Market_Desc: The book is primarily aimed at mechanical engineering students at the under-graduate level. It may also be used as a supplementary reading by professionals and technicians and mechanical engineering students at the diploma level to update their knowledge in pneumatics. Special Features: · The book provides technical information needed as a foundation for dealing with pneumatic components, circuit diagrams/programs and systems· In a unique way, the book offers comparison of pneumatic controls, electro-pneumatic controls and PLC programs for the similar set of exercises· The book is primarily aimed at mechanical engineering students at the under-graduate level· It may also be used as a supplementary reading by professionals and technicians and mechanical engineering students at the diploma level to update their knowledge· The operation and maintenance procedures of pneumatic devices are thoroughly covered· A large number of illustrations of pneumatic components are given to help the reader understand their functional aspects· Each of the basic as well as advanced pneumatic, and electro-pneumatic circuits is explained with circuit diagrams in multiple positions· Latest information on filters, dryers, fluidic muscle, vacuum devices, valve terminals etc. is presented· A large number of Questions and Circuit problems are given at the end of each chapter for testing the understanding of the reader in the subject matter· Maintenance, trouble-shooting and safety aspects of pneumatic systems are also included· Steps needed in pneumatic systems for substantial cutting down of energy costs are highlighted in a section· Appendices for graphical symbols of pneumatic and electrical components are included About The Book: Pneumatic controls is an introductory textbook designed to provide technical information needed as a foundation for dealing with pneumatic components, circuit diagrams and systems. Educating people to properly use pneumatic power is vitally important as there is a widespread use of pneumatics in industry. Therefore, the book has been designed to teach students, engineers and technicians the why and how of various operating principles of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic equipment and their controls including computer based controls and maintenance aspects in a simple and powerful way. The aim is to integrate all information including circuit ideas and maintenance aspects of pneumatics at one place in a logical way for the step-by-step learning.