E-9 Pneumatic Control
E-9 Pneumatic Control
PNEUMATIC CONTROL (68 pages with 60 photographs, drawings, and illustrations) This training manual covers components and functions of pneumatic control systems and the procedures for operating and troubleshooting these components. The interface with electronic controllers is covered. Both Metric and English units of measurement are used so students can work in units with which they are familiar.
Covered Subjects:
- Description of a pneumatic control loop
- Description of control valves of various types and their application
- Factors affecting flow through a control valve, and the forces acting in a valve
- Types of control valve actuators
- Various types of pneumatic controllers; pressure, temperature, flow, and level
- Response of the controller with a change in process input
- The function of proportional band, reset, and derivative or rate with procedures for adjusting each
- Procedures for control loops operations and troubleshooting
- Self-contained regulators and safety relief valves
Questions and problems are included throughout the text with answers in the back that allow students to check their understanding of the subject.
Estimated self-study time: 12 hours
The E-9 Knowledge Validation Test provides the answers to both USCS and SI unit validation test questions in the manuals for self-grading or for supervisor to grade test of employees. Also included scoring information. Test answers in pdf format will be emailed.
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