MEC 142 — MEC142 Pneumatics II
Pneumatics II teaches intermediate pneumatic components, system applications & industry-relevant skills in operation, installation, performance analysis, maintenance & design. Topics include cam-operated valves; cylinder sequencing with cam valves; cylinder deceleration circuits; pilot operated directional control valves (DCV); shuttle valves; air logic components, design, filters, lubricators; filter selection & maintenance; water traps/removal techniques; air dryers; after-coolers; component maintenance. Additional topics include advanced pneumatic principles/components, cylinder loads/applications, quick exhaust valves, motor loads, air bearings, component sizing, air compressor types/operation, flow measurement, compressor performance.