There are many rules of “thumb” for mass and size of concrete equipment foundations. The rules of thumb are for naught if the equipment is not properly secured. Individual/corporate details, textbooks, codes, old gray-haired engineers, and contractors can provide examples of “how-to” anchor equipment, not all are correct!
Learning Objectives:
Recognize some of the common errors of installing rotating equipment.
Recognize the importance of proper installation of their rotating equipment.
Recognize that the “old” methods of installing equipment have been superseded by standards from American Petroleum Institute and Hydraulic Institute.
Write an SOP for installation of equipment in their organization.
Train staff on the proper installation of rotating equipment
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