
coefficient)

 L (change in length - inch) = L (length - inch) x 0.0000067 x  T (change in temp. °F)

 L (change in length - inch) = L (length – inch) x 0.000012 x  T (change in temp. °C)

NOTE:  L and L in same units.

Normally, the vertical movement is minimized by use of a bolted joint where the support
attaches to the casing. Since the support is not in direct contact to the casing the accuracy
of the calculation depends on the temperature assumed for the support. Typically, the
average of casing operating and ambient can be used. A good "hot shaft alignment" will
either verify the calculation or provide alternate values to use.

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"Hot Shaft Alignment", also known as operating shaft alignment or service alignment, is
a procedure for monitoring the change in shaft position from cold or ambient conditions to
normal operating conditions. Knowing the "cold shaft alignment" and measuring the
change provides a method for determining the operating position of the shafts. This
method is indirect, but if properly done, provides the most reliable and acceptable method
available.

"Collinear Alignment". Refer to Figure 2-10. The two machine shaft ends are
considered to be "collinear aligned" when the two shaft ends rotate about the same
straight line (no misalignment). All machinery shafts have some deflection; therefore, this
reference is limited to the center of rotation of one shaft end relative to the opposite shaft

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end. Each coupling must be analyzed individually.

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cL cL

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U
T IN
FIGURE 2-10
COLLINEAR ALIGNED SHAFTS
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"Parallel Offset" indicates the amount of parallel misalignment between the centerlines of
two adjacent shaft ends. Figure 2-11 shows two shafts with only parallel offset.
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cL
D R

cL
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OFFSET
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FIGURE 2-11
PARALLEL OFFSET

"Angular or Face Displacement" indicates the amount of angular misalignment at a


shaft end. In Figure 2-12, shaft end "A" has zero angular displacement while shaft end "B"
has an angular displacement of . Normally, angular displacement is measured in mils of
offset per inch (or mm of offset per meter) of coupling diameter or axial separation. Both
definitions say the same thing as can be seen by an analysis of similar right triangles in
Figure 2-12.

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ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT

cL
cL

"A" "B"

FIGURE 2-12

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ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT

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"Axial Separation". Refer to figure 2-13. When the coupling connecting two shaft ends
is a gear type, a tolerance of +/- 0.0625-inch (1.60 mm) in setting the actual cold distance

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between shaft ends is usually acceptable. For disk or diaphragm type couplings, a

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tolerance of less than +/- 0.015” (0.40 mm) is usually required. Always refer to the
coupling drawing and coupling vendor instructions for specific limits.

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T IN AXIAL SEPARATION
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cL cL

FIGURE 2-13
AXIAL SEPARATION
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In the case of disk or diafram type couplings, the axial separation dimension must be
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strictly maintained to limit the stress on the flexible element. The axial separation
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measurement should be taken with the equipment rotors in their normal thrust position.
Usually, the critical dimension is a coupling hub flange face dimension as shown in Figure
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2-14. On most applications, this will coincide with the end of the shaft. Always refer to the
coupling drawing and vendor instructions for the specific dimensions.

The normal thrust position is with the rotor against the active thrust bearing. For
compressors, the normal thrust position of the rotor is usually away from the driver, so that
the load on the removable thrust disk is carried by a shaft shoulder instead of the locknut.
If in doubt, refer to the Compressor Assembly drawing which identifies the active and
inactive thrust bearings. To ascertain the normal thrust position for rotors of non-Elliott
Company machines, refer to the vendor’s literature located in Chapter 8, Accessories.

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GUARDS

DIAFRAMS

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ENTER TUBE

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COUPLIN
NG FLANGE FACE
E TO
FLLANGE FACE

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FIG
GURE 2-14
AXIAL SEPARATIO
S ON - DIAFR
RAM COUPL
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SUREMENT
MEAS
T IN T METHODS
S

Laser shaft align nment syste ems are generally reg garded as the most accurate a and
depenndable meth hod of shaft alignment in use todayy. Care musst be taken with any lasser
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system
m to ensure e the mounting hardwa are and possts are tightt and do no ot contact a
any
obstru
uctions in their swing pa
ath. As there
e are many different manufacturerss and types of
laser alignment systems, thiss chapter will not discusss how to pe
erform an allignment usiing
s. For guid
lasers dance on using
u a paarticular las er alignment system, refer to tthe
manuffacturers' ins
struction ma
anual.

CAUTION
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Ma
any instructtions for laaser alignm
ment sugges st that the
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shaft be rota ated back and


a forth w
when perfoorming the
shaft alignme ent. Prior to doing tthis, it mus
st first be
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verrified that there


t are no
n compone ents such aas special
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bearings or seals that are speciifically insttalled and


dessigned forr unidirecttional rotattion which h can be
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damaged if re everse rotation occurs..

If a laser system is not availa


able, the recommended methods for measuring
g parallel offsset
and angular
a displlacement of shaft ends are the “Rim
m and Face
e” and “Reve
erse Indicattor”
metho ods.

The "Rim and Fa ace Method"" is the prefferred proce


edure when the distance e between tthe
two adjacent shaaft ends is le
ess than on
ne-half the ccoupling diameter (this assumes faace
ngs are take
readin en near the outside
o diam
meter). This procedure iis also knowwn as the "H
Hub
and Face Method" or "Two Indicator Meth hod."

Reverse Indicator Metho


The "R od" is the pre
eferred proccedure when n the distancce between tthe
adjace
ent shaft end
ds is greaterr than one-half the coup ling diamete
er.

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Regardless of the procedure used, preparation and use of a "Shaft alignment map" is
always recommended. A typical shaft alignment map is shown in Figure 2-15. The map
provides a convenient form on which to record indicator readings and calculate equipment
moves. Maintaining this information for comparison during maintenance inspections or for
reference during troubleshooting can provide a valuable diagnostic tool. A blank form for
your use is provided after Figure 2-15.

In addition to providing important machine identification information, date and the shaft
measurement method used, the shaft alignment map includes both plan (top) and vertical
(side) elevation sketches of the machine shafts, complete with all the important reference
points identified. The horizontal or abscissa coordinate should be scaled using some
convenient scale such as 1.00 or 2.00 inches per division (25 or 50 millimeters per

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division) to clearly cover the length of the entire equipment train. All support feet and
coupling faces should be located. When more than two machines are involved, a larger

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map or graph may be advantageous. The vertical or ordinate coordinate should be an

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expanded scale such as 1 mil (0.02 millimeters) per division in order to clearly identify the
misalignment dimensions. Mark the North compass direction in the plan view and the

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corresponding compass directions in the indicator reading circles to avoid confusion while

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taking measurements.

