Vacuum technology & gas handling
Several of the division staff members have long experience of handling and working with vacuum for different applications. Our competence extends from vacuum pumps through vacuum measurements and analysis right up to complete vacuum systems.
The division’s abilities range from maintenance, troubleshooting and leak detection of existing systems to design, construction and assembly of new ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. Together with the mechanical workshop, which has good knowledge in machining and welding of material for vacuum applications, we can also build complete vacuum chambers. For assembly and testing we have some basic equipment like pump stations and a modern leak detector. The division also has a relatively large stock of vacuum components, mainly used ones, that are available for Fysikum experiments.
We provide support
In addition the division offers support in related areas like gas handling for different types of experimental applications. We can provide support with everything from choosing the right connector or valve for your application to design and construction of complete gas handling system for gas injection.
Staff working within the Vacuum field
There are several persons in the division who work within the vacuum field:
- Peter Reinhed (installation, leak detection, purchase, contact with suppliers)
- Mikael Blom (design & construction, leak detection, installation)
- Mikael Björkhage (installation, leak detection)
- John Alexander (control system, vacuum safety systems)
Capabilities and equipment Services
The goal of the division is to cover most vacuum related issues which means that we can offer services which cover everything from maintenance of existing equipment to construction of new systems.
The division provides a large variety of services including, but not limited, to:
- General consulting in vacuum technology
- Knowledge in vacuum compatible materials
- Design and construction of vacuum systems
- Vacuum safety and control systems for larger vacuum systems
- Leak testing of vacuum systems
- Baking of vacuum systems
- Service of some pump types
- Purchase of vacuum equipment
- Contact with suppliers of vacuum equipment
- General consulting in gas handling
- Gas connectors, valves etc.
Instrumentation
In addition to conventional hand tools the division possesses equipment needed to achieve UHV in leak tight vacuum systems:
- Leak detector
Leak detector ASM 340 (415 Kb)
- Mobile pump station
- Baking oven
Baking oven description (282 Kb)
- Heating tapes and other baking equipment
- Ultra-sonic cleaning (mechanical workshop)
Stock and Projects
A stock with a large number of standard vacuum components.
Some of the projects the Technical Division presently works on or has been involved in:
- DESIREE
- SuXesS (a part of the XENON1T project)
- POLARIS
Last updated: December 8, 2021
Source: Fysinfo