Misalignment in pumping systems, caused by excessive forces and moments, alters mating surfaces and load directions.
Misalignment occurs when one surface or shaft is forced to deviate from its desired position. Excessive forces and moments can lead to misalignment in several sections of a pumping system. Equally, misalignment can lead to an increase in resultant forces and moments by altering mating surfaces, thereby changing angles and orientations such that new resultant load directions are established.