Generator Set Alignment

TC Conference Malaga October 2007

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

Agenda

Why Alignment? When? Elements of Alignment Alignment Techniques Summary

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

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

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

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

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

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Alignment Techniques - Publications

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

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

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

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

Summary
Proper alignment is critical to problem-free operation

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