Basic Pneumatics

This hands-on session will review the basics of pneumatic systems starting with the principles of pneumatic system operation. Students will be exposed to the various operating devices including thermostats, compressors, valves and dampers.

A Lab exercise will allow students to sequence actuators, calibrate thermostats and troubleshoot.

Lunch: provided

DETAILED AGENDA

Course Description:

• Theory of pneumatic controls
  • Proportional
  • Integral
  • Open/closed loop
  • Direct/reverse acting
  • Normally open/closed
  • Day/night systems
  • Heat/cool systems
• Air compressors and dryers
  • How to perform proper maintenance
• PRV/filter station
• Thermostats
  • Honeywell
  • Johnson Controls
  • Siemens
  • Barber Coleman
• End Devices
  • Dampers
  • Valves
• Lab
  • Sequence Actuators
  • Calibrate thermostats
  • Set up controls and check end devices
  • Troubleshooting