May 02, 2024  
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Course/Program Inventory

IMS 2030 - Intermediate Pneumatics



Clock Hours: 41

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The goal of the course is to build on the pneumatics skills to teach the student intermediate pneumatic components and system applications. These skills will include operation, installation, and performance analysis that is used in industrial applications.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Pneumatic DCV
    1. Describe the function and operation of pneumatic DCV.
    2. Differentiate between the different configurations of the DCV. 
    3. Connect and operate different configurations of DCV.
    4. Describe and demonstrate the operation of cam and two-way valves.
    5. Connect and operate a cam and a two-way valve.
    6. Describe the function of an externally air-piloted DCV and give an application.
    7. Define the function of detent and give its schematic symbol.
  2. Introduction to Air Logic
    1. Define air logic.
    2. Describe and demonstrate the operation of an air logic set-up.
    3. Describe the function of a shuttle valve and demonstrate its application.
    4. Describe the operation of a pneumatic seal-in circuit.
  3. Pneumatic Maintenance
    1. Describe the importance of air filtration.
    2. Describe the operation of common air filters.
    3. Define how an air filter is rated and how to select a filter for a given application.
    4. Demonstrate how to replace an air filter.
    5. Define dew point and relative humidity.
    6. Describe the function and operation of an aftercooler and air dryer and give an application of each.
    7. Define the function of a pneumatic system trap and give the schematic symbol.
    8. Describe the importance of air lubrication.
    9. Demonstrate the function and operation of an air lubricator.
    10. Calibrate a pressure gage.