GROUP-1

MICROPROJECT REPORT
SUBJECT- HYDRAULIC PNEUMATIC CONTROL
TOPIC- AIR COMPRESSOR OF TRUCK BRAKING
SYSTEM
 Micro project report
Plan A
HPC
HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL
Department-Automobile Engineering
Sixth semester

Topic- Air compressor of truck braking system

Group members
Roll No Name Enrolment No
3601 Mahesh Kawtikwar
3602 Prathamesh
gothankar
3603 Tahseen raza
3604 Yash Gawali
Brief description
Air compressor of truck braking system
The air compressor in a truck's braking system plays a crucial role in the overall operation of
the air brake system. Trucks and buses predominantly use air brake systems due to their
reliability and effectiveness for heavy-duty vehicles.
Role of the Air Compressor:
The air compressor's main job is to supply pressurized air to the air brake system. This
pressurized air is used to operate the brake mechanism.

ACTION PLAN
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1 Group Prathamesh
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selection of
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2 Discussion Prathamesh
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3 Searching Prathamesh
the given gothankar
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4 Checking Prathamesh
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5 Start making Prathamesh
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microproject
6 Clearing Prathamesh
small doubts gothankar
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7 Presenting Prathamesh
and gothankar
checking our
project by
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8 Submission Prathamesh
of micro gothankar
project with
report

RESOURCES USED SIGNATURE OF TEACHER

1. Microsoft word 2021
2. Google chrome
3. Web images
4. Wikipedia
 PLAN B
Aim of micro project
Preparing a report about various components and working of air compressor in truck braking
system.
Introduction
History
Why Air Brakes?
Main Parts of Air Brakes
Working of Air Brakes
Future of Air Brakes
Conclusions

ACTUALL METHODOLODGY FOLLWED

Automobiles mean self-propelled vehicles OR the vehicles which generate power itself to
carry passengers and goods from one place to another place. So, during the journey, it is needed
to stop OR to slow down the vehicle by converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle
into heat & the device which issued to do so is known as Brake.

What is an Air Brake?

It’s a type of brake, in which compressed air is used as a working fluid to press the piston in
order to apply pressure on the brake pad to stop the vehicle .
History of Air Brakes
The first Air Braking system was made by George Westinghouse in 1869, which was a triple
valve air braking system. Automobiles began using air brakes from 1908 & the first car to
have them was named as Tincher. The first vacuum assisted air brake was used on the 1928
Pierce-Arrow.
Why Air Brakes in HCVs?
Braking in HCV is quite different than that of the braking in small vehicles because as we
know that Kinetic Energy depends upon both mass and speed of the vehicle. In case of HCVs
mass is very high & so the kinetic energy is. It needs very large braking force to apply the
brakes and Air Brakes are suitable for this. In comparatively smaller vehicles, Hydraulic
Braking System is used for braking, in which, Oil (Brake Oil) is used as a working fluid. Air
brake systems are much more tolerant to leaks. If there is a leak the governor reloads the
compressor and the reservoirs are refilled. Air brakes use compressed air, which has high
potential energy and compressed air is more suitable to transmit power over a distance. Air,
however, can leak as much as it wants but there is no shortage of it, so leakage won’t leave
you without brakes. Of course, repeated pumping of the brakes could reduce braking power
available.
Why NOT Hydraulic Brakes in HCVs?
In HCVs, wheel base is very large compared to smaller vehicles, so more brake oils needed
which will increase the cost. A small leak of brake oil in hydraulic brakes can cause severe
damage. The brake shoes are liable to get ruined if the brake fluid leaks out. For parking
purpose separate mechanical linkage has to be employed which are not enough for HCVs.
Main Parts of an Air Braking System
Air Compressor
Reservoir
Unloader Valve
Brake Valve
Brake Chamber
Quick Release Valve
Relay Valve
Air Compressor
Air Compressor is a device that converts the power into potential energy by means of
pressurized air. An air compressor forces more and more air into a storage tank to increase the
pressure. A piston type air compressor is used commonly in the braking system.

Reservoir
Reservoir stores compressed air at the specified pressure for brake application. It is made up
of steel and a safety valve is provided at the top of the reservoir to regulate the air pressure. A
drain plug is also provided at the bottom for periodic draining of the reservoir in order to
remove the unwanted oil, moisture etc.
Unloader Valve
Unloader Valve is mounted between the compressor and the reservoir to control the pressure
of air in the reservoir.

Brake Valve
It is the control valve which is operated by the brake pedal and controls the intensity of braking
in an air pressure system. It is located between the reservoir and air lines leading to individual
brake chambers.

Brake Chamber
The brake chambers convert the energy of the compressed air into mechanical force and
motion necessary to operate the vehicle’s brakes.
Quick Release Valve
It is employed in the front brake to accelerate the release the of air from the brake chambers.
It directly releases pressure to the atmosphere rather than through the brake valve.

Relay Valve
The relay valve speeds up the application and release of air from brake chambers. It supplies
air to the brake chambers directly from the reservoir for quick application of the brake .
Layout of Air Braking System

Working Diagrams of Air Brakes

Future Advancements in Air Braking

Air Disc Brakes for HCVs and Trailers along with ECBS (Electronic Controlled Braking
System) is to be produced with the promise of high-fade resistance, superior stopping and
remarkable stability over S-Cam systems. External Wear Indicators are also connected to make
inspections simple and reduce the possibility of rotor damage due to excessively worn linings .
CONCLUSION
Air Braking system may be bulky and costly but it has low operational cost and high
performance. Still there are many advancements and experiments to be done on the Air
Braking System like Air Disk Brakes, Size Reduction, Cost Reduction etc.