Alignment & measurement

The alignment of engines and

propeller shafts is critical
in shipbuilding and marine
maintenance.

Stresses and vibrations created by

misaligned rotating shafts will not only lead to
breakdowns in the engines shaft assembly,
but can also cause damage to struts and
hulls.
Vessel engine drive systems do not
remain in alignment for life and need to be
periodically checked and realigned in order to
reduce wear and prevent damage.

As a leading OEMs of propulsion systems, from

engines, gears, propellers, and propeller shafts
to seals & bearings, we have full knowledge and
understanding of propulsion systems.
Our worldwide services organization
supported by our global engineering
capacities allows us to provide prompt and
accurate solutions for all propulsion system
alignment issues.

stern tube
arrangement

shaft

rudder
arrangement

shaft line

alignmenT & measuremenT serVices

propulsion systems need periodically to be
checked and realigned

intermediate
shaft bearings

main engine

generator sets

Component

Our measurement capabilities

Our repair solutions

Stern tube

Load distribution
Edge loading in bearings
Geometrical alignment
Straightness of stern tube, using the Wrtsil gyro laser
system
Alignment of stern tube, using the Wrtsil gyro laser
system

Realignment of stern tube & bearings, including

positioning
Repair of damaged bearings (remetalling of
white metal)
In-situ machining of stern tube
We perform work supervision and
commissioning
We supply OEM parts

Propeller shaft /
intermediate shaft

Geometrical alignment
Straightness of shaft, using the gyro laser system
Alignment of shaftline, using the gyro laser system
Position of bearings, using the gyro laser system
Slope in stern tube bearings, using the gyro laser system
Bending moments, using strain gauges
Shaft whirling, using high speed data acquisition system
Dynamic behavior of shaft
Can even be done without dismantling

Realignment of shaftline and bearings, including

re-chocking
We repair bended shaft with class approved
cold straightening technology
We perform work supervision and
commissioning
We supply OEM parts

Engines

Measurement of engine alignment, with laser

Measurement of engine straightness and twist with
Wrtsil gyro laser
Measurement of main bearing loads, with Wrtsil
bearing load system
Measurement of vibrations (linear & torsional vibration)
Crankshaft deflection, journals inclination & straightness
using the Wrtsil inclinometer system
Bearing cap landing surfaces

Realignment, including re-chocking

In-situ machining of damaged crankshafts
In-situ balancing of coupling
In-situ machining of bearing cap landing
surfaces
We perform work supervision and
commissioning
We supply OEM parts

Gear box

Alignment of gearbox in relation to connected

components
Measurement of bearing loads, with the Wrtsil bearing
load system
Measurement of vibrations
Measurement of gearwheel alignment
Measurement of gear forces

Repair with OEM parts

Realignment, including re-chocking
We perform work supervision and
commissioning

Shaft generator

Measurement of generator alignment with laser

Measurement of vibrations and imbalance

Realignment, including re-chocking

In-situ balancing of rotor and coupling
We perform work supervision and
commissioning

Rudder

Rudder position in 3D shape

Rudder stock straightness
Nozzle positioning and alignment
Steering gear alignment

Alignment of bearings
Alignment of steering equipment
Repair bended shaft by class approved cold
straightening technology
In-situ machining
We perform work supervision and
commissioning
We supply OEM parts

Hull

Measurement of hull deflection from afloat to keel block

condition
Measurement of hull structure with 3D laser

Design capabilities

Measurement capabilities and repair solutions

To investigate and determine causes of excessive wear, noise, vibrations,and damages to complete propulsion train systems, we perform full
geometrical measurements of all components concerned.

The uneXpecTed can be eXpensiVe

To prevent damages or prepare an optimum
schedule for coming drydocks, our online
monitoring system completed by regular
onboard inspections performed by our
senior engineers provides our customers
with complete, updated information on the
system alignment situation.
Our report includes all measurement
records and recommendations for
the operation and maintenance of the
installation.

our serVices coVer The enTire process:

By class approved methodology
Measure

Analysis

Record of measurement
Reporting

We are neVer Too far aWaY To help

Our Wrtsil services ofces located in 160
locations in 70 countries, in addition to our
alignment capability in Europe, America and
Asia, enable the best and quickest solutions
for our customers, whenever, wherever.

Calculation of alignment and vibration

according to class requirements
By senior technical expert

Corrective
action

Proposal of corrective actions

By class appproved methodology

By OEMs engineering
With OEM parts

cold straightening & reconditioning of propeller shafts , intermediate

shafts, and rudder stocks in our facilities. all repairs fulll rules and
regulations in accordance with the classication societies

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