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   ocr: PNEUMATIC MACHINES VALVE - - * - I PISTON. Ifa piston compresses the air in the pipes ofa pneumatic system, the pressure rises. Opening a valve allows air to rush out of the system, and the pressure oft the escaping air can do useful work, such as turn a fan.