Pneumatic Machines
The use of compressed air in machines to do work is called pneumatic. Pneumatics deals with the study and application of pressurized gas to produce mechanical motion. They are commonly used in industries, hospitals, and many other areas of application. Pneumatic power is used when machines are plumed for compressed air.
Generally speaking, pneumatic machines are mostly pumps for moving air to inflate a container, to move water or waste from one point to another through changes in air pressure within a cylinder or system. Pneumatic machines are machines that make use of gas to transfer power from one point to another. Common examples of pneumatic machines include:
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