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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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.