NCCAVS Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology Short Course


May 14-17, 2007
Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport
Millbrae, California

Course Objectives

  • Understand vacuum fundamentals essential to operating, maintaining, designing, or using vacuum systems.
     

  • Know the working principles and limitations of pumps, gauges, and other vacuum system components.
     

  • Understand the procedures for operating and performing preventive maintenance on vacuum systems,including analyzing and troubleshooting malfunctioning vacuum systems and leak detection.
     

  • Learn the design concepts involved in matching equipment and instrumentation to applications.

 

Course Description
This extensive four-day course provides a working knowledge of vacuum equipment and the technology associated with its use.It includes enough theory to provide a basis for the material covered; however, the major emphasis is on practical applications.

The working principles of the pumps and gauges used on vacuum systems are discussed, followed by a description of the characteristics of pumps and gauges in current use. Characteristics required of components such as valves, connecting lines, flanges, and seals that connect pumps to process chambers are described next, especially with regard to the application (i.e., medium-, high-, or ultrahigh vacuum conditions). The materials normally used for vacuum systems are discussed, with particular attention to handling, fabrication, and cleaning procedures.

Procedures for system operation, preventive maintenance, and leak detection are covered, with emphasis on practical applications. In addition, techniques used to troubleshoot systems operating at less than optimum levels are provided. System design concepts for matching equipment and instrumentation to the intended application are also covered.

Who Should Attend?
Those entering the field of vacuum technology or fields using vacuum technology who need a detailed working knowledge of vacuum equipment and practice will benefit from this comprehensive introduction. Those interested in a review of vacuum basics will also find this course valuable.

 

Date:

May 14-17, 2007 (M–Th)

 

Sponsored by the
Northern California Chapter
American Vacuum Society

Instructors:

 Michael Benapfl, Engineering Technical Associate, LLNL
Peter Biltoft, Materials Scientist, LLNL
Howard Patton, Project Engineer, LLNL

 
Course Materials: Course Notes and “High-Vacuum Technology” by Mars Hablanian, 1997  
Cost:

$1,495 (includes notes, text, and morning and afternoon breaks)

 
Register:

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www.nccavs.org (click the Symposia, Short Courses, and Exhibition tab)