Fluid Automation (Mechatronic Engineering)

Example of exam 7
Name: Surname: Id. number:

1. Explain the function of a shuttle valve. Give an application of shuttle valve.

2. What do you understand by signal conflict (blocking signals).
3. Draw the PLC wiring diagram and the ladder program for the following problem:

“A double acting cylinder is used for embossing

slide rules as shown if Figure 1. The cylinder
extends only when two push buttons are
pressed simultaneously within one second to
ensure complete safety of operators. The
cylinder should retract immediately if any of
the push-buttons is released”.

4. Calculations
The following data refer to a test on the flow rate of a pneumatic valve. Supply (P1) and downstream
(P2) absolute pressure are referred. Flow rate is in standard reference conditions (ANR). During the
test supply pressure P1 is constant. temperature is equal to 20°C

P1 = 4 (bar) P2 (bar) Q (l/min ANR)

3.5 600
3.0 820
2.5 940
2.0 1040
1.5 1120
1.2 1130
1.1 1135

P1 = 5 (bar) P2 (bar) Q (l/s ANR)

4.5 780
4.0 1065
3.5 1220
3.0 1350
2.5 1450
2.0 1460
1.5 1475
1.2 1475
Calculate:

⋅ Conductance C of the valve – (l/min bar ANR) (average value between the two test conditions);

⋅ Critical ratio b of the valve (average value between the two test conditions);

⋅ Nominal flow rate Qn of the valve (l/min ANR);

⋅ Valve coefficient Cv (l/min bar ANR) (average value between the two test conditions).