Segment 1 - Air Filtration
Objective 1 - List Four Sources of Compressed Air Contamination and Explain Their Effect
Objective 2 - Describe the Operation of Three Common Filter Elements
Objective 3 - Describe the Function of a Coalescing Filter and Give an Application
Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Coalescing Filter and Give Its Schematic Symbol
Skill 1 - Change an Air Filter Element
Objective 5 - Explain How Air Filter Elements Are Rated
Activity 1 - Measurement of Filter Element Flow Rate and Pressure Drop
Objective 6 - Describe How to Select a Filter for an Application
Skill 2 - Select an Air Filter for an Application
Self Review 1
Segment 2 - Water Removal
Objective 7 - Define Dew Point and Relative Humidity and Explain Their Importance
Objective 8 - Explain How Water Condenses in a Pneumatic System and Its Effect
Activity 2 - Air Filter Removal of Free Water
Objective 9 - Describe Two Methods of Removing Water Vapor from a Pneumatic System
Objective 10 - Describe the Function of an Aftercooler and Give an Application
Objective 11 - Describe the Function of a Dryer and Give an Application
Objective 12 - Describe the Principle of Operation of Three Types of Dryers and Give an Advantage of Each
Objective 13 - Describe the Operation of a Refrigeration Type Air Dryer
Activity 3 - Effect of Cooling below Dew Point
Objective 14 - Describe the Function of Pneumatic System Trap
Objective 15 - Describe the Operation of Two Types of Pneumatic Traps and Give the Schematic Symbol of Each
Self Review 2
Segment 3 - Lubrication
Objective 16 - Describe the Function of Air Lubrication and List Three Lubrication Methods
Objective 17 - Describe the Function of a Lubricator and Give Its Schematic Symbol
Objective 18 - Describe the Operation of Three Types of Pneumatic Lubricators and Give an Application of Each
Objective 19 - Describe the Types of Oils Used in Lubricators
Skill 3 - Connect, Fill, and Adjust a Lubricator
Self Review 3
Segment 4 - Servicing Pneumatic Components
Objective 20 - Describe How Pressure Gauges Are Calibrated
Objective 21 - Describe How Acrylic Flow Meters Are Cleaned
Objective 22 - Describe the Importance of Eliminating Air Leaks
Objective 23 - Describe How to Locate Air Leaks
Objective 24 - Describe Four Common Pneumatic Component Failures and Their Probable Causes
Self Review 4