Pneumatic Systems and Circuits – Basic Level by Joji Parambath (A Complete Guide for a Beginner)

About the Book

‘Pneumatic Systems and Circuits—Basic Level (in the SI Units)’ is a comprehensive textbook that covers all aspects of pneumatic system components and circuits. It starts with the fundamentals necessary to understand the core topics and then progresses to more advanced concepts. The book explains compressed air generation and contamination control, pneumatic actuators, and control valves. It also addresses the maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety aspects of pneumatic systems. The textbook uses the SI system of units.

The topics are presented logically and are simple to understand in language. Many critical positions of the circuits are given wherever possible to make the reader understand the control circuits easily. Many exercises are given at the end of the chapters to check their understanding of the subject.

About the Author

Joji Parambath is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC. Throughout his illustrious career, he has trained professionals from various industries, faculty members, and engineering students, imparting his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of learners. The author’s extensive experience in handling topics such as industrial pneumatic systems and the design of pneumatic systems has uniquely positioned him to prepare this book on pneumatics.

Table of Contents

Chapter	Description
	Preface
1	Industrial power transmission systems
2	Pneumatic fundamentals
3	Advantages and disadvantages of compressed air systems
4	Compressed air generation and storage
5	Contaminants in compressed air
6	Compressed air distribution systems
7	Secondary air treatment
8	Pneumatic actuators
9	Pneumatic valves and control circuits
10	Pneumatic applications
11	Maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety of pneumatic systems
Appendix 1	Conversion Tables
Appendix 2	Compressor data
Appendix 3	Cylinder data
Appendix 4	Graphic symbols for pneumatic components
Appendix 5	Air quality classification
12	Reference