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When making shaft alignment corrections, it is usually advantageous to hold one machine
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in a fixed position and align the other machine, or machines, to it. Some guidelines to
determine which machine to hold stationary are as follows.

1. If the equipment consists of a turbine and single compressor body, it is preferred to fix
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and level the turbine to the foundation or baseplate and move the compressor into
alignment with it.

2. If a gear is present, it is preferred to level and square the gear to the foundation or
baseplate and move the other machinery into alignment with it.

3. If the string consists of three or more pieces of equipment, level the machine nearest
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the center, square it to the foundation or baseplate, and move the other machinery
into alignment with the selected machine.
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4. If a hot gas expander is present, securely attach the expander bearing pedestal to its
baseplate. Shims are not permitted under the bearing pedestal. Square the bearing
pedestal and baseplate to the foundation, and move the other machinery into
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alignment with the hot gas expander.

The solid, dark, heavy lines on the shaft alignment map represent the desired hot shaft
position; i.e., collinear alignment. Plot the calculated or known thermal expansion or
contraction changes for each support foot on the map. Connect the points plotted for each
machine with a dashed line.

Use the dashed line as the desired "cold alignment setting". Read off the differences
between the two dashed lines in the vertical plane and record the values in the circles for
“desired cold reading”. The plan or horizontal position usually remains unchanged from
the ambient (cold) reading. However, if the system has a gear, the gear case is usually
doweled or keyed under the pinion and allowed to expand toward the bull gear shaft, thus
requiring alignment allowances in the plan view at the bull gear or low speed shaft end.

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USER ABC Company SERVICE Propane Refrigeration EQUIP. NO. C508xxx / C5037xx DATE 10 / 95
COUPLING TYPE MP 153 LUBE Grease AMBIENT TEMP. 60 F NAME
NOTES: ALIGNMENT METHOD Reverse Indicator ALIGNMENT BAR SAG Negligible MILS/MM
1) Show North in Plan view of sketch.
2) Mark compass direction in circles.
LEFT 0 RIGHT LEFT 0 RIGHT

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3) If offset value is plus, projected center
line of machine that the indicator was COMP TURB DESIRED COLD READING

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attached to will be above the coupling -12.5 -12.5 +10 +10
W TO E W TO E -14 0 C/T ACT
mark of the opposite machine.

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TURB COMP Vo = Bot - Top = -7
4) If offset value is minus, projected center 2

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line of machine that the indicator was -25 +20 -4 -10
attached to will be below the coupling

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0 0 Ho = Right - Left = +3
mark of the opposite machine.
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COMP TURB

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-10 -4 +7 +9

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W TO E W TO E
ACTUAL COLD READING
TURB COMP
-14 +16

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STEAM END FOOT EXHAUST FOOT DISCHARGE FOOT

MOVE 6 MIL WEST


SUCTION FOOT

DESIRED OPERATING LINE

MOVE 22 MIL WEST


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38M4
STEAM TURBINE COUPLING
cL cL cL COMPRESSOR cL
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DESIRED OPERATING LINE
VERTICAL
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MOVE 3 MIL UP MOVE 17 MIL UP

48 " 14" 14" 18" 57"


PICK A CONVENIENT SCALE SCALE 2 inches PER DIVISION SUGGEST 1" OR 2" PER DIVISION
SHAFT ALIGNMENT MAP
USER SERVICE EQUIP. NO. DATE
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COUPLING TYPE LUBE AMBIENT TEMP. NAME


NOTES: ALIGNMENT METHOD ALIGNMENT BAR SAG MILS/MM
1) Show North in Plan view of sketch.
2) Mark compass direction in circles.
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

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3) If offset value is plus, projected center Bot - Top
line of machine that the indicator was
Vo = =

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attached to will be above the coupling 2

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TO TO
mark of the opposite machine. Right - Left
Ho = =
2

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4) If offset value is minus, projected center
line of machine that the indicator was

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attached to will be below the coupling
mark of the opposite machine.

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BLANK ALIGNMENT

PLAN

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LEFT
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RIGHT
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NOTE
(For All Rim Measurements)
The actual measurement is 1/2 TIR (Total Indicator Reading);
therefore, the value of the measurement shown on the
indicator reading circle should be twice the distance
indicated on the plot.

Offset value is plus (+) if the projected centerline of the


machine that the indicator is attached to is above the
coupling mark of the machine that the indicator is riding on.

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Sometimes the work descriptions used on an alignment map can be confusing. For clarification,

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Figure 2-16 is a pictorial view of Note 3 on the example alignment map. It reads:

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"If offset value is plus, projected centerline of machine that the indicator was attached to will

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be above the coupling mark of the opposite machine."

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FIGURE 2-16
PICTORIAL OF NOTE 3 ON ALIGNMENT MAP
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Similarly, Figure 2-17 is a pictorial view of Note 4 on the example alignment map. It reads:

"If offset value is minus, projected centerline of machine that the indicator was attached to
will be below the coupling mark of the opposite machine."

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FIG
GURE 2-17

R A
RIAL OF NOTE 4 ON AL
PICTOR LIGNMENT MAP

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T IN NOTE
Whenn rotating sh
hafts for alignment, us
se a tool such as a stra
ap
wrenc
ch that will not mark machined
m su
urfaces.
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CAUTION
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Rotatte the shaftss in their no
ormal direc
ction of rota
ation so as to
not affect
a comp ponents suc ch as sealss that are designed ffor
unidirrectional ro
otation.

Rim andd Face Method


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Use the “Rim and Faace Method”” when the distance


d betw
ween the tw
wo adjacent sshaft ends iss less
than
n one-half th
he coupling diameter.
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1. Lubricate all bea


arings before rotating sh
hafts.
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2. Marrk both coup a four locations 90 apa


pling hubs at n is evident at all
art so that ttheir position
time
es during the
e alignment work.
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3. All piping loads s must be removed


r om the macchinery. Forr the initial alignment d
fro during
insta
allation, all piping
p should be left unconnected. After the ccold alignment positions have
been secured, arrange diall indicators between sh aft ends or between the foundation n and
the machine case such that any movem ment of the machine ca
an be detecte ed. Connecct one
proccess pipe to o the casingg at a timee and obserrve the indicator readin ngs continuoously.
Shoould the cas sing movement exceed 2 mils (0.0 05 mm), thee piping straain is consid
dered
exceessive. Inves stigate and correct
c the problem
p befo
ore proceeding.

4. Set the rotors in


n their runnin a confirm that the cold shaft sepa
ng position and aration dime
ension
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5. Mount a dial indicator so that the indicator button rides near the center of rotation. Rotate
the shaft on which the indicator button rests to check the axial wobble. If unable to
maintain axial wobble to less than 0.001 inch (.025 mm) on either shaft, the use of two face
indicators 180° apart, or multiple measurements, is recommended.

