Department of Mechanical Engineering, I.T.S Engineering College Greater Noida has organized a 4 Days Hands-on Workshop in collaboration with SMC Pneumatics India Pvt. Ltd., Noida for B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering students from 25th Sept. to 28th Sept., 2023, at our Centre of Excellence of SMC Pneumatics.
The Trainer, Ajay Vats, SMC Pneumatics India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the need for Automation in modern era. The workshop for “SMC Pneumatics” conducted in 2 modules for mechanical engineering students. First, two days training was provided on basic pneumatic technology and last two days training on electro- pneumatic technology provided. The workshop started with an objective type pre-test on pneumatics to evaluate the basic knowledge of students. The trainer explained needs and real time application areas of pneumatics in industries. He started Module 1 with Air production System, air consuming system, properties of gas, air humidity, relative humidity, pressure and flow. He explained the Compressors, types of compressors, compressor accessories, air receiver, air dehydration, air dryers, air distribution and automatic drains. He explained various Filters and Regulators. He explained with cut section models of different Actuators like Linear cylinders, Single acting cylinders, double acting cylinders, Rotary actuators, locking cylinders, rod less cylinders, air chucks etc. He explained various types of Directional Control Valves & 5/2 Valves. He exhibited various types of Auxiliary Valves such as Non-returning valves, flow control valves, quick exhaust valves, shuttle valves, two pressure valves etc. along with valves mounting with ISO symbols and magnetic symbols. The students performed six live exercises like Working of double acting cylinder using 5/2 Valve, Working of 5/2 PB valve, Opening of gate using two safety switches, Working of double acting cylinder using quick exhaust valve etc. under the guidance of trainer on the working stations after proper understanding of these basics.
The Trainer, Ajay Vats started Module 2 with Economical and technical aspect of electro-pneumatic systems, needs and applications and Consequences of hybrid system. He explained the Basic electrical theory like direct current accumulators, generators, elementary circuit, Ohm’s law, series connection, parallel connection, magnetism & transformers. He explained the Magnetic cylinder switches and Solenoid Valves. He explained Relays and sensors like Plug in relay, special function relay, proximity sensors, optical, retro-reflective, reflective, inductive & capacitive type sensors and Electric timers Construction, applications with ISO symbol and mounting. He exhibited Electro-pneumatic Circuits design, diagram layout, basic circuits, Multiplying contact, holding circuit,
Contact Inversion, Timing circuit, Flashing Lamp, Pulse & Variable repeating movement. The theory class was also followed by lab work in which six exercises were completed.
The workshop ended with an objective type post-test on pneumatics to evaluate the overall knowledge gained by students during these four days. Dr. Sanjay Yadav, Head, Mechanical Engg. Deptt., expressed their views about the workshop and gave the thanks to the trainer, Ajay Vats and congratulated the students on the successful completion of workshop. Finally the certificates of participation were given away to the students by Ajay Vats, Dr. Harsh Gupta and Prof. Bhupesh Ojha.
