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Vacuum Techniques Pumps PDF
Vacuum Techniques Pumps PDF
Pumps
How the
vacuum is
created?
mbar
Roughing Pumps
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Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
Vacuum (units) Typical High
Pressure
1 Torr =
1 mm-Hg
1x10-6 Torr 1 mTorr 1 Torr 760 Torr
1 Pascal =
1 N/m2
0.133x10-3 Pa 0.133 Pa 133 Pa 101,333 Pa
Multiple Vane Sliding Vane Axial Flow Gas Jet Diffusion Self Purifying Evaporation
Rotary Pump Rotary Pump Pump Pump Ejector Pump Diffusion Pump Ion Pump
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Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
Mechanical pumps
• Mechanical pumps (displacement pumps) remove gas atoms
from the vacuum system and expel them to atmosphere, either
directly or indirectly
• In effect, they are compressors and one can define a
compression ratio, K, given by
Pout
K
Pin
• K is a fixed value for any given pump for a particular gas species
when measured under conditions of zero gas flow.
Rotary Vane
Rotary Piston
Roots
Dry pump
• High resistance to
chemical attack
• Oil free - used with
roots blower or
cryopump for
completely oil-free
system
• Lifetime ~ 5000
hours
Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
Diaphragm pump
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Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
VACUUM PUMPING METHODS
VACUUM PUMPS
(METHODS)
Multiple Vane Sliding Vane Axial Flow Gas Jet Diffusion Self Purifying Evaporation
Rotary Pump Rotary Pump Pump Pump Ejector Pump Diffusion Pump Ion Pump
Critical Point
• Low cost per unit pumping speed, very high pumping speeds
• Very well understood
• Hard to destroy
• Continuous operating expense (LN2)
• Potential for serious vacuum accidents
• “Open system”:Forbidden in certain applications
Chamber
Diffusion pump
Rotary
pump
Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
• Turbomolecular
pumps
med. pressure
fixed stators
stages decelerate the
molecule for the
next rotor “hit”
STATOR BLADES
HIGH PUMPING SPEED
HIGH COMPRESSION
BEARING
EXHAUST
BEARING
Rotary pump
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Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
Turbo pump &Rotary pump
Turbomolecular Pump
Process chamber High rotation speed turbine
imparts momentum to gas atoms
Inlet pressures: <10 mTorr
Foreline pressure: < 1 Torr
Requires a rough pump
Good choice for toxic and
explosive gases –
-gases are not trapped in pump
foreline
All gases are pumped at approx.
the same rate
Pumping Speeds:
20 – 2000 liters per sec
Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
adapted from Lesker.com
Ion Pumps
A getter
Is a material
that reacts
with a gas
molecule to
form a solid
nonvaporizable
material
A typical
ion-pump
molecules
Cold surface
Warning: all pumped gases are trapped inside the pump, so explosive, toxic
and corrosive gases are not recommended. No mech. pump is needed until regen.
Dr. G. Mirjalili, Physics Dept. Yazd University
adapted from www.helixtechnology.com
Cryopumps