Pneumatics CPU Objectives
Activity 1
1-1. Define fluid and pneumatic
device.
1-2. Describe uses of pneumatics in
common situations.
Activity 2
2-1. Differentiate between
pneumatics and hydraulics.
2-2. Identify fluid power applications.
2-3. Investigate the common gas laws.
2-4. Describe properties of air.
2-5. Explore fluids and energy.
Activity 3
3-1. Identify ANSI graphic symbols
for pneumatic components.
3-2. Identify components of the
pneumatics trainer board.
3-3. State the functions of pneumatics
components.
Activity 4
4-1. Classify fluid pumps.
4-2. Identify types of valves.
4-3. Identify applications of fluid
power.
Activity 5
5-1. Compare and contrast force and
pressure.
5-2. Define absolute and gage pressure.
5-3. Measure air flow in a pneumatic
system.
Activity 6
6-1. Identify causes of circuit
failure.
6-2. Classify types of installation
problems.
6-3. Describe a good pneumatics system
maintenance program.
6-4. Identify valves used in pneumatics
systems.
6-5. Construct a pneumatics system
containing a flow control valve.
Activity 7
7-1. Examine key factors
in maintaining a fluid power system.
7-2. Compare devices that may be used to
condition or prepare air or other gases for various applications.
7-3. Construct a pneumatic system
containing a single acting cylinder.
Activity 8
8-1. Construct and draw a
pneumatic system which activates a double acting cylinder.
Activity 9
9-1. Compare and contrast
fluid and electrical motors.
9-2. Classify a variety of air motors.
9-3. List advantages of using air
motors.
9-4. Identify features of pneumatic
tools.
9-5. Explore paired cylinders used in
tandem and in opposition.
In Activity 15, students will
take the Vocabulary Test and the Post-test.
Activity 10 through Activity 15 require students to complete challenges to meet numerous high
level problem-solving objectives. The objectives for the challenges in
this module include:
Challenge 1
You will conduct research on a career
of your choice in the pneumatics field. Share your findings in a
presentation.
Challenge 2
Choose three people that experimented
with the principles of pressure and then conduct research on each person
and their associated invention.
Challenge 3
You will describe how a pneumatic
device (tool, machine, etc.) operates and develop a schematic diagram.
Challenge 4
You will create a multimedia
presentation about pneumatics, hydraulics, air, fluids, gases, or any
combination of said areas.
Challenge 5
You will conduct an Internet search on
a pneumatics related topic.
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