NOTE
Axial shaft movement during face measurements can cause
false readings. Two dial indicators mounted 180° apart
should be used when axial shaft position cannot be easily
controlled. When using this setup, set the dial indicators at
0° and 180° positions and zero both indicators. The indicator
at the 0° position should be tagged as prime. At each

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interval, subtract the second dial indicator's reading from the

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prime reading. Divide this result by two and record the result

ET R
in the prime's location. Be sure to retain proper plus or
minus signs.

R
R A
6. Measure the angular misalignment with an inside micrometer, feeler gauges, or a dial
indicator such as shown in Figure 2-18. This is best accomplished by marking a

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measurement point at 0° and recording readings, or the change in readings, between the 0°
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point and points at 90°, 180°, 270°, and again at 0°.

On return to the 0° position, confirm that the measurement repeats the original value. Take
several sets of readings, to be sure no mistake has been made or something has moved
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that shouldn't have. When taking measurements, rotate both shafts equal amounts to
cancel out eccentricity and surface imperfections.

DIAL INDICATOR WITH HOLE ATTACHMENT


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0
INSIDE MICROMETER MEASUREMENT POINT
D R
O

270 90
P

FEELERS
180
GUAGE BLOCK OR BAR STOCK

FIGURE 2-18
MEASURING ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT

7. Readings observed in 6, above, should be recorded on the alignment map as actual cold
readings. Since the face measurements determine the slope of the shaft on which the dial
indicator is mounted relative to the coupling face of the opposite machine, use an indicator

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recording circle for an axial location equal to the "face reading measurement diameter"
away from the hub on which the indicator button is riding. See Figure 2-19.

ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT

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ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT DISTANCE EQUAL TO
MEASUREMENT DIAMETER

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ET R
FIGURE 2-19
ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT

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R A
8. To measure Parallel Offset, attach a dial indicator to a bracket mounted on the machine
that will be moved. Set the indicator button to contact the periphery of the opposite

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coupling hub at the top approximately 0.25 inch (6 mm) from the edge. See Figure 2-20.
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Set the indicator to zero at the top and rotate both shafts together, recording the indicator
readings at 90°, 180°, and 270°. On return to the top position, the indicator should return to
zero. Repeat this procedure several times to be sure no mistake has been made or
something has moved. Note that these readings will be TIR (Total Indicator Readings), and
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the actual parallel offset of the shafts is one-half of these values.

DIAL INDICATOR

0
O E
D R

270 90
O
P

180

FIGURE 2-20
MEASURING PARALLEL OFFSET

9. Readings observed in Step 8 should be recorded on the alignment map in the indicator
recording circle corresponding to same axial location as the dial indicator measuring
location; i.e., the coupling of the fixed machine.

10. Vertical offset (Vo) and horizontal offset (Ho) for the projected centerline of the machine to
be moved at the fixed machine's coupling face can be determined by using alignment map
Note 3 or 4.

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11. The slope of the machine's shaft to be moved relative to the fixed machine is determined by
(a) drawing a line thorough the point determined in Step 10 parallel to the fixed machine's
centerline, (b) applying alignment map Note 3 of 4 to face readings at the axial location
previously determined in Step 7 above.

12. In each view, draw a straight line through the points located in Steps 10 and 11 with a line
extended to intersect both supports of the machine to be moved. Read off the distance
between the line just completed and the desired cold shaft position (dashed line) at each
support for the machine to be moved. This measurement represents the movement
necessary to obtain the correct cold alignment.

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13. Make adjustments indicated in Step 12.

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ET R
14. Repeat Steps 6 through 12 to verify the adjustments made are correct.

R
15. Unless otherwise noted, a final hot alignment should provide for an angular displacement

R A
between the machine coupling hub centerline and the coupling spacer centerline of
approximately 0.25 mil per inch (0.25 mm per m) at the coupling gear teeth or flex

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elements. This angular displacement is not a limit, but a suggested alignment goal. Refer
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to the coupling drawing or vendor literature for more information on maximum allowable
misalignment.

Reverse Indicator Method of Shaft Alignment


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Use the reverse indicator method of shaft alignment when the distance between two adjacent
shafts ends is greater than one half the coupling diameter. The reverse indicator method of shaft
alignment eliminates the need for taking face readings.

NOTE
For alignment purposes, the effective distance between shaft
ends can be increased by spanning the shaft end to obtain a
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dial indicator location inboard of actual shaft ends. The key


factor is to spread two indicators as far apart as practical with
negligible bracket sag. (As spread increases, so does the
D R
O

possibility for bracket sag.)

1. The reverse indicator method involves taking readings from one shaft to the rim surface on
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the hub of the adjoining shaft and vice versa as shown in Figure 2-21.

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READ HERE

SHAFT "A"

SHAFT "B"

FIRST SET OF READINGS

READ HERE

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SHAFT "A"

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R
R A
SHAFT "B"

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T IN SECOND SET OF READINGS

FIGURE 2-21
REVERSE INDICATOR READINGS
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2. Lubricate all bearings before rotating shafts.

3. Mark both coupling hubs at four locations 90° apart so that their position can easily be seen
at all times during the alignment work.

4. All piping strain must be removed from the machine. For initial alignment work during
installation, all piping should be left unconnected. After the cold alignment positions have
O E

been secured, arrange dial indicators between the shaft ends or between the
foundation and the machine case such that any movement of the machine can be detected.
Connect one process line at a time to the machine casing and observe the indicator
D R
O

readings continuously. Should the casing movement exceed 2 mils (0.05 mm), the piping
load is considered excessive. Investigate and correct the condition before proceeding.
P

5. The bracket should be sturdily constructed to minimize shifting and sag during use. When
spanning the coupling gap with an indicator rig or bracket, zero sag is impractical to
achieve. Therefore, the actual amount of sag should be determined and recorded on the
alignment map.

NOTE
For purposes of this explanation, the fixed machine is called
shaft "A". The shaft of machine to be aligned to shaft "A" will
be called shaft "B".

6. Attach the indicator bracket to shaft "A".

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7. Attach the dial indicator to the bracket so that the button will rest on the outer rim of
coupling hub "B". The indicator button should contact in about 0.25 inch (6 mm) from the
hub face.

8. Position the dial indicator at top dead center, in line with 0 marking on coupling "B" and
zero the indicator.

9. Rotate both shafts together and record the dial readings on the alignment map at 90°, 180°
and 270° positions. On return to the top position, the indicator should return to zero.
Repeat this step several times to be sure no mistake has been made or that something has
not moved.

