IMA 3041 - Pneumatic Devices and Controls

Clock Hours: 102

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Provides instruction for the devices used and control of devices in pneumatic systems. Students use software test and build pneumatic circuits before installing on trainers. Students learn to design, install and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits. Instruction is provided through classroom lectures, software, videos, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the different types of air compressors, their operation, and installation process.

Ability to identify and read the different types of gauges used in a pneumatic system.

Identify FRL and explain its use in a pneumatic system.

Compare pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Describe the different types of fluid conductors and fittings in a pneumatic system.

Operate pressure control vales in a pneumatic system.

Operate different types of pneumatic actuators.

Design, install, and operate a double acting cylinder using directional control valves, flow control valves and a quick exhaust valve.

Design, install, and operate a pneumatic circuit demonstrating an “and” valve and “and valve operation”.

Design, install, and operate a pneumatic circuit demonstrating an “or” valve and “or valve operation”.

Design, install, and operate pneumatic circuits using limit switches.

Design, install, and operate a single acting cylinder using directional control valves, flow control valves and pressure control valves.

Design, install, and operate a double acting cylinder using directional control valves, flow control valves and pressure control valves.

Design, install, and operate a double acting cylinder using directional control valves, flow control valves, pilot operated check valve and pressure control valves.
Design, install, and operate a bi-directional pneumatic motor using directional control valves, flow control valves and pressure control valves.
Design, install, and operate a double acting cylinder using directional control valves, flow control valves and a quick exhaust valve.
Identify symbols for devices used in pneumatic circuits and explain their operation.
Design, install, and operate a pneumatic circuit demonstrating sequence valve operation.
Design, install, and operate pneumatic circuits demonstrating use of valves to provide safety in pneumatic circuits.
Design, install, and operate a pneumatic circuit demonstrating the use of different sensors, pressure switches, and limits used in pneumatic control.
Design, install, and operate a pneumatic timing circuit.