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STRUCTURED ANSWER

QUESTION 1
a. The THREE (3) advantages of pneumatic system are:

 has several operation modes; can be fully automated,

manually operated, and semi-automated mode.
 clean and cheap

 the accuracy of the end results is moderate.
 reduce production time and cost – mass production.

b. The FIVE (5) blocks from diagram of pneumatic system.

 COMPRESSOR: Air taken in atmospheric pressure is

compressed and delivered at a higher pressure to the
pneumatic system. It thus transforms mechanical energy into

energy.

 AIR STORAGE SECTION: stores the compressed air. Its size is

defined by the capacity of the compressor.

 AIR CLEANING SECTION: Mainly divided into main line filter,
air dryer and mist separator.

 AIR CONDITIONING SECTION: Air conditioning section or air

service unit is a combination filter regulator lubricator and
called a FRL.

 CONTROLLING SECTION: Converts energy stored in the

compressed air into mechanical motion which is used to
move actuators into various positions.

 ACTUATOR: Transform the potential energy of the

compressed air into mechanical work. Shown is a linear
cylinder, it can also be a rotary actuator or an air tool etc.

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