Fundamentals of Pneumatics Automation Systems

Introduction to Pneumatics and Principles

Understand the physics of compressed air. This module covers the physical quantities and gas laws behind pneumatics — pressure, flow and volume, Boyle's and Charles' laws — pneumatic applications in Nigerian industry, and the ISO 4414 safety precautions.

Pneumatic Components and ISO Symbols

Meet the components and how they are drawn. You will identify compressors, air-service units, single- and double-acting cylinders, rotary actuators, and directional, pressure, non-return and flow-control valves — and learn the ISO 1219-1 symbols and how each component works.

Compressed Air Systems and Basic Circuit Design

Produce, prepare and use compressed air. This module covers air production and preparation with filters, regulators and lubricators, distribution and piping, and interpreting and building basic circuits such as a single-acting cylinder with a 3/2-way valve from ISO 1219-1 schematics.

Intermediate Circuit Construction and Simulation

Design and build more capable circuits. You will interpret intermediate schematics, develop functional sequences, and construct and simulate double-acting cylinder circuits with 5/2-way valves and flow control on a training panel, applying ISO 4414 safety.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Assessment

Keep pneumatic systems running. This module covers maintenance procedures such as filter cleaning, valve lubrication and leak checks, identifying and correcting faults like air leaks and valve sticking, and completing a double-acting cylinder circuit for the assessment.

Final Examination

Resources & Further Reading

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