Pneumatics 102

What does the subject of pneumatics study ?

• The study of converting wind energy into electrical energy

• The study of compressed gas energy converting to mechanical energy

• The study of liquid energy converting to mechanical energy.

• Non of the above

Once the compressed air energy has been converted to mechanical energy, where does the air return to ?

• Back to the tank or reservoir

• Back to the atmosphere

• Back to the compressor

• Non of the above

The air used in a pneumatic system is

• Totally in compressible

• Totally compressible

• Only compressible when mixed with water

• Only compressible when mixed with oil.

Which industry are pneumatic systems mostly used in ?

• Food production industry

• Steel industry

• Education industry

• Oil and Gas industry

How do you test for leaks in a pneumatics circuit ?

• Heating the pipework

• Gas

• Oil washing

• soapy water

which system will run at high pressure?

• pneumatic system

• hydraulic system

Hydraulic systems use ________ to transfer force from one point to another.

• Air

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

Hydraulic systems use ________ to transfer force from one point to another.

• Air

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

The basic idea behind any hydraulic system is very simple: Force that is applied at one point is trasmitted to another point using________

• A compressible fluid

• An incompressible fluid

• A cold compress

• A hot compress

Pneumatic and other power systems can support three kinds of motion; they are

• Linear, reciprocating, and random motion

• Linear, flowing, and rotary motion

• Linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion

• Linear, zigzag, and spiral motion