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IDS 211 - Industrial Pneumatics
Provides instruction in fundamental concepts and theories for safely operating pneumatic components and systems. Topics include: pneumatic theory, preventive maintenance, compressors, regulators, pneumatic valves, actuators, servicing safety, and troubleshooting.
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Pneumatic Theory |
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3 |
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Preventive Maintenance |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Compressors |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Regulators |
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4 |
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Pneumatic Valves |
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Actuators |
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Servicing Safety |
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Troubleshooting |
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Prerequisite: |
IMT 113 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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PNEUMATIC THEORY |
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Definition of terms |
Define the terms force, weight, mass, pressure, volume, work, PSI, PSIA, PSIG, compressibility, pneumatic energy, and kinetic energy. |
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Related concepts |
Describe the relationship between force and area (pressure); work and time (power); volume and pressure; temperature and pressure; and temperature, volume, and pressure. |
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Explain Bernoulli’s principle. |
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Describe the relationship between pneumatic leverage and travel. |
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Computation of useful measures |
Use formulas to compute pneumatic output force given input force and cylinder areas. |
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Use formulas to compute work given cylinder bore, stroke, and air pressure. |
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Use formulas to compute output cylinder travel given input cylinder travel and leverage increase ratio. |
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Symbols and schematic diagrams |
Identify symbols used to represent components of pneumatic systems. |
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Describe the operation of pneumatic systems given schematic diagrams. |
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Verify air logic with diagrams. |
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE |
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Compressors |
Perform routine preventive maintenance on pneumatic system compressors. |
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Lubricate air compressor. |
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Perform routine preventive maintenance on a pneumatic system compressor. |
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Gauges, lines, filters, and fittings |
Replace defective pneumatic gauges. |
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Replace defective pneumatic lines. |
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Replace air filter. |
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Replace defective fittings. |
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Test fittings for air leaks. |
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Repair air leak(s). |
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COMPRESSORS |
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Identification |
Describe various types of compressors. |
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Functional analysis |
Analyze the functions of compressors. |
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Service pneumatic system compressors. |
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Disassemble/reassemble air compressor. |
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REGULATORS |
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Identification |
Describe components of various types of regulators. |
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Functional analysis |
Analyze the function of regulators and their components. Describe the range limitation of regulators. |
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Operational check |
Verify air pressure regulator(s) operation. |
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PNEUMATIC VALVES |
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Identification |
Describe various types of pneumatic valves. |
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Functional analysis |
Analyze the function of commonly used types of pneumatic valves. |
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Operational check |
Verify pneumatic valve(s) operation. |
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ACTUATORS
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Identification |
Identify commonly used types of actuators. |
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Operational description |
Describe the operation of commonly used types of actuators. |
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Operational check |
Verify air motor. |
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SERVICING SAFETY
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15 |
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Protective clothing |
Wear protective clothing while performing latest vacuum system pressure check. (Taught concurrently with other competency areas.) |
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Maintaining equipment specifications |
Select safe replacement components/ hardware. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Application |
Apply troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve problems which may develop in industrial pneumatics systems. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested
Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
Evett, J. B., & Liu, C.
(1987). Fundamentals of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. New
York: McGraw-Hill.
Nelson, C. A. (1989). Millwrights and
mechanics guide (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan.
TPC Training Systems. (1974). Basic pneumatics. Barrington,
IL: Author.