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10. The accuracy of the readings may be verified by algebraically adding the side readings and
comparing this sum to bottom reading. The readings should be equal to or within 1 mil (.25

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mm).

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11. Remove the bracket from shaft "A" and install on shaft "B". Using the same procedure

R
obtain indicator readings from shaft "B" to the rim of coupling hub "A".

R A
12. Using the two equations shown on the sample shaft alignment map, calculate the vertical

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offset (Vo) and the horizontal or plan view offset (Ho). Plot these results in the proper view
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and for the actual axial location where the indicator readings were taken. Note 3 or 4 on
the alignment map can assist in determining which shaft is below the other. When making
this determination, it is sometimes helpful to locate the projected centerline of the shaft end
to be moved at the shaft end of the fixed machine.
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NOTE
Correct the bottom reading for sag in the bracket by
algebraically adding to the bottom indicator reading. No
correction is needed on the side readings since it is negative
on both sides and will cancel out.
O E

13. In each view draw a straight line through the points located in Step 12, extending the line to
intersect both supports of machine "B". Read off the distance between the line just drawn
D R
O

and the desired cold shaft position (dashed line) at each support for machine "B". This
represents the movement necessary to obtain the correct cold alignment.
P

14. Make the adjustments indicated in Step 13.

15. Repeat Steps 6 through 13 to verify the adjustments made in Step 14 were correct.

16. Unless otherwise noted, a final hot alignment should provide for an angular displacement
between machine coupling hub centerlines and coupling spacer centerline of approximately
0.25 mil per inch (0.25 mm/m) at the coupling gear teeth or flex elements. This angular
displacement is not a limit but a suggested alignment goal. Refer to the coupling literature
for more information on maximum allowable misalignment.

After the cold alignment has been made, the soleplates or baseplates can be grouted. Refer to
the previous section in this chapter.

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After final alignment, the coupling guard can be final installed. Depending on the scope of
supply, coupling guards may either be shipped loose or installed on the equipment at the time of
shipment. Because coupling guards generally require removal to perform shaft alignment, when
shipped installed, no sealant is applied to permit ease of coupling guard removal. After final
alignment and assembly of the coupling guard, ensure sealant is applied to the all vertical and
horizontal bolted joints of the coupling guard to prevent oil leaks from occurring in operation.
Always ensure both the lower and upper half guards are removed so that they may be properly
re-sealed as an assembly upon completion and final acceptance of shaft alignment.

Operating Temperature Alignment Check

Y
An operating temperature alignment check should be made after the machines have operated
for several hours and stable operating temperatures have been reached. This check will indicate

N
any final adjustments necessary to achieve collinear alignment under operating conditions.

ET R
The purpose of the operating temperature alignment check is to measure the actual movement

R
of the machinery to confirm the cold alignment settings, or otherwise determine alternate values.

R A
Since it is not possible to measure the position of the shaft ends using the cold alignment

U
methods described above while the machines are in operation, the operating temperature
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alignment measurements are made between external reference points on the machine bearing
cases and fixed points on the baseplate or foundation. This assumes that the machine casing
and bearing housing expand uniformly in a radial direction from the shaft center of rotation, and
maintain this relationship regardless of the casing temperature. This assumption is based on the
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fact that compressors and turbines are nearly symmetrical about their shaft centerline. Using this
assumption, one of the following methods should be used to make an operating temperature
alignment check.

The “calculated operating temperature alignment” method consists of conducting a survey of the
actual average temperature of the equipment supports. This information, along with the height of
the support, and the support material expansion coefficient can be used to calculate the vertical
O E

support growth, or the shaft centerline movement. The calculated cold alignment values can
then be compared to the calculated “operating temperature” values to determine the change in
alignment.
D R
O

The "mechanical operating temperature alignment" method uses accurate measurements


between fixed reference points on the foundation or base and the machinery bearing housings
P

to determine shaft movement between ambient and normal operating conditions. This method
assumes that the fixed reference points on the foundation or base do not move between cold
alignment conditions and machinery operation. In general, this is a good assumption provided
one side or area of the foundation is not exposed to direct sun when the other is not.
Unprotected operating temperature steam and process lines passing in close proximity to the
foundation can also contribute to uncertainty in incremental movements.

This method eliminates the need for alignment brackets or bars by using permanent reference
points (called benchmarks) that are fixed directly to the foundation and bearing housing as
shown in Figure 2-22. All four reference points should lie in the same plane perpendicular to the
centerline of the machine shaft. Similar reference points should be established at each of the
bearing housings in the train.

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The suggested benchmarks to be used with this technique are 0.5-inch (12.7 mm) diameter
precision balls (Elliott Company part number P255B062). Because these benchmarks become
an integral part of the installation, and the accuracy of alignment records over the long term are
dependent upon these references, the balls should be solidly mounted and made of stainless
steel. It is also recommended that the benchmarks be protected with covers when not in use.

ROTOR SHAFT

BEARING HOUSING

Y
N
A COLD

ET R
B COLD

R
A' HOT B' HOT

R A
BENCHMARKS

U
T IN
FOUNDATION
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FIGURE 2-22
TYPICAL DISPLACEMENT OF BENCHMARKS ON FOUNDATION AND BEARING HOUSING

NOTE
Acculign, Inc markets a tool kit designed specifically for the
purpose of conducting operating temperature alignment
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checks by this method.

Following cold alignment of the equipment train, reference dimensions A and B and angles 
D R
O

and ϕ are determined at each bearing housing and recorded. When taking these
measurements, the lubrication system should be operating and oil supply temperature near
design to minimize the effect of bearing housing growth.
P

After the machine is brought to normal operating conditions and stabilized, dimensions A' and B'
are measured at each location. With these two sets of data, the vertical and horizontal
movement of each bearing housing in the train can be determined relative to the foundation.

Refer to figure 2-23. Using common grid paper (5 x 5 grid is usually a convenient size), lay out
reference vectors A and B at angles  and ϕ having these vectors cross at one of the grid
intersections. The intersection of these vectors represents the centerline of the machine shaft in
the cold position. Now refer to the cold and operating temperature measurements previously
made (A, A', B, and B') and determine the movement of the bearing housing along vectors A and
B by taking the differences between cold and operating temperature measurements (  A and 
B) for each location. Lay out the movements along vectors A and B using any convenient scale,
say 0.25 inch equals 0.001 inch (2 mm equals 0.01 mm), to establish points a and b.

