MECT 1310 - Pneumatics Technology Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Calculate the areas, volumes, forces, velocities and pressures associated with pneumatic cylinders.
2. Calculate the gas volume, flow rate, pressure drop, and heat generated for a pneumatic system.
3. Explain Boyle’s law, Charles Law, Guy Lussac’s Law, and Bernoulli’s principle.
4. Apply compressors, directional controls, pressure controls and flow controls in real circuits.
5. Describe the different methods of air treatment for a pneumatic system.
6. Determine the correct method of control to meet the application requirements.

Outcome 2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to troubleshoot the components in a complete pneumatic system based on pressures and flow rates given.

Objectives:

1. Measure the output flow and pressure of a compressor and its associated conductors.
2. Demonstrate how to determine the integrity of a pneumatic actuator.
3. Select the correct air preparation components for a pneumatic circuit.

Outcome 3. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to illustrate the graphic symbols used to create a Pneumatic circuit using circuit drawing/simulation software.

Objectives:

1. Identify the symbols for pneumatic components from either ANSI or ISO drawings.
2. Draw a complete schematic based on given parameters using drawing software.
3. Apply the given parameters to the drawn components and simulate circuit operation.
4. Connect the complete circuit on a hydraulic trainer and verify proper operation.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Properties of Compressed Air - The Basic Pneumatic System
2. Compressed Air Theory - Gas Laws, Boyle’s, Charles, Guy Lussac, Bernoulli
3. Graphic Symbology for Pneumatics
4. Air Compression and Distribution
5. Air Treatment
6. Actuators
7. Speed Control
8. Regulators
9. Directional Valves
10. Basic Circuits
11. Time Functions
12. Sequence Control