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Pneumatic Systems Flashcards

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  1. In a meter-out flow control configuration, the restrictor is placed:

    Answer: On the exhaust side of the actuator port

    Meter-out restricts exhaust flow leaving the cylinder port, providing smoother speed control especially under varying loads.

  2. A pneumatic system operates at 90 PSI. A cylinder with a 3-inch bore extends against a 500 lb load. What force does the cylinder generate? (π ≈ 3.14)

    Answer: Approximately 636 lbs

    Force = Pressure × Area = 90 PSI × (π/4 × 3²) = 90 × 7.07 ≈ 636 lbs, which exceeds the load so the cylinder will extend.

  3. What is the purpose of a pilot-operated check valve in a pneumatic holding circuit?

    Answer: To lock an actuator in position and release it only when pilot pressure is applied

    A pilot-operated check valve blocks flow in both directions until a pilot signal unlocks it, allowing a cylinder to be held firmly in position.

  4. Compressor oil carryover into the air distribution system is MOST damaging to which component?

    Answer: Rubber and polyurethane seals and tubing

    Petroleum-based compressor oil degrades rubber and polyurethane seals and tubing, causing swelling, softening, and eventual failure.

  5. Which diagnostic tool is MOST effective for locating pneumatic system leaks?

    Answer: Ultrasonic leak detector

    Ultrasonic detectors sense the high-frequency sound generated by air escaping through leaks, allowing precise location even in noisy environments.

  6. A solenoid-operated valve fails to shift when energized. After confirming 24VDC is present at the coil, the next diagnostic step is:

    Answer: Check current draw of the coil and inspect for a burned-out or open coil winding

    Voltage present but no valve movement suggests the coil may be open-circuit (burned out) — measuring current draw or coil resistance confirms this.

  7. What is the recommended orientation for installing an FRL (Filter-Regulator-Lubricator) assembly?

    Answer: Horizontal mounting with bowl facing down for proper drainage

    FRL units must be mounted vertically with bowls hanging down so condensate drains by gravity and can be drained from the drain petcock.