Pneumatics: Concepts, Design and Applications

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction to pneumatics. 2. Preparation of compressed air. 3. Conditioning and distribution of compressed air. 4. Pneumatics actuators and air motors. 5. Pneumatic control valves. 6. Single actuator circuits. 7. Multi actuator circuits- Part I. 8. Multi actuator circuits - Part II. 9. Electro-pneumatic control. 10. Pneumatic circuit design using PLCs. 11. Introduction to fluidics. 12. Hydropneumatics. 13. Maintenance and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems. Index. This book provides a clear and concise overview of the basic principles of pneumatics technology, the design of pneumatic systems and the applications of the same for a host of engineering solutions, including industrial control. Designed primarily as an undergraduate textbook for mechanical, production, automobile and mechatronics engineering disciplines, it covers the subject in sufficient detail to be of use to postgraduate students as well as those preparing for competitive examinations. The book employs numerous examples to bring forth the basic principles underlying the use of pneumatic power; it also provides physical interpretations of mathematical analyses for understanding the solutions of complex problems with ease.…