Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
School of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Examples
By Tadele Libay
November, 2024
Question #1
Design a pneumatic circuit for a single acting cylinder of 25mm
diameter is to advance a component when a push button is
pressed. As long as the push button is activated the cylinder is to
remain in the clamped position. If the push button released, the
clamp is to retract.
Solution #1
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Question #2
Design a pneumatic circuit for a double acting cylinder is to
extend when a push button is operated. Upon release of the
push button the cylinder is to retract.
Solution #2
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Question #3
The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to advance when both
push button of the 3/2 way valve is actuated. If either of these is
released, then the cylinder is to return to the initial position.
Solution #3
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Question #4
A double-acting cylinder is to advance if one of two push buttons
is operated. If the push button is then released, the cylinder is to
retract.
Solution #4
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Homework #5
Design a pneumatic circuit diagram for the system where its
sequence is given by the following statement. “First the furnace
door is opened by retraction of cylinder A then the block is
pushed into the furnace and cylinder B retracted.” The cycle
starts when the pump is turned on and continues reciprocating
until a push button valve is actuated.
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Homework #6
For a given Electro-Hydraulic circuit, give the operation of the
system when the start switch is turned on. Assume both
cylinders are initially retracted.
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