Grundlagen der Pneumatik

Fundamental knowledge for engineers. By increasing the level of automation, modern manufacturing processes can be continuously streamlined, thereby securing the competitiveness of products. Fluid systems—operating hydraulically and pneumatically—are of crucial importance in this context. This textbook conveys the essential foundational knowledge of pneumatics in a concise manner. It begins with an introduction to the fundamental equations and laws of thermodynamics. Furthermore, it presents the components used in pneumatic systems (cylinders, motors, valves, etc.) as well as a variety of basic circuits using the standard symbols commonly found in pneumatics. Practice-oriented exercises, with detailed explanations of the solution process or complete circuit diagrams with descriptions for the circuit design tasks, allow for a deeper understanding of the material.