NS 223 - Advanced Vacuum Systems and Troubleshooting I

Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces the equipment necessary to operate in the high vacuum regime (approximately 10^-3-10^-6 Torr), such as specialized pumps and vacuum hardware components. System conductance and pump-down performance are affected by the selection of the specific components and the underlying material properties.

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

explain the function of the components in a high vacuum system;
calculate the conductance of a high vacuum system;
identify the sources of gas load that impact high vacuum system operation;
select appropriate vacuum pumps, valves, chambers, and tubing, with consideration of the materials of construction, to satisfy high vacuum system requirements; and
demonstrate fundamental troubleshooting skills as they apply to troubleshooting high vacuum systems.

Prerequisites: NS 222
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