Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Pneumatic cylinders are the devices for converting the air pressure into linear mechanical force and motion.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Pneumatic actuators are the devices used for converting the pressure energy of air (also called pneumatic energy) into mechanical energy to perform useful work.
Construction and Operation, Symbol
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Flow control valves, also known as volume-control valves, are used to regulate the volumetric flow of the compressed air to different parts of a pneumatic system.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
As the name suggests, the pneumatic pressure regulator is used to supply a prescribed reduced outlet pressure in a pneumatic circuit and to maintain it at a constant value.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
As the name suggests, non-return valves permit flow of air in only one direction and completely restrict the flow of air in other direction.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
As the name suggests, the function of a directional control valve (DCV) is to control the direction of flow in a pneumatic circuit.
Functions of Pneumatic Valves, Types
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Now we shall see some important air control valves in the following sections.
Learning Objectives, Introduction
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Like in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems also require control valves to direct and regulate the flow of air from compressor to the various load devices.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Review questions: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
Two marks questions and answers: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
A compressor is a device used to compress air from a low inlet pressure to a higher desired pressure level.
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
The function of air dryers is to remove all water vapour/moisture from the air leaving the compressor.