MANABAT, EJ MAR D.

AE- 203
Graded Recitation
1. Write 5 Major components of Pneumatic systems and explain the function of
each.
Relief valves
 Is used to limit the amount of pressure being exerted on a confined liquid. This is
necessary to prevent failure of components or rupture of hydraulic lines under
excessive pressures. The pressure relief valve is, in effect, a system safety
valve.
Check Valves
 Check valves rely on air flow to function and are designed with a specified
cracking pressure, which is the minimum pressure required for the valve to
operate. Because they are self-automated, pneumatic check valves do not
require assistance to open or close and will continue to function without a manual
operator, electricity or other external controls. Pneumatic check valves are
commonly used in vacuum breakers, steam lines, cooling towers, HVAC system,
sump pumps, pressure pumps, boilers and more.  
Control Valves
 Control the speed and/or direction of fluid flow in the hydraulic system. They
provide for the operation of various components when desired and the speed at
which the component operates. Examples of flow control valves include: selector
valves, check valves, sequence valves, priority valves, and shuttle valves, quick
disconnect valves, and hydraulic fuses.
Filters
 Pneumatic systems are protected against dirt by means of various types of filters.
A micronic filter consists of housing with two ports, a replaceable cartridge, and a
relief valve. Normally, air enters the inlet, circulates around the cellulose
cartridge, and flows to the center of the cartridge and out the outlet port. If the
cartridge becomes clogged with dirt, pressure forces the relief valve open and
allows unfiltered air to flow out the outlet port.
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AE- 203
Air compressors
 Every compressed-air system begins with a compressor - the source of air flow
for all the downstream equipment and processes. The main parameters of any
air compressor are capacity, pressure, horsepower, and duty cycle. It is
important to remember that capacity does the work; pressure affects the rate at
which work is done. Adjusting an air compressor's discharge pressure does not
change the compressor's capacity - even though many people seem to believe it
will.

2. Enumerate 3 sources of pressurize air for pneumatic system according to the

level of priority to supply pressurize air to aircraft system

 Engine Bleed System

 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
 Ground cart or Air start (ASU)