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What voltage do heating elements use?
Generally speaking low voltage (less than 100 V) in vacuum furnaces. I suggest that you reference the drawing or contact the manufacturer.
Generally speaking low voltage (less than 100 V) in vacuum furnaces. I suggest that you reference the drawing or contact the manufacturer.
See lessHow to remove contamination from molybdenum rods?
Depending upon the contamination, apply heat. Typically a burn out of the hot zone is a way to remove some types of contamination e.g. hydrocarbons.
Depending upon the contamination, apply heat. Typically a burn out of the hot zone is a way to remove some types of contamination e.g. hydrocarbons.
See lessHow would a leak in the jet assembly affect diffusion pump performance?
If the jet assembly (array) is not properly assembled (or seated) it would allow larger gaps or openings for the flow of oil vapor than designed for. This would affect the performance. A water leak in a cold cap or trap would hinder performance. Both of these issues would cause the pressure to beRead more
If the jet assembly (array) is not properly assembled (or seated) it would allow larger gaps or openings for the flow of oil vapor than designed for. This would affect the performance. A water leak in a cold cap or trap would hinder performance. Both of these issues would cause the pressure to be higher than expected.
See lessWhat causes diffusion pumps to overheat?
There is a temperature limit switch on the pump. This could be faulty. Possibly low oil level and/or insufficient water flow. The water cooling tubing is a long and tortuous path and poor water quality could cause these lines to partially clog. Mineral deposits and dirt in the lines.
There is a temperature limit switch on the pump. This could be faulty. Possibly low oil level and/or insufficient water flow. The water cooling tubing is a long and tortuous path and poor water quality could cause these lines to partially clog. Mineral deposits and dirt in the lines.
See lessWhat causes diffusion pump oil to breakdown?
Typically temperature, time and contamination
Typically temperature, time and contamination
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