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VECTOR B H
VECTOR A
FINAL SHAFT
POSITION
90
a

b V
A
90
B
INITIAL SHAFT POSITION

Y
N
FIGURE 2-23

ET R
GRAPHICAL DETERMINATION OF SHAFT IN OPERATING TEMPERATURE POSITION
RELATIVE TO COLD POSITION

R
R A
Now draw lines through a and b perpendicular to vectors A and B. These lines represent arcs of
radii A' and B' drawn from the foundation benchmarks. The intersection of these lines defines

U
the operating temperature shaft centerline position. To determine the position change in the
T IN
vertical and horizontal directions, it is only necessary to scale off the dimensions referred to as 
H and  V, using the same scale as used in plotting  A and  B.

A similar plot for the data taken at each bearing housing can be compared to the alignment map
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information for validity of the original estimates. Where differences exist, corrections should be
made to the original alignment map estimates and the machinery realigned using the operating
temperature alignment data. Normally, the operating temperature alignment readings will vary
with changes in the machine operating conditions. The central values about which the readings
gather indicate the desired operating alignment.
O E

With the permanent benchmarks installed and the desired cold alignment reference dimensions
on record, the machine settings can be easily checked and reset, if necessary, during
maintenance shutdowns.
D R
O

Other methods are available for making a operating temperature alignment check, such as
optical and Laser alignment systems. An operating temperature alignment check with optical
P

equipment measures the movement of reference points (generally tooling balls mounted on the
bearing housing) by the use of optics. When using this method, great care should be exercised
as the line of sight between the measuring instrument and the reference point can be bent by
temperature gradients or air currents. Instrument stands and their supports are also subject to
vibration and distortions that can influence the accuracy of the data obtained. In general, it is
recommended that measurements be double-checked by taking measurements from both sides
of the machines and comparing results. Any lack of correlation should be resolved.

The Laser method consists of mounting targets, or receivers, at various locations on the
machine close to the shaft centerline, and referencing these locations to a fixed point. The
relative movement of the equipment centerlines in the vertical and horizontal directions can then
be tracked from cold to operating conditions.

Regardless of the method used, great care should be exercised to design the pedestals and the
mounting methods such that temperature distortions are minimized.

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Installing Dowels

Refer to the outline drawing for details on the number, size and location of the dowels to be
used.

When an operating temperature alignment check is done, the dowels for equipment support feet
and centering keys should be installed after any final hot alignment adjustments.

If an operating temperature alignment check is not going to be done, the dowels for equipment
support feet and centering keys and should be installed after final alignment, the major piping
connections have been checked for proper gap and parallelism; the connections have been fully

Y
made up and torqued while monitoring for strain and the final cold alignment has been verified

N
as not having changed.

ET R
Any method used for either cold or operating temperature alignment measurements must be

R
evaluated for the accuracy of the information obtained. Temperature variations, air currents and

R A
other transient conditions can cause significant changes in support temperatures between cold
alignment and operating conditions. Expansions, contractions and heat flow are seldom linear.

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This can and does contribute to introducing errors if care is not exercised in analyzing the
T IN
results. Before dowelling any machine into final position, review the setup used and the data
obtained to ensure the final equipment setting is correct.

COUPLING INSTALLATION
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The type of coupling used with the machinery train is generally determined by the user’s
specification, preference or as required to meet certain operating conditions. In addition to the
coupling type, other details, such as straight or tapered bore, keyed or hydraulic fit, are usually
specified by the end user. Because of the number of possible variations, the coupling
manufacturer’s instructions should always be thoroughly reviewed.
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Installing a Straight Bore Coupling


1. Clean and de-burr the coupling hub and shaft end.
D R
O

2. Place the coupling sleeve (if applicable) on the equipment shaft with the bolting flange
positioned toward the adjacent machine.
P

3. Check the key fit in the coupling hub and the shaft keyways. The key must have a side
clearance of .001 inch to .003 inch (0.03 mm to 0.07 mm) between the key and coupling
keyway. The fit between the key and shaft keyway must be .000 inch to .002 inch (0.0 mm
to 0.05 mm) interference. The key must have .005 inch to .013-inch (0.13 mm to 0.33 mm)
top clearance in the coupling keyway. If necessary, hand fit the key to obtain the proper fit.

Hand fitting of keys should be done on a surface grinder such that no more than 0.0005
inch (0.013 mm) is removed at a time until the key is properly fitted.

All keyway edges are to be chamfered.

4. After the key has been fit to provide the proper clearances, insert it in the shaft keyway.

5. Apply a light coat of anti-galling lubricant on the mounting surface of the shaft.

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6. Heaat the couplin


ng hub in oil or in an ove 0°F (150°C). Direct heat using
en to approxximately 300
torches or open n flame shoould not be applied
a to t he hub andd the temperrature shoulld not
exceeed 600°F (3315°C).

WA
ARNING
HEAT
T-RESISTAN
NT GLOVEES SHOUL LD BE WO
ORN WHE
EN
HAND
DLING THE HEATED COUPLING.

Y
7. Plac
ce the coupling hub on the shaft and
a position it so that th
he hub face
e is flush witth the

N
shafft end.

ET R
CAUTION
C

R
Do noot drive the
e coupling on
o or off th
he shaft witth a hammeer.

R A
The fo
orce of the hammer will
w result inn internal da
amage to th
he
machhinery or coupling.

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T IN BOLT FLAN
NGE
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HUB
H

KEYWAY
O E
D R
O

SLEEVE
S
P

FIG
GURE 2-24
FLEXIIBLE COUP
PLINGS/STRRAIGHT BORE

Installing
g a Taperedd Bore Coup pling
1. Clea an and de-burr the coup
pling hub and
d shaft end.

2. App
ply a light coa
ating of bluin
ng compoun
nd to the roto
or shaft.

3. Plac
ce the coupling hub on the shaft, hand-tight.

4. Remmove the cou upling hub and


a check thhe contact w
with the shaft
ft. A minimum
m of 85% coontact
is re
ecommende ed. If necess
sary, hand work the shhaft end or coupling boore to obtaiin the
requuired contac
ct.

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CAUTION
C
Hand lapping the coupling hub directlly on the sh haft end ma ay
form a ridge tha
at will affect the hub c
contact wheen pulled uup.
Check for and re
emove any high
h spots or burrs with a stone.

5. Cheeck the key fit in the co


oupling hub and the shaaft keyways.. The key m must have a side
clea
arance of .0001 inch to .0
003 inch (0..03 mm to 0
0.07 mm) be etween the key and cou upling
keywway. The fitt between th
he key and shaft
s keywayy must be .0 002 inch (0.0 mm
000 inch to .0
to 0.05 mm) inte
erference. The
T key mus st have .005
5 inch to .013
3 inch (0.13
3 mm to 0.333 mm)
top clearance inn the coupling keyway. If necessarry, hand fit the key to oobtain the p
proper

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clea
arances.

