Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems

Review questions

Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Review questions: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

REVIEW QUESTIONS

On Pneumatic Valves

1. State the various types of air control valves.

[A.U., Apr/May 2011] 

[Ans. Refer Section 12.2.2]

2. Describe the construction and operation of a valve-seat type four-way, two-position directional control valve.

3. What are non-return valves? Discuss with a diagram the working of a non-return valve. 

[A.U., May/June 2009] 

[Ans. Refer Section 12.4]

4. Draw and explain the functions of pneumatic check valve.

[A.U., Nov/Dec 2007] 

[Ans. Refer Section 12.4.2]

5. Describe with the help of neat sketch the construction and operation of a shuttle valve in a pneumatic circuit.

6. Explain the working of quick exhaust valve. 

[A.U., Nov/Dec 2006; Apr/May 2011]

[Ans. Refer Section 12.4.4]

7. Write short notes on the following with respect to pneumatic systems :

(a) Pressure regulator, and (b) Flow control valve.

On Pneumatic Actuators

8. Write short notes on the following pneumatic cylinders:

(a) Double-acting cylinders,

(b) Tandem cylinders,

(c) Through rod cylinders, and

(d) Telescoping cylinders.

9. Describe various pneumatic actuators with neat sketches.

[A.U., Nov/Dec 2005; Nov/Dec 2006] 

[Ans. Refer Sections 12.7 – 12.9]

10. Write short notes on the following types of air motors.

(a) Continuous rotary air motors, and

(b) Limited rotation air motors.

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