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Table of Content

Content Page Number
Acknowledgement i
Abstract ii
Table of contents iii
Introduction to pneumatic system 1
Explain the usage of pneumatic control in the industry 2
Advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic system. 3
Diagram of structural block and pneumatic system signal flow 5
ISO standard symbol of components in pneumatic 6
Air generation system and air distribution system 8
Types of air compressor 14
Air dehydration 21
Air treatment 28
Valve 32
Directional control valve 33
Non-return valve 38
Flow control valve 42
Pressure control valve 43
Types of actuator 44
Linear actuator 45
Rotary actuator 47
Sizing a cylinder 48
Cushioning 49
References 50
Tutorial questions and solution 51 iii