N
ET R
Hand fitting of keys
k should be done on n a surface grinder succh that no mmore than 0.0005
inch
h (0.013 mm) is removed d at a time until the key iis properly fiitted.

R
R A
All keyway
k es are to be chamfered.
edge

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HUB
H LOCKNUT

THREADED
SHAFT END
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KEYW
WAY
D R
O

SLEEVE
S
P

FIG
GURE 2-25
FLEXIBLE COUP
PLINGS/TAP PERED BOR
RE

6. Afte
er the key has been fitf to provid de the prop per clearancces and the
e hub conta
act is
dete
ermined to be
b satisfactorry, insert the
e key in the sshaft keywayy.

7. Plac
ce the coupling sleeve (if applicable) on the sha
aft. Position the bolting flange towarrd the
adja
acent machin
ne.

8. Fit the
t coupling
g hub on the
e shaft (at room
r tempeerature) and
d lightly tap it into place
e with
woood, rubber, or
o lead hamm
mer until it is snug on the
e taper.

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9. Set the rotor against either thrust bearin e dimension from the hub to a
ng and take a reference
fixed
d part on the
e machine ca ase or a sha
aft shoulder.

10. Heatt the couplin en to approxximately 300°F (150°C). Direct heat using
ng hub in oil or in an ove
torches or open n flame is noot recommen nded and th he temperatuure should n
not exceed 6600°F
(3155°C).

11. Mou unt the hub on the shafft end and install the drrive nut usin
ng a small a
amount of thread
lubrricant.

12. Usin
ng the drive e nut, slowly
y press the coupling
c hu b onto the sshaft taper until the req
quired

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pull--up is obtain
ned. Refer to
t the Outlin
ne or Couplling Assemb bly drawingss for the reqquired
valu
ue.

N
ET R
13. Meaasure and re ecord the fin
nal hub posittion referencced to a ma
achine case or shaft sho
oulder
(step 9) for futurre use.

R
R A
14. Lock the drive nut
n using the
e set screws provided.

U
T IN CAUTION
C
Do noot drive the
e coupling on
o or off th
he shaft witth a hammeer.
The fo
orce of the hammer will
w result inn internal da
amage to th
he
machhinery or coupling.
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Installation or Remo oval of a Ke


eyless Hydrraulic Coup pling
Keyless Hydraulic Co pend solely on the interfference fit between the coupling hub and
ouplings dep
shaft endd to transmit torque. Th
herefore, the
e interferencce fit require
ed for this tyype of couplling is
much greeater than with
w keyed co oupling hubss.
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Typicallyy, the specia unting and d ismounting the hub, succh as pumps and
al tools requiired for mou
pusher pistons,
p are supplied by y the equipmment manufa acturer or coupling vendor. Refer tto the
Table off Contents of o this man nual for the coupling aarrangementt drawing, tthe couplingg hub
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assembly y/disassembbly drawing, and the coupling vvendor’s lite erature for details on
n hub
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installatio
on and the use
u of tools.
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WA
ARNING
INSTA
ALLATION AND REM MOVAL OF F HYDRAU ULIC FITTE
ED
COUPPLINGS INV
VOLVE VER
RY HIGH HY
YDRAULIC PPRESSURES.
TO AVOID
A PER
RONNEL INNJURY ANND DAMAG GE TO THHE
EQUIPMENT SHAFTS, IT T IS IMPPORTANT THAT AL LL
CONNNECTIONS ARE PROPPERLY MADDE UP ANDD LEAK FRE
EE
AND THAT AL LL PRESSSURE LIMIITS NOTED ON TH HE
DRAWWINGS OR
O REFE
ERENCE INSTRUCTIONS AR
RE
OBSEERVED.

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Refer to Chapter 4, Maintenance, for the Hydraulic Hub Installation and Removal procedure.

TURBINE PIPING RECOMMENDATIONS

No part of the turbine installation is more important for successful operation than well designed
and properly installed piping. There are two definite objectives of the piping arrangement:

1. To prevent excessive piping loads on the turbine casing from affecting either the internal
or external alignment of the machine.
2. To ensure that only clean, dry steam is supplied to the turbine and that any possibility to
accumulate water in either the inlet or discharge lines is eliminated.

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N
A block valve should be installed in the supply piping, at a convenient location between the

ET R
steam header and the casing, to allow for isolating the turbine without shutting down the boiler
system. For backpressure turbines, a similar block valve should be installed in the exhaust

R
piping between the header and turbine casing. For extraction turbines, non-return valves should

R A
be installed in the extraction line to prevent low pressure steam from flowing back into the
turbine on shutdown. To minimize the amount of live steam trapped in the extraction line, the

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non-return valve must be located as close to the turbine nozzle as possible.
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The turbine casing must be protected from excessive piping loads due to dead weight and
expansion. The weight should be carried by suitable pipe supports or hangers. Expansion joints
with limit rods or piping bends should be located as close to the turbine as possible to minimize
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loads caused by thermal expansion. Elliott turbine casings are designed to withstand the
maximum allowable nozzle forces and moments specified in the NEMA standard. A thorough
analysis of the actual piping arrangement should be made to ensure that these limits are not
exceeded.

The connection between the piping and turbine flange should be made without having to force
the pipe line in any direction to install the bolts or studs at the joint. Pipe flange bolt holes should
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be in line with turbine flange bolt holes, and the flanges should be parallel to within the following
guidelines:
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 0.010 in./in. of flange outside diameter, not to exceed 0.030 in.


 For piping smaller than NPS 10, 0.010 in. or less.
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The connection may be considered satisfactory if the pipe line, when heated to operating
temperature, does not shift out of line with the turbine flange when the bolting is withdrawn.

Prior to connecting any pipe to the turbine case, mount at least two indicators from the turbine
coupling hub to the hub of the driven machine. One indicator should be located to measure any
vertical movement and the other should be located to measure any horizontal movement.
Connect each pipeline in turn while continuously monitoring the indicators for any turbine
movement. If any movement exceeding 0.002" (0.05 mm) is observed, the pipe load is
considered excessive. The problem must be investigated and corrected before putting the
turbine into operation.

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TURBINE STEAM SUPPLY

The steam supply must be free from moisture at all times. A receiver type separator with ample
drains should be provided ahead of the stop valve to prevent slugs of water from entering the
turbine. When a separator is not provided, a blow off valve or continuous drain should be
connected to the lowest point of the steam inlet piping.

