Pneumatic Drives: System Design, Modelling and Control

Properties of Compressed Air.- Thermodynamic Processes.- Some Results from Fluid Mechanics.- Engineering Flow Rate Calculations.- Modelling of Long Lines.- Electro-Mechanical Converters.- Cylinders.- Non-Standard Linear Actuators.- Semi-Rotary Actuators.- Air Motors and Air Turbines.- Directional Control Valves.- Shut-Off Valves.- Pressure Control Valves.- Flow Control Valves.- Proportional Directional Control Valves.- Stroke-Time Control.- Position Control of Pneumatic Systems.- Control of Actuators for Process Valves.- Digital Simulation.