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Usually ships in 12-17 business days | | | | | | This book is written clearly and concisely, with an added dose of humor. This easy-to-understand manual provides students with a working knowledge of how compressed air systems work. Instruction is provided in mechanical fundamentals, including how to read schematic prints, how to recognize the names of components and fittings, and the best ways to determine the probable causes and solutions of pneumatic problems. Assuming no prior knowledge of pneumatics, this teaching manual is designed with a "hand-on" approach so it can be easily absorbed by all students who have an interest in this type of fluid power. The book's focus is on individuals who will be working on the factory floor rather than junior engineers. In addition to its use as a classroom text, this book provides a valuable teaching aid for in-plant seminars for those who are already employed as machine operators and line mechanics. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Jay F. Hooper | | Paperback: | 118 pages | | Publisher: | Carolina Academic Pr | | Publication Date: | 2003-05 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0890891192 | | Product Width: | 1.75 centimeters | | Product Height: | 2.43 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.01 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.1 inches | | Package Width: | 7.0 inches | | Package Height: | 0.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
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6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 GOOD INTRODUCTORY BOOK Mar 09, 2008
By thecityofjoy
"thecityofjoy"
Very nice introductory book . If you want a good introduction to pneumatics , this is the book for you . I would say it is ideal for technicians who want a practical aspect of pneumatics . If you are an engineer , I would buy something more advanced . Of course , if you just want a basic knowledge of pneumatics , this book satisfies it .
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Not useful Dec 13, 2010
By Matthew S Duplessie
I was excited to receive this book. I've dabbled with pneumatics for years but wanted to take my skills up a notch. This book did not help.
It is poorly written, managing to simultaneously be too confusing for a beginner (spending pages on minimizing water in your system, without ever telling you why you care) without being informative for someone with a bit of experience (if you can read the diagram on the side of a solenoid valve then this book will have nothing to teach you).
The chapter on air motors and air bearings, which I was looking forward to reading, contained no content at all and literally suggested the reader should "google these terms to learn more"... If I wanted to google terms, why would I buy this book?
Try another book -- this isn't the one.
13 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A 'Must Have' for maintenance mechanics. Nov 26, 2005
By Mark Spark
"markspark"
This book is ideal for maintenance mechanics, building mechanics, etc, that want or need to learn about pnuematics when they are suddenly required to maintain a pnuematic system. I've searched for such a book and have previously bought the wrong one before buying this book. This book begins with the overall pnuematic components that make up a system, i.e. compressor, dryer, piping, filters, fittings. This information alone is very worthwhile to the guy that has to keep it running. The book goes beyond this and teaches basic schematics, valve designs, a few formulas etc. All in all, this book is a 'must have' for those wanting to learn pnuematics.
As an editorial comment, the control valve schematics always showed 'positions'(arrows) that were never connected to any lines. Even so, I got the overall idea being presented. There were a few minor ambiguities, such as a pilot shown as a 'double' dotted line, and then, elsewhere, a single dotted line that is labeled 'low pressure air supply' instead of 'pilot'. Even so, this is a great book.
Also, Ohms law was referred to as E=IR in the book, but I believe it is correctly V=IR. (E = power, V=volts). A minor point that is not relevent to the books good value.
I will continue looking for a 'basic' book on the hvac devices such as reversing valves, pnuematic thermostats, etc. This book does not cover specific devices, presumably because there are just too many to mention. (Actuators/cylinders are covered however.) Even so, specific device documentation does accompany each device packaging when purchased.
In the next edition, and as an excellent point you made about tubing dimensions, I would like to better know the reasons why flexible tubing is measured and sold by it's O.D. (outside diameter) rather than its I.D. Isn't the I.D important when connecting to a land on a fitting? Or is the ferrel (sleeve) more important to size?
The preface of this book accurately states, " This book.... is directed at the hourly worker on the factory floor...". And for that, Jay Hooper, I thank you.
Correction of wrong correction Mar 12, 2011
By Zachariah J Linn
Markspark gave a great review, although he is very wrong in trying to correct this book. He did make it clear that he wasn't making a big deal out of the comment, but just to clear this up.
E=IR
This statement and use of letters is 100% correct!
"E"-(VOLTAGE)it can be disputed whether it is short for the "e" in Potential "Energy" or in (E)lectro(magnetic/mechanical)force. Nonetheless these are measured in VOLTS.
"I"-(AMPERAGE)is current which is the (I)ntensity of the circuit. Measured in AMPS.
"R"-(OHMS)is (R)esistance measured in OHMS.
This was being confused with the equation P=EI, which "P"(WATTS) stands for (P)ower.
I realize this review space is for this book not for a lesson, But that correction needed to be made so there is no doubts about the integrity of this book...from one Mechanical/Electrical Tech to another.
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