EL 232 - Basic Vacuum Systems

Credit Hours: 3

Vacuum-based systems are a critical enabling technology used in product development and manufacturing to produce many everyday goods such as digital electronic components, energy-efficient glass, and metalized films used for food packaging. This course introduces the principal concepts associated with vacuum technology and the critical components of a rough vacuum system. Students work with a model rough vacuum system to complete activities intended to help them understand basic rough vacuum system functions and characteristics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

define vacuum terminology terms and units;
explain the function and purpose of vacuum components;
perform basic system calculations and select proper components and materials for basic applications.;
design, build, and test/troubleshoot a basic rough vacuum system; and
analyze experimentally obtained data and prepare a well-written laboratory report.

Prerequisites: CH 180 or PH 260, EL 118 or PH 262, MT125
F/S N