Design Concepts in Pneumatic Systems

Joji Parambath's book, 'Design Concepts in Pneumatic Systems', has been updated with a second edition. This book provides an explanation of how pneumatic systems work, which involves a compressor station that delivers clean and dry compressed air to power pneumatic actuators. The compressor should run at full load to maximize efficiency, but the cost of compressed air can increase with higher levels of cleaning. To design a cost-effective and efficient pneumatic system, it is important to deliver just enough clean compressed air to meet the demands of consumers.

Designing a pneumatic system requires knowledge of the functions, parameters, and specifications of the components needed for the power part, control part, and compressed air network of the system. Initially, a preliminary design should be attempted as per the requirement specifications, which can be refined if necessary. It is also essential to incorporate safety measures into the system.

This book explains the design aspects of pneumatic systems in a systematic way to meet the requirements mentioned above. It also includes typical examples of designing pneumatic systems in English units for educational or guidance purposes. The knowledge gained from this book can be applied to develop more extensive industrial pneumatic systems.