Pneumatic & Electro-Pneumatic Systems Laboratory — Designing, simulating, and constructing fluid power circuits using FluidSIM and hands-on apparatus.
Ensure your report adheres to the following structure and formatting requirements. Follow the prescribed front cover template exactly as provided in the manual.
Design and present four distinct pneumatic or electro-pneumatic circuits using the FluidSIM Festo software. Each circuit must be accompanied by a clear written explanation covering the purpose of the circuit, component functions, and the operating sequence. The application context is a Paint Brush Vibrator system — devise your own circuit designs accordingly.
Construct one physical pneumatic circuit on the laboratory apparatus. Document the setup with photographs or diagrams and provide a thorough explanation of the circuit's operation, including the component layout, connections, and the observed output behaviour.
Attach the completed peer assessment form as part of your report submission. This evaluates each team member's contribution and is a mandatory component of the lab report grading.
Attach all FluidSIM project files (.ct) used in your report. The files must be runnable in the FluidSIM Festo environment so the assessor can verify and simulate each circuit independently. Two key files — the Compactor and Paint Brush solutions — will be provided separately.
Download the simulation software required for circuit design — Google Drive
Protected FluidSIM link — Enter password to unlock
Join class and submit assignments — Class code: hdpwhmil
Complete pneumatic lab reference manual