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3361909
Code: 3361909
Credits: 5
Semester 6
Mechatronics
Pneumatic Systems
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Pneumatic Systems Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Pneumatic Systems (subject code 3361909) as prescribed for Mechatronics · Semester 6 divides the course into 6 units, covering 25 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3361909)Unit 1 Fundamentals of Pneumatics.
- 1.1. Definition and history of Pneumatics.
- 1.2. Pneumatic systems: i. Basic components. ii. Comparison to pneumatic systems. iii. Advantages and limitations. iv. Applications of pneumatics.
- 1.3. Compressible fluids - types, properties of air, applicable gas laws (Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’ laws).
Unit 2 Pneumatic Elements.
- 2.1. Basic pneumatic system.
- 2.2. Types, construction, working, specifications and selection criteria of following air preparation and conditioning elements: i. Air compressors ii. Air receivers iii. Air dryers iv. Air filters, regulators and lubricators (FRL unit).
- 2.3. Pneumatic pipes- materials, BIS, ASME and DIN designations, standards, properties and selection criteria.
- 2.4. Piping layout-important considerations, precautions and route optimization.
- 2.5. Pneumatic cylinders- types, construction, working, materials, specifications, mounting & cushioning.
- 2.6. Pneumatic motors- types, construction, working, specifications and applications.
- 2.7. Types, constructions, designations, working, applications and selection criteria of following: i. Directional control valves. ii. Flow control valves. iii. Pressure control valves. iv. Special valves- quick exhaust valve and time delay valve. v. Logic valves- shuttle valve and twin pressure valve.
- 2.8. Other fittings. Pneumatic Systems Course Code: 3361909 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/14-15 3 Gujarat State Unit Major Learning Outcomes (In cognitive domain) Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 3 Pneumatic Circuit Design.
- 3.1. ISO symbols used in pneumatic circuits.
- 3.1. Circuit diagram, components, working and application of following pneumatic circuits: i. Control of single acting cylinder. ii. Control of double acting cylinder. iii. Speed control circuit. iv. Automatic cylinder reciprocation circuit. v. Quick exhaust circuit. vi. Two step feed control circuit vii. Time delay circuit. viii. Two hand safety control circuit.
- 3.2. Pneumatic logic circuit design: i. Classic method, cascade method, step counter method, karnaugh-veitch maps and combinational circuit design.
- 3.3. Components of electrical controls- switches, relays, solenoids, timers.
- 3.4. Electro-pneumatic circuits: i. Reciprocation of cylinder using pressure switches. ii. Control of a cylinder using a single limit switch. iii. Automatic dual cylinder sequencing circuits.
Unit 4 Pneumatic Devices.
- 4.1. Pneumatic devices – concept and need.
- 4.2. Construction, working principle, major elements, performance variables and applications of following devices: i. Automotive pneumatic brake. ii. Automotive air suspension. iii. Pneumatic drill. iv. Pneumatic gun (tools).
Unit 5 Installation, Maintenance and Trouble- Shooting.
- 5.1. Installation of pneumatic system.
- 5.2. Causes and remedies for troubles arising in pneumatic elements.
- 5.3. Maintenance of pneumatic systems: i. Maintenance schedule.
- 5.4. Troubleshooting of pneumatic system. Pneumatic Systems Course Code: 3361909 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/14-15 4 Gujarat State Unit Major Learning Outcomes (In cognitive domain) Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 6 Hydro- Pneumatics.
- 6.1. Hydro-pneumatics – concept, advantages and disadvantages.
- 6.2. Types, construction, working, circuit diagram and application of following hydro-pneumatic elements: i. Air oil reservoir. ii. Pneumatic series check unit. iii. Pneumatic parallel check unit. iv. Hydro pneumatic cylinder. v. Air oil intensifier.
- 6.3. Comparison between hydro- pneumatic, pneumatic and pneumatic systems.
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