Course Content and Outcome Guide for CEU 3287
- Date:
- 21-NOV-2012
- Posted by:
- Joy Killgore
- Course Number:
- CEU 3287
- Course Title:
- Vacuum Leak Detection
- Credit Hours:
- .8
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
- $0
Course Description
This class is designed to teach the technician the process of vacuum leak detection on equipment that operate in the 10 to the minus 3 millibar. The pumps producing this level of vacuum frequently are high speed turbines utilizing magnetic levitation bearings. This equipment is utilized in the vapor deposition process onto a crystalline substrate in the photovoltaic panel manufacturing industry.Intended Outcomes for the course
The student will be able to use helium leak testing procedures, understand the mechanics/ types of equipment used and care of ; understand definitions used regarding vacuum pumps and its components.