• Understand operational principles and components of rotating equipment.
• Identify symptoms and causes of misalignment and mechanical failures.
• Apply industry-standard alignment techniques and vibration analysis.
• Develop structured troubleshooting approaches to diagnose faults.
• Improve equipment reliability through maintenance best practices.

• Maintenance Engineers
• Mechanical Technicians
• Reliability Engineers
• Plant Supervisors

1. Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment

• Types of rotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbines, motors
• Key components and their functions
• Performance parameters and operational principles

2. Importance of Alignment in Rotating Equipment

• Impact of misalignment on reliability and efficiency
• Angular, parallel, and combined misalignment
• Overview of alignment tools and methods

3. Alignment Techniques and Tools

• Laser alignment techniques and procedures
• Dial indicator methods
• Addressing soft foot and thermal growth

4. Vibration Analysis for Alignment Issues

• Introduction to vibration analysis
• Detecting misalignment using vibration patterns
• Monitoring tools and techniques

5. Troubleshooting Rotating Equipment

• Common failure symptoms and causes
• Step-by-step troubleshooting methodology
• Case studies on failure resolution

6. Maintenance Strategies for Rotating Equipment

• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Condition monitoring practices
• Lubrication management

7. Sealing Devices for Pumps and Compressors

• Types and operation of mechanical seals
• Installation checks and geometrical verification
• Seals for different pump and compressor types

8. Rotors and Shafts

• Balancing principles and tolerances
• Shaft assembly impact on alignment
• Troubleshooting shaft-related issues

9. Advanced Alignment Challenges

• Aligning coupled vs. uncoupled machines
• Working in constrained environments
• High-speed equipment alignment considerations

10. Integrated Case Study and Final Assessment

• Application of learned concepts
• Group analysis and presentation
• Final knowledge check

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.