FYSS6320 Vacuum Techniques (5 cr)

Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
Finnish , English

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to describe basics of rarefied gas theory, transport phenomena in residual gas, gas flow regimes, surface phenomena. Students will be able to plan and build a simple vacuum system depending on the planned application as well as work with applications were vacuum systems are needed.

Study methods

Discussions and interactive events, laboratory work, written assignments, demonstrations, examination

Content

Kinetic gas theory, transport phenomena and gas flow regimes, surface phenomena; vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges, vacuum apparatus, leak detection; vacuum technology applications

Further information

Given on spring semester 1st period, every two years starting spring 2019

Literature:

ISBN-number Author, year of publication, title, publisher
A. Roth, Vacuum technology
A. Fontell et al.,Tyhiötekniikka
A. Chambers et al., Basic Vacuum Technology
John F. O’Hanlon, A user’s guide to vacuum technology

Assessment criteria

Active participation to laboratory work and demonstrations is a requirement for grading. The final grade is based on examination (60 %), assignments (20 %), written assignments (10 %) and laboratory work (10 %).

Prerequisites

FYSP1010-1050

Equivalent course units