Our Pneumatics Applications course introduces pneumatic principles through a combination our theoretic curriculum with hands-on skills resulting in a thorough understanding of the topic.
The Prospen Africa Pneumatics Applications course covers how work, force, and energy are applied to principles of pneumatics. The course shows operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors, covers primary and secondary air treatment, including valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors. All persons declared competent after receiving the basic pneumatics training should be able to service and repair any pneumatic equipment in the plant.
Understand the principles of pneumatics
Read and interpret pneumatic symbols and diagrams
Identify pneumatic components and their function
Diagnose faults on pneumatic equipment and systems
Replace faulty pneumatic equipment.
Complete required documentation including condition and failure reports
Maintenance staff working on pneumatic equipment or any person nominated by the maintenance manager.
Production operators with a technical inclination and nominated as TPM workers.
Any worker at any level that needs to be developed into a multiskilled TPM person.
Current apprentices that have pneumatics as one of their modules (fitters and millwrights).
Qualified artisans who require this module as part of their daily duty (multitasking development and expansion).
Managers who require this skill in order to save time on mediocre breakdowns (can do basic repairs themselves).
Engineers that require a refresher on pneumatics.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Principles of Pneumatics
Physical Fundamentals of Pneumatics
Characteristics of Air
Generation and Preparation of Compressed Air
Air production plant
Air preparation
Air driers
Absorption dryers
Service unit – Air filter
Pressure regulator
Air lubricator
After studying the course material of this module and successfully completing all the practical work required the trainee should be able to:
Pass a theoretical test on the characteristics of air.
Pass a theoretical test on the generation and preparation of air.
Pneumatic Diagrams and Symbols
Symbols for Energy conversion and preparation
Development of Symbols for Directional control valves
Numbering, Ports and positions for Directional control valves
Methods of actuation
Symbols for Non-return valves and derivatives
Symbols for Pressure valves
Cylinders or Linear actuators
Rotary Actuators
Auxiliary Symbols
Designing Basic Pneumatic circuits
Exercise 1. Direct control of a single-acting cylinder
Exercise 2. Indirect control of a double acting cylinder
Exercise 3. Speed control of cylinder with a memory circuit
After studying the course material of this module and successfully completing all the practical work required the trainee should be able to:
Identify various schematic symbols used in pneumatics.
Design a basic schematic drawing from a given requirement.
Thermal control of hydraulic systems
Define and explain Heat Exchangers
Heat dissipation heat exchangers:
Air-cooled and Water Cooled
Advantages & Disadvantages
Hydraulic components and Valves
Pressurecontrol valves; incl.
PressureRelief Valve
Simple PressureRelief Valve
Compound PressureRelief Valve
Directional Control Valves; including
Complex Valves
Poppet Valve
SlidingSpool Valve
TwoWay
FourWay Valves
Control Valve Repair
Proportional valves; including:
Proportional Control Valve Circuits
Circuits with proportional throttle valves
Typical conventional valve circuit with resistive load
Cartridge valves; including slip-in cartridge valves
How to Monitor a Hydraulic Machine’s ‘Vital Signs’
Hydraulic Accumulators, Circuits and Control Theory
Accumulators – selection of and calculation of size; including
Weight-loaded-type
Spring-loaded-type
Gas-loaded-type
Non-separator type
Piston-type separator gas-loaded
Bladder-type separator gas-loaded accumulators
Accumulator applications
An auxiliary power source
Leakage compensator
Hydraulic shock absorber
Step-by-Step Building of a Hydraulic system
Step 1: Understand how a hydraulic system works
Step 2: Determine what type of power source your hydraulic system will require
Step 3: Look at some simple, everyday hydraulic systems to help you become familiar with their function.
Step 4: Plan your hydraulic system project with the design parameters you will require.
Step 5: Determine the amount of work your system will do to allow you to size the components
Step 6: Choose the appropriate container for your hydraulic fluid reservoir
Step 7: Pick a suitable material to plumb up your hydraulic circuit
Step 8: Find a suitable valve system for your task
Step 9: Select the type of and capacity of your hydraulic pump
Step 10: Pair up a suitable motor to your pump
Step 11: Hook up your power application component
Step 12: Build a support frame that will position each component in a position where it will perform it’s task
Step 13: Fill the system with the hydraulic fluid you choose, bleed the air out of it, then pressurize it to check for leaks
Hydraulic control theory
Pressure compensation and load sensing, closed loop and open loop
Control valves
Control components in a hydraulic system
Centering washers
Simple pressure relief valve
Pressure-compensated flow control valves
The Hydraulic Lever