IFPS Pneumatic Specialist
Service Description
REQUEST A SEATWho will benefit?
Fluid Power Professionals with working knowledge of pneumatic fluid power fundamentals, specialized pneumatic topics, system integration, and electrical control technology. Applicants should be fully studied and prepared to take the test prior to this review. Test application must be received at IFPS Headquarters at least 30 days prior to your requested test date.
What is it about?
This is a review course for the International Fluid Power Society’s Pneumatic Specialist Certification. The Pneumatic Specialist (PS) applies fluid power theory and related knowledge to analyze pneumatic and vacuum system requirements for a particular application and designs appropriate pneumatic and/or vacuum systems to perform required tasks. Understands air logic circuitry and appropriate interlocks used within an application. Sizes and selects appropriate components, designs or modifies complete circuit, prepares Bills of Materials, and specifies appropriate fluid conductors. A PS also designs appropriate instrumentation and control systems (pneumatic and electro-pneumatic) for the application. The PS may become involved in sales activities, product warranty claims, and evaluation of prototype applications. A PS may also become involved in instructional activities for Pneumatic Technicians and Mechanics.
What is included?
Written Materials: IFPS Pneumatic Specialist Study Guide, IFPS Fluid Power Reference Handbook, IFPS Math for Certification
+ All other needed materials to execute the training such as PPE, notepads, toolboxes, pens, extension cords, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Understand the Functions of Pneumatic Components in Circuits
- Recognize pneumatic symbols
- Understand component functions in a pneumatic circuit
- Understand basic types and applications of actuators
- Understand the application of valves
- Understand speed control valves
- Understand the characteristics of pressure regulators
- Identify the characteristics of air filter elements
- Understand the types and applications of compressors
- Understand supply side air preparation
- Predicts the operation of a pneumatic system
- Understand the dynamics of safely stopping and/or holding a load
- Understand controlling noise and pollution
- Understand the application of connectors and conductors
- Understand the operation of a pneumatic system by tracing a malfunction to a faulty component
Analyze Loads & Motion
- Select the proper formulae to calculate force, torque and speed
- Apply the principle of levers to cylinders
- Size a cylinder to move loads with a friction factor (coefficient of friction)
- Size a cylinder to support jib boom loads
- Size a cylinder with the appropriate load/force ratio
- Size a cylinder for a load attached through a system of pulleys
Select Components for Pneumatic Systems
- Size an air compressor based on demand considerations
- Calculate the cost of compressed air
- Determine the location of various components in a circuit to achieve cylinder sequence functions
- Determine the locations for various components in a circuit to achieve a deceleration function
- Determine conductor sizes given pressure, flow demand, and line length
- Determine the appropriate solution to control air cylinder speed
- Size air receivers
- Understand safety considerations in the design of a pneumatic circuit
- Select the appropriate vacuum generators
- Size and select vacuum pads
- Size an air motor
- Understand moisture control
- Understand the application of cylinders
- Calculate the average air flow for a cylinder
- Calculate peak flow
- Calculate the oil flow rate and pressure from a pneumatic intensifier
- Size a rotary actuator
- Calculate the kinetic energy required to stop a load with a shock absorber
- Understanding critical flow velocity and sonic conductance
- Calculate the Cv for an air valve from pressure, flow and temperature conditions.
Electropneumatic Control
- Understand Ohm’s Law
- Understand and apply sensors and switches
- Familiarization with ladder logic diagrams
- Analyze air logic control circuits for an output signal
- Familiarization with digital communication technology
- Understand the principles of CAN-Bus
- Demonstrate an awareness of communication protocols utilized for electropneumatic automation systems.
Confirmation & Cancellation Policy:
In-House Training Policy:• Each class is subject to a minimum enrollment of six (6) participants, which may be comprised of attendees from multiple organizations. If the minimum enrollment is not met prior to the scheduled date, CFC may reschedule the class to an alternative available date, in consultation with affected clients.• A valid Purchase Order (PO) is required to secure class seat(s). Purchase Orders must be submitted to [email protected] and must reference the applicable class name and scheduled dates.• Class seats are allocated in the order in which valid Purchase Orders are received.• The quoted course fee will be invoiced on the final day of the course and is due Net 30 from the invoice date.• Credit card payments are subject to an additional three percent (3%) processing fee.• Cancellation and rescheduling charges apply once a Purchase Order has been issued and class dates have been secured, as follows: – Two (2) weeks’ notice: CFC reserves the right to invoice for any non-recoverable costs incurred, including but not limited to travel, lodging, and associated change or cancellation fees. – Less than two (2) weeks’ notice: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total quoted amount. – Less than one (1) week’s notice: One hundred percent (100%) of the total quoted amount. – For classes scheduled to commence on a Monday, cancellation notice must be received by the preceding Friday no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (nine (9) calendar days prior).• Cancellation charges are calculated based on the full quoted amount. Additional costs arising from airline or hotel cancellations or changes will be invoiced at cost.• All applicable cancellation charges will be invoiced at the time of cancellation and are due Net 30 from the invoice date.