A strainer should be installed in the steam supply piping for protection against large particles of
scale, welding beads, etc. A strainer does not guard against abrasive matter, boiler compounds,

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or acid or alkaline substances, which may be carried over in the steam. These substances will
corrode, erode, or form deposits on the internal steam path parts, reducing turbine efficiency

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and power. It is imperative that feed water treatment and boiler operation be carefully controlled

ET R
to insure a supply of clean steam at all times.

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It should be noted that the trip and throttle valve normally supplied with an Elliott turbine

R A
contains an internal strainer to protect the valve internals from damage due to foreign material in
the steam supply line. In addition to the permanent strainer, the valve can be supplied with a

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second temporary startup strainer. The temporary strainer should be removed after
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approximately one month operation and must never be left in longer than six months. Refer to
the valve vendor’s literature for additional details.
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NOTE
Trip and throttle valve strainers should be considered as only a
contingency and must not preclude performing a proper blow down
of the main steam supply line.

SEALING STEAM AND LEAKOFF PACKAGES


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If supplied, sealing steam and leakoff packages or components should be installed within 35
feet (11 meters) horizontally and within 10 feet (3 meters) vertically of the turbine. Any
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deviations must be approved by Elliott.


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All sealing steam and leakoff lines must have adequate slope and drain points to prevent the
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build-up of condensate at a low point.

STEAM LINE BLOW DOWN

All new steam piping between the turbine and boiler or existing header must be adequately
blown down to remove welding beads, scale, dirt, broken backing rings, weld rod, etc. This
includes all steam lines that can import steam into the turbine including but not limited to:

- Main Steam
- Induction/Extraction Steam
- Gland Sealing Steam

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The implementation of the proper blow down procedure is the responsibility of the installation
contractor. Elliott’s involvement is normally limited to witness and verification that placement
targets are acceptable before connecting the supply line to the turbine.

Since the steam lines cannot be connected to the casing during blow down, temporary piping is
required. The temporary piping must be rated for the steam conditions for the test, be
adequately secured, and must discharge into an area that is properly secured and marked off
for personnel protection.

In broad terms, blowing down the steam lines is a process that uses a cycle of heating and
cooling to break free any loose material in the line. Pressure is built up in the boiler and a valve

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is opened to release this pressure though the steam lines. By the time the pressure is built up

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again in the boiler, the piping has usually cooled. This forms the heating and cooling cycle. The

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number of cycles required to achieve the necessary cleanliness will depend on the attention that
was given to cleanliness during erection, the design of the plant piping system, and the design

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of the blow down system used.

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The temporary blow down piping setup and size are very important. The force on a particle is

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proportional to the mass velocity head of the fluid; therefore the mass velocity head developed
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during the blowing cycle must be at least equal to that developed during full load operation. The
temporary piping should not have a greater flow area than the permanent piping, so that
equivalent velocities can be achieved.
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It is not possible to predetermine how many steam blows will be required to properly clean the
system since too many variables are involved. Experience has shown that up to fifty total blows
may be required for the main steam line and ten to twenty for the secondary lines. Normally the
blow down cycle will require one to three hours. The actual steam flow through the pipe should
be about fifteen to twenty minutes in duration and the piping should be allowed to cool for at
least two hours if insulated and one hour if not insulated.
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Verification of the blow down is made by installing polished targets directly in the steam flow to
determine the quantity of loose material in the line by the impingement pattern on the target
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face. The targets are usually made from mild steel bar, or key stock, with a ground finish on
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each side. Each target can be used four times by turning the target in ninety-degree increments.
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Polished targets should be installed after approximately ten blows on the main steam line. At
this point the targets should indicate the approximate relative cleanliness of the system. After
two successive blows with no pitting observed on the targets, the blow down can be considered
complete. Retain these targets for reference. Discoloration of the targets is normal. After
successful completion of the blow down procedure, remove the temporary piping, reinstall any
piping removed for the blow down, make up the connection to the turbine inlet nozzle, and test
the system for leaks and piping strain.

TURBINE ATMOSPHERIC RELIEF VALVES

Over-pressure protection should be considered a major part of any good safety program. Relief
valves must be installed to protect the turbine and the piping systems.

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On non-c condensing steam turbin nes, a relief valve must b be installed between the
e turbine exhhaust
connectioon and the first
f shutoff, or block, valve. On conttrolled extracction, contro
olled inductio
on, or
controlled
d extraction//induction tuurbines, a reelief valve iss to be insta
alled between the conne ection
on the tuurbine and the first valve in the appropriate
a steam line. The relief valve should be
designed ef of maximum steam fllow through the turbine without the
d for full relie e pressures rising
above the values sho own in Tablee 2-2.

TA
ABLE 2-2
ATMOSPHE
A ERIC RELIEF
F VALVE

Exhaust
E Relief Valve Se
ettings

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Starting
S Pressure:

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Condennsing Turbine
es: 5 psig

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Non-conndensing Tuurbines: 10% or 10 psig aboove maximum m operating
exhaustt pressure, w
whichever is greater.

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Full Open Pre
essure:
Conden
nsing and

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Non-con
ndensing Tu
urbines: Not to e
exceed more
e than 110% of the startiing
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Controlled
C Extraction/In
E nduction Re
elief Valve S
Settings
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Starting
S Pressure: 10% or 10 psig abo ove maximum m operating
extractio
on/induction
n pressure w
whichever is
greater.

Full Open Pre


essure: Not to e
exceed more
e than 110% of the startiing
pressuree.
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It is impo
ortant to notte that the maximum
m op
perating pre
essure is the e maximum pressure foor the
specific application
a conditions
c and
a not the casing
c consstruction rating. Under n
no circumsta
ances
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should thhe relief valv


ve settings ex
xceed the ca
asing constrruction rating
g.
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If a high backpressure or high ex xtraction or admission p


pressure trip
p is furnished
d, the relief valve
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pressuree should be raised


r 5 psig
g (0.345 barg) and the h
high steam ppressure trip
p should be sset at
the "startt to open" prressure on Table
T 2-1.

It is the responsibility
r y of the userr to install th
he relief valvves in the sysstem piping. Failure to install
relief valv
ves may violate local or national cod des and musst be approvved by an offficer of the u user’s
company y.

WA
ARNING
ON BACK
B PRESSURE TU
URBINES, D
DO NOT O OPERTE THHE
TURB
BINE UNLE
ESS AN AT
TMOSPHER RIC RELIEF
F VALVE OOR
OTHE
ER PROTECTIVE DEVVICE HAS BEEN INS STALLED IN
FRON
NT OF ANY E AND IS IN
Y EXHAUST ISOLATI ON VALVE
WORKING ORDER. ON COONDENSINGG TURBINEES, DO NO
OT

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OPERATE UNLESS A RUPTURE DIAPHRAGM OR


ATMOSPHERIC RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED EITHER AS
PERT OF THE TURBINE OR THE CONDENSER.

