MEC 269 - Fluid Power - Pneumatic Systems at Tidewater Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2014-05-01
Teaches pneumatic components, systems and trouble analysis. Introduces basic design for modification and repair. Covers open loop control, fluidics, robotics and computer controls.
Credits 2 - 3. Lecture 1 - 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 - 4 hours per week.
2-3 credits
General Course Purpose
The course teaches identification and operation of pneumatic components, systems and trouble analysis. Introduces basic design for modification and repair and covers open loop control, fluidics, robotics and computer controls.
Course Objectives
- Identify pneumatic system components
- Trace/follow pneumatic circuit design
- Explain pneumatic circuit operation
- Demonstrate circuit analysis of common industrial pneumatic systems
- Troubleshoot open loop control of pneumatic systems
- Perform analysis of pneumatic control systems
Major Topics to be Included
- Pneumatic Circuits
- Principles of Pressure and Flow
- Cylinders
- Flow Control Valves
- Pressure Switches
- Pressure Control Valves
- Pilot Operated Control Valves
- Pneumatic Power Systems
- Pneumatic Speed Control
- Air Logic
- Pneumatic Maintenance
- Pressure Control Applications
- Circuit Applications
- Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems