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Chapter 1
Pneumatics
Overview Instructor: Phan Thi Thu Thuy
1 Overview of pneumatics
Definition of pneumatics
History of pneumatics
Applications of pneumatics
Advantages and Disadvantages
2 Fundamentals of pneumatics
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Objectives
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1 Overview of pneumatics
Definition of pneumatics
History of pneumatics
Applications of pneumatics
Advantages and Disadvantages
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Definition of pneumatics
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History of pneumatics
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History of pneumatics
Establishment of Industry Standards
Represented in these conferences:
- Hydraulic equipment manufactures,
- Pneumatic equipment manufactures,
- Machine tool builders,
- Packing and seal manufacturers,
- Press manufacturers,
- Resistance welding manufacturers,
- Tubing and fitting manufacturers
- And industrial users.
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History of pneumatics
Establishment of Industry Standards
In 1966, a new set of graphic standards was released
by the United States of America Standards Institute. The
Institute changed its name to the American National
Standards Institute, Inc., on Oct 6, 1969.
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Applications of pneumatics
Pneumatic components can perform the following
types of motion:
- Linear: moving in a straight line such as on a paper trimmer
- Rotary: turning round in a circle, such as a wheel turning, gear, roller
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Applications of pneumatics
General applications:
- Packaging
- Feeding
- Metering
- Door or chute control
- Transfer of materials
- Turning and inverting of parts
- Sorting of parts
- Stacking of components
- Stamping and embossing of components
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Applications of pneumatics
S1
S2
S3
S4
Cylinder A
Cylinder B
Transfer station
Parts are to be transferred from vertical
magazine to a processing station
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Applications of pneumatics
Mps transfer / FESTO MPS system
Robot Station with Assembly
Tripod EXPT - the parallel kinematic robots
Festo_Exohand
Festo_MultiChoice Gripper
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Test question
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Advantages
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Advantages
8. Speed: Compressed air is a very very fast
working medium; cylinders have working
speed of 1- 2 m/s. This enables high working
speeds to be attained.
9. Adjustable: With compressed air components,
speeds and forces are infinitely variable.
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2 Fundamentals of pneumatics
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Physical properties of air
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Physical properties of air
Composition of air
Composition by Volume
The surface of the Nitrogen 78.09% N2
globe is entirely Oxygen 20.95% O2
covered by a mantle Argon 0.93% Ar
Others 0.03%
of air. It is an
abundant gas mixture
with the following
composition.
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Atmospheric pressure
The atmospheric
pressure is caused by
the weight of air above
us
It gets less as we climb
a mountain, more as we
descend into a mine
The pressure value is
also influenced by
changing weather
conditions
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Atmospheric pressure
We see values of
atmospheric pressure 1015 mb
on a weather map
1012 mb
The lines called isobars
show contours of 1008 mb
pressure in millibar 1000 mb
These help predict the
wind direction and 996 mb
force LOW
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Atmosphere and vacuum
The power of atmospheric
pressure is apparent in
industry where pick and
place suction cups and
vacuum forming
machines are used
Clip 1
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Clip 3
In 1654 Otto von Guericke gave the citizens of Magdeburg a remarkable lesson in the
force of the atmosphere.
He machined two hollow hemispheres, twenty inches in diameter, so they fit snuggly into
a sealed sphere. He pumped the air out of it. Then he put sixteen horses, eight on each
side, to the task of pulling the halves apart. The horses couldn't, of course. It would've
taken a force of over two tons to separate the halves. ... John Lienhard, at the University
of Houston, where we're interested in the way inventive minds work.
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Physical properties of air
Base Quantities
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Physical properties of air
Derived Quantities
Unit Symbol Derived Units and Units symbols
Technical system System SI
Force F Kilopond (kp) Newton (N) =
1 kg.m/s2
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Pressure
F
P (N/m2)
A
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Pressure units
There are many units of pressure measurement.
Some of these and their equivalents are listed
below.
1 bar = 105 N/m2
1 bar = 100 kPa
1 bar = 14.50 psi
1 bar = 10197 kgf/m2
1 mm Hg = 1.334 mbar approx.
1 mm H2O = 0.0979 mbar approx.
1 Torr = 1mmHg abs (for vacuum)
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Pressure Unit Conversion Table
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Industrial compressed air
Pressures are in “bar g”
gauge pressure (the value 17 16
16 15
above atmosphere) 15 14 Extended
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Characteristics of air
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Characteristics of air
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The gas laws
For any given mass of air the variable properties
are pressure, volume and temperature.
