Manufacturing Engineering Hydraulic and Pneumatic

Systems

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Bell Work ActivityDirections: Please take out a sheet of paper

and answer the following questions.

A. You have been asked to help with decorations for a surprise birthday party for a friend. You will need to inflate 100 balloons. List three different methods you would use to get this done?

B. Your next door neighbor plans to make repairs to her outdoor swimming pool. The pool is full, and the water needs to be removed, but there is no drain plug. List three ways to remove the water.

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A. There are several important terms and

definitions students need to know.

B. Students will now complete the Matching Terms

and Definitions handout on Hydraulic and

Pneumatic Systems.

Students may work in groups.

Warm-up Activity Hydraulic and Pneumatic

Systems - Terms

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History of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Throughout the history of mankind manual labor has been used to build, develop and advance our societies to a higher standard of living. With the dawn of the industrial revolution, engineers and inventors looked for new and more efficient ways to manage labor. They found their answer in technology.

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History of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

The technological advancements of the 21st century have allowed us to understand advance concepts in the design and use of hydraulic and pneumatic systems .

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Hydraulic SystemsHydraulic systems operate on the principle of Pascal's Law. This principle states that when pressure is placed on a confined fluid, the pressure (force) is transmitted in all directions equally.

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Piston -APiston -B

Fluid under Pressure; Equal force throughout system

Hydraulic Systems

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Pump

Filter

Reservoir

Control Valve

Hydraulic Motor

Hydraulic Cylinder

Hydraulic Lines

Return Line

Pneumatic Systems

Pneumatic systems convert the energy from compressed gas (usually air) into mechanical energy.

Mechanical energy is used to perform work through cylinders or rotary actuators (drilling devices).

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Pneumatic System

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Compressor Storage Tank

Relief Valve

Control Valve

Gauge

Control Valve

Pneumatic Cylinder

Air hose connection