Workshop 5: Industrial Pneumatics

This workshop provides a foundation from which the participant will be able to build upon in pneumatic systems. Review of circuits, troubleshooting concepts and hands-on set-up and operation will be helpful to maintenance and repair technicians, engineers and supervisors who have no formal pneumatic training, as well as for those intending to take the IFPS certification exams.

This workshop provides the technical information needed as a foundation for work with pneumatics components and systems. It is intended to impart an understanding of basic principles involved in the development and transmission of energy in pneumatics systems. This hands-on course covers compressors, vacuum pumps, storage tanks, and their use in various industrial system. It also includes control valves that are used in process control applications. It is an excellent preparation for the International Fluid Power Society Certification Examinations for Hydraulic Specialists, Hydraulic Technician or Hydraulic Mechanic.

Workshop Outline

Pneumatics Principles and Fundamentals

• Gas laws, Pascal’s Law
• Energy flow principles
• Properties of air (standard vs. pressure)
• Compression of air
• Reading symbols and circuits

Fluid Conditioning Devices

• Filters, lubricators, and regulators
• Dryers
• Receivers

Pneumatic Components

• Compressors:
  • Positive and non-positive compressors
  • Single and multi-stage compressors
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting
• Control devices (valves):
  • Pressure valves
  • Directional control valves
  • Flow control valves
  • Process control valves
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
• Actuators (selection and sizing):
  • Single and double-acting cylinders
  • Rodless cylinders
  • Pneumatic motors
  • Flow and power requirements
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting

Air/Oil Systems

• Operations and applications
• Surge tanks
• Cylinders used with air/oil system

Pneumatic Lines

• Piping in pneumatic systems
• Sizing of pipes
• Installation types and considerations
• Maintenance and troubleshooting

Troubleshooting & Repair of Pneumatic Systems

• Pneumatic circuits
• Hands-on set-up and operation
• Assembly and disassembly of components
• Troubleshooting and operational systems