INTRODUCTION TO AIR LOGIC CONTROL History Industrial Applications Control Characteristics Moving Part Logic (MPL) Fluidics Future Developments PROPERTIES OF COMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS Static Properties Gas Laws Dynamic Properties FUNDAMENTALS OF PNEUMATICS Compressors Receivers Pressure Switch Pneumatic Systems Noise Fluid Conditioning Fluid Transmission Fittings Manifolds Pressure Rating Sizing Materials Selection Pneumatic Actuators Intensifiers Controlling Pneumatic Power FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGIC SYSTEMS Symbolism Boolean Postulates Basic Operations Combining Devices Defined Functions Algebraic Expressions (Boolean Algebra) Mathematical Symbolism Properties Uncomplementations MPL CONCEPTS AND COMPONENTS Concepts Spool Valve Construction Diaphragm Valve Construction Poppet Valve Construction Floating Spool Construction MPL Classes Typical MPL Valve Operations NON-MPL CONCEPTS AND COMPONENTS Fluidic Concepts Jet Deflection Jet Destruction Fluidic Sensors Device Packages LOGIC ELEMENTS YES NOT AND OR NAND NOR Exclusive OR Coincidence Inhibitor Timers Time Delay Flip-Flops SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND COMMUNICATIONS Design Concerns Parameters Pressure Attenuation Time Delay Phase Delay Pulse Energy ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES Switches Solenoids Relays Indicator Lamps Counters Timers PLCs Computers Motors Servo Systems Transducers Benefits of Air, Electrical, Hydraulic SYMBOLOGY, SCHEMATICS, AND FLOW DIAGRAMS Standards Symbols Convention Schematics Attached Method Detached Method Logic Diagram Flow Charts Connection Diagrams Mathematical Models Truth Tables Relay Logic Ladder Diagrams Karnaugh Maps Software ALC SYSTEM DESIGN The Design Process Process Automation System Parameters Control Types Technology Selection ALC Technology Selection APPLICATIONS--PRESS CONTROL SYSTEM Press Control Process Description Process Variables System Logic Fluidic Control System Design MPL Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--PARTS SORTING SYSTEM Part Sorting Process Description Process Variables System Logic MPL Control System Design Fluidic Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--BOTTLE FILLING SYSTEM Bottle Filling Process Description Process Variables System Logic ALC System Design PLC Ladder Logic SAFETY Major Sources of Hazards in an Industrial Environment Hazards Involving Compressed Air Systems General Safety Practices OSHA State Agencies REFERENCplementations MPL CONCEPTS AND COMPONENTS Concepts Spool Valve Construction Diaphragm Valve Construction Poppet Valve Construction Floating Spool Construction MPL Classes Typical MPL Valve Operations NON-MPL CONCEPTS AND COMPONENTS Fluidic Concepts Jet Deflection Jet Destruction Fluidic Sensors Device Packages LOGIC ELEMENTS YES NOT AND OR NAND NOR Exclusive OR Coincidence Inhibitor Timers Time Delay Flip-Flops SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND COMMUNICATIONS Design Concerns Parameters Pressure Attenuation Time Delay Phase Delay Pulse Energy ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES Switches Solenoids Relays Indicator Lamps Counters Timers PLCs Computers Motors Servo Systems Transducers Benefits of Air, Electrical, Hydraulic SYMBOLOGY, SCHEMATICS, AND FLOW DIAGRAMS Standards Symbols Convention Schematics Attached Method Detached Method Logic Diagram Flow Charts Connection Diagrams Mathematical Models Truth Tables Relay Logic Ladder Diagrams Karnaugh Maps Software ALC SYSTEM DESIGN The Design Process Process Automation System Parameters Control Types Technology Selection ALC Technology Selection APPLICATIONS--PRESS CONTROL SYSTEM Press Control Process Description Process Variables System Logic Fluidic Control System Design MPL Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--PARTS SORTING SYSTEM Part Sorting Process Description Process Variables System Logic MPL Control System Design Fluidic Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--BOTTLE FILLING SYSTEM Bottle Filling Process Description Process Variables System Logic ALC System Design PLC Ladder Logic SAFETY Major Sources of Hazards in an Industrial Environment Hazards Involving Compressed Air Systems General Safety Practices OSHA State Agencies REFERENCt;BR>Timers PLCs Computers Motors Servo Systems Transducers Benefits of Air, Electrical, Hydraulic SYMBOLOGY, SCHEMATICS, AND FLOW DIAGRAMS Standards Symbols Convention Schematics Attached Method Detached Method Logic Diagram Flow Charts Connection Diagrams Mathematical Models Truth Tables Relay Logic Ladder Diagrams Karnaugh Maps Software ALC SYSTEM DESIGN The Design Process Process Automation System Parameters Control Types Technology Selection ALC Technology Selection APPLICATIONS--PRESS CONTROL SYSTEM Press Control Process Description Process Variables System Logic Fluidic Control System Design MPL Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--PARTS SORTING SYSTEM Part Sorting Process Description Process Variables System Logic MPL Control System Design Fluidic Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--BOTTLE FILLING SYSTEM Bottle Filling Process Description Process Variables System Logic ALC System Design PLC Ladder Logic SAFETY Major Sources of Hazards in an Industrial Environment Hazards Involving Compressed Air Systems General Safety Practices OSHA State Agencies REFERENCCATIONS--PARTS SORTING SYSTEM Part Sorting Process Description Process Variables System Logic MPL Control System Design Fluidic Control System Design PLC Ladder Logic APPLICATIONS--BOTTLE FILLING SYSTEM Bottle Filling Process Description Process Variables System Logic ALC System Design PLC Ladder Logic SAFETY Major Sources of Hazards in an Industrial Environment Hazards Involving Compressed Air Systems General Safety Practices OSHA State Agencies REFERENCES INDEX Plus each chapter contains a summary, review questions, and problems.