May 01, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

IMM 1050 - Pneumatics



Clock Hours: 90

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to give students a basic explanation and description of pneumatic applications and principles through the use of both textbook and hands-on training.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Define pneumatics and identify the advantages of pneumatic systems.
  2. Identify the characteristics and properties of a gas.
  3. Identify the properties and types of pressure.
  4. Define Boyle’s law.
  5. Define Charles’ law
  6. Define Gay-Lussac’s law.
  7. Define the combined gas law.
  8. Explain the production of pneumatic pressure (compression) in a pneumatic circuit.
  9. Identify air contaminants and means of removal from a pneumatic system.
  10. List the seven basic components of a pneumatic system.
  11. Explain the basic principle of air compression.
  12. List four functions pneumatic components perform in a pneumatic system.
  13. Explain how lubricators draw and atomize oil.
  14. Describe the basic function and operation of a solenoid.
  15. Identify the difference between a static seal and a dynamic seal.
  16. Define pneumatic logic element, and list three basic logic elements used in pneumatic circuits.