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Characteristics of Air

Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, is compressible, and its pressure can be controlled, making it ideal for pneumatic applications. Pneumatic systems are widely used across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, medical, construction, aerospace, and food and beverage for tasks like material handling, braking, and packaging. Additionally, humidity in air must be managed to ensure optimal performance of these systems.

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Characteristics of Air

Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, is compressible, and its pressure can be controlled, making it ideal for pneumatic applications. Pneumatic systems are widely used across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, medical, construction, aerospace, and food and beverage for tasks like material handling, braking, and packaging. Additionally, humidity in air must be managed to ensure optimal performance of these systems.

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Characteristics of Air

The characteristics of air that make it suitable for pneumatic applications include:

- Composition: Air is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and other gases like carbon
dioxide, argon, and hydrogen.

- Pressure: The pressure of air can be easily controlled and measured, allowing for precise control of
pneumatic systems.

- Compressibility: Air is compressible, allowing for the storage and transmission of energy.

- Humidity: Atmospheric air always contains some level of humidity, which can affect pneumatic system
performance. Air dryers are often used to remove moisture from compressed air.

Applications of Pneumatics

Pneumatic systems are used in a wide range of applications across various industries, including:

- Manufacturing: Pneumatic actuators are widely used for material handling, clamping, positioning, and
assembly tasks in manufacturing processes.

- Automation: Pneumatic systems are integral to automated processes, controlling the movement of
robots, conveyor systems, and other automated equipment.

- Automotive: Pneumatic systems are used in braking systems, suspension systems, and air conditioning
systems in vehicles.

- Medical: Pneumatic systems are used in medical equipment like ventilators, anesthesia machines, and
surgical tools.

- Construction: Pneumatic tools like jackhammers, drills, and nail guns are widely used in construction.

- Aerospace: Pneumatic systems are used in aircraft for control surfaces, landing gear, and other critical
functions.

- Food and Beverage: Pneumatic systems are used in food processing and packaging for tasks like
conveying, filling, and sealing.
Applications of Pneumatics explanation

✅ Manufacturing

*Pneumatic Conveyor for Material Handling (cement and sand)

-flour, sugar, milk powder, and powdered chemicals for

*Compact clam for clamping

*positioning- packaging machines, robot grippers (hand of the robot), excavator, cranes, tractors, etc.

✅Automation

robotic grippers

jackhammer and drills -Self-Powered Operation, don't rely on direct human force to function.

✅ Automotive

The air brake system, is commonly found in heavy-duty vehicles like trucks, buses, and trailers. It utilizes
compressed air to activate the brakes, providing greater stopping power compared to hydraulic systems
used in passenger cars.

*rear shock absorber controls the ride height and stiffness of the vehicle

*Air vent actuators are small, electromechanical or pneumatic devices that control the direction and
flow of air within a vehicle's air conditioning system. They are responsible for opening, closing, and
adjusting the position of air vents and flaps, allowing drivers and passengers to direct the airflow to their
desired locations.

✅Medical

ventilator - used to deliver air and oxygen to patients

ventilator is one of the key components of an anesthesia machine

surgical tools - drills, saw, Pneumatic tourniquets are inflatable cuffs used in surgery to temporarily
restrict blood flow to a limb, creating a bloodless surgical field.

✅ Construction

nail gun - more convenient than traditional hammers


✅Aerospace

three examples of Control Surfaces Actuated by Pneumatic Systems:

Ailerons - control aircraft's roll (When the left wing goes down and the right wing goes up and vice
versa)

Elevators - control the aircraft's pitch (nose up and down) nose up - climbing, nose down - downwards,
level - aligned with the horizon or straight

Rudder - controls the aircraft's yaw (left or right)

*landing gear

While hydraulic systems are more common for landing gear actuation, pneumatic systems provide a
reliable backup in case of hydraulic failure. >emergency Landing Gear Extension (naay shock absorber
ang airplane pareha sa motor) and brake actuation - involves using compressed air to apply pressure to
the brake calipers, stopping the wheels.

✅Food and Beverage

filling - prevents crushing or damaging fragile products like fruit, vegetables, or delicate pastries

sealing - it requires consistent pressure and sealing integrity (lig on) and minimize product damage

Characteristics of Air

1. Composition:

- Unsa man ang naa sa hangin? Ang hangin, pare, mostly nitrogen (78%) ug oxygen (21%). Sama sa
gininhawa nato, naa pud gamay nga carbon dioxide, argon, ug hydrogen.

2. Pressure:

- Ma-adjust ba ang pressure sa hangin? Puwede natong kontrolaron ug masukod ang pressure sa hangin.
Mao ni ang rason nga ma-control nato ang mga pneumatic systems.

3. Compressibility:
- Ma-compress ba ang hangin? Ma-compress ang hangin, mao na nga ma-store ug ma-transmit ang
energy. Sama sa mga gulong sa bisikleta, ma-compress ang hangin para ma-store ang energy.

4. Humidity:

- Unsa man ang humidity sa hangin? Ang hangin, mostly may gamay nga moisture. Mao na nga
kinahanglan natong gamiton ang air dryers para makuha ang moisture sa compressed air para mag-
function ug maayo ang pneumatic systems.

In short, ang hangin kay importante kaayo sa pneumatic systems. Ma-control, ma-compress, ug ma-
store ang energy, para mag-function ug maayo ang mga pneumatic systems. Importante pud nga
makuha ang moisture sa hangin para mag-function ug maayo ang mga systems.

questions

1-4. The four characteristics of air that make it suitable for pneumatic applications.

5. What industry does the picture shown use a pneumatic system? (Manufacturing, Automation,
Automotive, Medical, Construction, Aerospace, and Food and Beverage)

magbutang pictures sa board with names of various industries 👆 then mamili ra sila didto sa answers

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