MET 3413: Fundamentals of Pneumatic Fluid Power

Course Description

Basic pneumatics concepts, gas laws, component design and application, system design considerations. Air logic.

Text Books

• Pneumatic Specialist Study Manual, IFPS

• Pneumatic Technician Study Manual, IFPS

• Pneumatic Mechanic Study Manual, IFPS

Topics

1. Introduction and Gas Laws

2. Compressor

3. Receiver

4. Coolers and dryers

5. Pneumatic Acutators

   • Cylinders

   • Air Motors

6. Pneumatic control valves

   • Direction control valves

   • Non-return valves

   • Flow control valves

7. Filteration, Regulation, and Lubtication

8. Vacuum

9. Pneumatic circuits

10. Air logic

11. Electrical logic