Professor of Pneumatics and Electro-Pneumatics

Subsection 1: Industrial Pneumatics – 60h

Develop students’ ability to design, assemble, and operate hydraulic systems with electrical control, focusing on the integration between electrical and hydraulic circuits used in modern automation.

Course Objective

Instructor Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and practical classes on pneumatic fundamentals (air compression, flow, pressure, and physical laws).

• Teach identification and function of components: compressors, FRLs, actuators, valves, fittings.

• Demonstrate reading and interpretation of pneumatic diagrams per ISO 1219 & ISO 5599 standards.

• Supervise assembly, testing, and adjustment of pneumatic circuits on training panels.

• Instruct students in maintenance procedures, leak detection, and cleaning techniques.

• Introduce troubleshooting for pressure loss, actuator malfunction, or valve blockage.

• Evaluate student performance through practical operation, schematic interpretation, and safety compliance.

• Assemble and commission pneumatic circuits for industrial and automation applications.

• Identify, analyze, and correct basic pneumatic failures.

• Apply safety and maintenance standards for compressed-air systems.

Competencies Developed

Subsection 2: Electro-Pneumatics – 60h

Develop students’ ability to design, assemble, and operate pneumatic systems controlled by electrical signals, integrating electrical and pneumatic circuits for automation.

Course Objective

Instructor Responsibilities

• Teach electrical control principles for pneumatic systems (logic sequencing and signal control).

• Explain operation of solenoid valves, limit switches, sensors, relays, and timers.

• Present symbolic representation and diagram reading per ISO standards.

• Supervise assembly of electro-pneumatic circuits using real automation components.

• Demonstrate start/stop sequences, cylinder control, timing, and interlocking functions.

• Conduct fault simulation and troubleshooting for pneumatic and electrical parts.

• Evaluate through tests and practical diagnostics on system control and performance.

• Integrate electrical and pneumatic systems using control relays.

• Read, interpret, and diagnose electro-pneumatic schematics.

• Apply safety and lockout procedures during maintenance and testing.

Competencies Developed

Course: Industrial Pneumatics — 60h

Course Objective

Enable students to understand the principles, components, and applications of industrial pneumatic systems, preparing them to assemble, test, and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits used in automation and machinery.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct theoretical and practical classes on pneumatic fundamentals, including air compression, flow, pressure, and basic physical laws.

• Teach the identification, function, and symbols of pneumatic components such as compressors, air preparation units (FRL), actuators, valves, and fittings.

• Demonstrate reading and interpretation of pneumatic diagrams in accordance with ISO 1219 and ISO 5599 standards.

• Supervise the assembly, testing, and adjustment of pneumatic circuits on training panels.

• Instruct students on maintenance procedures, leak detection, and proper system cleaning.

• Introduce troubleshooting techniques, focusing on diagnosis of pressure loss, actuator malfunction, or valve blockage.

• Evaluate student performance through practical operation, schematic interpretation, and adherence to safety standards.

Competencies Developed

• Assemble and commission pneumatic circuits for industrial and automation applications.

• Identify, analyze, and correct basic failures in pneumatic systems.

• Apply safety standards for compressed-air systems and good maintenance practices.

Course: Electro-Pneumatics — 60h

Course Objective

Develop students’ ability to design, assemble, and operate pneumatic systems controlled by electrical signals, integrating electrical and pneumatic circuits for automated operations.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Teach principles of electrical control applied to pneumatic systems, including logic sequencing and signal control.

• Explain the operation of solenoid-actuated valves, limit switches, sensors, relays, and timers.

• Present symbolic representation and diagram interpretation of electro-pneumatic systems according to ISO standards.

• Supervise the assembly of electro-pneumatic circuits using training benches and real automation components.

• Demonstrate start/stop sequences, cylinder control, timing functions, and interlocking circuits.

• Conduct fault simulation and troubleshooting exercises for electrical and pneumatic components.

• Evaluate student learning through written tests and practical performance in system control and diagnostics.

Competencies Developed

• Integrate pneumatic and electrical control systems using relays.

• Read and interpret electro-pneumatic schematics and perform system diagnostics.

• Apply safety rules and correct energy isolation procedures during system maintenance and testing.