EOC 1 Question 1

a) List 5 advantages of Pneumatic System Infinite availability of source (easily get) Can be easily channelled Can be used in all temperature Non flammable system Provides clean air. b) Draw a simple block of pneumatic system and describe of each component

Air compressor Compresses the air to a suitable pressure before sending to the system. Dryer Dries the air to ensure the air is free from vapour before entering the sytem Air receiver Stores the air that is already compressed and dries it before sending it to the system Service Unit (FRL) Consist of 3 components that is Filter, Regulating and Lubricating.the function is to control the pressure and smoothens the air before it is send to the system

 Directional control valve Directs the flow of air in the system. Actuator Last component in the system. Performs the work. c) List 4 methods of activating the directional control valve. Mechanically Operated Hydraulically Operated Solenoid Operation Manually Operated

Question 2 d) Draw the symbol for each type of directional control valve below 2/2 way DCV push button operated spring return, normally open

5/2 way DCV, double Solenoid

e) With the help of the circuit Diagram state the different of direct method and indirect method. Pneumatic cylinders can be directly actuated by actuation of final control valve, manually or electrically in small cylinders as well as cylinders which operates at low speeds where the flow rate requirements are less. When the directional control valve is actuated by push button, the valve switches over to the open position, communicating working source to the cylinder volume.

Large cylinders as well as cylinders operating at high speed are generally actuated indirectly as the final control valve is required to handle large quantity of air. In the case of pilot operated valves, a signal input valve 3/2 way N.C type either actuated manually or mechanically is used to generate the pilot signal for the final control valve.