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Course Name: __________________

Course Code: ___________________                                 

National Center Course Number: ___________

Date Course Completed: ____________________

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Performance Objectives:

                                                                                                                    Pass     Fail                  

Topic 1: Introduction

1.1  Accurately identify the basic types of misalignment.

1.2  Demonstrate how to establish a proper orientation to the
equipment involved in an alignment procedure.

1.3  Describe the basic measurements that are necessary for
determining misalignment.

1.4  Explain how the basic types of misalignment are corrected.

1.5  Demonstrate how balanced-type dial indicators and
continuous-type dial indicators work.

Topic 2: Conditions Affecting Alignment

2.1 Identify common foundation problems and prepare an
      equipment foundation for an alignment procedure.

2.2 Demonstrate a procedure for measuring and correcting
      a soft foot condition.

2.3 Demonstrate a procedure for measuring pipe strain.

2.4 Demonstrate a procedure for measuring shaft runout.

2.5 Demonstrate a procedure for measuring thermal growth.

Topic 3: Rough Alignment Procedure 

3.1 Measure and set the mechanical center of a pump’s shaft.

3.2 Determine the magnetic center of an electric motor.

3.3 Perform a rough alignment procedure using the
      straightedge and feeler gage method.

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Date Completed: _____________________________________________