VACUUM BREAKERS

Condensing steam turbines should be provided with a method for breaking vacuum or restoring
turbine exhaust pressure to atmospheric pressure. Vacuum should be broken by allowing air
into the condenser shell or into the exhaust piping downstream of the turbine.

NOTE
Vacuum MUST NOT be broken by allowing air to enter the turbine

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through casing drains, leakoffs, or sealing steam piping. This can

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result in distortion and temporary bowing of the turbine rotor.

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The vacuum breaker may be as simple as a hand-operated valve that is opened when the

R A
turbine is shut down or it may be an automatic valve tied to the trip system. Breaking the
vacuum serves two purposes. On applications where the driven equipment produces no load

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during coast down, breaking vacuum will decelerate the equipment more quickly. Secondly,
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breaking vacuum also prevents cold air from being drawn in along the shaft when sealing steam
is turned off.

CONNECTING TURBINE TO A CONDENSER


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A condenser connected directly to the turbine exhaust flange, when not suspended from the
flange or spring-supported, must have an expansion joint to provide the necessary flexibility for
expansion unless otherwise approved by Elliott Company. When the condenser is spring-
supported or hung from the turbine exhaust flange, no expansion joint need be used, provided
the maximum condenser weight under any condition is within the allowable weight that the
exhaust end is designed to support. In the latter case, the condenser load on the exhaust flange
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must be central. Provisions must be made in the supports for lateral expansion. All other piping
connections to the condenser must be provided with suitable expansion joints.
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CASING AND DRAINS


P

All casing and piping drains must be piped independently of one another to prevent flow from
one drain at a higher pressure flowing into another drain at a lower pressure.

Steam piping connected to the turbine, including inlet, exhaust, sealing steam, leakoff, etc.,
must be provided with adequate valved drains to allow draining the piping of condensate before
starting and after shutting down.

TURBINE INSULATION

Insulating a turbine greatly reduces heat loss and sound pressure levels, isolates hot turbine
parts from personnel, and protects the turbine from the environment. Insulate the high-
temperature areas of the turbine surface indicated on appropriate drawings. For condensing
turbines, these parts are the steam end casing, intermediate casing (when used), trip and
throttle valve, and steam chest. For non-condensing turbines, insulate the exhaust end casing
also.

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CAUTION
C
When n installing insulation on
o a steam turbine, en nsure that thhe
insula
ation or lasshing wiress do not intterfere withh mechanic cal
linkag
ges or valv ve steams of the go overnor sys stem or an ny
emerg gency trip system
s suc ottle valve or
ch as the trrip and thro
non-rreturn valvee.

Insulation
n can take th
he form of block or custo
om made bla
anket type in
nsulation.

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Turbine Jacketing

N
ET R
Dependin ng on contra act requirements, Elliott sometimes ssupplies a ssheet metal, jacket-type
insulation
n that sheathhes the turbiine casing. This
T remova able jacketing g, which proovides accesss to

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turbine parts
p for serv
vicing, separrately houses s the high-te
emperature tturbine sectiions. Availab ble in

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carbon steel or optional stainless s steel, the sheet
s metal jjacketing sq quares the tuurbine’s shappe
for a nea
ater appearance. Jacketiing for the upper turbine e casing conssists of a me etal shell and a

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layer of high-tempera
h ature fibrouss insulation that
t is fixed tto its undersside. The low
wer turbine
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casing is ed with loosse insulation.. Jacketing is made to e
s fitted with a metal shell that is stuffe each
turbine's specificationns and can beb obtained through Elli ott.

NOTE
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Elliott recomm
mends jacke
eting for all o
outdoor insta
allations to
pro
otect the hig
gh-temperatu
ure turbine pparts from prrecipitation

DRAININ
NG OF CONDENSING TURBINES
T WITH
W UP AN
ND SIDE EX
XHAUSTS
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Drain co onnections are


a provided d at the low
w point of a all up and side exhau ust casings. This
connectio on is usually
y connected d through suuitable piping
g and a valvve to open d drain. Depennding
on steam m velocities, length of pip
pe runs and moisture co ontent of the
e exhaust steeam, it is en
ntirely
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possible that conden nsate can accumulate


a in the exhau ust casing. If not draine
ed, it can buuild a
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level in th
he exhaust casing
c and accelerate
a in
nternal erosio
on.
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During operation
o witth the exhau
ust casing under
u vacuu m, opening the exhausst drain valve will
result in air
a being dra awn into the casing and main conde acuum will deteriorate an
enser, the va nd no
condensa ate will drain
n from the ca
asing.

A manua al or automatic drainer system is needed to d drain conde


ensate that may accum mulate
y in side or up exhaust casings. Fig
internally gure 2-26 sh how arrange
ements for a manual drrainer
system where
w the coondensate caan either be
e drained to sump or sew
wer or recovvered by dra
aining
to the ho
ot well of the condenser.

If recove
ering the conndensate, va alves “A” annd “B” are o open and “CC”, “D” and ““E” are clossed in
normal operation.
o To
T empty th he tank, firstt close valve
es “A” and “B”, then op pen “C” and d “D”.
Close vaalve “C” wheen air suctionn appears. ToT put tank back into normal opera ation, close valve
“D” and open valves s “A” and “BB”. In this arrangemen nt, valve “E”” should be opened on nly on
shutdown n conditions to drain the
e tank and shhould remain n closed durring normal o
operation.

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The cond densate lift from the dra


ain tank to condenser
c h
hot well is d
dependent o
on vacuum in the
system. Do not exc ceed 1 foot lift for each
h inch of va
acuum and keep the liines as shoort as
possible..

If condensate is not going to beb recovere ed, the line and valve “D” to the hot well ca an be
complete ed. Operation to drain condensate iin this mann
ely eliminate ner is valvess “A” and “B B” are
open andd valves “C”” and “E” clo
osed in normmal operatio
on. To emptyy the tank, first close vvalves
“A” and “B” and ope C” and “E”. To put the tank back into normal operation, close
en valves “C
valves “C hen open vallves “A” and “B”.
C” and “E” th

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Automatiic systems function similarly simiilar and typ
pically use air or stea
am to push h the

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condensaate to drain
n or recovery. If an automatic
a syystem has been supplied, refer to
o the

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appropria
ate P&ID dra endor manuals for addittional information.
awing and ve

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GURE 2-26
FIG
SUGGESTE
ED METHOD D OF DRAIN
NING UP AN
ND SIDE
EXHAUST CASINGS
C FOR
F CONDEENSING TUR
RBINES

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