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Pneumatic Fundamentals: Concepts to Circuits

Basics of Pneumatics, Compressed air generation & distribution, Control Valves, Actuators, Pneumatic Circuits, Pneumatic Logic Development.

Created byDr. Prafulla Hatte
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(23 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jul 13, 2026
Pneumatic Fundamentals: Concepts to Circuits

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand compressed air generation and distribution
check_circleList various pneumatics applications
check_circleDevelop pneumatic circuits for industrial applications
check_circleExplain pneumatic circuits
check_circleApply valves, timer and logic gates in pneumatic circuits

About This Course

This course is designed to provide all the fundamental concepts of Pneumatics. It is designed forbeginner level and still gives you the core knowledge of Pneumatics. Compressor working and compressed air generation are well elaborated and followed by air storage, air treatment, and distribution.

Basic pneumatic symbols are covered in various videos and provide the best understanding of applications of corresponding components in pneumatic circuits. The understanding of pneumatic circuits and circuit development is nicely explained in the Direction Control Valve video.

Various pneumatic circuits are explained in the course, which are practically used in the industry. The circuits for controlling of actuators like air motors and pneumatic cylinders are also covered. Circuits like automatic to and fro motion and sequencing circuits are increasing the curiosity of learning practical applications of pneumatics.

Hydropneumatics is an emerging field that combines two technologies: Hydraulics & Pneumatics. The core concepts of Hydropneumatics are well covered in this course.

Various logic gates can be created using only pneumatic valves. This course covers the aspects of the development of logic circuits in depth. The logic circuit videos also provide multiple possibilities for circuit development without using electronic/electrical devices.

The video contents are also added to cover the aspects of applications of timers, time delay valves, and memory valves.

This course is the best course to cover all the core concepts of Pneumatics at the foundation level.

Your Instructor

Dr. Prafulla Hatte
Dr. Prafulla Hatte

Professor, Dean and Corporate Trainer

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Dr. Prafulla is a Professor and a Corporate Trainer. He has done a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked closely in the Manufacturing of CNC machines, Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), hydraulic systems, transfer lines, robotics, and automation solutions. Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Quality Management and Instrumentation have been his most preferred interest areas. He has 30+ years of professional experience in industry and institutes. He has provided consultancy to various MNCs in India. Dr. Prafulla is a Chartered Engineer and contributed to import-export assignments for a few MNCs in India. He also contributes to the society as a Career Counsellor. He is certified as an "International Teacher & Trainer" by Cambridge University. As a Corporate Trainer, Dr. Prafulla has conducted workshops and training sessions for more than 900 physical hours of engagement.

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