1. Standard Grade Technological Studies Introduction to Pneumatic systems

2. What are Pneumatics? Pneumatic systems use compressed gasses to do work. Pneumatics make use of the energy stored within compressed gasses. In school, we use compressed air.

3. Pneumatic systems Everyday examples of pneumatic systems...

4. Industrial Pneumatics Move…Form… Pneumatics are used in industry to... Clamp...Process

5. Why use pneumatics? Clean Safe Reliable Economical Flexible Advantages of using pneumatics are that they are...

6. Assignment 1 1.Give three examples of everyday uses of pneumatics. 2.Draw a systems diagram for one of these examples and describe how it makes use of compressed air. 3.What is compressed air? 4.Think about blowing up a balloon, what happens if you let it go, why does this happen? 5.Give two reasons why pneumatics are used in industry.

7. Supplying compressed air Air must be compressed to store energy. A compressor is used to achieve this. Compressed air is stored in a tank in the machine called the receiver. A manifold is used to distribute the air as required.

8. Safety when using compressed air When using compressed air we must follow these safety rules. 1.Never blow compressed air at anyone, not even yourself. 2.Never let compressed air come into contact with your skin, as this can be very dangerous. 3.Always wear safety goggles when you are connecting and operating pneumatic circuits. 4.Check all airlines are connected before turning on the main air supply. 5.Always turn off the main air supply before changing a circuit. 6.Keep your hands away from moving parts. 7.Avoid having airlines trailing across the floor or where someone could trip up or become entangled.

9. Assignment 2 1.What machine is used to supply compressed air? 2.How does this machine work? 3.Why does it stop occasionally? 4.What is the purpose of a manifold? 5.Why is it important to follow the safety rules when using pneumatic systems?