By assuming one of the three variables to be held
at a constant value, we will look at the
relationship between the other two for each case
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Constant pressure = constant (Charles’ law)
T
P (Boyle’s law and
Constant volume = constant Charles’ law =
T combined gas law)
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Constant Temperature
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Constant temperature
Boyle’s law states: the
product of absolute pressure Pressure P
bar absolute
and volume of a given mass 16
of gas remains constant if 14
the temperature of the gas 12
remains constant. 10
8
This process is called 6
isothermal (constant 4
temperature). It must be 2
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Constant temperature
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Constant temperature
Boyle’s law states: the
product of absolute Pressure P
bar absolute
pressure and volume of a 16
given mass of gas remains 14
constant if the temperature 12
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constant.
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This process is called 4
isothermal (constant 2
temperature). It must be 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Volume V
slow enough for heat to
flow out of and in to the air
as it is compressed and P1.V1 = P2.V2 = constant
expanded.
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Constant temperature
remains constant. 10
8
This process is called 6
isothermal (constant 4
temperature). It must be slow 2
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Constant temperature
isothermal (constant 4
2
temperature). It must be
0
slow enough for heat to flow 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Volume V
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Constant Pressure
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Constant pressure
Charles’ law states: for a
given mass of gas at Temperature
Celsius
constant pressure the 100
volume is proportional to the 80
absolute temperature. 60
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Assuming no friction a
20 293K
volume will change to 0
maintain constant pressure. -20
-60
change of 73.25oC will 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Volume
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Constant pressure
Charles’ law states: for a
Temperature
given mass of gas at Celsius
constant pressure the 100
366.25K
volume is proportional to the 80
60
absolute temperature.
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Assuming no friction a 20
volume will change to 0
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Constant pressure
Charles’ law states: for a Temperature
Celsius
given mass of gas at 100
constant pressure the 80
volume is proportional to 60
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the absolute temperature.
20
Assuming no friction a 0
volume will change to -20
V1 V2
= =c
T1(K) T2(K)
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Constant pressure
Charles’ law states: for a Temperature
given mass of gas at Celsius
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Constant volume
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Constant volume
0 4 12
0 bar 16
-40
bar absolute a change in bar absolute
-60
o
temperature of 60 C will 0 5 10 15 20
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Constant volume
From Boyle’s law and Charles’ Temperature
Celsius
law we can also see that if the 100
volume of a given mass of air 80
were to be kept at a constant 60
0
temperature K. 4 12
-20 2 14
-40
bar absolute
bar absolute a change in -60
0 5 10 15 20
temperature of 60oC will
produce a change in pressure
P1 P2
of 2.05 bar = =c
T1(K) T2(K)
0oC = 273K
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Constant volume
From Boyle’s law and
Charles’ law we can also see Temperature
Celsius
that if the volume of a given
100
mass of air were to be kept at 80
a constant value, the 60
pressure will be proportional 40
0
K. 4 12
-20 2 14
-40
bar absolute
bar absolute a change in -60
0 5 10 15 20
temperature of 60oC will
produce a change in pressure
P1 P2
of 2.05 bar = =c
T1(K) T2(K)
0oC = 273K
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Constant volume
From Boyle’s law and Temperature
0
to the absolute temperature 4 12
-20 2 14
K. -40
0 bar 16
bar absolute
For a volume at 20oC and 10 -60
0 5 10 15
P1 .V1 P2 .V2
= = constant
T1 T2
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Test question
Question 1: It says that, for an ideal gas at constant
pressure, the volume is proportional to the ________ (in
kelvins).
Question 2: which gas law is stated as follows?
The equation shows that, as absolute temperature
increases, the volume of the gas also increases in
proportion.
Question 3: An ideal gas is contained in a volume V at
temperature T. If the volume is doubled at constant
pressure, the temperature will be:
a. Unchanged b. Halved
c. Doubled d. Unable to be determined
without more information
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Test question
Question 4: An ideal gas is sealed in a container at
constant volume. If the temperature T is increased to 4T,
the pressure will be:
a. Unchanged b. Increased to 4P
c. Decreased by 4P d. Unable to be determined
without more information
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Pressure and force
Compressed air exerts a
force of constant value to
every internal contact
surface of the pressure
containing equipment.
Liquid in a vessel will be
pressurised and transmit
this force
For every bar of gauge
pressure, 10 Newtons are
exerted uniformly over
each square centimetre.
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Pressure and force
.D .P2
F : Force (N).
F D : Diameter of piston (m).
