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Pneumatics: Power & Energy Basics

This document provides an overview of pneumatics for a power and energy lesson. It defines pneumatics as the science of using compressed gases, like air, to perform work. Key terms are introduced, such as fluid, pressure, potential energy and kinetic energy. Advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic and hydraulic systems are compared. Examples of applications of pneumatics are given, such as paintball guns, forklifts, and automotive air bags. The objectives are for students to understand terms related to energy transfer and identify practical uses of pneumatics.

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Pneumatics: Power & Energy Basics

This document provides an overview of pneumatics for a power and energy lesson. It defines pneumatics as the science of using compressed gases, like air, to perform work. Key terms are introduced, such as fluid, pressure, potential energy and kinetic energy. Advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic and hydraulic systems are compared. Examples of applications of pneumatics are given, such as paintball guns, forklifts, and automotive air bags. The objectives are for students to understand terms related to energy transfer and identify practical uses of pneumatics.

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Pneumatics

Course: Power & Energy Lesson 1

Objectives
students will be able to identify with the meanings of key terms related to the transfer of energy students will be able to define the science of pneumatics students will be able to identify practical uses of pneumatics

Key Terms to Know


Fluid Pneumatic Work Compression Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Pressure

Balloon Activity

What is a fluid?
Oil Water Air Sand Plastic

Pneumatic Fluid

AIR

Work

Work = Force x Distance


We will be using the fluid of air to perform work when using pneumatic systems. We will be using liquid fluid to perform work when using hydraulic Systems.

Potential Energy

Kinetic Energy

Advantages of Pneumatics
only one power source is required endless supply of air creates lower noise level than hydraulics relatively clean depending on the environment able to operate at high speeds lower component costs lighter component weights

Disadvantages of Pneumatics
not capable of heavy work construction crews rarely fix air leaks there is a minor loss of energy due to friction and exhausting higher operating costs with electric compressors

Advantages of Hydraulics
incompressible fluid allows heavy loads to be held at more precise positions reuses circulated supply of fluid higher pressures can be reached easy to find damaged components and leaks cheaper operating costs

Disadvantages of Hydraulics
heavier equipment heavy work is slower there isnt an endless supply of fluid, and the fluid is more

Applications of Pneumatics
Paintball Guns Forklifts Torque Wrenches Nail Guns Truck Suspensions Automotive Air Bag

Evaluation- Matching
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Potential Energy Fluid Kinetic Energy Work Pneumatics Compressed Gas Lifting a brick 2 feet Pumped SuperSoaker Football in Motion Air

Summary
Today we have demonstrated potential and kinetic energy by using the principles of pneumatics in the form of a blown up balloon. We have learned that there are trade-offs in choosing the most effective fluid power. Later we will break the pneumatic system down into components and cover the storage, transfer and release of energy.

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