MEC 228 - Pneumatic Troubleshooting

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MEC 226

Course Description: Covers major topics like troubleshooting air preparation, actuators, valves, vacuum systems, and pneumatic systems. Specifically, learners will study objectives such as pressure test points; symptoms and causes of regulator failure; inspection and troubleshooting a vacuum cup; and troubleshooting zero pressure.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Define pneumatic troubleshooting and explain its importance.
CLO#2: Identify schematic symbols of a pneumatic system.
CLO#3: Troubleshoot a pneumatic cylinder using an in-circuit test. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Demonstrate proper safety practices in the lab and workplace.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-3x series), scratch paper for calculations/notes, pen or mechanical pencil, 3-ring binder.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.