This book provides detail on pneumatic directional control valve and regulator and pneumatic circuitry. It emphasizes on component construction and function, as well as the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning components. It is useful to plant and design engineers.

This book provides detail on pneumatic directional control valve and regulator and pneumatic circuitry. It emphasizes on component construction and function, as well as the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning components. It is useful to plant and design engineers.

This book provides detail on pneumatic directional control valve and regulator and pneumatic circuitry. It emphasizes on component construction and function, as well as the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning components. It is useful to plant and design engineers.

This book covers the whole range of today’s technology for pneumatic drives. It details drives for factory automation and automotive applications as well as describes the technology for the process industry like positioners or spring-and-diaphragm. In addition, the book examines several control strategies like binary mode cylinder drives or position controlled drives and computer aided analysis of complex systems.

Market_Desc: The book is primarily aimed at mechanical engineering students at the under-graduate level. It may also be used as a supplementary reading by professionals and technicians and mechanical engineering students at the diploma level to update their knowledge in pneumatics. Special Features: · The book provides technical information needed as a foundation for dealing with pneumatic components, circuit diagrams/programs and systems· In a unique way, the book offers comparison of pneumatic controls, electro-pneumatic controls and PLC programs for the similar set of exercises· The book is primarily aimed at mechanical engineering students at the under-graduate level· It may also be used as a supplementary reading by professionals and technicians and mechanical engineering students at the diploma level to update their knowledge· The operation and maintenance procedures of pneumatic devices are thoroughly covered· A large number of illustrations of pneumatic components are given to help the reader understand their functional aspects· Each of the basic as well as advanced pneumatic, and electro-pneumatic circuits is explained with circuit diagrams in multiple positions· Latest information on filters, dryers, fluidic muscle, vacuum devices, valve terminals etc. is presented· A large number of Questions and Circuit problems are given at the end of each chapter for testing the understanding of the reader in the subject matter· Maintenance, trouble-shooting and safety aspects of pneumatic systems are also included· Steps needed in pneumatic systems for substantial cutting down of energy costs are highlighted in a section· Appendices for graphical symbols of pneumatic and electrical components are included About The Book: Pneumatic controls is an introductory textbook designed to provide technical information needed as a foundation for dealing with pneumatic components, circuit diagrams and systems. Educating people to properly use pneumatic power is vitally important as there is a widespread use of pneumatics in industry. Therefore, the book has been designed to teach students, engineers and technicians the why and how of various operating principles of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic equipment and their controls including computer based controls and maintenance aspects in a simple and powerful way. The aim is to integrate all information including circuit ideas and maintenance aspects of pneumatics at one place in a logical way for the step-by-step learning.

The book describes the topics on compressed air generation, contamination control, actuators, control valves, and pneumatic circuits, in detail. Further, the book presents the maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety aspects of pneumatic systems. The language of the book is simple, the topics are logically arranged, and information is most up-to-date.Fluid power professionals in the industries and faculty members of engineering institutes should possess exceptional knowledge about pneumatic systems and circuits for their continuing professional development. Likewise, a student in an engineering institute must acquire the knowledge of pneumatics to upgrade his/her knowledge. As the knowledge and skill of the reader improve, his/her professional life is going to be more comfortable and outstanding. If you are looking for in-depth knowledge into fluid power, then this book is a valuable resource that will assist you in your career advancement.