laser gas turbine alignment

ACQUIP’s internal laser gas turbine alignment service is extremely quick, accurate, and effective and dramatically decreases the possibility of human error; thus shaving days off the process as compared to tight wire and optical methods.

Accuracy to within 1 micron is achieved by first shooting a laser line through the approximate center of the bearings, compressor, and shroud in order to create a static point of reference. Our adjustable bore specific bracketing system is then employed in order to probe the surface of each of the compressor section, shroud, or bearing brackets and ascertain the exact center position. Our proprietary bracketing can be used while the compressor blades are installed or removed.

The data points are recorded in the computer and adjusted for bearing preset conditions. The appropriate line for the machine is then determined and executed upon.

With ACQUIP , the internal gas turbine alignment process is quick, cost-effective, and produces precise repeatable readings.

The speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of the ACQUIP  laser internal alignment method can be applied to steam or gas turbines of varying sizes.