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Since our invention of the VacIon ultra-high vacuum pump over 40 years ago, Varian, now Agilent, has maintained a leadership position in vacuum and leak detection technology for industrial and scientific applications. Agilent’s highly-regarded training program is staffed by dedicated professional trainers with the expertise and experience to provide comprehensive and thorough instruction on a broad range of vacuum and leak detection technologies. Limited enrollment ensures attendees have ample opportunity to interact with instructors, and to participate in demonstration activities during courses...

Vacuum Demo Labs Fully equipped laboratory facilities provide access to a variety of vacuum pumps, gauges and components. Local languages Courses held in Europe are taught in English, French, German and Italian, using training materials in the native language, and taught by instructors fluent in the native language. Methodology A combination of theory and handson activities are used to facilitate and reinforce the learning process. Locations Regularly scheduled courses are held at Agilent locations in the US and Europe. On-Site courses are also available for customers’ convenience. Small Class...

Basic Vacuum Practice (BVP) Course Description This course provides practical information on vacuum system operation, performance, and maintenance, as well as a comprehensive treatment of vacuum technology. In addition, the process of using a Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector (HMSLD) to locate vacuum system leaks is thoroughly covered. Gain the practical knowledge to properly characterize, operate, and maintain your vacuum system for maximum uptime. Lab equipment, including a turbo-pumped high vacuum system and an HMSLD, is provided for instructor-led demonstrations. Participants will receive...

Leak Rate Test and Measurement: BVP-Companion (LRTM-BC) Course Description Basic Vacuum Practice is the required prerequisite and scheduled to immediately precede LRTM-BC. This course is a "companion" to the BVP course: building on the vacuum and Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector (HMSLD) fundamentals learned in BVP, it provides an introduction to production testing of parts against leak-rate specifications, and measuring and locating leaks in pressurized systems/ components, using an HMSLD. Leak testing methods designed to solve various problems are discussed and demonstrated. Excellent...

Leak Rate Test and Measurement: Stand-Alone (LRTM-SA) Course Description This "Stand-Alone" course provides an all inclusive introduction to production testing of parts against leak rate specifications, and measuring and locating leaks in pressurized systems and components, using a Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector (HMSLD). Principles of operation of the spectrometer and underlying vacuum fundamentals are presented in a classroom setting. Operation, tuning, and calibration of the leak detector are covered in practical demonstration/laboratory sessions. Leak testing methods designed to solve...

Advanced Vacuum Practice (AVP) Course Description Basic Vacuum Practice is the required prerequisite. Building on Basic Vacuum Practice (BVP), this course begins with a short review of vacuum theory and moves on to calculations for building and characterizing a vacuum system designed to perform at specified pressures. Participants use lab facilities to build and test vacuum system designs. Knowledge gained from this class will be extremely valuable for vacuum applications in the semiconductor, R&D, and manufacturing sectors. Who Should Attend? Lab technicians, engineers, university students,...

Leak Detector Maintenance (LDM) Course Description This course provides participants with the ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on supported Agilent leak detectors. Training is normally held at the customer site and covers Agilent VS, 959, 979, and other Leak Detector models. LDM begins with an introduction to leak detection and vacuum fundamentals then covers the principles of spectrometer operation and the underlying vacuum system in a classroom setting. Leak detector operation, tuning, and calibration, as well as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting...

Mechanical Pump Rebuilding TriScroll Dry Scroll Pump Course Description Agilent offers customers the opportunity to service and rebuild Agilent TriScroll dry vacuum pumps. This one-day course, available through Agilent's On-Site program, covers required minor and major service for TriScroll 300 and TriScroll 600 scroll pumps. Class size is limited to 8 attendees DS Series Oil-Seal Rotary Vane Pump Course Description Agilent offers customers the opportunity to service and rebuild Agilent DS Series oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps. This one-day course, available through Agilent's On-Site program,...

Common Physics Values Physical Properties of some Gases Acceleration gravity g = 9.806 m sec2 (32.174 Ft sec2) Atomic Mass Unit AMU = 1.6 6 0 5 x 10-24 grams Angstrom unit A = 10-10 m = 0.1 nm Avogadro's number n = 6,0221353 x 1023 mol-1 (number of particles per mol) Molar volume = 22.41 liters (at 1 atm and 273 °K) Boltzmann's constant k = 1.38 x 10-16 ergs deg-1 molecule-1 Plank’s constant h = 6.6256 x 10-34 J sec Electron charge q = 1.602 x 10-19 coulomb Equivalent of heat J = 4.185 x 103 Joules K cal-1 Standard pressure p = 101.325 Pa = 1013 mbar...

Common Physics Values Pressure Conversion Table Torr mbar Pa micron psi atm Pressure on vacuum technology are always considered absolute pressure. Gas Flow Characteristics Viscous Flow Distance between molecules is small; collisions between molecules dominate; flow is through momentum transfer; generally P greater than 1 millibar. p x D > 0.7 (mbar cm); X < D/100 Pressure (millibar) x Diameter (centimeters) = > 0.7 Transition Flow Region between viscous and molecular flow 1.3 x 10-2 < p x D < 0.7 (mbar cm); D/100 < X < D/2 Molecular Flow Distance between molecules is large;...