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| The Basic or Level 1 examination is one hour in length and will test the individuals knowledge on: - the detrimental consequences of poor alignment on rotating machinery - detecting misalignment on running rotating machinery (i.e. vibration, IR methods) - 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 re-alignment - how to determine effective alignment corrections using the Reverse Indicator technique - keeping records of alignment work |
| The Intermediate or Level 2 examination is two hours in length and will 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 is four hours in length and will 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 (aka '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. This is both a written and hands on test. |