Does every piece of equipment need to be leveled, aligned, and set at the correct elevation during installation?
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Is it necessary to level, align, and set the elevation for any equipment during installation? What is the purpose of leveling, aligning, and setting the elevation? Where is the measurement reference point, what are the measurement tools used, and what is the method of measurement? If the purpose of leveling, aligning, and setting the elevation is to facilitate accurate piping work in the next step, then it would be possible to postpone the measurement and adjustment tasks until that later stage. After all, adjusting pipes is surely easier than dealing with those large and heavy devices used for measurement and adjustment, right? Especially for technical renovation projects, when there are no drawings or elevation details available, it’s simpler to just install the equipment first and adjust the piping later, ensuring that the piping can be connected properly, right? Also, there’s the matter of alignment – but what exactly is it that needs to be aligned? What is its purpose then? Once the equipment foundation is ready, simply align the bolt holes in the equipment base with the pre-installed foot bolts and place it there; why bother with alignment? And where else would you want to move it? Do you really need to change the position of the foot bolts? On the equipment layout diagram, generally only the elevation of the equipment base is indicated; the requirements regarding levelness and alignment are not provided, right?
I’ve worked on some projects where the management style was rather casual; equipment was installed haphazardly, simply by lifting it using cranes, without any measurements or adjustments being made. This made me feel like an amateur in such situations
Based on requirements for process, operational safety, aesthetics, and other aspects!
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Leveling is definitely necessary, as some equipment is sensitive to vibrations. High bidding costs are not that important in such cases, but when there are many vertical devices in the factory, it’s necessary to consider the aesthetics of the entire setup as well as the available space above and below each device, as this can be beneficial for operation (making it easier to use the equipment)
Considering the specifications and requirements for the installation and operation of the equipment, leveling and alignment are essential tasks; otherwise, it affects the safety of the equipment during operation and also reduces its lifespan. The elevation requirements are determined based on the relevant parameters of the equipment and its installation specifications.