Pneumatics Certification Preparation Courses

JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONS OF PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS IN CIRCUITS VIDEOS

• Outcome 1.1: Recognize pneumatic symbols.
• Outcome 1.2: Understand component functions in a pneumatic circuit.
• Outcome 1.3: Understand basic types and applications of actuators.
• Outcome 1.4: Understand the application of valves.
• Outcome 1.5: Understand speed control valves.
• Outcome 1.6: Understand the characteristics of pressure regulators.
• Outcome 1.7: Identify the characteristics of air filter elements.
• Outcome 1.8: Understand the types and applications of compressors.
• Outcome 1.9: Understand supply side air preparation.
• Outcome 1.10: Predicts the operation of a pneumatic system.
• Outcome 1.11: Understand the dynamics of safely stopping and/or holding a load.
• Outcome 1.12: Understand controlling noise and pollution.
• Outcome 1.13: Understand the application of connectors and conductors.
• Outcome 1.14: Understand the operation of a pneumatic system by tracing a malfunction to a faulty component

JOB RESPONSIBILITY 2.0 ANALYZE LOADS AND MOTION VIDEOS

• Outcome 2.1: Select the proper formulae to calculate force, torque and speed.
• Outcome 2.2: Apply the principle of levers to cylinders.
• Outcome 2.3: Size a cylinder to move loads with a friction factor (Coefficient of Friction)
• Outcome 2.4: Size a cylinder to support jib boom loads.
• Outcome 2.5: Size a cylinder with the appropriate load/force ratio
• Outcome 2.6: Size a cylinder for a load attached through a system of pulleys.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY 3.0: SELECT COMPONENTS FOR PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS VIDEOS

• Outcome 3.1: Size an air compressor based on demand considerations.
• Outcome 3.2: Calculate the cost of compressed air.
• Outcome 3.3: Determine the location of various components in a circuit to achieve.
• cylinder sequence functions
• Outcome 3.4: Determine the locations for various components in a circuit to achieve a deceleration function.
• Outcome 3.5: Determine conductor sizes given pressure, flow demand, and line length.
• Outcome 3.6: Determine the appropriate solution to control air cylinder speed.
• Outcome 3.7: Size air receivers.
• Outcome 3.8: Understand safety considerations in the design of a pneumatic circuit.
• Outcome 3.9: Select the appropriate vacuum generators.
• Outcome 3.10: Size and select vacuum pads.
• Outcome 3.11: Size an air motor.
• Outcome 3.12: Understand moisture control.
• Outcome 3.13: Understand the application of cylinders.
• Outcome 3.14: Calculate the average air flow for a cylinder.
• Outcome 3.15: Calculate peak flow.
• Outcome 3.16: Calculate the oil flow rate and pressure from a pneumatic intensifier.
• Outcome 3.17: Size a rotary actuator
• Outcome 3.18: Calculate the kinetic energy required to stop a load with a shock absorber.
• Outcome 3.19: Understanding critical flow velocity and sonic conductance.
• Outcome 3.20: Calculate the C_v for an air valve from pressure, flow and temperature conditions. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITY 4.0: ELECTROPNEUMATIC CONTROL VIDEOS

• Outcome 4.1: Understand Ohm’s Law.
• Outcome 4.2: Understand and apply sensors and switches.
• Outcome 4.3: Familiarization with ladder logic diagrams.
• Outcome 4.4: Analyze air logic control circuits for an output signal.
• Outcome 4.5: Familiarization with digital communication technology.
• Outcome 4.6: Understand the principles of CAN-Bus.
• Outcome 4.7: Demonstrate an awareness of communication protocols utilized for electropneumatic automation systems.

PNEUMATICS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION REFERENCE EQUATIONS

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PNEUMATICS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION REVIEW QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS

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PNEUMATICS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION PRETESTS

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