BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER MANILA

PNEUMATICS FOR MARINE APPLICATION

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC COURSE No.22 No.22

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PNEUMATICS FOR MARINE APPLICATION

Appendix - B Practical Exercises

NOTE: This appendix contains proposed solution for Practical Exercises describe in Appendix A of this book. The parts needed for this solutions are included in the mobile laboratory workstation TP-101. Participants in this training are encourage to create their own circuit design and compare with the proposed solution. Later at each exercise, copy of Proposed Solution for each exercise will be provided. The participants should discover solutions to the problem exercise as part of the training.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.1
Title Description
REMOVAL OF A SINGLE WORK PIECES FROM A DROP MAGAZINE

Using a single-acting cylinder, work pieces are to be fed into a jig from a gravity magazine. The piston rod is to extend when a push button is pressed, and return to the start position when the push button is released. (Direct Control)

Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to understand the: Direct actuation of a single-acting cylinder. Operation of a single-acting cylinder. Use of a 3/2-way directional control valve. Application of a service unit with on-off valve and manifold.

Tasking

Problem Tasks: Design and draw the displacement-step diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch.

Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Pipe up your circuit with the air pressure switched off. Switch on air supply and carry out a function check. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.2
Title Description (Indirect Control) Positional sketch BENDING DEVICE Pieces of sheet material are to be bent using a double-acting cylinder. The start signal is to be given using a push button.

Specific learning objective

To be able to understand the:

Function of a 5/2-way directional control valve. Operation of a Double-acting cylinder with indirect actuation. Operation of a 5/2-way valve with spring return and push button switch

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Construct the circuit with the air pressure switched off.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Switch on air supply and carry out a function check. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.3
Title DISTRIBUTION OF CRATES The roller track is to be swiveled by means of a double-acting cylinder. The signals to extend and to retract are given from separate push buttons. The cylinder is to remain in Description the position indicated by the last signal until an opposing signal is given. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to understand the:

The function and uses of memory valves. Operation of a Double-acting cylinder with indirect actuation. Operation of a bi-stable 5/2-way valve (also called Double Solenoid Valve.)

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Construct the circuit with the air pressure switched off. Switch on air supply and carry out a function check. Assembling and orderly replacement of components. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.4
Title Description EJECTING A WORK PIECE Using a double-acting cylinder, a work piece is pushed onto a receiving container. The operation is to be started using a push button with the cylinder to continue forward even if the push button is released. An acknowledgement signal is required when the piston is fully extended to ensure that the work piece has been tipped onto the container. The return stroke is to be automatic. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to understand the:

The use of acknowledgement signals to automate control system. Indirect actuation of a double-acting cylinder with a bi-stable valve. Realization of a control system with single cycle and continuous cycle by means of a sensor.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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laboratory workstation.

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EXERCISE NO.5
Title Description ISOLATING OF PRODUCTION PARTS Certain production parts are moved by a double-acting cylinder away from a gravity-feed magazine towards an assembly device. A push button and a pedal switch are to be incorporated in the circuit. The cylinder is to be moved out when either of these is actuated. The return stroke is actuated by the cylinder rod after it reaches the end of the forward stroke. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Understand the use of logic valves to perform specific functions in controlling a system. Create logic functions with the use of valves.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.6
Title Description SLIDING GATE A gate is to be controlled pneumatically. The gate is to be opened or closed by means of 4 push buttons Open and Close 2 being inside, and 2 outside. Opening and closing should be slow and separately adjustable. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Understand the use of Flow Control Valves to control speed of working elements. Understand the function of proper throttling to control a circuit.

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.7
Title Description
Additional conditions:

TOGGLE LEVER CLAMP The clamping of a work piece is to be controlled by either of 2 push buttons. A further push button is to control de-clamping.

Clamping is only to be possible when a work piece is present. De-clamping is to be interlocked during drilling. The clamping speed is to be slow and adjustable.

Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Understand the function of proper throttling to control a circuit. Understand the use of acknowledgement signals to automate or interlock a system.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.8
Title Description EMBOSSING OF SCALES ON PLASTIC RULER A double-acting cylinder is to be used to emboss scales on plastic rulers. The cylinder may only extend when the ruler is present and either a push button, and a pedal switch is actuated. The return stroke of the cylinder is to occur automatically after the forward end position and the preset pressure have been reached. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Understand the use of pressure controlled valve. Understand the use of pressure sensor as acknowledgement signals to automate a system.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.9
Title Description CEMENTING PRESS A push button is to control the forward stroke. After the piston rod has reached the forward end position, the components are to be pressed together for 5 seconds then the piston rod is to return automatically to the initial position.
Additional conditions:

Positional sketch

A new start signal may only become effective after the initial position has been reached and after the push rod has been released. The return stroke must occur even if the start push button is still pressed.

Specific learning objective

To be able:

Understand the use of time delay valves to automate control system. Understand the technique for a one shot operation in a circuit. The use of set and reset action.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.10
Title Description PRESS CONTROL Steel bolts are to be pressed using a double-acting cylinder. In order to meet safety requirements, a 2-hand safety control valve is to be used. This means that to obtain a signal, the 2 push buttons must both be pressed within a period of 3 seconds. The cylinder rod is to retract immediately when one or both push buttons are released. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able:

Understand the use logics in combination with a Time Delay Valve.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Construct the circuit and function check. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed. Before retiring dismantle your control system and put the components back in order in the mobile laboratory workstation.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.11
Title Description retracted position. Positional sketch LIFTING DEVICE FOR BOXES The boxes arrived on a roller conveyor and are lifted by cylinder A. Cylinder B shall not return until cylinder A has reached the

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Create coordinated motion with the use of acknowledgement signals. Understand circuit sequential arrangement without overlapping signals.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Create flowchart and motion step diagram. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed.

BASIC PNEUMATICS

NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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laboratory workstation.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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EXERCISE NO.12
Title Description BENDING TOOL Sheet metal is to be bent on a piston and cylinder actuated bending rig. After it has been clamped, the piece is initially bent by a doubleacting cylinder A and subsequently bent into finished form by cylinder B. The sequence is initiated manually by a push button. The circuit must be constructed that each time a start signal is given, a full cycle is completed. Positional sketch

Specific learning objective

To be able to:

Create coordinated motion with the use of acknowledgement signals. Understand the sequential arrangement with overlapping signals. Understand the techniques in coordinated motion when there are signals overlapping.

Tasking

Problem Tasks:

Design and draw the circuit diagram with the help of the exercise description and positional sketch. Create flowchart and motion step diagram to determine signal overlaps. Compare ones own solution with the one proposed.

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NORWEGIAN TRAINING CENTER - MANILA

NTC-M NMFPI

of the NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC

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