Mars Shaft Alignment
This training video gives a detailed description of how to carry out a "Shaft Alignment on the Mars Turbine". The video has a total duration of 42 minutes. While this is part of a training course for the Solar Mars, this training video is a generic course for all Solar turbines, so it is applicable to anyone working on any Solar unit.
Part 1 - Basics - this looks at the different types of misalignment.
Part 2 - Face Shim Calculation - this explains how to correct a face error using shims. It contains a detailed explanation of the calculation as this is probably the most difficult concept to grasp for someone learning this skill.
Part 3 - Rim and Bore correction - this looks at the different tool set up and how this effects the readings. It describes how to use the Solar drawings to extract the required information you will need to carry out the alignment.
Part 4 - Hub to hub distance - the video explains what this is and how to set up the equipment to get the correct spacing so the shafts are positioned correctly with regard to the thrust bearings.
Part 5 - Alignment tools - this shows how all the alignment tools are used for this procedure.
Part 6 - Alignment tips for aligning the Mars. This is specific to the Mars turbine only.
These videos are hosted by VIMEO so they stream without issue. You will get six months access to this training video. After the six months you will not have access. Once the course is purchased you receive an email (you need to provide your email for this reason) with a password, which will give you instant access to the video. You will only need to enter the password one time. The password can be used two times so you can put the access on your computer and cell phone for example. Should you have an issue with the password I can cancel your old one an issue a new one.
This course gives you access to the training videos for six months, but you will not be able to download these videos.