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Pneumatic system
A fluid power system that uses a
compressible fluid, air to transmit
power.
purpose
For major functions
For emergency
advantages
Air is universally available
Is inexhaustible
Air is compressible-can be used to store
pressure
No return lines, reservoirs and hand
pumps are required - simple and light in
weight.
Relatively Free from temperature problems
No fire hazard
Minimum contamination
disadvantages
Air is highly compressible-energy is
lost compressing the air
Water might condense when air is
compressed
This water might freeze when
temperature and pressure are very
low
Needs water (moisture) separator
components
Water separator
Filter
Shuttle valve
Chemical drier
Lines and tubing
Wet type
pump
Air bottle
Is used for storage of compressed air
at system pressure in high pressure
systems
Has two valves
Charging valve
Compressed air source can be connected
here to charge the cylinder on ground
Control valve
acts as a shut of valve until the air is
required for use.
Relief valve
Prevents damage to the system by limiting
Relief
valve
Control valve
A shut off valve that is used to
control the flow of compressed air
between the source and the system.
control valve
Control
valve
Check valves
Are used both in hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
Is a one way flow control valve
Check valve
filters
Micronic filters are widely used to
protect the system from dirt and
dust.
Consists of
Ports
Filter element
Micronic type-cellulose, replaceable
Screen type-wire mesh ,cleanable
A relief hole
Filter-micronic
type
Filter
-screen
type
restrictor
Is a flow control valve that reduces
rate of airflow
Reduces speed of operation of an
actuating unit
restrictor
Variable restrictor
Is similar to the restrictor except that
the dimension of the outlet can be
adjusted for desired performance.
Variable restrictor
Shuttle valve
Is used to direct either normal
operating pressure or alternate
emergency pressure for actuating a
unit.
Moisture separator
Removes moisture from the air.
It uses deflector baffles in the path of the
Moisture
separator
Air out
Heater blanket
Air in
Dump valve
solenoid
Chemical drier
Removes the moisture left after the
air passes through the moisture
separator.
Consists of a cartridge that contains
a desiccant.
Flexible hose
Types of systems
High pressure
Medium pressure
Low pressure
Types
Full systems
Back up systems
Full systems
Some aircraft use pneumatic power
to operate flaps, doors, landing gear
and brakes.
4300-4950 PSI
1750 psi
SENSING
LINE
components
Four stage radial compressor
Unloading valve
Shuttle valve
components
Back up systems
Pneumatic systems are used as
emergency systems to extend
retractable landing gear and
application of brakes.
Suction driven
The air compressor regulates air temperatureThe air compressor replaces the air pressure and
volume lost through leakage and operation.
The air compressor discharges air after it has
been used by the air conditioning system
The air compressor is not used in Pneumatic
Systems because it is a component of the Engine.
TRUE
FALSE
sensing regulator and relief valveIt's the system that separates water from
air.
It's a component of the Pneumatic System
that acts as a back-up unit for emergency
operations
It's the component of the Pneumatic
System that separates air from the
hydraulic fluid.
A non-return valve
A by-pass valve,
A safety fitting.
There is no protection against explosions.
TRUE
FALSE
Systems.
High Pressure Systems/Medium Pressure
Systems and Low Pressure Systems.
Medium Pressure Systems and Low
Pressure Systems.
Nitrogen Systems and Air Systems.
TRUE
FALSE