MEC 227 - Pneumatics III

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MEC 226

Course Description: Along with advanced pneumatic principles students will also learn about pneumatic cylinder loads, cylinder applications, quick exhaust valves, motor loads, air bearings, component sizing, air compressor types, air compressor operation, flow measurement, compressor performance, and pneumatic component maintenance.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain how a regulator and a 3-way valve can be used in a double-acting cylinder application.
CLO#2: Describe converting between units of water column and units of water pressure.
CLO#3: Describe two methods of measuring air compressor flow rates. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

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 (required).

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.