Day Section:
Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00
Thursday 1:00 - 3:00
Night Section:
Thursday 5:30 - 9:30
This course surveys the basics of pneumatic and electro-pneumatics as they apply to industrial pneumatic systems. The operation and use of components associated with pneumatic systems will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application of valves, actuators, cylinders, compressors, filters, and other components common to pneumatic systems. Basic electrical circuits that control common industrial pneumatic circuits will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application electro-pneumatics.
Faculty Contact Information
Tuesday 8:00 - 9:30am and 12:15 - 1:00pm
Wednesday 9:15 - 10:15 via e-mail
Thursday 8:00 - 9:30am and 12:15 - 1:00pm
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform the basic math functions that pneumatic systems are based on.
- Design and install basic electrical pneumatic systems.
- Describe, install, and troubleshoot pneumatics pneumatic systems.
- Identify pneumatic components commonly used in pneumatic systems.
- Develop and demonstrate safe work habits and techniques in the use of pneumatic systems.
- Read and create pneumatic schematic drawings.
- Pneumatic System Fundamentals
- Pneumatic System Components
- Pneumatic System Conditioning
- Means of Transmission
- Pneumatic System Electrical Control
- Factory Tour
- Pneumatic Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Fluid Power Systems, 3rd Edition© 2022 ISBN: 978-0-8269-3637-0
Author: Patrick J. Klette
Homework 14% 100 - 93 = A
Attendance 1% 92 - 85 = B
Lab work 20% 84 - 78 = C
Quizzes 25% 77 – 71 = D
Lab Final 20% 70 below = F
Pneumatic Written Final 20%
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected.
If a student misses more hours of class that the number of semester hours credit to be earned in the course, he or she may receive a failing grade for the course.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times during labs. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave.
A scientific calculator is required for this class.
Course Calendar
Unit and Chapter
| Unit 1 – 11 | Pneumatic System Fundamentals |
| Unit 2 – 12 Pages 359 - 368 | Pneumatic Power Supplies |
| Unit 3 – 12 Pages 369-382 | Pneumatic System Components |
| Unit 4 - Handout | Pneumatic Logic |
| Unit 5 – 13 | Pneumatic System Conditioning |
| Unit 6 -14 | Pneumatic System Electrical Control |
| Unit 7 -15 | Pneumatic Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting |
| Unit 8 | Final |
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.