After pump alignment, will torqueing of flanges upstream of the inlet or downstream of the outlet cause stress or shaft misalignment? The pumps in question are in a refinery, various sizes and services.
Thank you all for your responses. Now so you don't all think I'm a idiot, let me explain the question. I am an inspector and was asked to look at a pump alignment in process. The question was meant to be very broad based and not in regard to a particular type or make of pump. I will look in...
