Automation is quickly becoming the standard across nearly every area of manufacturing. Pneumatic actuators play a very important role in modern automation systems, yet until now there has been no book that takes into account the recent progress not only in the pneumatic systems themselves but also in the integration of mechatronics, electronic cont

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.

This book describes the design experience of automatic machines and the theoretical background for controlling them. Unlike the existing literature, it includes design concepts and their relationship with the dynamic behavior of automated devices, and links the dynamic response of the machine elements with the actuators that constitute an automatic machine. As such, it demonstrates that it is vital to properly model any automatic machine as a single system and find the final response to have a good design and control scheme. The introduction describes the background for designing automatic machines, their uniqueness in machine design, and the need to understand dynamic behavior. The following chapters provide the background for modeling multibody systems, examples of typical automatic machines, and the basis for determining the dynamic response of the most common actuators (motor, pneumatic, and hydraulic pistons and valves). The fourth chapter describes the dynamic response of the most common sensors utilized in automatic machines, while the fifth chapter includes the dynamic models of the machine elements that connect the actuators with the end effects (specific tools for each particular application). The final chapters contain examples of dynamic models for different automatic machines, including all the elements that affect the final response, and describe the simulation techniques (and their application to the examples) and the application of the transfer function for estimating the transient response of automatic machines.

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.

Pneumatic power is ideal for the ever increasing range of 'light' applications in which a cheap, clean, adaptable source of power is needed. Used in conjunction with microprocessor control it forms the basis of manufacturing automation from basic conveying and handling lines to complex robotic assembly systems. Training courses and books aimed at the technician have not kept pace with these developments. This book is written to cover the British Fluid Power Association Pneumatics Certificate, which is also awarded as part of CGLI scheme 2340, and is in the process of NVQ accreditation at level 3. 'Practical Pneumatics' provides a clear and detailed discussion of pneumatic technology by tackling the principles of pneumatic components and the behaviour of air under compression, during treatment and in applications to production processes. The non-mathematical approach, the numerous detailed diagrams and the many exercises and examples explain concepts clearly and concisely and provide students with a foundation from which to develop practical competence.

This proceedings volume gathers the outcomes of the International Conference on Engineering Research and Applications (ICERA 2019), which was held at Thai Nguyen University of Technology, Vietnam, on December 1–2, 2019 and provided an international forum for disseminating the latest theories and practices in engineering research and applications. The conference focused on original research work in a broad range of areas, including Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Mechanics of Materials, Mechatronics and Micromechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Information and Communication Technology. By sharing the latest advances in these fields, the book will help academics and professionals alike to revisit their thinking on sustainable development.