Shaft alignment certification through Turvac Inc.

There are three levels of certification through Turvac Inc.
- Level 1 - Basic
- Level 2 - Intermediate
- Level 3 - Advanced

Certification Testing Information

The Basic or Level 1 examination would test the individuals knowledge on :
- the detrimental consequences of poor alignment on rotating machinery
- detecting misalignment on running rotating machinery (i.e. vibration, infrared thermography)
- use and care of measuring tools and instruments (feeler gauges, dial indicators, optical encoders, laser/detector system, proximity probes, etc.)
- finding and correcting excessive runout conditions
- finding and correcting ‘soft foot’ problems
- finding and correcting excessive piping strain
- foundation and baseplate design, installation, and care
- alignment tolerances
- rigid and flexible coupling design, installation, and care
- how to perform the Reverse Indicator method
- basic mathematical or graphical/modeling principles for realignment
- how to determine effective alignment corrections using the Reverse Indicator technique
- keeping records of alignment work

The Intermediate or Level 2 examination would test the individuals knowledge on:
- how to perform the Face - Rim method
- how to perform the Shaft to Coupling Spool method
- how to perform the Double Radial method
- how to perform the Face-Face method
- mathematical or graphical/modeling principles for all of the above methods
- how to determine effective alignment corrections using any above technique

The Advanced or Level 3 examination would test the individuals knowledge on :
- how to align multiple element drive trains
- how to align right angle drives
- the four general categories for measuring off-line to running (OL2R) machinery movement (a.k.a. hot and cold alignment)
- calculating machine case thermal expansion
- inside micrometer-tooling ball-angle measurement methods
- proximity probes with water cooled stands technique
- using optical alignment tooling for OL2R machinery movement
- alignment bars with proximity probes OL2R method
- using laser-detector systems to measure OL2R machinery movement
- using the Ball-Rod-Tubing Connector system to measure OL2R machinery movement
- using the Vernier-Strobe system to measure OL2R machinery movement
- mathematical or graphical/modeling principles for all of the above methods
- how to align rotating machinery to compensate for OL2R machinery movement

The cost for certification testing is as follows :
- Level 1 (Basic) Shaft Alignment Certification - $250.00/person
- Level 2 (Intermediate) Shaft Alignment Certification - $250.00/person
- Level 3 (Advanced) Shaft Alignment Certification - $350.00/person

The Level 1 Certification test is one hour in length. The Level 2 Certification test is two hours in length. The Level 3 Certification test is six hours in length and is both a written and hands-on alignment test. Testing and Certification is sequential. In other words, you can’t take the Level 2 exam if you haven’t passed the Level 1 exam. The certification test(s) would be administered on the last day of the training courses to those students who want or need certification. For those who pass the test, a Qualifications Certificate will be issued to that individual for each level of achievement.