4 P : Pressure(N/m2).
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Pressure and force
If both ports of a double
acting cylinder are
connected to the same
pressure source, the
cylinder will move out
due to the difference in
areas either side of the
piston
If a through rod cylinder
is applied in this way it
will be in balance and
not move in either
direction
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Pressure and force
P1 P2
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Flow of compressed air
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Flow units
Flow is measured as a
volume of free air per unit 1 cubic foot
of time
1 litre or
Popular units are : cubic decimetre
Litres or cubic decimetres
per second
l/s or dm3/s
Cubic metres per minute
m3/m
Standard cubic feet per
minute (same as cubic feet
of free air) scfm
1 m3/m = 35.31 scfm
1 dm3/s = 2.1 scfm
1 scfm = 0.472 l/s
1 scfm = 0.0283 m3/min 1 cubic metre
or 1000 dm3
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Free air flow
The space between the
bars represents the actual
Volume (litre)
volume in the pipe occupied Actual volume of 1 litre
of free air at pressure
by 1 litre of free air at the 1.0
respective absolute
pressures.
Flow takes place as the
result of a pressure 0.5
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Control theory
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Control types according to DIN 19226
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Control types according to DIN 19226
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Control types according to DIN 19226
Memory control system
When the command or reference value is
removed or cancelled, in particular after
completion of the input signal, the output
value achieved is retained (memorised).
A different command value or an opposing
input signal is required to return the output
value to an initial value. Memory control
systems always have a storage function.
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Control types according to DIN 19226
Program control
The three types of program control are:
Step diagram control
Sequence control system
Time (schedule) control
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Program control
Step diagram control
In the case of step diagram control, the
reference variables are supplied by a program
generator (program memory), whose output
variables depend on the path travelled or the
position of a moving part of the controlled
system.
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Program control
Sequence control system
The sequence program is stored in a program
generator which runs through the program step-
by-step according to the status attained by the
system being controlled.
This program may either be permanently
installed or else read from punched cards,
magnetic tapes or other suitable memories.
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Program control
Time (schedule) control
In a time (schedule) control system, the command
values are supplied by a time-dependent program
generator.
Characteristics of a timing control system are, thus,
the existence of a program generator and a time-
dependent program sequence. Program generators
may be :
– Cam shafts
– Cams
– Punched cards
– Punched tape
– Programs in an electronic memory
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Form of information representation
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Pneumatic control system
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Signal flow and the control chain
PNEUMATICS/HYDRAULICS ELECTRICS/ ELECTRONICS
- Power contactors
Directional FINAL CONTROL
- Power transistors
Control Valves ELEMENTS
- Semiconductors
- Directional - Contactors
Control Valves PROCESSING ELEMENTS - Relays
- Non-return valves (CONTROL ELEMENTS) - Electronic
- Pressure valves Components
- Switches - Switches
- Pushbuttons - Pushbuttons
- Limit switches INPUT ELEMENTS - Limit switches
- Program generators - Program generators
- Proximity signalers - Proximity signalers
- Sensors - Indicators
- Generators
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Pneumatic Circuit Diagram
1.5
Actuator
1.4 A B
Final control
element
S P R
1.3 A
Signal
1.1 A A
processor
1.2
Signal input
P R P R
0.2
0.1 A
P R
Energy supply
(source)
Compressed air
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Electro – pneumatic circuit diagram
Cylinder A S1 S2 Cylinder B S3 S4
A B A B
Y1 Y2
S R S R
P P
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+24V
Start
S2 K2 S3 S4 K1 K2
K1
S1
K3 K4
K1 K2 K3 K4 Y1 Y2
0V
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Test question: Fill in the blanks
Advantages of pneumatic system
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Test question: Fill in the blanks
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Homework
A 2 inch diameter piston with a 3 inch stroke, compresses
air at atmospheric pressure into a 2 cubic inch space at the
top of the cylinder. Use Boyle’s law to determine the
pressure after the gas has been compressed ?
Air Compressed Air
a. 39.9 psig
b. 54.6 psia 2 in
c. 69.3 psig
3 in
d. 84 psig
e.119.6 psia
(choose the right answer
and attach the solution)
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Reference Textbook
Peter Croser, Frank Ebel, Pneumatics – Textbook Basic Level, Festo Didactic
1999 (any edition is useful).
D. Waller, H. Werner – Pneumatics – Workbook Basic Level, Festo Didactic 2002
(any edition is useful).
G. Prede, D. Scholz – Electropneumatics – Textbook Basic Level, Festo Didactic
2002 (any edition is useful).
D. Waller, H. Werner – Electropneumatics – Workbook Basic Level, Festo
Didactic 2002 (any edition is useful).
Michael J.Pinches, John G.Ashby, Power Hydraulics, Prentice-Hall 1989
H. Exner, R. Freitag, Basic Principles and Components of Fluid Technology,
Rexroth 1991.
http://www.festo-didactic.com/int-en/
http://www.norgren.com/
http://www.pneumatica.be/pneumatics/index.htm
http://www.hydraulicspneumatics.com
http://pneumatic-source.com
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