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No \u201cTops-On\u201d readings are needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How is Topless Alignment<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performed?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MD&amp;A takes measurements immediately after rotors are\u00a0removed, during slack time, while the stationary components\u00a0are waiting for rotors to be blast cleaned.<\/li>\n<li>Using custom laser and measurement equipment, MD&amp;A\u00a0measures turbine shell deflections and centerline bore positions.<\/li>\n<li>Ideal steampath bore positions are then calculated and\u00a0recommended moves are made as a non-critical activity.<\/li>\n<li>The final alignment is verified and corrected if necessary after component inspection and repairs are completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why Choose the \u201cTopless Alignment<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u201d Method?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stationary component alignment is done off the critical path<\/li>\n<li>Increased Safety! 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